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Why India must scrap a separate Railway Budget
Rediff.com1 Aug 2016The Union government is reportedly considering doing away with the practice of presenting a separate Railway Budget.
Why India must scrap a separate Railway Budget
Rediff.com1 Aug 2016The Union government is reportedly considering doing away with the practice of presenting a separate Railway Budget.
Good, bad, risky: Global economic outlook remains problematic
Rediff.com28 Jul 2016The advanced economies have been experiencing their longest period of slow growth in many decades.
Why capital infusion norms for banks are questionable
Rediff.com28 Jul 2016Given that it is only a temporary breather for PSBs, the government now needs to look at the harder options.
Why Rajan is a worried man
Rediff.com26 Jul 2016Traditionally, food prices have been seasonal in nature.
Why the IT companies should be aware of the Trump factor
Rediff.com25 Jul 2016This challenge has been made a little more daunting with the addition of two new uncertainties.
Why inflation target parameters need to be reviewed
Rediff.com22 Jul 2016A three-year validity of an inflation target is, perhaps, more reasonable and practicable.
Global economy: Good, bad and risky
Rediff.com21 Jul 2016The advanced economies have been experiencing their longest period of slow growth.
Why government's thinking on interest rates is worrisome
Rediff.com19 Jul 2016Will the government now push to move away from what Mr Rajan has been doing in the last few years?
Dhaka carnage: What about its economic consequences?
Rediff.com11 Jul 2016The earlier attempt by the authorities in Dhaka that Islamist militancy had not established a presence in Bangladesh will now have to be given up.
How Modi could have avoided Rajan's exit
Rediff.com5 Jul 2016Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended Mr Rajan, but it would be debated why he took so long to dub criticisms like those against the RBI governor as improper.
'The change from pessimism to confidence is a major achievement'
Rediff.com5 Jul 2016'This has to be seen in the context not only of the legacy we inherited, but also of global economic weakness.'
'If after inheriting the very bad situation we have reached this level despite consecutive years of drought and no growth in the world economy, it is no accident.' 'It is a result of the sound macro economic policies followed by this government.' 'We have eschewed populism and stuck to a path of fiscal prudence.'
Easing of FDI norms: Not actually a great leap forward
Rediff.com29 Jun 2016India has not made the giant leap that was needed.
Selecting next RBI chief: Scrap the committee, use the old system
Rediff.com28 Jun 2016An early choice will also allow Mr Rajan to do some hand-holding.
The unholy nexus between politics and business
Rediff.com27 Jun 2016The recent revelations come six years after another round of tapes stole the limelight.
After Rajan's departure, focus must be on unfinished tasks
Rediff.com27 Jun 2016While Raghuram Rajan's departure under these circumstances is a pity, it would be wrong to conclude that the RBI or the economy cannot do without him.
Why Centre must now work towards a flawless GST
Rediff.com23 Jun 2016Fiscal federalism should not be sacrificed at the altar of GST.
Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?
Rediff.com21 Jun 2016Mr Swamy has written letters to the Prime Minister's Office asking for Mr Rajan's services to be terminated.