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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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CAG report on Noida shows why accountability is a myth in India's cities
The first-ever CAG report on Noida highlights the fact that most of India's megacities rarely have their accounts audited
 "CAG report on Noida shows why accountability is a myth in India's cities")
Despite privatisation of PSU banks, low-cost banking needs digital approach
The scope of banking is much more than can be read from the current rate of credit growth to industry, which has only picked up to 4.1% in October 2021 from a contraction of 0.7% a year ago
 "Despite privatisation of PSU banks, low-cost banking needs digital approach")
2021-22 Economic Survey may revert to one volume after eight years
The Economic Survey sets the context in which the Union Budget is presented by the Finance Minister
 "2021-22 Economic Survey may revert to one volume after eight years")
How inflation could rescue the govt's fiscal deficit act in FY22
Despite the spike, it may not push up govt's borrowing cost much due to various factors such as sale of BPCL and LIC, and lower expenditure levels this fiscal
 "How inflation could rescue the govt's fiscal deficit act in FY22")
Inter-ministerial coordination needed for higher RE investments: Experts
India's plan to expand its non-fossil energy capacity five-fold to 500 Gw by 2030 and meet half its energy needs from RE could add over $300 bn of investments in the sector
 "Inter-ministerial coordination needed for higher RE investments: Experts")
In the dark: Stress test for the coal economy in India to meet demand
The mechanics of production and supply logistics suggest that power producers will struggle in the coming year too
 "In the dark: Stress test for the coal economy in India to meet demand")
Officials relieved at joint US-India economic partnership statement
The reason is that this is the first time that there is no ask from Capitol Hill on economic reforms
 "Officials relieved at joint US-India economic partnership statement")
Air India sale: The pangs ahead of the eventual deal with the Tata group
A revamped Alternative Mechanism, the option of closing down the airline and removal of aviation ministry helped seal a deal that had found no takers for years
 "Air India sale: The pangs ahead of the eventual deal with the Tata group")
Why Moody's improved outlook on India might require a discerning look
The ability of the second largest global ratings agency to assess an upside and downside before events make everyone wise about India has been dismal for a long time
 "Why Moody's improved outlook on India might require a discerning look")
Cargo insurance premiums up 33%; second fastest after personal accident biz
This is significant as the cargo insurance market had declined by close to 8 per cent in FY21
 "Cargo insurance premiums up 33%; second fastest after personal accident biz")
Oil price, Moody's improved outlook, low interest rates: Tough call for RBI
While the share of oil in India's import basket is as much as 22.5% currently, a falling rupee could fuel inflation and take the steam out of low interest rates
 "Oil price, Moody's improved outlook, low interest rates: Tough call for RBI")
Coal crisis for thermal power plants now could be good news for India later
The endemic supply shortage for thermal power plants offers the chance to transition to gas
 "Coal crisis for thermal power plants now could be good news for India later")
My report to President on govt accounting reform not made public yet: ex-CAG Mehrishi
Rajiv Mehrishi says as India's Comptroller and Auditor General he had submitted a report to the President under Constitution's Artcile 150 'advising on form and nature' of accounts' in March-April 200
 "My report to President on govt accounting reform not made public yet: ex-CAG Mehrishi")
Global Innovation Index: Startup ecosystem propels India into top-50
New enterprises have helped India overcome inadequate govt R&D as well as innovation infrastructure. India now has the third highest number of startups in the world, after the US and UK
 "Global Innovation Index: Startup ecosystem propels India into top-50")
Uncertain call remains for Vodafone Idea despite govt's relief package
The telecom relief package has offered the ailing telecom service provider only a breather; it will have to earn its way to the longer-term policy benefits
 "Uncertain call remains for Vodafone Idea despite govt's relief package")
Telecom package: Discussions between DoT and FinMin at an advanced stage
Matters are also a bit complicated since Telecom Secretary Anshu Prakash is due to retire at the end of September
 "Telecom package: Discussions between DoT and FinMin at an advanced stage")
There is no room for a reinsurer to pass on the risk: Munich Re India CEO
'A reinsurer is the last end of the chain in the insurance business', said Hitesh Kotak
 "There is no room for a reinsurer to pass on the risk: Munich Re India CEO")
India's insurance companies feel the digital pinch amid Covid-19 pandemic
Globally, the insurance industry is moving to a model where insurance policies and premiums are tailored to customer profiles aided by vast technological leaps
 "India's insurance companies feel the digital pinch amid Covid-19 pandemic")
From coal-based to a renewable energy-based NTPC in ten years
But the company will have to do a financial Houdini act meanwhile to make the markets keep faith in its long term story
 "From coal-based to a renewable energy-based NTPC in ten years")
China's changing Party line
Book review of Smokeless War: China's quest for geopolitical dominance
 "China's changing Party line")