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Just how bad are the bad loans?
Only a fraction of defaulting loans is reported to central databases; what is made available for public scrutiny would be even less
 "Just how bad are the bad loans?")
The next-generation construction firms
A number of relatively smaller players, based in Tier-II cities are on the cusp of emerging as the next generation of construction companies
 "The next-generation construction firms")
IMF retains India's growth forecast at 7.5% for FY17
The IMF lowered its growth forecast for the Asia-Pacific region to 5.3 per cent in 2016-17, marginally lower than the previous estimate of 5.4 per cent
 "IMF retains India's growth forecast at 7.5% for FY17")
Revisiting the GDP debate
The data released by the RBI can now finally put this controversy to rest as they clearly show smaller companies have fared better than their larger counterparts during the past few years
 "Revisiting the GDP debate")
 "India to grow at 7.6% in FY17 on urban spending: UN report")
Making India poverty free: Did the Government underestimate GDP growth?
For the government to eradicate poverty by 2032, India will need to grow at 10% nominal GDP, but this will involve radical reform instead of incremental reforms
 "Story in numbers: 15 years of Gogoi")
Banks knock on courts' doors to recover Rs 1.86 lakh crore
Cases across the country against defaulters who owe over Rs 1 crore each, reveal CIBIL data
 "Banks knock on courts' doors to recover Rs 1.86 lakh crore")
Growth rates in FY05-FY11 will be lower under the new GDP series: T C A Anant
Interview with Secretary, Ministry of statistics and programme implementation
 "Growth rates in FY05-FY11 will be lower under the new GDP series: T C A Anant")
Last-mile connectivity a bane for Jan Dhan scheme
Only 47 per cent of the people with PMJDY accounts have received their RuPay debit cards, while these have been issued to 85 per cent of the beneficiaries
Ishan Bakshi: Expect an uptick, not a big leap
With public sector capex likely to increase marginally and private sector data looking sombre, investments will only inch upwards. There is little chance of a sharp recovery in the figures next fiscal
 "Ishan Bakshi: Expect an uptick, not a big leap")
Changing fiscal architecture at state level
Increase in untied funds creates space for adjusting expenditure allocations
 "Changing fiscal architecture at state level")
Lack of 'suitable' jobs holding back women employment
According to NSSO, employment surveys, women participation rates in India fell sharply after 2004-05
 "Lack of 'suitable' jobs holding back women employment")
UDAY hinges on structuring of discom debt takeover
Banks will need to take a haircut despite UDAY's aim of bailing them out
 "UDAY hinges on structuring of discom debt takeover")
Private entities face CAG heat for Rs 2,700-cr tax anomalies
560 high-value cases under scanner
 "Private entities face CAG heat for Rs 2,700-cr tax anomalies")
Major pipeline projects approved but no investment yet: Anindya Chowdhary
Interview with General Manager (gas), Shell India
 "Major pipeline projects approved but no investment yet: Anindya Chowdhary")
Has Food Corporation of India reduced its inefficiency?
The total cost (economic) of grain procured by FCI can be broadly divided in two major categories - acquisition and distribution
 "Has Food Corporation of India reduced its inefficiency?")
Rising interest cost points to worsening corporate finances
An analysis of around 350 companies shows India Inc's debt dynamics have deteriorated, with interest costs actually growing at a much faster pace than their top lines
 "Rising interest cost points to worsening corporate finances")