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Subhomoy Bhattacharjee
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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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?")
Irdai may go for 100% FDI in 'new' insurance biz to expand scope of sector
In Budget FY21, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced raising the cap of FDI to 74 per cent for insurance companies with effect from August 2021
 "Irdai may go for 100% FDI in 'new' insurance biz to expand scope of sector")
Sri Lanka's economic crisis may encourage it to strengthen ties with India
International Monetary Fund (IMF) data shows the economy's net international reserves have been negative since December last year
 "Sri Lanka's economic crisis may encourage it to strengthen ties with India")
CAG report flags humongous duplication and privacy gaps in Aadhaar
The National auditor is particularly critical about plans to issue identity numbers to children below five years of age
 "CAG report flags humongous duplication and privacy gaps in Aadhaar")
Govt puts Oriental Insurance's solvency ratio at a dismal 0.69
The number was flagged in a recapitalisation advice, sent by the department of financial services in the finance ministry to the company this week.
 "Govt puts Oriental Insurance's solvency ratio at a dismal 0.69")
West Coast refinery could get a new home as demand for such plants revives
Renewed interest in adding refinery capacity in India owes to the long-term decline of the business in Europe; and in the short-run, the Ukraine war has been a key driver
 "West Coast refinery could get a new home as demand for such plants revives")
Indian states and their propensity to exaggerate their GSDP numbers
The higher estimate of the GSDP for a state allows the concerned finance minister to project a higher level of expenditure, particularly when revenues are flat
 "Indian states and their propensity to exaggerate their GSDP numbers")
Sagarmala project: Poor planning on container traffic haunting shippers
The lack of emphasis on expanding container traffic is haunting shippers
 "Sagarmala project: Poor planning on container traffic haunting shippers")
India scurries on green bond plans to secure energy needs ahead of Europe
Both regions seek to attract big money to build renewable capacity and prune reliance on Russian gas following the outbreak of the Ukraine war
 "India scurries on green bond plans to secure energy needs ahead of Europe")
GoI tracks the money trail: How PFMS will pull plug on spending slippages
The updated Public Financial Management System will complete one year in operation on March 31, but challenges to full integration remain
 "GoI tracks the money trail: How PFMS will pull plug on spending slippages")
Govt works out math of keeping Russia supplies open as oil prices spike
Even if Moscow relents and sells oil for rupees to India, European insurers may be reluctant to underwrite; in any case a bigger Russian tilt would involve a larger financial switch by New Delhi
 "Govt works out math of keeping Russia supplies open as oil prices spike")
Why India may not get a sizable role in post-war reconstruction of Ukraine
New Delhi's ability to maximise its role in the post-war reconstruction may be hamstrung by its modest position in key multilateral institutions
 "Why India may not get a sizable role in post-war reconstruction of Ukraine")
Opportunities and challenges for India as Russia reaches out amid sanctions
Gains likely with working of a crucial corridor, revival of Rupee-Ruble trade and benefits for Indian insurers; setback for New Delhi's financial sector foray into Moscow
 "Opportunities and challenges for India as Russia reaches out amid sanctions")
BBNL's cancelled tender for connecting villages shows complexity in bidding
To offer the higher service requirement, operators would need to ensure uninterrupted power, safety of cables and so on
 "BBNL's cancelled tender for connecting villages shows complexity in bidding")
How the Centre plans to use tax data to settle social justice issues
The govt committee on EWS might have set the template for future; EWS limits and income tax exemption limits are now twinned, if the Supreme Court accepts the panel's report
 "How the Centre plans to use tax data to settle social justice issues")