Page 39 - Economy & Policy Analysis
State of the economy: How did we get here and how do we get out of it?
Former Editor, Business Standard, A K Bhattacharya joins Ankur Bhardwaj in this special podcast to talk about the Indian economy
 "State of the economy: How did we get here and how do we get out of it?")
RBI policy: A cut in rate was expected; a cut in GDP growth target was not
The cut in GDP projection for FY20 is curious because it is also an admission that these 135 bps cuts in interest rates will not have a major impact on growth this year
 "RBI policy: A cut in rate was expected; a cut in GDP growth target was not")
Chandrayaan 2: Partial success, ISRO should be proud of what it's achieved
It's important to note that the odds were against anybody pulling off a soft landing at the first attempt
 "Chandrayaan 2: Partial success, ISRO should be proud of what it's achieved")
Ram Jethmalani: Consummate lawyer who lit up every courtroom he graced
Whether it was politics or the courtroom, Jethmalani was never one to shy away from a fight, howsoever unpopular his stand was
 "Ram Jethmalani: Consummate lawyer who lit up every courtroom he graced")
Debt segment presents an interesting investment opportunity: S Naren
The best approach to investing in the current market is through the systematic investment plan (SIP) route. Barring a few names, the broader markets, in general have turned attractive
 "Debt segment presents an interesting investment opportunity: S Naren")
Cyclical or structural? Decoding the nature of India's economic slowdown
A slowdown in consumption demand, decline in manufacturing, inability of the IBC to resolve cases in a time-bound manner and rising global trade tension is impacting India, analysts say
 "Cyclical or structural? Decoding the nature of India's economic slowdown")
GDP numbers raise some serious questions about the state of the economy
Low index of industrial production growth coupled with less than 5% growth in corporate sector topline has been indicative of a low economic performance in the quarter
 "GDP numbers raise some serious questions about the state of the economy")
Linking Aadhaar with social media or ending encryption is counterproductive
The need of the hour is sustained research and development of privacy protecting surveillance mechanisms
 "Linking Aadhaar with social media or ending encryption is counterproductive")
FM's announcements show govt is now willing to listen and course-correct
Entrepreneurship thrives only when there are opportunities, an environment without fear (as long as you are operating within the boundaries of law), and availability of finance
 "FM's announcements show govt is now willing to listen and course-correct")
FM's fiscal stimulus can boost consumption ahead of festive season
The FM also promised to accelerate the processes for GST refunds
Criminalisation of 'nothing': India cannot afford more criminal provisions
Being tough on crime requires making intelligent distinctions between conduct that truly threatens the public and conduct that is better handled by fines or civil law
 "Criminalisation of 'nothing': India cannot afford more criminal provisions")
RBI policy: More rate cuts likely ahead as MPC prefers growth to inflation
The MPC has also brought down the projection of GDP growth of 6.9 per cent from 7 per cent, which is not significant but definitely does affect sentiment
 "RBI policy: More rate cuts likely ahead as MPC prefers growth to inflation")
Kashmir: Why amendments to Article 370 may not withstand judicial scrutiny
J&K has not had a govt for months and the Modi govt has consulted the governor who is its own representative. It has effectively consulted itself and it is hard to see how this is legal
 "Kashmir: Why amendments to Article 370 may not withstand judicial scrutiny")
Sebi's blanket ban on shell firms hurts innocent minority shareholders the most
There has been a fallout across the whole market; the issue needs to be cleared up soon
 "Sebi's blanket ban on shell firms hurts innocent minority shareholders the most")
Triple Talaq Bill: A cannonball that can bring down an entire household
The bill is liable to be struck down on the same ground that the practice of instantaneous triple talaq was set aside; being manifestly arbitrary
 "Triple Talaq Bill: A cannonball that can bring down an entire household")
Four reasons why the US Fed's 25 bps rate cut assumes significance
With the US-China trade standoff still to be resolved and with Brexit also in limbo, a cut in rates should help to assuage sentiment
 "Four reasons why the US Fed's 25 bps rate cut assumes significance")
Sprint queen Hima Das: Is she the next big thing in brand endorsements?
Will brands line-up to sign her up or will she go the Dipa Karmakar way?
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Illusion of empowerment: Why we must oppose any law that makes RTI illusory
The RTI (Amendment) Bill, 2019, eats into the independence of Information Commissioners, hollowing out the Act without touching on any of the substantive rights or procedural rights the Act provides
 "Illusion of empowerment: Why we must oppose any law that makes RTI illusory")
How the stressed asset problem snowballed into a tussle between RBI, govt
An exclusive excerpt from A K Bhattacharya's 'The Rise of Goliath'
 "How the stressed asset problem snowballed into a tussle between RBI, govt")
Why 16 Psyche, a gaint asteroid full of gold, won't make us richer
Once those metals start hitting the market in large quantities, they're unlikely to be precious for much longer
 "Why 16 Psyche, a gaint asteroid full of gold, won't make us richer")
