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MPC will pave way for faster policy normalisation

As the MPC signals normalisation, a key challenge for the RBI would be to ensure that even as sovereign yields rise, the move is orderly

When founders need an 'Asoka moment'

Big tech has progressed humanity's most noble pursuits but has to grapple with destructive empathy deficit

Different strokes in transparency

More clarity on Customs duty changes could have made the Budget more transparent

Voter lists and marketing research

Voter Lists were available for a small fee those days and all good market research agencies sourced these lists to create a sampling frame

It's time to formalise the normalisation process: Part 1

Inflation may not be as transitory as has been estimated since rising demand will add to the supply bottlenecks

It's time to formalise the normalisation process: Part 2

MPC's stance should remain accommodative till growth is secured, and future actions should be data-driven. But for now, reverse repo rate should be hiked by at least 20 bps

The tale of Ghulam Rasool Galwan

Many travellers have written about their experiences. But I don't think a mere porter has. That too in a foreign language. That's what makes Galwan's diary so absolutely unique

Fixing the financial architecture

An empowered, well-funded resolution authority is urgently needed to strengthen the financial sector

It's the pipe, not the water

The post-Budget rise in bond yields in India is more due to plumbing challenges than insufficient savings

Our broken system of clearances

The EIA has become a convoluted exercise, designed for futility

Now, make central KYC registry fully operational

When you change your address or carry out any other KYC formality with one entity (say, your bank), this information should spread to ­all entities

Fund management that you buy

NPS is within reach of becoming a compelling choice for every Indian investor

Punjab vs balle-balle

The state faces many mortal threats. Just that Pakistani drones are not central to it because almost all of these lie within

Puerto Rico Sunshine: A colour magnet for tourists

The colour Puerto Rico Sunshine is a deep orange, encapsulating the optimism and passion of the islanders

Maus ban: It's complicated

Going by the rulebook is easier said than done because such discussions are fraught with emotion and opinion

New battle for KCR

Assembly elections in Telangana are due at the end of 2023

A bigger, not better, defence budget

Even as the total allocation has increased, it has fallen as a percentage of GDP

Time to focus on project execution

'The status of mega projects under the control of state governments is not available', says the author

Winning can equal settling for less

An accommodative approach can provide greater gains

States perfect their start-up pitch

The Delhi government is also rushing to prepare a start-up policy to promote new-age businesses