RBI must balance the need for improving domestic bank credit demand and respond to lower inflation.
Finance minister attempts a clean-up job, keeps projected expenditure growth low.
All credit to the finance minister for walking the fiscal and expectation tightrope extremely well in his budget speech, says Ganesh Natarajan.
With a small team of like-willed youngsters, Himanshu Goenka is creating opportunities for underprivileged children to dream big.
The need to allow government shareholding in public sector banks to come down below 51 per cent
Upcoming payment banks will lift lower income groups in distant villages.
The Modi government caved in under American pressure without even token resistance. Two countries similarly placed as India with high dependence on Iranian oil -- China and Turkey -- have shown the grit to stand up to Washington, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.
A few tips on how to be prepared for the uncertainties that may come our way.
Experts have started giving comments on provisions that the govt must make in Budget 2016-17.
Ajay Singh is trying hard to turnaround SpiceJet.
'In the case of an India-Pakistan confrontation, the Chinese may undertake more than just posturing, thereby constraining us from deploying adequate forces for decisive results,' warns Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).
If nothing is done, the country is set to become 83 per cent energy-import-dependent by 2040.
XSEED Education is a curriculum-and training-based learning solution that helps schools improve their teaching techniques. And its impact, even on students with dyslexia and dysgraphia, is remarkable.
India'sstartups have a good beginning but will they survive competition is a big questions which needs immediate attention.
We have only rationalised the freight rates, says the minister.
NDA government has shunned populism.
China has demonstrated that it has the power to not be isolated, and it is likely to become more powerful over time.
The Indian government and RBI must keep foreign equity investors happy and avoid crushing growth expectations, notes Akash Prakash.
Opportunity for India to take leadership in economic diplomacy.
The CPEC poses a clear and imminent danger to Indian security interests, says Kulbir Krishan.
Markets and blue chip stocks may see a downward correction in short-to-medium term.
The inflow of cheap capital has also kept the rupee at a high level, making exports uncompetitive and broadening the current account deficit despite falling oil prices.
The Railway Budget has impressed industry watchers.
2014 sees slowest start to festival season in at least 7 years
China's economy is worse than it really is, but then these are emblematic of the baffling self-congratulatory mood that exists in India today.
Public resources are scarce and need to be used well.
Kamath also said that the new bank, set up by India and four other members of the BRICS grouping, will strive to approve its first loan before end of the current fiscal.
'What motivated us was that a lot of people, especially youngsters, had a negative image about India.'
Swiggy, a Bengaluru-based food ordering and delivery start-up, says it aims to revolutionise this segment.
Money is being released and the government knows it will have to front-run private investment.
An alternative way is to make the Asba (Applications supported by blocked amount) facility compulsory for retail investors.
The trouble is largest FDI projects in India have had a tragic history.
At least 200 investors have to furnish financial statements
'The Reserve Bank's independence has remained a work in progress, an enduring challenge that the nation has been grappling with on an ongoing basis,' says RBI Deputy Governor Dr Viral Acharya.
2016 is difficult to predict, and this uncertainty will drive volatility in global markets.
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