Page 33 - Economy Interviews

Japanese firms may play role in India's financial sector: Kenji Hiramatsu

According to Japanese ambassador Kenji Hiramatsu, trade between India and Japan is in a positive trend

Govt stands committed to no more defaults by IL&FS, says P P Chaudhary

'There was mismanagement in the group. It will take time to fix it. The new board needs time to resolve the situation'

Loan waivers compromise the credit discipline, says Syndicate Bank MD & CEO

Mrutyunjay Mahapatra says that credit discipline and credit culture are always impacted by the announcement of a debt waiver

National health scheme will help us improve infrastructure: Tapan Singhel

For the next 10 to 15 years, growth in health insurance will be much higher than that of the entire industry, on a compounded annual growth rate basis

No time limit prescribed in law for amendment of shipping bill: Expert

The only condition is that the document on the basis of which amendment is sought should be available at the time of export

I doubt rating agencies' ability to spot misconduct by IL&FS: A K Pradhan

'What is the point in having ratings of double and triple-A if that doesn't give any comfort? You cannot depend on these ratings even for six months,' Pradhan

No anti-incumbency in MP, my govt working to fulfil promises: Shivraj

As far as Congress is concerned, neither I nor the people see any rejuvenation, says Shivraj Singh Chauhan

Not a single macro economist thinks note ban was a good idea: Gita Gopinath

Interview with John Zwaanstra Professor of International Studies and of Economics, Harvard University

Govt has no excuses on fiscal deficit this year, says Rathin Roy

When the rupee depreciates beyond that range, we have to ask what factors are behind it

Taking legal views on voluntary use of Aadhaar: UIDAI's Ajay Bhushan Pandey

The SC judgment has clearly held that Aadhaar is constitutional and it does not tend to create a surveillance infrastructure, says UIDAI CEO

Privacy vs security: What is the brouhaha over Aadhaar all about?

What are the provisions that have been retained, struck down or read down by the SC verdict on Aadhaar, explains MJ Antony

No poor should be excluded from subsidies due to Aadhaar: R Chandrasekhar

Rajeev Chandrasekhar tells about representing Bengaluru, his views on Aadhaar, and issues that could dominate the assembly elections in Karnataka

Insurance bureau building Aadhaar-like database for hospitals: Kunnel Prem

Interview with Kunnel Prem, CEO, Information Bureau of India

Expert corner: Re-import of exported goods does not attract duty, IGST

An important condition is that the re-imported goods must be identified as the same as exported

Sell-off in markets mainly due to edginess among investors, says S C Garg

Garg also said that the rupee's normal level should be 69-70 to a dollar, a 1% widening of current account deficit should not be such a big deal, and that a list of non-essential items to curb imports

No need for curbs on gold to bring down CAD, says WGC's Somasundaram PR

Demand for gold remains low, and talks on gold spot exchanges may pick up soon, he said

Expect ethanol manufacturing to attract over Rs 130-bn investments: Sawhney

We expect a number of new distilleries to come up in the next two-four years' time, said Tarun Sawhney

State should not be seen as gaining from an oil price rise: Ashima Goyal

The emphasis should be on addressing structural problems raising India's current account deficit (CAD) rather than on financing it in risky ways, says Ashima Goyal

'In FOB contract, seller must bear the charges for loading cargo on vessel'

Stevedoring is the process of loading or discharging/offloading of cargo to/from a ship

Shift to ethanol needs sound govt policy: International Sugar Organisation

Diversification of surplus sugar into ethanol is big and we at ISO seriously think that it is a recipe for India, says ISO DG Jose Orive