rupee

RBI raises repo rate by 50 bps on global cues, inflation fears

Through the repo rate hike, the RBI monetary policy committee has tried to tackle global headwinds and runaway inflation at home. Read more »
draft telecom bill

Draft telecom Bill: Govt must address privacy, licensing concerns

The draft telecom Bill skirts concerns over the draconian surveillance provisions built over the archaic laws of the British era that threaten the fundamental rights of citizens. Read more »
Chinese economy

Chinese economy: Experts see growth engine cranking up soon

Chinese economy is one of the growth engines of the world and even a temporary decline will have disastrous consequences for the global economy. Read more »
insolvency and bankruptcy, IBC

DPCO 2013: Delhi High Court rejects NPPA interpretation on price monitoring

The Court has held that Para 20 of the DPCO 2013 does not envisage a deprivation of the right to increase the MRP of a drug annually in case of an incidence... Read more »
FOOD GRAIN, WHEAT EXPORTS, WHEAT, FOOD

Govt extends free ration scheme despite food subsidy concerns

Analysts had earlier speculated that the government wasn't likely to take the political risk of stopping the free rations in view of the upcoming assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh where... Read more »
malpractices by pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical industry: Tight regulation key to curbing unethical practices

The pharmaceutical industry seems incapable of self-regulation and ethical leadership, given its terrible reputation and failure to abide by the pharma code. Read more »
upi going global

UPI is India’s ticket to fintech power; it should remain free

Global lobbies are at work to make UPI a platform comparable to their paid networks -- RBI must resist the temptation to charge a fee. Read more »
interest rate hikes, inflation

Interest rates: RBI should go easy on monetary tightening

RBI need not worry about the interest rate differential as the real policy rate in India is around (-)1.50% while that in the US is (-)5.3%. Read more »
Indian NBFCs

NPAs: Delays, haircuts will lead to tight lending norms

As resolutions under IBC 2016 and the SARFAESI Act 2002 involve major haircuts, banks and the RBI may look at tighter NPA guidelines. Read more »
Durga Puja artisans

Invisible workers: Durga Puja artisans face socio-economic deprivation

UNESCO tag reconfirms the rich cultural heritage of the festival, but Durga Puja artisans who create the grand spectacle face dismal economic, employment conditions. Read more »