Page 21 - Economy & Policy Analysis

RBI's new market-friendly policy indicates there could be more cuts ahead

The decision to lower rates is surprising because the main factor which determines policy decision, i.e. CPI inflation potential remains unchanged

Interim Budget 2019: A fairly balanced budget where no one can be unhappy

From an economic standpoint, the broader question is as to how would the budget numbers add up in terms of ensuring that the deficit is contained at 3.4% in FY20?

Brand Priyanka: Youngest Gandhi scion scores big on charm, pedigree, style

Priyanka Gandhi is seen as fairly tough and not inexperienced, but she does have a controversial husband and that is a low score in an otherwise impeccable scorecard, reveals an online poll

Oscar nominations galore: One wonders why Roma wasn't made by an Indian

When a Mexican director makes a film like Roma, it's impossible not to feel exasperated that hardly any Indian director has depicted the absolutely pivotal relationship between a servant and a master

Saving our elections from manipulation: Regulatory agenda for social media

Many in India are experiencing the Internet for the very first time without being immunised through previous exposure, which makes it harder for them to determine the truth value of online content

Why TV manufacturers may shift out of India if import duties aren't reduced

Manufacturers now say that while the government is effectively cutting off their access to foreign imports, it hasn't been able to create a suitable supply of components in the domestic sector

Misogynistic Hardik Pandya? Add Rahul Gandhi and Ranveer Singh to the list

On Koffee with Karan on January 6, Hardik Pandya boasted about hooking up with multiple women and even spoke about how open he is with his parents

CBI vs CBI in Supreme Court: Operation successful, but the patient is dead

The manner in which the court arrived at this verdict raises serious questions about procedural justice in the highest court of the land

Q3 earnings outlook: Here's how different sectors are expected to perform

FMCG and consumer durables stocks could be the beneficiaries of a sharp rise in consumption demand during the quarter

Rahul has come a long way since 2014, but is a national win close at hand?

Rahul Gandhi emerges as a leader in his own right but is that good enough?

Chandrababu Naidu: The glue that could bind the opposition against Modi

The 68-year-old leader isn't just a friend-turned-foe of Modi and the BJP, but a known coalition maker at the national level, ready to work tirelessly to oust the current dispensation

Why India's model bilateral investment treaty needs a thorough relook

It is good news that India has not completely abandoned its BIT regime, but not more than one country adopting the 2016 model BIT is sufficient indication of infirmities in the model

Supreme Court in 2018: A Dickensian mixed bag of milestones and misses

While the apex court showed promise in some areas of defending the citizen against social morality, it did not stand sentinel against government overreach

The Zomato boomerang: To spit or to swallow - that is the question

Somehow, after the initial revulsion, social media started supporting the Zomato delivery boy who was seen in a viral video pilfering a delivery packet and partaking of some of the food

NITI Aayog's 'New India @75' strategy: Another one for the shelf?

The real problem with many such papers is their execution. Words are easy to say, but sometimes they tend to be divorced from reality

Explained: Why poorer nations can't just print more money and become rich

When Zimbabwe was hit by hyperinflation, in 2008, prices rose as much as 231,000,000% in a single year

Calibrated tightening stance a surprise; rate cut likely in February

The big surprise in the tone is that while risks have been highlighted in terms of inflation in general and other global factors, liquidity does not find any mention

Ordinance for Ram temple: A key that won't open the locks in Ayodhya

Any ordinance that will block one side from access to adjudication, while perpetuating the status quo as far as demolition is concerned is likely to be held unconstitutional

HUL-GSK deal proves the power of equity, role of premium valuations

In addition to iconic Horlicks brand for Indian as well as international markets, HUL would also own other brands such as Boost, Viva and Maltova

Is the RBI over capitalised? Only if you compare apples with oranges

Comparisons being drawn with central banks in USA or Europe are flawed and careful analysis gives lie to such assertions