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Power-for-all dream faces up to reality
On paper, only 8,000 villages remain to be electrified in the country, but the situation on the ground shows euphoria over numbers is misplaced
 "Power-for-all dream faces up to reality")
Why this could be the best year for divestment
If the government can fix a few glitches in its process, it can get closer than ever to hitting the target
 "Why this could be the best year for divestment")
Family firms focus on business sustainability
Succession planning, sibling rivalry and dispute among family members can lead to difficult situations
 "Family firms focus on business sustainability")
Meeting insider trading norms
While the market regulator's recent note on portfolio management schemes has kicked up a storm, that is not the only pain point for businesses
 "Meeting insider trading norms")
Euthanasia of manufacture in GST
The concept of manufacture is so uncertain and complicated that it is one of the most litigation-prone issues in indirect taxation
 "Data Tracker: Around the world in a plate")
 "Going digital")
Plans to flood-proof Bihar remain at sea
Despite embankments along river banks to ease the state's flooding problem, the situation has only worsened since 1952
Delhi and its police force need to be considered on a completely different footing: B K Gupta
Interview with former commissioner of Delhi Police
Newsmaker: SN Subrahmanyan
Groomed for the helm
 "Newsmaker: SN Subrahmanyan")
Swiss PE giant Partners Group eyes deals in health care
There is a dearth of good quality, well-run health care facilities in India; it is a steady business, so we like it: Manas Tandon
 "Swiss PE giant Partners Group eyes deals in health care")
 "A snapshot of PE activity & deals")
 "The Strategist Quiz (#476)")
After 100 days of reform, life gets easier for telcos
Telecom Secretary J S Deepak has resolved the toughest issues facing the sector, but his real test will be in delivering on the govt's Digital India dream
 "After 100 days of reform, life gets easier for telcos")
Tata Chemicals moves away from infertile ground
The company sees little scope to increase profitability in the heavily regulated fertiliser business
 "Tata Chemicals moves away from infertile ground")
Ola's cash burn hastened TaxiForSure's demise
Ola was in talks to raise $1 billion in funding by the end of July, but no announcement has been made yet
 "Ola's cash burn hastened TaxiForSure's demise")