Page 93 - Economy & Policy Analysis
India's dream of borderless trade grinds to a halt at checkpoints
Political opposition to the GST bill has delayed PM Modi's reform agenda, which means hopes are fading that the checkposts will be demolished any time soon
 "India's dream of borderless trade grinds to a halt at checkpoints")
Rae Bareli and Meerut vie for Smart City tag
The state government has urged the Centre to include both Meerut and Rae Bareli in the project
 "Rae Bareli and Meerut vie for Smart City tag")
Telecom companies cornered over call drops
Even as the government prepares to read out the riot act, companies say spectrum shortage and the inability to put up towers are impacting their service
 "Telecom companies cornered over call drops")
 "What counts is final measure")
Govt, IIMs show signs of headway in autonomy fight
There are indications the government might rethink the two clauses that allow it a greater say in the functioning of the institutes
 "Govt, IIMs show signs of headway in autonomy fight")
The Chinese figure that matters most
So when it comes to the US interest rates, the economists of the Federal Reserve are going to be focused on domestic labour pressures. China's currency moves are barely noticeable background noise
 "The Chinese figure that matters most")
Marginal oil field policy may usher in major change
The shift from production-sharing to revenue-sharing regime could be a win-win formula for both the government and the investors
 "Marginal oil field policy may usher in major change")
Rural growth story still intact: IMRB data
In the first half this year, overall FMCG sales growth in the hinterland has doubled
 "Rural growth story still intact: IMRB data")
Filling a lacuna in export dues write-off
The method is to invoice at MEP, realise export proceeds at a lower price and then seek write off the shortfall
Charting the rise and spread of Japanese funding in India
JICA is currently associated with over 70 infrastructure projects
 "Charting the rise and spread of Japanese funding in India")
GDP or GVA? Economists give different prescriptions
CRISIL Chief Economist D K Joshi is of the opinion that GDP is an indicator of the health of the economy
 "GDP or GVA? Economists give different prescriptions")
Is growth accelerating or slowing?
GDP growth (at market prices) slowed to seven per cent in April-June from 7.5% the quarter below and was meaningfully below market expectations
At 7%, Q1 GDP growth below Street estimates
Meaningful pickup still a few quarters away; economists bet on an interest rate cut
 "At 7%, Q1 GDP growth below Street estimates")
 "Intangibles will pose a challenge: M P Vijay Kumar")
Start up lessons India can learn from Israel
The tiny country of Israel sees almost two new start-ups bloom every day and today houses some 5,000 start-ups
 "Start up lessons India can learn from Israel")
Patels bust Modi's favourite Gujarat model
That the famous Patels of the Patel-motel fame - they run a large number of roadside hotels across the US - should now want to take a step back into the backward caste category shows how the Gujarat m
 "Patels bust Modi's favourite Gujarat model")
Certificate of deposit issuances fall amid easy liquidity
RBI's annual report said that the average fortnightly issuances of CDs decreased to Rs 29,700 cr during 2014-15 from Rs 30,600 cr compared annually
 "Certificate of deposit issuances fall amid easy liquidity")
Steel sector: India has worries other than China
Rupee depreciation allays fears for now
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 "Battlelines drawn over Chennai Metro line extension")