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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Indian states and their propensity to exaggerate their GSDP numbers
The higher estimate of the GSDP for a state allows the concerned finance minister to project a higher level of expenditure, particularly when revenues are flat
 "Indian states and their propensity to exaggerate their GSDP numbers")
India scurries on green bond plans to secure energy needs ahead of Europe
Both regions seek to attract big money to build renewable capacity and prune reliance on Russian gas following the outbreak of the Ukraine war
 "India scurries on green bond plans to secure energy needs ahead of Europe")
GoI tracks the money trail: How PFMS will pull plug on spending slippages
The updated Public Financial Management System will complete one year in operation on March 31, but challenges to full integration remain
 "GoI tracks the money trail: How PFMS will pull plug on spending slippages")
Govt works out math of keeping Russia supplies open as oil prices spike
Even if Moscow relents and sells oil for rupees to India, European insurers may be reluctant to underwrite; in any case a bigger Russian tilt would involve a larger financial switch by New Delhi
 "Govt works out math of keeping Russia supplies open as oil prices spike")
Why India may not get a sizable role in post-war reconstruction of Ukraine
New Delhi's ability to maximise its role in the post-war reconstruction may be hamstrung by its modest position in key multilateral institutions
 "Why India may not get a sizable role in post-war reconstruction of Ukraine")
Opportunities and challenges for India as Russia reaches out amid sanctions
Gains likely with working of a crucial corridor, revival of Rupee-Ruble trade and benefits for Indian insurers; setback for New Delhi's financial sector foray into Moscow
 "Opportunities and challenges for India as Russia reaches out amid sanctions")
BBNL's cancelled tender for connecting villages shows complexity in bidding
To offer the higher service requirement, operators would need to ensure uninterrupted power, safety of cables and so on
 "BBNL's cancelled tender for connecting villages shows complexity in bidding")
How the Centre plans to use tax data to settle social justice issues
The govt committee on EWS might have set the template for future; EWS limits and income tax exemption limits are now twinned, if the Supreme Court accepts the panel's report
 "How the Centre plans to use tax data to settle social justice issues")
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")
