Subhomoy Bhattacharjee
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Subhomoy Bhattacharjee
Subhomoy Bhattacharjee is an author and Contributing Editor at the Business Standard. He works on public policy, primarily finance, maritime and energy issues. He comments 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 OP Jindal Global University. He has read Economics at Delhi School of Economics and Shri Ram College of Commerce. He has worked in Govt of India as part of Indian Information Service & has since moved to The Economic Times, Indian Express & Financial Express newspapers.
Subhomoy Bhattacharjee is an author and Contributing Editor at the Business Standard. He works on public policy, primarily finance, maritime and energy issues. He comments 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 OP Jindal Global University. He has read Economics at Delhi School of Economics and Shri Ram College of Commerce. He has worked in Govt of India as part of Indian Information Service & has since moved to The Economic Times, Indian Express & Financial Express newspapers.
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CAG shines a light on state govts' expenses, asks officials for clarity
The CAG last week raised concerns over unclassified expenditures, questioning state finance secretaries over 'hidden' funds marked for various handouts
 "CAG shines a light on state govts' expenses, asks officials for clarity")
Eastern Freight Corridor cut short; major project runs into land hurdles
The Eastern arm of DFCCIL's Dedicated Freight Corridor has been cut short by 538 km, leaving a key segment unfinished due to land acquisition issues and weakening economic viability
 "Eastern Freight Corridor cut short; major project runs into land hurdles")
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
 "IOC rights issue deferral signals no GOI shift on disinvestment policy")
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
 "Singapore seeks Indian forbearance on Chinese components in projects")
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
 "India's first transshipment port Vizhinjam nears operational launch")
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
 "Small industries struggle as power prices continue to climb across India")
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
 "Railways delays ambitious PPP train plan due to capacity, land issues")
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
 "How can the road ahead for lateral entry in bureaucracy be smoother?")
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
 "Ministries set to miss deadline? Govt's 100-day programme faces uncertainty")
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
 "Micro credit boss Muhammad Yunus may need to curb anathema to profit")
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
 "Joint satellite to port, unrest to stall key India-Bangladesh projects")
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
 "Skill mismatch: Rising labour quality, stagnant employment in key sectors")
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
 "Govt targets higher capex in upcoming Budget amid fiscal gains and optimism")
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
 "India-Bangladesh relations reach at significant force multiplier stage")
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
 "Power outages persist in North India amid rising demand and heatwaves")
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?
 "Vadhavan Port: India's first mega port set to boost 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
 "Experts split on expanding Niti's role to oversee financial allocations")
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
 "Lok Sabha polls: Next NDA meeting may witness proposal for Bihar package")
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
 "The port company meant to deliver India's strategic objectives abroad")
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
 "India to expand overseas port operations with Mongla terminal in Bangladesh")
