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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Microfinance attracts renewed attention after RBI's interest rate cap move
Within months of the RBI lifting the interest rate cap on such loans, the industry is seeing a steady rise in borrowing, especially among women in some of India's poorest districts
 "Microfinance attracts renewed attention after RBI's interest rate cap move")
Govt bond market likely to see an explosion of new products in FY24
All the state governments now have a significant presence in the bond market, having sharply lowered their dependence on the Centre for borrowing ever since Covid struck
 "Govt bond market likely to see an explosion of new products in FY24")
As poll season approaches, govt employees put fiscal prudence to the sword
Due to the sheer size of the workforce, govt employees often go on strike, especially in election season, to have their demands met
 "As poll season approaches, govt employees put fiscal prudence to the sword")
Explained: Google-CCI saga and Competition Commission's shortcomings
With Google alleging that CCI copy-pasted an order passed by European Union's General Court, gaps in manpower and capacity at CCI have surfaced
 "Explained: Google-CCI saga and Competition Commission's shortcomings")
From RIL to L&T and Adani, corporate giants build on EPC rule change
A shift from the high-debt hybrid annuity scheme for infra projects to a low-debt, performance-linked model is encouraging government and private majors to pivot to this business in a bigger way
 "From RIL to L&T and Adani, corporate giants build on EPC rule change")
The New Year looks decidedly gloomy in India's political neighbourhood
Three key countries with which India has economic ties - Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal - are facing risks that appear to be worsening
 "The New Year looks decidedly gloomy in India's political neighbourhood")
CAG says 3 state-owned oil firms ignoring own software for logistics
National auditor says state-owned companies make monthly adjustments that aren't best for saving costs, efficiency
 "CAG says 3 state-owned oil firms ignoring own software for logistics")
Gulf migrants tapped to smuggle gold, narcotics spike surprise officials
The annual report for 2021-22 released by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman goes into granular details of how smuggling has massively diversified
 "Gulf migrants tapped to smuggle gold, narcotics spike surprise officials")
NIIF: How a tortoise among hares made due diligence process NPA-free
Only NIIF has so far stayed the course as a viable infrastructure financing institution, using sovereign support
 "NIIF: How a tortoise among hares made due diligence process NPA-free")
Carbon credit market: Why power ministry is best suited to run this project
The power ministry feels it is in the best position to decide what types of products should be introduced in the carbon credit market
 "Carbon credit market: Why power ministry is best suited to run this project")
Water, mines, funds: How states, centre tackle their differences on issues
Some differences are between states, like over land and water, and some with the centre, on fishing rights and drugs
 "Water, mines, funds: How states, centre tackle their differences on issues")
The gas-coal riddle
Former coal secretary Anil Kumar Jain's book makes a strong case for using coal until renewable energy becomes ubiquitous in India
 "The gas-coal riddle")
Budget 2023-24: Govt mulls basic Customs duty cut to align with FTA
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting the Union Budget on February 1, 2023, in Parliament, outlining her tax and expenditure plans for 2023-24
 "Budget 2023-24: Govt mulls basic Customs duty cut to align with FTA")
Explained: Why private insurance companies in India are coveted buys
By chasing profit over rapid expansion, companies have conserved capital, making them attractive for potential buyers
 "Explained: Why private insurance companies in India are coveted buys")
Irdai tonic for health insurance: A regulator for hospitals and doctors
By asking health insurers to access a national list of doctors, the regulator hopes to encourage them to offer more flexible policies outside of the hospital network
 "Irdai tonic for health insurance: A regulator for hospitals and doctors")
India's gas target of 15% was only aspirational. Time to give it up?
While several bankers and analysts have projected the difficulty of reaching this number, it is important to figure out where the target of 15 per cent came from
 "India's gas target of 15% was only aspirational. Time to give it up?")
Centre pushes for reviving export commissioner posts for boosting trade
The export commissioners will be expected to operate under clear targets to expand exports from their states
 "Centre pushes for reviving export commissioner posts for boosting trade")
The big short in oil & gas PSUs: Lack of leadership in sector hurting India
The government deplores the lack of good leadership in these companies but it adds to the problem with sub-optimal appointment practices for chief executives in this sector
 "The big short in oil & gas PSUs: Lack of leadership in sector hurting India")
Indian space business: An exciting field or a bubble about to burst?
There are plenty of challenges however before the scale is achieved, and not necessarily related to launches. There is a vast unmet insurance requirement
 "Indian space business: An exciting field or a bubble about to burst?")
For states, climate change and energy transition are Centre's concern
The focus of a majority remains on distributing free and subsidised coal-based power
 "For states, climate change and energy transition are Centre's concern")
