Page 62 - Economy & Policy Analysis

Govt's stand on driverless cars akin to opposition to computers in 1980s

Before India simply shuts the door on driverless cars, it needs to see the opportunities it offers

Arnab's Republic a reflection of what India has become- noisy and chaotic

Republic TV is about Arnab Goswami multiplied 24 by 7

Nifty makes history, hits 10,000: The bull run decoded

Markets generally discount foreseeable future but react violently to unexpected current situation

Analysis: Mukesh Ambani is dialling a new Bharat with Reliance JioPhone

People from the hugely untapped mass of the 50-crore feature phone users can upgrade to smartphone

Ganga's plight is no different from that of the 'holy cow'

Pollution load in the river Ganga has increased by nearly four times from 2009 to 2016 in the stretch between Haridwar to Kanpur

Why the EU's $2.7 billion fine on Google defies logic

It's out of sync with rapid developments in search engines, doesn't benefit the consumer in any way

I'm just not lovin' it - McDonald's fracas is sad, could have been averted

Clash between JV partners is not new to India, or for that matter anywhere else in the world

GST making you anxious? Here is a fact-check on how new tax will impact you

The shelf prices of most commodities are likely to see a change over the next few weeks

The big debate: Can Uber's Kalanick do a Steve Jobs and make a comeback?

Will 40-year-old Kalanick be able to make the spectacular comeback that Jobs managed in 1997?

India does not need too many govt banks; consolidation the right move

State-run banks will reduce in number but get healthier to stand up to competition from global banks

Cattle sale ban: The small dairy farmers are the ones left in the lurch

It's the small farmer who has to sell one animal to send his daughter to school who will be deprived

Cow to temple politics: BJP strategy is about propagating Hindu nationalism

Polarisation is the principle goal though ways to achieve this are several.

Looking for contra bets in today's markets? Here are a few options

Investor needs to keep sufficiently long-time horizon of about 6-8 quarters for contra bets

GST on textiles: Uniform tax rate through the entire chain is need of the hour

A specific rate of duty also needs to be imposed during import of fabric

Who wins? Amazon's single-brand strategy vs Flipkart's multiple offerings

Flipkart disadvantaged with multiple offerings that don't help in differentiation but add to costs

Jio effect? Telecom industry is at its weakest, govt will have to step in

Indian telecom industry is at a critical juncture & improvement is crucial for its long-term health

3% GST on gold: The yellow metal will continue to shine; jewellers rejoice

The industry, however, needs clarity on standardised billing procedure for selling gold jewellery

WannaCry's origin, modus operandi, impact & safe cyber practices explained

Only real, long term solution, however, remains increasing education around security best practices

Deadly consequences of fake news: When WhatsApp becomes the paper of record

More urgent question for a democracy is why we seem so eager to believe what shows up on the phone

IT's past, present and future: Industry and people will always be important

Layoffs have nothing to do with Trump's visa stance; its impact will show after rules are framed