China's coronavirus outbreak may be contained by April.

Indian economy: The spectre of coronavirus looming large

The real economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak will only be seen in the coming months, but India must be ready for any eventuality. Read more »
Mining in India

Towards an Indian century: Policy imperatives for mining sector

Mining industry’s contribution to the GDP is in the range of 2.2-2.5% and any decision-making paralysis in this sector will have a bearing on a large number of user industries. Read more »
Vodafone Idea is in big trouble

Pound of flesh: Telecom crisis shows India in poor light

As it looks to emerge as a global economic powerhouse, India cannot afford the image of a rent-seeking state. Read more »
NPA, Indian banking, PSBs

Will banks, investors read the signals from RBI right

The RBI decisions indicate that there is scope for further rate cuts in 2020, though they may not be on the same level as those effected in 2019. Read more »
Nirmala Sitharaman missed these points in budget 2020-21

Budget 2020: What Nirmala Sitharaman failed to see

Union Budget 2020: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman missed an opportunity to address issues such as slowing demand and high unemployment generation in her second Budget. Read more »
Modi govt has promised to double farmers' income by 2022.

Budget 2020: Doubling farmers’ income by 2022 a tough task, but not an impossible one

Budget 2020: The target can be achieved if solutions covering storage, financing, processing and marketing are implemented on a mission mode. Read more »
After Budget 2020, all eyes on the RBI monetary policy.

All eyes on RBI: Easing of monetary policy key to the revival of economic growth

RBI is expected to keep the repo, reverse repo, and bank rates at the current level and give an accommodative stance to support economic growth. Read more »
Union Budget 2020

No pathbreaking initiative in Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget

India Budget: The finance minister lost an opportunity to push the envelope on pending reforms in some key sectors. Read more »
Nirmala Sitharaman post-budget press meet

Budget 2020: Pretty little to kick-start the economy

Tax cuts may not boost demand; higher public expenditure would have done the trick. Read more »
Nirmala Sitharaman missed these points in budget 2020-21

Budget 2020: FM has made the right moves; govt must avoid distractions

Nirmala Sitharaman has made an effort to trigger growth in the sectors that will help push GDP growth and generate quality employment. Read more »