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Public debt in India
While India's public debt-GDP numbers are not as sordid as in some parts of the world, it is important to understand the factors that have helped shape its public debt dynamics
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BS Reads: Why buying property in Kashmir may not be as easy as it looks
Multiple claims over the same real estate, doubling of official circle rates and issues regarding sale of industrial land are key hurdles 'outsiders' could encounter
 "BS Reads: Why buying property in Kashmir may not be as easy as it looks")
Explained: How the Kerala-based CSB Bank made a dramatic turnaround
What accounts for the turnaround of CSB, set up in 1920 to serve the Syrian Christian community in Kerala, when its peers are struggling? It was the years of adversity that strengthened it
 "Explained: How the Kerala-based CSB Bank made a dramatic turnaround")
Music platforms remain immune to Covid-19 as investments intensify
Shamrock Capital, a private equity firm, has acquired the Taylor Swift master recordings from Carlyle Group and manager Scooter Braun for $300 million
 "Music platforms remain immune to Covid-19 as investments intensify")
Stimulus package for e-courts
Since the Budget season is coming soon, the central and state governments must consider the new costs of virtual courts
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45% MGNREGA workers make multiple bank visits to withdraw wages: Survey
The study estimated that the average cost incurred by a MGNREGA worker to visit post offices is the lowest at Rs 6, while a bank visit costs Rs 31, and Rs 67 for an ATM visit
 "45% MGNREGA workers make multiple bank visits to withdraw wages: Survey")
At 40%, we are growing faster than industry: Sarbvir Singh of Policybazaar
In an interview, Singh talks about why the demand has moderated in Q2 and how the growth in the health segment may not be sustainable as the fear of Covid-19 wanes
 "At 40%, we are growing faster than industry: Sarbvir Singh of Policybazaar")
Dhanlaxmi Bank CEO case to test primacy of RBI over banks' shareholders
The removal of CEO Sunil Gurbaxani has led the private banking system into uncharted waters
 "Dhanlaxmi Bank CEO case to test primacy of RBI over banks' shareholders")
Govt to launch PLI schemes for 10 sectors in 45 days. Is it overambitious?
By setting a deadline of 45 days for extending the scheme to 10 industries, the government may be ignoring the critical demands of the targeted industries
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Profit vs wages: Lockdown has taught firms a lesson that will hurt labour
Owners of capital have benefitted well in these very difficult times. But labour has not been as lucky
 "Profit vs wages: Lockdown has taught firms a lesson that will hurt labour")
Dustin Johnson, the new masters champion - long may he reign
The Masters is a strictly invitational tournament sponsored by a private organisation. Even the reigning champion has to be invited
 "Dustin Johnson, the new masters champion - long may he reign")
RCEP decoded: Why India chose to stay out of Asia's mega free trade pact
Indian business community felt it would be swamped by imports with low duties, which it would not be able to compete with. The govt decided that it cannot afford to take the chance
 "RCEP decoded: Why India chose to stay out of Asia's mega free trade pact")
Dipankar Bhattacharya: The revolutionary statistician in Left's Bihar rise
Bhattacharya is the general secretary, or the chief, of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation - popularly known simply as Bhakapa Maalay, or just Maalay
 "Dipankar Bhattacharya: The revolutionary statistician in Left's Bihar rise")
New buyers in online sales up 69% from 2019: Christie's India MD
Christie's India Managing Director Sonal Singh tells Veenu Sandhu that the digital progress made during this short period has been a game changer
 "New buyers in online sales up 69% from 2019: Christie's India MD")
Covid pandemic makes wholesale business do the unthinkable. Go online
The pandemic has accelerated the shift that blurs the difference between B2B and B2C
 "Covid pandemic makes wholesale business do the unthinkable. Go online")
We are open to a coal regulator, says Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi
In an interview with Shreya Jai & Jyoti Mukul, Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi argues why coal production cannot be sacrificed at the altar of environment
 "We are open to a coal regulator, says Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi")
Despite the dispute with Amazon, new 'future' awaits Kishore Biyani
Despite the dispute with Amazon, Future group and Reliance seem determined to execute their nearly Rs 25,000-cr transaction. What is Kishore Biyani left with?
 "Despite the dispute with Amazon, new 'future' awaits Kishore Biyani")
Recovery is here, now for reforms
The recent uptick in economic activity is heartening, but urgent reforms are needed for growth to be sustained
 "Recovery is here, now for reforms")
CV sales pick up but analysts don't bet on manufacturers' optimism
The recovery in core industries and resultant manufacturing output have increased freight demand for transporters, which in turn has supported CV sales
 "CV sales pick up but analysts don't bet on manufacturers' optimism")
Round trip: Six years after a revival, SpiceJet is back where it started
Six years after a revival, the question being asked is whether India's second largest private airline, SpiceJet, is back where it started
 "Round trip: Six years after a revival, SpiceJet is back where it started")