Subhomoy Bhattacharjee

IOC rights issue deferral signals no GOI shift on disinvestment policy

Indian Oil's decision to withdraw its Rs 22,000 crore rights issue highlights the govt's reluctance to reduce its stake in state-run enterprises, as fiscal priorities shift to sectors like rail, roads

Singapore seeks Indian forbearance on Chinese components in projects

Singapore has made it clear that it will place the highest priority on ensuring the presence of Chinese components in joint ventures with Indian counterparts is kept to a minimum

India's first transshipment port Vizhinjam nears operational launch

The Vizhinjam port will also be the first mega port to come up since 1999 when Mundra began operations

Small industries struggle as power prices continue to climb across India

Despite lower fuel costs, electricity prices for small industries have surged across major Indian states, threatening their viability and hampering their capacity to generate employment

Railways delays ambitious PPP train plan due to capacity, land issues

The Railway Ministry's public-private partnership plan to offer 150 pairs of trains has been pushed further as safety, capacity challenges remain

How can the road ahead for lateral entry in bureaucracy be smoother?

The govt's biggest lateral hiring initiative came undone in three days, but the issue remains alive

Ministries set to miss deadline? Govt's 100-day programme faces uncertainty

The government's 100-day timetable is set to conclude by mid-September, yet very few departments are publicly updating their progress toward meeting their targets

Micro credit boss Muhammad Yunus may need to curb anathema to profit

Bangladesh's new interim government head Muhammad Yunus, now Chief Adviser, stresses ethical business practices and social entrepreneurship while addressing Bangladesh's economic revival

Joint satellite to port, unrest to stall key India-Bangladesh projects

The satellite launch project was the cherry on top of a long list of projects the two countries had agreed upon in recent years

Skill mismatch: Rising labour quality, stagnant employment in key sectors

RBI data reveals rising labour quality in industries like textiles and mining, but stagnant employment growth highlights a skill mismatch

Govt targets higher capex in upcoming Budget amid fiscal gains and optimism

The Union Budget is set to project higher capex, surpassing the Rs 11.1 trillion outlined in the Interim Budget, reflecting India's improved fiscal discipline and global investment prospects

India-Bangladesh relations reach at significant force multiplier stage

The relations of both the countries find expression in several areas such as sharing inland waterways and power

Power outages persist in North India amid rising demand and heatwaves

Trouble could be mounting in the intra-state systems affecting power supply as states are still unwilling to bid out the lines at prices that would attract investors to upgrade capacities

Vadhavan Port: India's first mega port set to boost sea-based trade

The Vadhavan port, which the Cabinet cleared this week, will be India's first to begin life as a mega port. What does that mean for the country's share of sea-based trade?

Experts split on expanding Niti's role to oversee financial allocations

Currently, all financial negotiations with states are handled by the Department of Expenditure in the Finance Ministry

Lok Sabha polls: Next NDA meeting may witness proposal for Bihar package

Finance ministry likely to keep elements of package within Rs 1 trillion spread over more than one year

The port company meant to deliver India's strategic objectives abroad

India Ports Global Limited will be operating ports in Iran, Myanmar, and Bangladesh; it will quickly need an equity base

India to expand overseas port operations with Mongla terminal in Bangladesh

This will be the third international port operations by India after Chabahar in Iran and Sittwe in Myanmar and will be managed by IPGL

Discoms ramp up power supply during elections, despite demand surge

States like Karnataka, Odisha and Haryana have kept their power tariffs unchanged, while Bihar has cut rates

Hesitant health insurers get a regulatory prod to expand coverage

Until recently, Indian insurers hesitated to offer new health insurance products, resulting in its low uptake. Recent Irdai relaxation targets this laggard retail business