Subhomoy Bhattacharjee
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Subhomoy Bhattacharjee
Subhomoy Bhattacharjee is an author and contributing editor to Business Standard. He works on public policy, primarily finance, maritime, and energy issues. He writes on current economic issues at On Point with Subhomoy Bhattacharjee. He is also a Professor of Practice and director, Centre for Regulatory Governance at Jindal Global Law School at the OP Jindal Global University. He has degrees in economics from the Delhi School of Economics and the Shri Ram College of Commerce. He has worked in the Indian government as part of the Indian Information Service. He has also written for the Economic Times, Indian Express, and Financial Express newspapers.
Subhomoy Bhattacharjee is an author and contributing editor to Business Standard. He works on public policy, primarily finance, maritime, and energy issues. He writes on current economic issues at On Point with Subhomoy Bhattacharjee. He is also a Professor of Practice and director, Centre for Regulatory Governance at Jindal Global Law School at the OP Jindal Global University. He has degrees in economics from the Delhi School of Economics and the Shri Ram College of Commerce. He has worked in the Indian government as part of the Indian Information Service. He has also written for the Economic Times, Indian Express, and Financial Express newspapers.
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No sign of overcapacity yet as global commodity prices come off peaks
The exception is energy, which isn't dictated by liquidity conditions, but by decisions of the Opec-plus cartel, where plenty of other factors come into play
 "No sign of overcapacity yet as global commodity prices come off peaks")
By simplifying address-proof function, Aadhaar seeks to expand access
What's changed now is that the UIDAI will offer users the option of updating their address
 "By simplifying address-proof function, Aadhaar seeks to expand access")
Govt plans to offload some of interest cost on aid given to partner nations
The central government plans to tweak letters-of-credit rule
 "Govt plans to offload some of interest cost on aid given to partner nations")
The math goes all wrong for fuel retailers despite sustained oil price hike
Demand destruction led by Covid-19 and the EV push, cutback in retail prices could end up making the business of running fuel stations unviable
 "The math goes all wrong for fuel retailers despite sustained oil price hike")
A power crisis on an old track and a plan that was never implemented
The Railways' decision to stick with steel wagons may have contributed to the shortage of rakes to haul coal to generating plants
 "A power crisis on an old track and a plan that was never implemented")
A softer approach on commodities this time even as shortages loom globally
Unlike in the past, the Centre isn't restricting movement within the economy, but has only imposed export curbs. Consequently, there is no rush to use the Essential Commodities Act
 "A softer approach on commodities this time even as shortages loom globally")
The 5G leapfrog to 6G: New technology needs a 'whole-of-govt' ecosystem
Digital changes are now a big deal in India, where a lot of the country's government-to-citizen services as well as a vast swathe of the payments business ride on technology platforms
 "The 5G leapfrog to 6G: New technology needs a 'whole-of-govt' ecosystem")
NDAP's standardisation drive: Big shot at making govt data more accessible
While challenges do exist, the platform is focused on making official data contemporary with a constant mechanism of additions and updates
 "NDAP's standardisation drive: Big shot at making govt data more accessible")
Pvt investors, CIL, govt exploring ways to make coal mining more bankable
The challenge for the companies is how to make the banks finance the projects
 "Pvt investors, CIL, govt exploring ways to make coal mining more bankable")
India's power crisis: The devil lies more in the cost than in the crunch
New far-off plants are costlier and start supplying power much after the older ones have been run at peak. This summer, despite the call to phase out plants over 25 years, they've proved their worth
 "India's power crisis: The devil lies more in the cost than in the crunch")
CAG vs govt: The growing tussle between the auditor and the audited
Over the past decade, rapid structural changes in the economy have radically altered what was once a low-profile department
 "CAG vs govt: The growing tussle between the auditor and the audited")
Decoding the link between coal policy changes and the power crunch in India
Coal supply reforms are medium term, but they have created an immediate surge in demand. The result is a power crisis
 "Decoding the link between coal policy changes and the power crunch in India")
A core problem in domestic oil: Widening gap between targets and output
A persistent gap between output and targets has played its part in subdued core-sector growth
 "A core problem in domestic oil: Widening gap between targets and output")
India's trade pacts: A toss-up between strategic interests, economic gains
A free trade agreement (FTA) is due to be signed with Israel in June. By the end of 2022-23, at least one more FTA will possibly be entered into with the UK.
 "India's trade pacts: A toss-up between strategic interests, economic gains")
Why India slips up on oil
Veteran energy sector journalist Richa Mishra sets out to answer why India has fallen short in extracting oil or gas from its shores
 "Why India slips up on oil")
Lanka must ensure political stability before IMF deal: Dr Dushni Weerakoon
We have an economic crisis that has spilled out as a political crisis: Weerakoon
 "Lanka must ensure political stability before IMF deal: Dr Dushni Weerakoon")
The promise and pain of insuring natural disasters at the state level
While claims and compensation for victims are settled expeditiously, the pressures on revenues prevent many states from making top-up contribution to the SDRF and NDRF
 "The promise and pain of insuring natural disasters at the state level")
Power sector's 'shocking' trinity to create a scorching summer this year
A new crisis is emerging owing to shortages in domestic coal supplies and railway rakes, coupled with rising electricity demand
 "Power sector's 'shocking' trinity to create a scorching summer this year")
PPI rapidly catching on as a bottom-of-the-pyramid transaction system
These PPI options are fast becoming the cards of choice for the vast majority of Indians as per capita income creeps upwards.
 "PPI rapidly catching on as a bottom-of-the-pyramid transaction system")
Do strategic interests rule over economic gains in India's new trade pacts?
While the commerce ministry expects the utilisation rate of the current round of trade deals to be higher, the choice of partners shows a close fit with India's geopolitical ambitions
 "Do strategic interests rule over economic gains in India's new trade pacts?")