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Macroscan The vulnerability of private banks warrants concern

The vulnerability of private banks warrants concern

The YES Bank implosion casts doubts on the health of India’s private banks, especially those formed during liberalisation years. The current policy environment validates these concerns

Deposit insurance can’t handle large bank failures

The DICGC has so far handled claims from small bank busts, but is it equipped for YES Bank-like troubles?

Is India losing friends globally?

The riots in Delhi are turning friendly nations into critics

Circuit Breaker How to make IPOs less hair-raising

How to make IPOs less hair-raising

Retail investors seem to rely on all sorts of misleading indicators to make IPO decisions. Can SEBI remedy this?

Contain spread of virus stigma

Use of insensitive language gives rise to prejudice against Covid-19

Trading Thoughts ‘Virus’ of US unilateralism threatens WTO

‘Virus’ of US unilateralism threatens WTO

The US’ persistent efforts to deny special and differential treatment to developing countries has destabilised the institution

The cheat sheet AI, AI, Lama Sabachthani?

AI, AI, Lama Sabachthani?

Sounds twisted Latin to my ears. Quidnunc?Mea culpa; that was to grab your attention and the mission, accomplished. Now, two things: first, the phrase ...

Value for money How to effectively run a public sector bank

How to effectively run a public sector bank

Bank officials who can assess a borrower’s intent and ability to run a business and lend without fear or favour, are crucial

On the other hand We are missing the coronavirus bus

We are missing the coronavirus bus

India has to work to seize the opportunity thrown up by the virus-induced disruption

Statistalk | Virus lays markets low

Covid-19, that originated in China, has spread to over 65 countries, affecting over 80,000 people and resulting in slowdown in major economies. The ...

UK’s intriguing immigration rules

The points-based immigration system has thrown up new challenges

The wider angle Will peace ever return to Afghanistan?

With multiple ethnic groups and centres of power, chances of lasting peace are slim even if the Taliban takes control

India in Transition To spur investment, fix structural issues

India’s earlier growth was a result of flourishing investments. Now, the economy is running on a single engine — consumption

All you wanted to know about ESG funds

Global pension funds and other large investors are moving money to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing. The Indian mutual fund ...

A reset in ties with China on the cards

Backed by the Trump administration, India can now openly resist China’s attempts to undermine it in the Indian Ocean region

Give peace a chance

The government must restore order in Delhi and punish perpetrators of violence

Below the line

Uneasy technologyThe Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), the apex body of banks in India, organised a conference in the national capital to launch the ...

A case for softer macroeconomic policy

Government spending should be restructured to expand the fiscal multiplier, while RBI should keep durable liquidity in surplus

Sukiyaki

New Information Technology Act must respect privacy and freedom of speech

Certain provisions in the Information Technology Act have been misused umpteen times in the past by governments, companies and civil society groups to curb dissenting opinions

THE CHEAT SHEET L’Affaire Aristophil, a very French scandal

The name seems to have a literary aura around it…Touché! Today we are discussing one of the most profound and intellectually appealing scandals ever ...

Too early to value LIC

Insurance giant is yet to get ready for its IPO

Who is behind surging gold prices?

While investment demand is mostly flat, speculators dealing in gold derivatives seem to be pushing up prices

AGR dues: Supreme Court should have provided relief to telcos

The DoT’s bid to collect their share of ‘gross’ revenues from telecom and other companies is absurd. The Supreme Court should have reined in the DoT’s amibitions sooner

Statistalk | Overestimation of tax revenues?

The Centre has been quite optimistic about the tax revenue projections. This is despite the shortfall in actual collection in most years. While the ...

A turnaround plan for oilseeds sector

While a tech-driven boost to farm output is called for, imports for now should be restricted to seeds to protect industry

Nothing seditious about Amulya’s remarks

Is an Indian who says ‘long live Pakistan’ any less Indian than an Indian who doesn’t say so? Why adopt Pakistan’s illiberalism?

American Periscope The role of the English language in business

Adoption of the widely-known language as the lingua franca helps companies looking for a global standing. But, in the digital era, will its importance change?

Slate All you wanted to know about LTRO

When you’re trying to solve a problem, it helps to take inspiration from your peers. The Reserve Bank of India, too, is not averse to taking cues from ...

Macroscan Women workers hit hardest by unemployment crisis

The recent labour force survey reveals declines in all forms of work performed by women, pointing to inadequate opportunities for gainful employment in the market

The hard-to-please Trump

The US President has been a nightmare invitee for many countries

Many parallels between Indira, Modi regimes

The belief that economic policy can be carried out independent of political practices is deeply entrenched in Indian politics

Below the line

Delhi trumps Centre!The Delhi government will showcase the education models that have been adopted by it during US President Donald Trump’s maiden ...

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