Rajesh Kumar Singh And Devidutta Tripathy

Stories by Rajesh Kumar Singh And Devidutta Tripathy

November retail inflation hits 14-month high on costlier food items

November retail inflation hits 14-month high on costlier food items

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2015

Clouding the inflation outlook is the recommendation of the 7th pay panel for an average 24 per cent pay hike for millions of its employees, which would lift demand-driven price pressures.

India to press for implementation of Bali deal at Nairobi trade talks

India to press for implementation of Bali deal at Nairobi trade talks

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2015

Trade ministers from 162 WTO countries will gather in Kenya's capital from Dec. 15-18 to work on an agreement to liberalise global trade.

As Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debts

As Rajan tightens screws, banks can still disguise bad debts

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2015

ICICI Bank has the largest proportion of SDR loans as a percentage of its total, followed by state-run United Bank of India and Canara Bank.

India eyes bankruptcy reform to ease decades of gridlock

India eyes bankruptcy reform to ease decades of gridlock

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2015

The changes would be the most ambitious overhaul to date of rules governing the liquidation or revival of companies in India.

Modi's infrastructure splurge revives investment in India

Modi's infrastructure splurge revives investment in India

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2015

Encouragingly, the recovery also appears to be becoming broad-based

Starbucks rival to launch India's biggest IPO in 3 years next week

Starbucks rival to launch India's biggest IPO in 3 years next week

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2015

Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd is backed by KKR & Co.

After steep rate cuts, RBI hands over baton to Delhi

After steep rate cuts, RBI hands over baton to Delhi

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2015

Although the RBI is not statutorily independent from the government, Rajan, like previous RBI Governors, has long valued his independence.

How India can achieve 8-10% GDP growth

How India can achieve 8-10% GDP growth

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2015

The government is aiming for an 8-10 per cent annual economic growth.

Tumbling prices in India boost expectations for more rate cuts

Tumbling prices in India boost expectations for more rate cuts

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2015

The rapid deceleration in prices has ignited a debate in New Delhi whether Asia's third-largest economy is heading towards deflation.

Utility debts threaten Modi's power-for-all drive

Utility debts threaten Modi's power-for-all drive

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2015

Across India, decades of mismanagement and political meddling have left utilities selling electricity below cost and turning a blind eye to rampant theft.

Why Rajan needs to cut rates

Why Rajan needs to cut rates

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2015

Many officials had been talking of taking the baton of global growth.

'Change my name if I don't add 2 percentage points to India's growth'

'Change my name if I don't add 2 percentage points to India's growth'

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2015

Fifteen months after taking power, Modi's credibility as an economic manager is on the line.

Indian economy offers hope as China struggles

Indian economy offers hope as China struggles

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2015

Robust growth in indirect tax receipts points to a nascent revival in manufacturing sector.

India will sell 10% stake in top state-run refiner Indian Oil Corp

India will sell 10% stake in top state-run refiner Indian Oil Corp

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2015

At the current market price of the stock, that stake would be valued at about $1.5 billion.

RIL, 10 others win payment bank permits

RIL, 10 others win payment bank permits

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2015

A total of 41 companies had applied for the permit

Bad debts cloud outlook for India's private sector banks

Bad debts cloud outlook for India's private sector banks

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2015

The spike at private sector lenders like ICICI Bank and Axis Bank follows a push to grab market share from India's dominant state banks.

Despite setbacks, India's reforms story is not over

Despite setbacks, India's reforms story is not over

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2015

Local businesses are fretting over reform setbacks.

It's a tug of war in Parliament as India Inc pleads to push GST

It's a tug of war in Parliament as India Inc pleads to push GST

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2015

Opposition politicians on Wednesday stalled a last minute attempt by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to pass the Goods and Service Tax bill.

Drama as Modi makes final monsoon push to pass GST

Drama as Modi makes final monsoon push to pass GST

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2015

GST is the biggest revenue shake-up since independence

Modi takes the wheel as India's road building stimulus bogged down

Modi takes the wheel as India's road building stimulus bogged down

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2015

Modi placed a $12.6 billion bet in this year's budget on road building