NEWS 
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Air India disinvestment hits air pocket owing to lack of bidders
Only IndiGo has shown interest so far; potential bidders find the labour force too big
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This time, assessees were able to file returns smoothly: GSTN CEO
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Oil production enhancement policy likely soon
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FEATURES
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Nirmala Sitharaman has only 20 months to fulfil a challenging agenda
Defence ministership is considered a coveted and glamorous assignment
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Farm loan waiver: Need solutions to structural malaise, says Urjit Patel
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A prescription for boosting thermal power demand
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Economic Indicators
| YoY (In %) | Current | Qtr Ago | Yr Ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (31/08) | 3.24 | 2.17 | 3.74 |
| IIP (31/07) | 1.20 | 3.10 | -2.40 |
| GDP (31/03) | 6.10 | 7.00 | 7.90 |
| CPI (31/08) | 3.36 | 2.18 | 5.05 |
| CRR (08/09) | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Bank rate (08/09) | 6.25 | 6.50 | 7.00 |
Editorial Comment
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NITI Aayog's usefulness and purpose remain unclear even today
It is unfortunate that the political leadership has not adequately empowered it
COLUMNISTS
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T N C Rajagopalan: Donald Trump impact on trade deals
TNC Rajagopalan
Shinzo Abe, prime minister of Japan, warned that the TPP would be meaningless without US participation
POPULAR NOW
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Ahead of RBI policy, govt building case for rate cut to revive economy
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DishTV launches 'HD for all initiative' for its subscribers
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Bullet train to boost economy; empower everyone, not just the rich: Jaitley
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We build IITs, you terror factory: Highlights of Sushma's Pak attack at UN
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Amazon eyes India's offline retail market; takes 5% stake in Shoppers Stop
BUSINESS LAW & TAX
EGMs of Tata companies: Some reflections
Only shareholders' activism can protect the interests of minority and other stakeholders
Can the SC legally intervene in economic policy?
The Supreme Court can intervene only if the legislation is seen to violate fundamental rights
Making EPF optional in a developing country
The Central government made EPF optional for certain made-up sectors to boost job prospects
