Page 132 - Economy & Policy Analysis
StatsGuru: 21-October
RBI policy will have to deal with the thorn of inflation
China should stop laughing at the US
The US may be struggling to reform its political system, but the obstacles in the path of China's much-needed reforms are even greater
Indian judicial system witnessing pro-arbitration trend: EY report
In last 3 years, India has seen 200% growth in number of disputes that have been referred to arbitration
 "Indian judicial system witnessing pro-arbitration trend: EY report")
Will Chidambaram's statement on Walmart damage the confidence of foreign retailers?
Finance Minister claims that Walmart will be a 'speck' in India's retail market
 "Will Chidambaram's statement on Walmart damage the confidence of foreign retailers?")
Mumbai's bumpy rides
Transport projects worth Rs 60,000 cr are languishing due to red tape, while the city continues to struggle against bottlenecks created by many of them
 "Mumbai's bumpy rides")
Bigger play for foreign banks easier said than done?
A policy framework for entry of foreign banks in a "big way" will be unveiled soon, but is the environment encouraging?
 "Bigger play for foreign banks easier said than done?")
Outdated fuel policies make India dependent on coal imports
Estimate by the World Coal Association shows that India has become third biggest coal importer after China and Japan
 "Outdated fuel policies make India dependent on coal imports")
Metro dream on hold
There is talk of changing the small town of Uran into Mumbai's new satellite, but according to realty experts, it is too early to think of investing in the area
 "Metro dream on hold")
 "When policy interventions go wrong")
August IIP estimated to be 2%, September WPI at 6%
Data points no longer seem ominous but no material improvement in economic growth or industrial output
 "August IIP estimated to be 2%, September WPI at 6%")
Five reasons why we shouldn't celebrate trade deficit numbers
While the reduction in September trade deficit figures is commendable, this trend is unlikely to continue
 "Five reasons why we shouldn't celebrate trade deficit numbers")
The US has shutdown, should India too?
A US-style shutdown for one month could trim India's deficit by a third, according to an India Spend study
 "The US has shutdown, should India too?")
August IIP estimated to be 2% & Sept WPI at 6%
Data points no longer seem ominous but not material improvement in economic growth or industrial production
 "August IIP estimated to be 2% & Sept WPI at 6%")
The case of IMF's two set of GDP numbers
A primer on how GDP figures at factor cost and market prices are calculated
 "The case of IMF's two set of GDP numbers")
Rajan effect working well for currency
Rollback of July tightening measures indicate comfort on currency, but a repo rate hike is around the corner
 "Rajan effect working well for currency")
Why female labour force participation in India is low
This could be a major drag, not just on the empowerment of women but on the India growth story as well
 "Why female labour force participation in India is low")
The global implications of India's food security law
Balancing duty to the poor while mitigating 'policy externalities' arising out of the food bill is India's latest challenge
 "The global implications of India's food security law")
StatsGuru: 7-October-2013
Decoding India's trade link with the US