Page 299 - Editorial Comment

Corporate results argue for a rate cut

Prima facie, there is ample room to cut with inflation well below the RBI's target levels

Wrong power focus

Reform of state electricity boards more vital than capacity increases

Bad precedent

Promulgating land ordinance for a third time is an unwise move

Time slipping away

GDP numbers call strength of economic recovery into question

In an antique trade

Free trade in Indian antiquities will help preserve heritage

Why can't Modi make a case for reform?

For fear of being "anti-poor", PM unwilling to discuss NDA govt's economic reforms

India lacks a defence strategy

Defence Minister Parrikar hamstrung by anachronistic framework

Closer to normal

Updated monsoon forecasts suggest headroom for rate cut

Becoming competitive

Three sensible prescriptions for the success of 'Make in India'

West Asia to South

'Islamic State' not as distant from India as is being imagined

Markets turn realistic

Support for indices as middle class gains confidence

Below Raisina Hill

Second rung of ministries will determine NDA's fate

Begin with retail

One-size-fits-all policy needed for online and offline retail

Instant change

A new Facebook initiative will transform news media

Reputation risks

Real interest rate of 2.5 per cent hurts revival

Liberalism's last lion

In memory of S V Raju and the Swatantra Party

Moving on disinvestment

Govt wise to get early approval for stake sales

Nitin Gadkari's ambition needs a dose of pragmatism

Transport minister should realise risks of raising expectations are always high

No walk in the park

Food parks have problems, beyond Amethi

Needs more polish

Some tweaks should help gold monetisation scheme work