Global private equity major KKR has ranked India second among the emerging markets on external risks, citing the high fiscal and current account deficits.
In absolute terms, fiscal deficit went up by 33.6 per cent in April-December 2017 and the revenue deficit by as much as 40.7 per cent compared to the same period the previous year, said Sudipto Mundle.
'Global investors expect the rupee to be more vulnerable in the downturns in the future than ever before,' notes Apoorva Javadekar.
Govt to soon appoint consultant to explore opportunities for shortlisted Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep island clusters.
Telecom Secretary J S Deepak has resolved the toughest issues facing the sector, but his real test will be in delivering on the govt's Digital India dream
RBI also retained its GDP growth forecast at 7.6 per cent
The shortage of skilled workers in India is one of the country's biggest challenges.
A moderate GST rate obviates the need for the two-rate structure.
'What is hindering us is the fear for the disease.' 'For those below the age of 55 years, it's a mild disease.' 'So take care of yourself, your family and your parents.'
The banking sector's credibility is on thin ice. Unless the government takes strict steps, things could get worse.
Marking the end of strict banking secrecy practices, Switzerland earlier this month agreed to automatic exchange of information and mutual administrative assistance in tax matters with overseas authorities.
Indians want change and progress. They should be willing to accept tough decisions, says Sanjeev Nayyar.
Privatisation in Russia was endorsed by technocrats. It led to the rise of Vladimir Putin.
The Reserve Bank of India cut its repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.50 per cent.
Sensex, Nifty end the day in red on unfavourable cues from global markets.
RBI data show one-fifth of all the infrastructure loans are stressed and the share of such loans in overall stressed assets is nearly a third.
With EU, it is part of the FTA that we will need to negotiate.
The outgoing Chief Economic Advisor will always be remembered for his remarkable passion, his large imprint on policymaking and the high level of public debate he fostered
Some questions cited concerns that larger warnings can hurt tobacco farmers and boost illicit trade.
The economists, who were surveyed, also felt it will take time for banks to make any further reduction in deposit rates
The govt has a lot more to do then just open bank accounts for the poor in the Jan Dhan scheme.
The MEA asserted that Arunachal Pradesh was territorially intergal and inalienable to India.
Pushed by Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, the government looks set to shortly bring ordinances on two anti-corruption bills along with three other legislations which could not be passed during the just-concluded Parliament session.
'The Indian state is very benevolent when it comes to corporates,' says Tom Thomas, chief executive officer of Praxis, and convenor of CRW India.
He said countries should work for promoting open and inclusive cooperation for win-win outcomes.
Market experts say that of the total 600,000 villages in India, under two per cent or around 10,000 villages contribute to about half of the rural consumption in the country. Targeting these villages and ensuring that penetration is strong is key for most consumer goods companies.
Finance minister tries to put house in order before reforms are unveiled in February.
India can become a better place to do business only when exports begin to boom.
IMF attributes the slower growth rate to supply-side bottlenecks.
Investigation to be over by weekend, Mumbai police EOW to lodge FIR thereafter.
Chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian discusses the Budget, goods and services tax, Centre-state relationship and larger issues facing the economy
Government on Monday formed a multi-agency group to monitor exposes in this regard and vowed to take action against all "unlawful" accounts held abroad.
He has had a productive first year at the RBI -- one which saw, also, India's economic imbalances improve and the unexpectedly strong general election outcome.
The blockchain, the public ledger that tracks every bitcoin transaction, is changing commerce as we know it, says Devangshu Datta.
An exchange which preaches others on governance must start practising it first, says Shyamal Majumdar.
Carter has said India's designation as a 'major defence partner' would allow the US to cooperate with it --
'India-US defence pacts are seen by many analysts as a subtle move to jointly contain China's growing militarism, especially in the strategic Indian Ocean Region.'
Rajeev Chandrasekhar discusses five issues pivotal for the success of Digital India
'If you allow Walmart to operate in India, our manufacturing will finish completely.' 'What will happen to Narendra D Modi's dream then? There will be no Make in India.'
'Government of India has the right to give directions to RBI'.
