Page 268 - Economy & Policy Analysis
Will splitting CIL solve the power crisis?
It could increase competition and hence make production more efficient, but opinion is building against it
 "Will splitting CIL solve the power crisis?")
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StatsGuru-17-June-13
Making sense of the rupee's fall against the dollar
Yellow fever: Spoiling the appetite for gold
Restrictions on gold by the Centre & RBI will help, but can these make gold unattractive for investors?
 "Yellow fever: Spoiling the appetite for gold")
The Real Estate Bill only adds to the confusion
It empowers the authorities further, gives developers more time to complete projects, but offers nothing to consumers
 "The Real Estate Bill only adds to the confusion")
Consumption unlikely to lead economy in the near future
Consumption, the mainstay of the economy for long, has been hot by higher inflation and interest rates
 "Consumption unlikely to lead economy in the near future")
Guest Column: Returning to the wonder years of 8% growth
This can be achieved by unlocking elements of production function - labour, capital, and productivity; and plucking low hanging fruits
Analysis: With rupee at new lows, is there a case for downgrade?
The economy has become vulnerable once again as the import bill, inflation and deficits will rise
 "Analysis: With rupee at new lows, is there a case for downgrade?")
StatsGuru: 10-June-2013
Decoding the rise and fall of gold as an investment
 "StatsGuru: 10-June-2013")
States take a bite out of Centre's food security bill
Grain to a wider population at prices cheaper than what the Centre has proposed - it's a winning formula for states
 "States take a bite out of Centre's food security bill")
Gold import clamps set to bite
Imports and demand will come down, easing current account deficit; round tripping will stop, but smuggling may rise
 "Gold import clamps set to bite")
Food security and sustainable farming are two sides of the same coin
Study shows that past agricultural practices have caused more long-term harm than good, to agricultural sustainability in Punjab
 "Food security and sustainable farming are two sides of the same coin")
Power crisis: Solution still remains elusive
CIL blames environmental clearances norms for the lower-than-expected output
 "Power crisis: Solution still remains elusive")
A check on greed in the iron age
The Supreme Court has reallowed mining in Karnataka subject to conditions. Is it possible to safeguard the environment while keeping the industry happy and can the court order for Karnataka be a one-s
 "A check on greed in the iron age")
What policymakers can do to prevent a rupee drop
Experts suggest measures the RBI and govt could consider to protect the rupee
 "What policymakers can do to prevent a rupee drop")
India, China to be largest investors by 2030: World Bank Report
The two countries will also account for almost half of all global manufacturing investments
 "India, China to be largest investors by 2030: World Bank Report")
The perils of gas pricing
Arriving at a price that is viable for both the buyer and the seller is tricky business
 "The perils of gas pricing")
StatsGuru: 3-June-2013
Some troubles in corporate results, but also green shoots