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Rupee depreciation could aggravate the current slowdown

Although the rupee has stabilised after a steep fall, it remains under pressure from multiple sources. Depreciation currently brings many costs in lieu of few benefits

The limitations of Abhijit Banerjee’s methods

Randomised control trials can be useful as an objective evaluation of policies. But their results can vary across space and time

For a private market in deposit insurance

Depositors’ claims can be settled faster if the DICGC acted only as a re-insurer and private/public sector players offer protection

Below the line

Finally, a bidder Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been auctioning the gifts he has received in various capacities. One such peculiar gift he got was ...

Banning single-use plastic

Much planning and preparation is needed before implementation

Circuit breaker Is deposit insurance working as it should?

Is deposit insurance working as it should?

Bank depositors often have to endure long waits in limbo before they are able to get their hands on the insurance money

It’s just not football

The Bulgarian fans’ behaviour brought shame to the sport and themselves

What’s wrong with K-Pop?

Nothing! Everybody loves K-Pop, don’t they?Ha! K-Pop fan spotted. Sorry, we’re not on the same page on this. In fact, a lot of people — parents, ...

Value for money Railway privatisation: India must hasten slowly

Railway privatisation: India must hasten slowly

Privatising even a part of a highly-integrated set-up as the railways, although beneficial, can be a complex regulatory process

On the other hand The coming disruption in India’s job market

The new Labour and Social Security codes will fundamentally alter the nature of employment

Statistalk: RERA on the slow track

Cataract surgeries, a money spinner

Cataract should be under Ayushman Bharat; lens under price control

All you wanted to know about Runway re-carpeting

If you’re planning to fly to Mumbai later this year, brace for even more congestion than you’re used to. Mumbai airport, the second busiest in the ...

Women’s welfare: We have a long way to go

Melinda Gates’ $1-billion gift for US women puts another spotlight on the hurdles still faced by the gender, especially in India

From entrepreneurs to corporate leaders

The leadership styles matter during the transition phase. Smart entrepreneurs look for long-term growth and know which rules to break and which to keep

India Inc needs a gender correction

Our boardrooms have only 15 per cent women. This must change

Plight of cotton farmers still unresolved

The WTO hasn’t got the US to cut its cotton subsidies. This has hurt developing nations and distorted global trade in the commodity

Reinventing the business corporation

When businesses are unable to responsibly regulate themselves, governments must step in to protect public interests

Matters of Fact Is there a case for a strong rupee?

Growth with stability, not external intervention, will put the rupee in a ‘sweet spot’ to help India become a $5-trillion economy

The hacking of Mumbai

Aarey’s green cover, a microcosm of life, is well worth fighting for

Modi, Xi meeting amid simmering rivalry

With China looking to dominate the Bay of Bengal neighbourhood, India should strengthen its influence in the region

India Inc could gain much from Xi’s visit

The Xi-Modi meet could be used as an opportunity to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation

THE CHEAT SHEET Free speech makes for dirty business. Just ask the NBA

Like many businesses wanting to profit from the China market, the NBA is being forced to put its money where its mouth is

Taming the offshore rupee market

The alarming growth in offshore rupee trading means the RBI will have less control over the currency. This must be arrested

Statistalk: Manufacturing activity moderates

The burden of public spending is getting heavy for States

As the Centre cuts back on its expenditure, State governments have been undertaking the bulk of public spending which spurred economic activity in the recent years

India in transition ‘Care’ economy uncharitable to women

Women are burdened with much of the care work, which is generally unregulated and poorly paid. This must change

Intolerance returns to Maharashtra

Protests over selection of a Christian priest to chair a literary event

HDIL-PMC: A fiasco

Corporate governance norms were laid to rest

Saying goodbye to Nuclear Suppliers Group

Even if India doesn’t make it into this elite club, it matters little

Monetary policy in times of a slowdown

The Monetary Policy Committee could have gone for a deeper rate cut. There is room for real interest rates to fall more

American nearshoring spells trouble for Nasscom

The shifting of typically outsourced services back to the US has jeopardised the growth of Nasscom

Circuit Breaker How to really reform debt funds

Rather than dictate the security choices of debt fund managers, SEBI needs to carve out special plans for retail investors

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