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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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A bureaucrat's eye view
Author relies only on reports by several commissions and quotes other books to make his point
 "A bureaucrat's eye view")
Taxing digital imports: US-China trade war, G-20 may stymie India agenda
India's agenda could be limited by the US-China trade war and advanced countries' reluctance to tax digital imports
 "Taxing digital imports: US-China trade war, G-20 may stymie India agenda")
SEZs return to tepid welcome; govt has no winning formula for their success
The sole advantage of the Indian SEZ Act still remains tax arbitrage, where most of the provisions are, in any case, on the sunset route
 "SEZs return to tepid welcome; govt has no winning formula for their success")
Pragati meetings fix priorities for new Modi govt with ministers on board
The main issues flagged in the first meeting by Modi were about drought relief and directions for quick project implementation, which were more of immediate priorities than medium term targets
 "Pragati meetings fix priorities for new Modi govt with ministers on board")
How Delhi's free ride plan may kill a national transport integration goal
Prospects of complete privatisation of commuting in Delhi and nearby areas is a bad enough scare; the larger issue is the killing of a plan to integrate public transport systems across the country
 "How Delhi's free ride plan may kill a national transport integration goal")
Global natural gas prices drop, but policy blocking India from making gain
One of the first things the new government should do now is revisit the five-year-old formula determining the price of domestic natural gas
 "Global natural gas prices drop, but policy blocking India from making gain")
Data conundrum: Is NSO really the answer to India's statistical confusions?
India already has a National Statistical Commission as the nodal agency for core statistical activities. Will a new National Statistical Office do that better? Experts differ in their views
 "Data conundrum: Is NSO really the answer to India's statistical confusions?")
Why giving Gadkari the MSME ministry may be a most inspired decision
The MSME sector, despite its potential, defies a single solution. Yet, there is no doubt that if India has any hope to get a strong handle for growth of employment, this is the sector to look to
 "Why giving Gadkari the MSME ministry may be a most inspired decision")
Narendra Modi team of key officers to stay till new Cabinet set up
The full council, or at least the Cabinet, is expected to hold their first meeting the very next day after the swearing-in at the Rashtrapati Bhawan
 "Narendra Modi team of key officers to stay till new Cabinet set up")
Why Vidyasagar is attacked whenever groups struggle to make their point
It might not be known to many, but the statues of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar have been vandalised several times between episodes involving Naxalites in 1970s and the TMC-BJP struggle now
 "Why Vidyasagar is attacked whenever groups struggle to make their point")
Keep more money in your purse, NHB tells housing finance companies
Within the housing finance sector, the NHB has a dual role
 "Keep more money in your purse, NHB tells housing finance companies")
Friends and foes swear by Biju Patnaik's legacy in Odisha elections
Other states like Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh also have father-son themes, but there is space for contenders. In Odisha, it is unidimensional
 "Friends and foes swear by Biju Patnaik's legacy in Odisha elections")
Insurance firms hike rates after GIC Re changes policy on fire risk pricing
Now, insurance companies will not be able to buy reinsurance cover for their underwriting unless they follow responsible practices
 "Insurance firms hike rates after GIC Re changes policy on fire risk pricing")
Election Commission nod awaited on lateral entry of joint secretaries
On Friday, the UPSC announced nine candidates recommended as lateral entrants to serve as joint secretaries in various economic ministries
 "Election Commission nod awaited on lateral entry of joint secretaries")
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: How data is driving the polls this time
Unlike in 2014, when data in public eye mostly focused on corruption issues, including in allotment of natural resources, the 2019 polls have a data point for every segment of the Indian voter base
 "Lok Sabha Elections 2019: How data is driving the polls this time")
Have PM's monthly Pragati meetings ramped project execution skills in govt?
The Pragati meetings have twice considered analysis of various projects, but in the absence of data, it is hard to surmise if the mandarins have learnt the right lessons in project management
Competition Commission ill-equipped to handle intricacies of digital mkts
The competition regulator is ill-equipped to handle the intricacies of digital markets
 "Competition Commission ill-equipped to handle intricacies of digital mkts")
Niti Aayog meets economists to discuss reform agenda for next govt
The meeting was attended by Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar and its CEO Amitabh Kant, along with other members
 "Niti Aayog meets economists to discuss reform agenda for next govt")
GDP and foreign aid shrinking, Pakistan economy crosses a line of control
Last week's cross-border skirmish has raised the stakes for PM Imran Khan to access foreign aid
 "GDP and foreign aid shrinking, Pakistan economy crosses a line of control")
Central Govt-run NBFCs: To merge or not to merge, that is the question
A single mega entity would provide India with the sovereign fund raising arm that has been tried through other hoary routes like the oft-tried sequestering a part of foreign exchange reserves
 "Central Govt-run NBFCs: To merge or not to merge, that is the question")