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5 reasons why Modi govt may miss FY15 disinvestment target
Despite better investment appetite, the govt may find it difficult to raise Rs 43,000 crore through stake sales in FY15
 "5 reasons why Modi govt may miss FY15 disinvestment target")
Don't celebrate 0% WPI just yet, disinflationary trend comes with its own risk
Deflation led by fuel price fall and it is unclear if structural factors are under control
 "Don't celebrate 0% WPI just yet, disinflationary trend comes with its own risk")
Railways has a wagonload of woes
Wagon shortage has now begun to show even during the lean season
 "Railways has a wagonload of woes")
Public procurement policy target a bridge too far?
The size of India's public procurement market was variously estimated in 2011 and 2012 at Rs 12-15 lakh crore by the Planning Commission, CUTS and the Central Vigilance Commission
Related-Party Transactions: Learning from the USL case
Rejection of important RPT, which is not abusive, by a small group of minority shareholders is likely to hurt the company
 "Related-Party Transactions: Learning from the USL case")
Foreign firms must submit to Indian disciplinary rules
There is a need to create a level-playing field before foreign firms are allowed to enter and practise in India
 "Foreign firms must submit to Indian disciplinary rules")
Putting an end to regulatory logjam
As the government gears up to regulate the e-commerce business, the industry has to step up its compliance effort
 "Putting an end to regulatory logjam")
In defence of Rajan
Somehow, the message that the primary role of RBI is to control inflation does not seem to go down well with our members of Parliament
 "In defence of Rajan")
Should RBI cut rates after sharp contraction in IIP?
Even some economists believe Governor Rajan is late in cutting rates, he has reasons to be careful
 "Should RBI cut rates after sharp contraction in IIP?")
China must manage its slowdown to keep the global economy safe
If China's growth slows more sharply than anticipated, it would lead to a selloff in commodity markets and result in sharp volatility in currency markets
 "China must manage its slowdown to keep the global economy safe")
 "Odisha factfile, 2000-14")
Odisha: Wooing investments in IT, electronics
Odisha is well-placed to attract capital flows of Rs 5,000 crore in these sectors over the next five years
 "Odisha: Wooing investments in IT, electronics")
Odisha: Mining sector on the recovery trail
Odisha is poised to put behind it the disarray that resulted from the unregulated exploitation of minerals across the country
 "Odisha: Mining sector on the recovery trail")
Odisha: Focusing on a HR-centric development strategy
Sustainable and inclusive growth will be ensured through skill-building
 "Odisha: Focusing on a HR-centric development strategy")
Odisha: Overcoming hurdles to faster growth
Industry and the state government agree to adopt a collaborative approach
 "Odisha: Overcoming hurdles to faster growth")
Odisha determined to tap tourism potential
This is part of a shift in focus to non-mineral-based investments
 "Odisha determined to tap tourism potential")
Odisha: Poised for a surge
Odisha is ready to return to the high-growth path, having overcome constraints that had held it back
 "Odisha: Poised for a surge")
 "40 years ago...and now: Rising on the wings of education")