Page 190 - Editorial Comment
Fragmented populism
The BJP manifesto plays to its base but lacks a big idea
 "Fragmented populism")
Regressive step
Pensions should be decided by the executive, not courts
 "Regressive step")
The makeover of Sensex
Only seven companies survive from the original list
 "The makeover of Sensex")
Worsening climate
World Meteorological Organization gives a dire warning
 "Worsening climate")
A cut to grow
RBI does its bit to boost economic activity
 "A cut to grow")
Where is the money?
Congress manifesto makes lofty promises
 "Where is the money?")
No more lifeline
Govt should either restructure or shut down telecom PSUs
 "No more lifeline")
Last push for tax
March GST higher than expected, direct tax collection jumps
 "Last push for tax")
Setback for RBI
Central bank's role in IBC must not be curtailed
 "Setback for RBI")
RBI's challenges
High core inflation and weak transmission key hurdles
External stress returns
Financing current account deficit becomes a problem
 "External stress returns")
Beyond accounting
Deferment of Ind-AS for banks is a short-term fix
 "Beyond accounting")
Confusing signal
Indices have surged, but broader markets still in loss
 "Confusing signal")
Crucial for federalism
Finance Commissions are central to the Constitution
 "Crucial for federalism")
Another storm brewing
Indian negotiators at WTO need to push harder
 "Another storm brewing")
Promoting FPOs
Farmers' producer organisations need incentives
 "Promoting FPOs")
India in elite club
Govt, DRDO deserve praise for Mission Shakti
 "India in elite club")
Over the top regulation
Classifying OTTs as e-commerce firms is a bad idea
 "Over the top regulation")
Unaffordable welfarism
Congress' NYAY can be a fiscal killer
 "Unaffordable welfarism")
Operation clean-up
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is one of the most important regulations in India's corporate history
 "Operation clean-up")