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Karnataka's north: The wretched of the earth
If Karnataka wants to prove that it is committed to equitable growth, it will have to work hard to remove startling regional imbalances
GDP growth to increase to around 6.5% in FY14: D&B
On inflation the report said that the WPI inflation is likely to moderate considerably and average at around 5.7% during FY14
 "GDP growth to increase to around 6.5% in FY14: D&B")
Is Bellary destined to revisit its disreputable past?
Sandur was not always a beehive of mining activity and in fact, the '90s marked a period where extracting ore was barely profitable
 "Is Bellary destined to revisit its disreputable past?")
StatsGuru: 29-April-2013
Decoding PMEAC's review of the economy
The morose middle class
Americans feel now, the middle class has less opportunities, less job security and less disposable income than before
Strong medicine for poor countries
The Novartis verdict by the Supreme Court emphasised the importance of flexibilities in drug patent laws, in contrast to Western countries which are seeking TRIPS-plus hardening through free-trade agr
 "Strong medicine for poor countries")
States raise tariffs, but discoms still in doldrums
Subsidised power to agriculture, transmission losses and mounting debt burden weigh heavily on their finances
 "States raise tariffs, but discoms still in doldrums")
Saradha: Sebi, government should take over chit funds
There are thousands of chit funds all across the country which promise unbelievable returns, cheat investors and run away, and these need to be regulated
 "Saradha: Sebi, government should take over chit funds")
Green shoots tracker | Light at the end of the tunnel
A ready reckoner on how the economy, markets and industry fared; and read about the key government and judicial action for the week ended April 21
 "Green shoots tracker | Light at the end of the tunnel")
Trai's 'customer-unfriendly' directive hits small VAS players
Restrictions on promotion of caller tunes or other updates via SMS and outbound dialler hurt companies' revenues
 "Trai's 'customer-unfriendly' directive hits small VAS players")
 "Some improvement but rather modest")
StatsGuru-22-April-13
What ails India's beleaguered auto sector?
Canada calls for skills
Canada's immigration rate is twice the rate of the US because it has a policy of promoting skilled immigrants. New changes in its rules are now attracting a lot of professionals, especially from India
 "Canada calls for skills")
Tax authorities increasing focus on compliance amid fiscal concerns: study
The report found that the growing prominence of indirect taxes places more pressure on tax administrations to enforce compliance
 "Tax authorities increasing focus on compliance amid fiscal concerns: study")
Retail price inflation to remain in double digits in 2013 and 2014: IMF
This, only a tad lower than 5.1% in the previous year
 "Retail price inflation to remain in double digits in 2013 and 2014: IMF")
Market expects sharp rate cuts as demand collapses
Core inflation stays below 4%; India Inc loses pricing power
 "Market expects sharp rate cuts as demand collapses")
An amendment with teeth
Changes in the Registration Act, 1908, are geared to protect banks/public at large and prevent frauds in relation to immovable property
 "An amendment with teeth")