Somesh Jha And Indivjal Dhasmana

Stories by Somesh Jha And Indivjal Dhasmana

Mixed pace but steady poverty decline

Mixed pace but steady poverty decline

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2013

Majority of 'Bimaru' states register faster fall in rural poverty, while pace mostly other way round for others

We will have to reassess our growth estimate: C Rangarajan

We will have to reassess our growth estimate: C Rangarajan

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2013

'It appears the growth rate could be around six per cent'.

Premature crowing over Dhaka's textile sector problems

Premature crowing over Dhaka's textile sector problems

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2013

Despite the recent Western criticism on Bangladesh's labour standards, India has a long way to go before it overtakes the neighbour in global exports.

Adding 'Spice' to the banking licence

Adding 'Spice' to the banking licence

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2013

BK Modi-promoted group registers company 10 days before the deadline

Food Security Bill faces fresh challenge

Food Security Bill faces fresh challenge

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2013

Experts say the Bill should include higher-value food items than just cereals

Panel identifies 9 sectors for mandatory Indian control

Panel identifies 9 sectors for mandatory Indian control

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2013

These are FM radio, uplinking news & current affairs, print media (news & current affairs), commodity exchanges, stock exchanges along with depositories and clearing corporation, power exchanges, petroleum & natural gas refining, insurance, defence production and private security agencies.

Projects worth Rs 150 lakh cr face delay

Projects worth Rs 150 lakh cr face delay

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2013

Almost half the overall projects costing at least Rs 150 crore (Rs 1.5 billion) are facing a time lag as on March 31. Of 558 projects, 272 were running late when FY13 came to an end, official data showed.

More than 6% growth is still possible: Rangarajan

More than 6% growth is still possible: Rangarajan

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2013

C Rangarajan, chairman, Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council tells Business Standard that the measures taken by the government will lead to economic growth of at least 6 per cent in FY14 against a decadal-low growth of 5 per cent in FY13.

Govt took rational route on Vodafone dispute: Experts

Govt took rational route on Vodafone dispute: Experts

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2013

The government's decision to opt for a non-binding attempt at conciliation and under Indian law in its tax dispute with telecom multinational Vodafone is understandable, note experts.

Data goof-up: Iron ore exports shown 157% higher

Data goof-up: Iron ore exports shown 157% higher

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2013

Figures compiled by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics, under the commerce ministry, showed India's iron ore exports jumped a whopping 157 per cent to 121 million tonnes in 2012-13, compared with 47 million tonnes a year ago.

FinMin for ban on pyramid marketing schemes

FinMin for ban on pyramid marketing schemes

Rediff.com   30 May 2013

No clarity yet on whether multi-level structure would escape ban.

Monsoon to hit country on June 3: Met department

Monsoon to hit country on June 3: Met department

Rediff.com   16 May 2013

The forecast has an error margin of four days, which is considered normal

'No change in India's rating in 12-18 months'

'No change in India's rating in 12-18 months'

Rediff.com   3 May 2013

As India raised its pitch for upgrade of ratings from the current lowest investment grade, Atsi Sheth, vice-president and senior analyst, sovereign risk group, Moody's Investors Service, tells Business Standard that she does not foresee any movement from the current grade in the next 12-18 months.

RBI to clear air on who controls an Indian entity

RBI to clear air on who controls an Indian entity

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2013

Clarity to help operationalise the controversial FDI policy of 2009.

Centre-state I-T fight brewing over Budget proposal

Centre-state I-T fight brewing over Budget proposal

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2013

In its next meeting, empowered committee of state finance ministers set to oppose a proposal on state govt undertakings' I-T deduction.

Is India facing stagflation? C Rangarajan clears the air

Is India facing stagflation? C Rangarajan clears the air

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2013

'Fiscal and monetary space is more constrained in developing countries because of inflation and high borrowing cost.'

Foreign investments: RBI moots ways to boost returns

Foreign investments: RBI moots ways to boost returns

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2013

RBI proposes tax exemption on dividend payouts and credit for corporation tax paid in host country.

10% duty on gold jewellery import from Thailand soon

10% duty on gold jewellery import from Thailand soon

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2013

Move after spurt in shipments from the south-east Asian country Thai govt response awaited.

Focus likely on various growth scenarios

Focus likely on various growth scenarios

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2013

The 12th Plan document describes three average annual growth scenarios - 8%, 6-6.5% and 5-5.5 per cent.

'Slower economic growth to hit social welfare'

'Slower economic growth to hit social welfare'

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2012

Interview with Arvind Panagariya, Jagdish Bhagwati Professor of Indian Political Economy at Columbia University.