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India losing comparative advantage in leading export sectors

Exports declined from $468 bn to $437 bn between 2014-15 and 2016-17

Bitcoin hits $19,000: Growing bubble or golden opportunity for Indians?

With a rise of over 1,400% this year to a level past $19,000, Bitcoin has caught the imagination of investors globally. But how safe is it to invest in the cryptocurrency? Here is all you need to know

We dream of futuristic e-cars but throw big money at old-world vehicles

Does anybody care about how to sift out the various elements of congestion and pollution so that we have an integrated policy that is reasonable for both commuters and industries?

RBI keeps rates unchanged: Don't expect miracles till March 2018

Unless inflation falls very sharply or growth slumps, will there be a reversal till March 2018

RBI policy: Current inflationary environment does not allow for a rate cut

Risk of inflation, especially from crude oil prices, will continue to draw emphasis and be a major factor. A hike is not at all warranted.

New CEO in place, buyback begins: What lies ahead for Infosys?

Infosys could remain as a wealth protector in the Indian equity markets for a while and even beat the inflation rate quite consistently over the next two decades.

Q2 GDP growth raises some hope, but meeting FY18 forecast still not easy

To achieve at least 6.7% growth for full year, Indian economy must grow by at least 7.57% in each of the Oct-Dec and Jan-Mar quarters; performance of manufacturing, services sectors to be key

Growth outlook for remaining part of FY18 is not without risks

CRISIL's rating actions also show better credit profile of consumption-facing sectors compared with investment-facing ones

Power Tariff Policy

A look at the details the new Power tariff policy

Islamabad sit-in: Pakistan has no hope of a state that can enforce its writ

In a surrender like no other, the state of Pakistan has made one mistake after another and shown that the mullah brigade can get away with anything and everything

Transfer of immoveable property via power of attorney sales: an analysis

A Delhi HC ruling permitting power of attorney sales may impact the govt's revenues due to the difference between stamp duty rates in a sale deed and a GPA sale

Net neutrality: Trai does well to recommend hard-coding it in licence terms

The Indian regulator has taken a position in stark contrast to its US counterpart, the FCC whose actions are a reminder that regulation itself is subject to political vagaries, & changing governments

Q2 review: Nearly 45% of corporate results are above expectation

The review for Q2 of FY18 is good with improvement in H2FY18 & beyond

Both Apple and Rahul talk cool stuff but badly need strategy to win India

Tim Cook is pretty much stuck with brand vanity and a couple of frills that won't really touch the more budget-conscious millions

No, India not strong enough yet: S&P's status quo cools Moody's upgrade

S&P's position, taking cognizance of the still vulnerable fiscal scenario, appears more realistic than Moody's optimism.

The many faces of India's minority

As the meaning of minority changes from one state to another, is there a need to redefine it?

Nine years after 26/11 attack, India is safer today but still vulnerable

India has become inexplicably safer over the past years but her vulnerabilities have not diminished

Padmavati row: A political weapon sharpened on the flint of mythology

In parties with few scaffoldings, incidents like Padmavati help the middle rung leaders hang on to power

WhatsApp earnings leak: Sebi must monitor insider trading on social media

This new technology presents a challenge but the problem of insider trading is hardly new. The regulator must rise to this new challenge if it is to maintain its reputation for efficiency.

Why Moody's upgraded India after 14 years and what this means for economy

The big trigger for Moody's was the massive boost to resolving banking NPAs