Somesh Jha &Amp; Subhayan Chakraborty

Stories by Somesh Jha &Amp; Subhayan Chakraborty

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

At 8.2% GDP growth India Inc sees a crouching tiger ready to leap

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2018

Industrialists affirm their belief that the adverse effects of demonetisation and the goods and services tax are finally over.

Govt may tweak FDI clause in draft e-commerce policy

Govt may tweak FDI clause in draft e-commerce policy

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2018

The draft favoured up to 49 per cent foreign equity in inventory model in the case of 100 per cent made in India products sold through Indian management-controlled platforms with resident Indian founders/promoters.

Battle lines are hardening against govt's e-commerce draft

Battle lines are hardening against govt's e-commerce draft

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2018

Smaller Singapore- and US-based venture capital funds, retail associations and trader bodies such as the CAIT and SJM are all planning to approach the government to put pressure on the commerce ministry.

Finally, govt admits rupee, crude prices will impact CAD

Finally, govt admits rupee, crude prices will impact CAD

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2018

Research and ratings agencies like Icra and Moody's have said the CAD in 2018-19 would be much higher than 2017-18

Doubts resurface over govt's jobs data, as EPFO cuts payroll numbers

Doubts resurface over govt's jobs data, as EPFO cuts payroll numbers

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2018

The payroll data has been revised downwards for each of the nine months between September 2017 and May this year

'We are focusing on fintech solutions and innovations': NSE chief

'We are focusing on fintech solutions and innovations': NSE chief

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2018

On the occasion of the National Stock Exchange's (NSE's) silver jubilee celebration, its MD and CEO Vikram Limaye, bottom, left, spoke to Somesh Jha to discuss the way forward and how the exchange plans to deal with the present set of issues.

Data protection bill allows scribes to collect personal info

Data protection bill allows scribes to collect personal info

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2018

Journalists will be exempted from seeking consent of individuals before collecting and reviewing their personal data to be used in news reports.

China's rising threat to India's exports

China's rising threat to India's exports

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2018

Chinese manufacturers are re-routing their products through the markets of other countries that India has Free Trade Agreements with.

'Unless we get 15% exports growth, 8-9% GDP will be difficult'

'Unless we get 15% exports growth, 8-9% GDP will be difficult'

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2018

After helping the government in policymaking since October 2014, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian is returning to academics and will be teaching at Harvard Kennedy School on a visiting position. In an interview to Dilasha Seth and Somesh Jha, he says the ease of doing business agenda needs to move forward and India must try to integrate with the global value chains. Edited excerpts.

If govt has its way your take-home pay may decline

If govt has its way your take-home pay may decline

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2018

While some trade union leaders have welcomed the move, industry has opposed it, fearing an increase in its wage bill

If EPFO has its way, you will be allowed to withdraw only 60% of PF

If EPFO has its way, you will be allowed to withdraw only 60% of PF

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2018

The objective behind the move is to "retain the membership of PF subscribers and to address the social security needs at the time of unemployment."

Goyal to meet heads of 6 govt banks on Tuesday

Goyal to meet heads of 6 govt banks on Tuesday

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2018

The meeting is expected to chart a road map for cleaning up their balance sheets and boost credit flows, reports Somesh Jha.

India's exports grew 20% in May, but there's a downside

India's exports grew 20% in May, but there's a downside

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2018

Despite the 6-month high, trade deficit has widened to a four-month high of $14.62 billion, as imports rose by 14.85 per cent during the month, reports Subhayan Chakraborty.

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2018

India remains North Korea's 2nd-largest import source after China, according to several estimates by multilateral bodies, says Subhayan Chakraborty.

PNB eyes Rs 5,500 crore net profit in Q2

PNB eyes Rs 5,500 crore net profit in Q2

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2018

However, the road to profitability has already hit some hurdles for the Delhi-based bank as the Union government has rejected its demand for an additional capital infusion of around Rs 8,000 crore in 2018-19

Retrospective benefits on gratuity not on the cards

Retrospective benefits on gratuity not on the cards

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2018

The law was amended to bring parity between public and private sector employees (including PSUs) after the gratuity limit was raised for central government on similar lines

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Nipah scare: Fruit and vegetables from Kerala banned in Gulf

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2018

Region takes about a third of all Indian fruit shipment and quarter of vegetables sold abroad; consignments from other states could face ban, too, if virus not contained

2-day bank strike from Wednesday

2-day bank strike from Wednesday

Rediff.com   29 May 2018

About 1 million bank officers are expected to participate in the strike on May 30 and May 31

Why some CEOs may be asked to paint walls or clean public spaces

Why some CEOs may be asked to paint walls or clean public spaces

Rediff.com   16 May 2018

Some of the violations that will lead to community service include failure to pay social security contribution of workers, maintain records, furnish information to inspectors, pay gratuity to workers, provide crche facility and medical pay, and retrenching women workers during maternity leave.

Lok Ranjan, govt's nominee on ICICI board, transferred

Lok Ranjan, govt's nominee on ICICI board, transferred

Rediff.com   11 May 2018

Ranjan was nominated to the board of ICICI Bank on April 7