Rajesh Kumar Singh And Himank Sharma

Stories by Rajesh Kumar Singh And Himank Sharma

Modi's bid to ease land for companies could impact reforms

Modi's bid to ease land for companies could impact reforms

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2015

Narendra Modi has made it easier for businesses to buy farm land.

Trick or treat? India's strong GDP figures mask economic reality

Trick or treat? India's strong GDP figures mask economic reality

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2015

Search is on for reliable indicators of underlying activity.

Trick or treat? India's strong GDP figures mask economic reality

Trick or treat? India's strong GDP figures mask economic reality

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2015

India's latest GDP numbers do not signal robust economic growth in near term.

Govt eyes Plan B as $10 bn divestment deadline nears

Govt eyes Plan B as $10 bn divestment deadline nears

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2015

Pressure on the government increased with the Reserve Bank of India's surprise move on Thursday to cut interest rates

Rajan's rate-cut message to Modi: Now fix the budget

Rajan's rate-cut message to Modi: Now fix the budget

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2015

In cutting interest rates and giving a boost to the government's efforts to revive growth, RBI governor Raghuram Rajan displayed the pragmatism and flexibility familiar to those who work with him.

Benign inflation data fuels rate cut calls

Benign inflation data fuels rate cut calls

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2015

However, some analysts say RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan may delay the rate cuts amid mounting concerns over the government's fiscal health.

Wholesale prices inch up 0.11% y/y in December

Wholesale prices inch up 0.11% y/y in December

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2015

Food costs jumped up year-on-year.

Calls for higher spending put deficit targets in jeopardy

Calls for higher spending put deficit targets in jeopardy

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2015

Economist Arvind Panagariya has also argued for loosening deficit targets to boost capital spending

Why is Modi's path to reforms a rocky one?

Why is Modi's path to reforms a rocky one?

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2014

The government is now contemplating issuing an executive order to implement these measures, which would need to be approved by lawmakers within six weeks of the opening of the next session of parliament, scheduled for the beginning of February. India's president would also need to agree.

Modi uses executive order to pass coal, insurance reforms

Modi uses executive order to pass coal, insurance reforms

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2014

Modi orders coal, insurance sector reforms.

Modi may use executive order to pass insurance, coal bills

Modi may use executive order to pass insurance, coal bills

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

Modi, who was elected in May with a mandate to provide jobs and economic growth, has seen his reform agenda stymied by controversial statements by lawmakers in his party

Trade deficit widens amid recovery hopes

Trade deficit widens amid recovery hopes

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2014

Imports of machinery and transport equipment grew about 40 per cent month-on-month

In India, green shoots of reform come from Rajasthan

In India, green shoots of reform come from Rajasthan

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2014

Rajasthan has taken the lead on structural reforms which could help India attract business and employ a fast-growing workforce.

RBI may tighten norms for FII into debt funds

RBI may tighten norms for FII into debt funds

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2014

The policymaker said the RBI had not reached the point where specific actions were under consideration.

Sebi approves new insider trading rules

Sebi approves new insider trading rules

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2014

Sebi also approved new delisting rules.

India waits for Modi to dig economy out of investment hole

India waits for Modi to dig economy out of investment hole

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2014

It doesn't appear to be happening yet, even though India's stock market has been Asia's best performer this year.

Industrial output growth picks up in Sep to 2.5%

Industrial output growth picks up in Sep to 2.5%

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2014

Industrial production was upwardly revised to 0.5 per cent year-on-year in August from 0.4 per cent earlier.

Retail inflation cools further to 5.52% in October

Retail inflation cools further to 5.52% in October

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2014

Consumer food price inflation, under a new series published by the government, eased to 5.59 per cent last month from 7.67 per cent in September.

Indian consumers respond to softer oil, food prices

Indian consumers respond to softer oil, food prices

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

For now, the upside appears to offset damage done to exports by weaker global demand.

Falling global crude prices bolster economic outlook

Falling global crude prices bolster economic outlook

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

Signs of a strong pickup in hiring by companies are adding to the rosier outlook for Indian households.