Page 49 - Economy & Policy Analysis
One year of demonetisation: Winners and losers in the politics of note ban
This in a nutshell is the political fallout of demonetisation notwithstanding the claims of the BJP that it has been a masterstroke
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What are the reasons for the five-year high trade deficit in July
Despite India's huge dependence on oil, it has not been the largest contributor to the trade deficit
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Exclusion from Ayushman Bharat could deal body blow to general insurers
States are keeping insurance companies at bay in a bid to keep the scheme simple, cheap and serviceable; but their non-inclusion could also end up making it a non-starter
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A new all-time low: Rupee at 70 a dollar now, but let us be reasonable
The present problem is ostensibly caused by the Turkey-US diplomatic imbroglio. Such issues can snowball into something more serious; so it will be difficult to guess when the issue will get resolved
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Karunanidhi had ability to inspire loyalty and that loyalty never left him
There has been an orderly transition within the DMK and Stalin is now in complete control of the party
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NRC: Why the Supreme Court ruling could be a prelude to ethnic cleansing
Those who aren't Assamese are presumed to be Bangladeshis, with no human rights, and existing on the sufferance of the majority
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Risks to macroeconomic stability from trade war
Though the RBI maintained its growth projection for FY19 at 7.4%, it has alluded to risks on account of protectionist measures and further escalation in trade tensions.
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Inflation, twin deficits are concerns for India's growth momentum
Nevertheless, India would probably remain one of the fastest growing large economies in the world
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Sachin crosses over to Apollo Tyres from MRF: Betrayal or business?
Apollo should maximally use Sachin with their trade partners who would, almost all, be in the age group where they have been witness to his batting genius
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What RBI policy means for banks, markets, deposit holders: Key takeaways
The risks pointed out by the RBI still remains the same with the MSP, oil price, demand, HRA factors driving the decision to hike rates
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Are Indian farmers responding more to price signals than monsoons and MSP?
Urad and arhar have been yielding ground to the more remunerative soybean in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, two states that have received normal to excess rainfall
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Iran oil imports: Slippery road ahead for India as US sanctions kick in
Cutting imports may affect India's current account and fiscal deficits, as sweet-grade Brent crude makes up 28% of its import basket; continued dealings with Iran may invite US sanctions
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Raman Singh battles 15-year anti-incumbency with mixed fiscal track record
State's fiscal deficit rises, but debt and interest burden remain under control
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India's passport revolution: How millions of citizens got the blue book
The credit for changing the face of passport issuance goes to Manmohan Singh led United Progressive Alliance government
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Not just Switzerland, Indians hiding less money in other tax havens too
Almost $3 billion has come back to India in Swiss Francs over the past few years and non-bank deposits of Indians in other tax havens have dipped
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Market outlook: Nifty50 index may be on course for the 11,400 level
What is the reason for divergent performance of large and mid-cap indices?
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Will Chandrababu Naidu's food card gamble in poll-bound Andhra pay off?
Rice at Rs 2 was a great election strategy launched by N T Rama Rao, the current AP CM's father-in-law; aped, tweaked by other states and at the national level, the strategy has seen peppered success
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The market for stents has expanded, not shrunk, after price control
While multinational Abbott remains the market leader, Indian players have also established a toe-hold; only the middleman and the patient in corporate hospitals have been hit
Why Modi govt's lateral entry proposal is a big gamble in an election year
With Lok Sabha polls barely a year away, the Modi govt has taken a huge risk by opening itself to accusations of caste bias in recruitment
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Can Modi govt run risk of Air India sale turning political before polls?
Even if the terms of sale of Air India are made easier, the deal cannot be closed in the next six months, given that there are at least three crucial state elections and the Lok Sabha elections coming
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