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Indivjal Dhasmana
Indivjal Dhasmana
Indivjal Dhasmana, a senior associate editor at Business Standard, writes on macroeconomics, taxes, and political economy. He has over three decades of experience in various journalism. He currently heads the economics data team at Business Standard.
Indivjal Dhasmana, a senior associate editor at Business Standard, writes on macroeconomics, taxes, and political economy. He has over three decades of experience in various journalism. He currently heads the economics data team at Business Standard.
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Telecom to have 100% FDI, defence production 26%
The move came as the country badly needs capital inflows and the rupee comes under pressure
 "Telecom to have 100% FDI, defence production 26%")
IMF Asia Pacific department director Anoop Singh to retire
He has given his request to IMF nanaging director Christine Lagarde
'I agree with Sen that lagging human development in India is a great shame'
Dilip Mookherjee, Professor at Boston University, says this is where our country needs to focus on, rather than just growth
Thin line between poverty & starvation
Economists say that there could be a flaw in the NSSO's consumption survey method, but the poverty line based on that at this level cannot be called a starvation line
 "Thin line between poverty & starvation")
Cabinet meet on IOC divestment postponed
No fresh date of next meeting has been decided
 "Cabinet meet on IOC divestment postponed")
In 2011-12, only 21.9% of Indians were below poverty line
A person spending over Rs 33.33 a day in urban areas, Rs 27.2 in villages not considered poor
 "In 2011-12, only 21.9% of Indians were below poverty line")
Gehlot steals a march on Modi in poverty reduction
Rajasthan has not only broken its Bimarou shell by bringing poverty level down to less than half the average of four fellow 'sick' states but also beaten some of the celebrated stories like Gujarat
 "Gehlot steals a march on Modi in poverty reduction")
Fiscal deficit: In a hole then, government seems to be minding the gap now
In 2012-13, the Centre managed to cut fiscal deficit to 4.9% of GDP, lower than the Budget revised estimates of 5.2%
More FDI reforms on the anvil: PM
Says RBI steps are not meant to signal rise in long term interest rates
 "More FDI reforms on the anvil: PM")
Regulatory action led to trade deficit narrowing in June
Trade deficit in May was the second highest ever; down this time on lower gold imports
GDP growth may be around 6% for FY '14
Interview with PMEAC chairman
 "GDP growth may be around 6% for FY '14")
Dim hopes of economic revival: IIP dips 1.6 % in May
High retail inflation, rupee depreciation creates dilemma for RBI to cut rate
 "Dim hopes of economic revival: IIP dips 1.6 % in May")
Chidambaram voices India's concerns on Immigration Bill to US MPs
The US Immigration Bill proposes additional charges on firms which have more than 30-50% of their workforce on H1-B/L-1 visas
 "Chidambaram voices India's concerns on Immigration Bill to US MPs")
FM charms US companies with Marayam Panel
Expresses concern at US immigration bill
FM charms US companies with Mayaram panel
Has asked them to set up manufacturing facilities in India as it would be a win-win situation for both countries
 "FM charms US companies with Mayaram panel")
Rupee to remain above 59/$ this quarter
Respondents wanted govt to fast track stuck up projects, ease curbs on FIIs and ECBs
 "Rupee to remain above 59/$ this quarter")
Premature crowing over Dhaka's textile sector problems
Despite the recent Western criticism on Bangladesh's labour standards, India has a long way to go before it overtakes the neighbour in global exports
Govt preferred ordinance to get time to roll out massive Food Security Scheme
Promulgating an ordinance in Jul will enable it to practically put the law into effect around Nov-Dec since much work is left
 "Govt preferred ordinance to get time to roll out massive Food Security Scheme")
Gain for Indian textiles from building collapse in Bangladesh is all gas
In April this year, wearing apparel production in India rose 86.6% against contraction of 10.3% in same month of 2012
 "Gain for Indian textiles from building collapse in Bangladesh is all gas")
Is monsoon currrent from Bay of Bengal weakening over plains of north India?
Data from India Meteorological Department too partially support this view
 "Is monsoon currrent from Bay of Bengal weakening over plains of north India?")