Page 107 - Economy & Policy Analysis
Mining ban in Goa, Karnataka led to loss of 1 mn jobs: study
Assocham-Yes Bank study asks government to take progressive policy initiatives
 "Mining ban in Goa, Karnataka led to loss of 1 mn jobs: study")
Why govt wants a unified gas allocation policy
It will eliminate several anomalies in the current guidelines and redraw the priority list
 "Why govt wants a unified gas allocation policy")
Land Acquisition Act: Right step, wrong route
The changes in the ordinance have been made after taking inputs from states suggesting changes to the Act which would make it more industry-friendly.
 "Land Acquisition Act: Right step, wrong route")
Can India crack the Russian market?
Trade sanctions on Russia by Europe and the US offer an opportunity for India, but the devaluation of the rouble may play spoilsport
 "Can India crack the Russian market?")
Why the US economy's growth numbers will keep world markets buoyant
With rest of the world showing no signs of growth and headwinds ahead for US growth, chances are that we might continue to see central banks pumping money into their economies
 "Why the US economy's growth numbers will keep world markets buoyant")
 "E-auction not a sure cure for corruption")
Corporate India learns to live with competition law
Compliance needs to be embedded in the decision-making process, say experts
 "Corporate India learns to live with competition law")
Three areas of regulatory attention for 2015
The process of selecting and appointing personnel to run the regulatory agencies is the weakest link in the system
 "Three areas of regulatory attention for 2015")
Excerpts from the Mid-Year Economic Analysis, 2014-15
It seems imperative to consider the case for reviving public investment as one of the key engines of growth going forward, not to replace private investment but to revive and complement it
No consensus on what will replace Plan panel
Some of the proposals might be difficult to implement, especially those that give states a say in the financial allocations in Central schemes
 "No consensus on what will replace Plan panel")
5 reasons why Modi govt may miss FY15 disinvestment target
Despite better investment appetite, the govt may find it difficult to raise Rs 43,000 crore through stake sales in FY15
 "5 reasons why Modi govt may miss FY15 disinvestment target")
Don't celebrate 0% WPI just yet, disinflationary trend comes with its own risk
Deflation led by fuel price fall and it is unclear if structural factors are under control
 "Don't celebrate 0% WPI just yet, disinflationary trend comes with its own risk")
Railways has a wagonload of woes
Wagon shortage has now begun to show even during the lean season
 "Railways has a wagonload of woes")
Public procurement policy target a bridge too far?
The size of India's public procurement market was variously estimated in 2011 and 2012 at Rs 12-15 lakh crore by the Planning Commission, CUTS and the Central Vigilance Commission
Related-Party Transactions: Learning from the USL case
Rejection of important RPT, which is not abusive, by a small group of minority shareholders is likely to hurt the company
 "Related-Party Transactions: Learning from the USL case")
Foreign firms must submit to Indian disciplinary rules
There is a need to create a level-playing field before foreign firms are allowed to enter and practise in India
 "Foreign firms must submit to Indian disciplinary rules")
Putting an end to regulatory logjam
As the government gears up to regulate the e-commerce business, the industry has to step up its compliance effort
 "Putting an end to regulatory logjam")