Page 55 - Economy & Policy Analysis
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
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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
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Q2 review: Nearly 45% of corporate results are above expectation
The review for Q2 of FY18 is good with improvement in H2FY18 & beyond
 "Q2 review: Nearly 45% of corporate results are above expectation")
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
 "Both Apple and Rahul talk cool stuff but badly need strategy to win India")
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.
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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?
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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My govt believes in keeping politics off development: Pinarayi Vijayan
Says no govt should be viewed as authoritarian, rather as a collective institution of people
Moody's boost to Modi: Should India really cheer?
India's rating upgrade still retains its credit risk as moderate and obliges it to remain fiscally prudent, usher in more reforms and be wary of external shocks
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What do higher oil prices mean for India?
Considering India is a net oil importer with inelastic demand, movement in global crude oil prices tend to have an important bearing on the macro stability risks
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Throwing good money after bad
Lending to distressed firms that have little or no ability to repay the loans does not make sense
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House of Saud: What the royal purge means for Saudi Arabia and the world
While the purge opens up several opportunities and dangers for India, the only person emerging unscathed and with significant advantages out of this purge seems to be US President Trump
Fast-track courts for MPs, MLAs: Is SC encroaching legislature's domain?
A court creating and enforcing law is at odds with separation-of-powers doctrine - that one organ of state will not encroach the domain of another. But in this case, SC seems to have done just that
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Michelin in India: Twinkle twinkle no star
There was excitement when chef Sanjeev Kapoor and 'Khichdi' made it to the Guinness book of records. But were we not getting ecstatic on an achievement that signalled quantity, not quality?
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The Michelin Magic: Star ratings that taste real good
At a time when India has to put Khichdi on world food map, we examine how gastronomic excellence is understood globally by looking at Michelin star rating, top accolade in the food business
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One year of demonetisation: Why note ban was biggest shocker for Indians in a decade
For some, a friendly banker meant a shorter wait; the privileged ones managed things from the comfort of their homes or offices
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One year of demonetisation: Changing goal posts and limited impact
Based on the presentations made by several companies dealing with consumer-related products - consumer goods, automobile, real estate - the shadow of disappearing currency had left its imprint till Ju
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