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Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 26, 2017
The ill effects of globalization
Increasing economic integration has resulted in higher interdependency resulting in economic and social benefits. However, it hasn’t been beneficial for all the emerging economies especially..
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 6, 2017
Uttar Pradesh Government waives farmer’s debt.
On the 4th of April 2017, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath made good on one of his promised agendas. Fresh off his appointment by the BJP..
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 27, 2017
Expired Drugs consumed by Children
On 27 March 2017, some parents have alleged that their children were given expired injections at the state-run hospital. Photos, allegedly of injection vials at the Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad have…
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 3, 2017
US lays off jobs to India
On 28 February 2017, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) laid off 49 Information Technology (IT) employees and outsourced their work to a company based in India. This marks the end a…
Indian Economics - Op-Eds - Feb 28, 2017
Air India
On 28 Feb 17, Bloomberg reported that the PMO and Finance Ministry were discussing a proposal to sell the government’s majority stake in Air India, the country’s national carrier. By bringing in a…
Indian Economics - Op-Eds - Feb 25, 2017
Democratic Index 2016
On 22 Feb 17, the Economist’s Intelligence Unit, released data about Democratic Index (DI) 2016. The DI is based on five categories; election process & pluralization, civil liberties, functioning…
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2017
Fake currency in Malda
On Monday, February 20, 2017 in West Bengal’s Malda district, the Border Security Force (BSF) confiscated 48 notes of Rs. 2000 and arrested a man acting as a courier. In the last three weeks totally…
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 24, 2017
Airtel to acquire Telenor
On 23rd Feb 2017, Bharti Airtel stated intention to fully acquire Norwegian telecom operator Telenor’s local arm, Telenor India. The deal was to include its subscribers, infrastructure and spectrum.
Indian Economics - Op-Eds - Feb 14, 2017
Choices: by Shivshankar Menon
On 10 Feb 17, Shiv Shankar Menon, former National Security Advisor and former Foreign Secretary interacted with an august gathering at the Bangalore International Centre. He was hosted by eminent…
Indian Economics - Op-Eds - Feb 8, 2017
Infosys
In recent weeks, differences have been reported between Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka and a group of the IT giant’s promoters. The differences are over the increase in compensation to the CEO, handsome…
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 6, 2017
Indian iphones
On 2nd Feb 2017, the Karnataka government issued a release welcoming Apple's proposal "to commence initial manufacturing operations" in the state. The release, signed by state IT Minister Priyank…
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 2, 2017
RBI increases withdrawal limits
On 30 Jan 17, RBI announced that it would be removing withdrawal restrictions on ATMs, from 01 Feb 17. Also with immediate effect, withdrawal limits on current accounts, cash credit and overdraft…
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 1, 2017
National budget
On the 1st of Feb 2017, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley shall present his 4th National Budget, to Parliament.This budget is special because for the 1st time, the presentation of the budget has been…
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 19, 2017
Apple in India
In May 16, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, met PM Narendra Modi to look into the possibility of ‘make in India’ – Apple products. Apple struck a deal in October 16 with Reliance Jio. As part of the deal,…
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 18, 2020
Revival Policies Should Be Country-Specific
World economies differ vastly, so a 'one-size-fits-all approach' will not work
Indian Economics - Op-Eds - Nov 8, 2016
Change of Guard
Urjit Patel: India replaces 'rock star' Rajan with 'low-key' banker
Indian Economics - Featured Article - Jun 26, 2020
Building Economic Resilience with Insurance
“The government cannot overlook the role of insurance acting as a financial safety net against possible future risk exposures:” Tapan Singhel.
Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 18, 2020
Risk Taking For Economic Revival
'Countries have to be brave enough to take bold decisions on a fiscal policy for the future'