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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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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")
Discoms ramp up power supply during elections, despite demand surge
States like Karnataka, Odisha and Haryana have kept their power tariffs unchanged, while Bihar has cut rates
 "Discoms ramp up power supply during elections, despite demand surge")
Hesitant health insurers get a regulatory prod to expand coverage
Until recently, Indian insurers hesitated to offer new health insurance products, resulting in its low uptake. Recent Irdai relaxation targets this laggard retail business
 "Hesitant health insurers get a regulatory prod to expand coverage")
What do election manifestos of BJP & Congress have for the new-age voters?
The Congress manifesto promises to remove any impediments, whether legal or administrative, to larger industrial production, while the BJP aims to position Bharat as a trusted global manufacturing hub
 "What do election manifestos of BJP & Congress have for the new-age voters?")
Expect to log a record profit this time: J&K Bank CEO, MD Baldev Prakash
Baldev Prakash, is quite reasonably a happy man. Prime Minister Narendra Modi too recently praised the turnaround due to government efforts
 "Expect to log a record profit this time: J&K Bank CEO, MD Baldev Prakash")
Supreme Court order on climate change not a recipe to rewrite laws
The Supreme Court of India has always advocated a balance between development and environmental goals, say experts
 "Supreme Court order on climate change not a recipe to rewrite laws")
India secures second overseas port: Sittwe agreement approved by MEA
India Ports Global is a company 100 per cent owned by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
 "India secures second overseas port: Sittwe agreement approved by MEA")