Page 49 - Economy & Policy Analysis

Good show by Modi govt in four years; private sector now needs to pitch in

In terms of conceptualisation and implementation of policies, performance of NDA govt has been remarkable

Caught between macro & economy, market wants comfort of political stability

There is no sure way to predict election results a year ahead of actual election. It will be far better to play contra for political risk in 2019

Rupee at 15-month low: As it crosses the 67 mark, where is it headed?

The rupee's depreciation has been steep, making it one of the worst performing currencies amongst emerging markets

Flipkart will become Walmart today: Is that really good news for India?

The sale of Flipkart is not just the sale of one company. It is the beginning of a new tomorrow. It is just that one cannot be sure whether that tomorrow will be better for India than today

How to e-verify your income tax return? Here are five ways to do it

A general understanding that most taxpayers have, is that filing the tax returns completes the process of return filing. However, that is not so

Sebi order on extending derivative trading: Key takeaways and challenges

The purpose of the derivatives market is to build such structured products that can help hedge the underlying portfolio systematically

Here is how you can save money, time and effort by paying presumptive tax

Opting for presumptive taxation helps professionals and freelancers show income on an estimated basis

In Modi's 4 years, India forgot that crude is the biggest bond vigilante

India's bond market is already jittery about fiscal slippage. To that, add the inflationary impact of costlier gasoline and diesel

Modi-Xi summit: Can India celebrate 'success' at Wuhan, cautiously?

Interpretation of what transpired at Wuhan between India and China depends entirely on the bias of the person making the interpreter

Why Indian refineries continue to attract investors with deep pockets

As demand for oil is shooting up to keep pace with GDP growth, picking up a stake in an existing or planned oil refinery is a lazy but effective bet

Indian IT's big four: Will the next decade be as good as the previous one?

The coming decade will be more challenging; only those that foresee change and adapt quickly will remain this strong

Ashok Mitra (1928-2018): A voice of dissent with a tender heart

Those who were fortunate to receive his affection knew that beneath his rage was a gentle soul. No one showered affection the way Ashok Mitra did

Readying for the 5G leap forward: Why India lags behind in the technology

Full 5G services in the country is possible only by 2023; in comparison, US, China and South Korea are rolling it out this year

Karnataka polls 2018: There is no telling which way the wind blows

Opinion is divided on who will grab the spoils, if at all. But one thing is clear: this poll will change the course of Indian politics

Jamming Justice KM Joseph: Will SC protect the constitution and the court?

"It takes a lot of degeneration before a country falls into dictatorship, but we should avoid these ends by avoiding these beginnings."

Why a GI tag for Hapus mangoes could be no more than a case of vanity

Apart from fanning a few egos, little value addition or exclusivity is likely to be added to give the produce the elitist tag that Champagne or Havana cigars enjoy

RTI Act under siege, may slow down India's fight against corruption

The last part of the series analyses the difficulties of amending the RTI Act

How can you minimise tax deduction and maximise take-home salary?

With these simple suggestions, you can reduce the tax deduction at source by your employer and increase your take-home salary

Whistle-blowers vulnerable to threats and murder four years after WPB Act

In the second of a three-part series, Business Standard examines issues plaguing India's struggle with graft

What will be the impact of physical delivery of stock derivatives?

By forcing physical settlement, the distinctions between cash segment and F&O are being reduced