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Institutional credit to farm sector set to exceed target of Rs 10 trillion for current year. Purpose for institutional credit to farm sector stepped up in Budget 2018.

Budget 2018: Farm credit poser

The new two-layer security for Aadhaar addresses security concerns

Improved privacy

Srinivas Talluri and S Gopalakrishnan, the two auditors responsible for auditing Satyam Computer’s fake accounts, languished in jail. But the audit firm that they represented, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), continues to have some of the bluest of blue chips on its client list. Had Ramalinga Raju, Satyam’s founder, confessed to fraud after the new Companies Bill was passed by Parliament, it is likely that PwC would have suffered much heavier consequences than the regulator’s scrutiny. At least that is what the Union ministry of corporate affairs would like to ensure. Although auditors and their representative institutions are likely to object, there is some merit in this proposal. Two issues arise in this context, both from the Satyam case, which has proved a landmark in India on the question of the role of the auditors.

Auditor's accountability

Legal process should not dilly-dally in Jignesh Shah case

Speedy justice needed

The tragic saga of Satyam draws to a close

An inevitable end

The govt did well in ignoring the parliamentary panel's views

Runway cleared for Air India

Liberalisation of FDI norms augurs well for the economy

Another step forward

Taxation regime for capital gains from equities needs a relook

Cushioning the blow

Don't shoot the messenger

Cancellations reflect poorly on the defence procurement process

Keep it simple

Govt's move on higher FSI makes ample sense

Make cities taller

CSO estimated GDP would grow at 6.5% in current fiscal year and making worst performance of NDA government. NDP growth expected to slow to 9.5% compared to 11.75% in 2017-18 budget.

Hitting the bottom

Sharp increase in G-sec yields throws up questions

A yield problem

Show some heart

Sweet timing

Transparent disclosure is vital in an emerging democracy where crony capitalism has haunted policy-making for decades

Why bonds do not address key issues in electoral funding

Govt deserves credit for insolvency code changes

Flexibility on bankruptcy

Endgame in Assam's citizen-identification exercise unclear

What after identification?

Legalising fixed-term employment is not enough

No shortcut to reform

Fire safety norms are flouted with impunity

Ticking time bomb

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