India's majoritarian regime is now making a dangerously fast-paced move towards theocracy, like its western counterpart did a few decades ago, warns Mohammad Sajjad.
Companies with more than Rs 10,000 crore of debt would seek refinancing.
This Budget will be a litmus test of the government's resolve to ensure Make in India strategy works
If Modi rethinks on pro-biz policies, investors will suffer.
Yuan depreciation will make imports in China more expensive, depressing demand, especially for commodities.
In the near term, two key factors are the outcome of the monsoon season in respect to cropping yields; and the correction in the crude oil price.
Bids to be evaluated according to guidelines by the civil aviation ministry, following which a buyer will be selected. Transfer of control to the buyer to be effected by June-end.
As per the norms, sanction for prosecution has to be decided within four months time of the CBI seeking such a permission.
When the Centre tries to encroach upon the subjects that are under the prerogative of the state, or where the centre tries to evade from any responsibility guaranteed to a state through a constitutional provision/obligation, it poses a threat to federalism.
Several speakers noted that Budget carried the weight of expectations.
Downplaying concerns of delay, Amitabh Kant, managing director of Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMIC), says the project will be delivered on time.
'Investors should be careful in getting carried away; although a reversal of IPO frenzy this time is taking longer than in the past.'
Was Kerkar duped by his employees, as he claims, or did a cocktail of greed, poor cost control and bad management bring the travel firm down, wonder Pavan Lall and Aneesh Phadnis.
Amitabh Kant tells Rahul Jacob how India could be made an easier place to do business in and why India's software smarts will give it an edge.
Eight Sensex biggies such as Reliance, L&T, BHEL, SBI and ICICI Bank are among the worst hit.
The biggest achievement of the Modi government in the past one year was it could bring positivity in the minds of people and industry, says V P Nandakumar, executive chairman of the Manappuram Finance Ltd, in an interview to Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com.
For the current woes of the state to end, in city after city, town after town, village after village, unauthorised constructions have to be removed, no questions asked, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
His compensation in FY17 was more than the combined salaries of the entire boards of TCS, Wipro and Infosys. 'I am a self-made man from a very modest background,' Tech Mahindra's CEO C P Gurnani tells Shyamal Majumdar.
The really disturbing numbers relate to inequality.
The RBI is exploring ways to allow banks more flexibility in loan restructuring.
Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.
In a Facebook post, Jaleel himself confirmed that he had put in his papers. "I am happy to say that those who had been baying for my blood can be relieved for now. I have submitted my resignation to the chief minister. Since the past two years, I have been facing a media onslaught," Jaleel, second minister in the LDF ministry to resign on nepotism charges, said in the post.
Morgan Stanley expects the central bank to cut rates this week, 125 bps in cuts through 2015.
Many state governments are ready with policies to promote entrepreneurs, backed by funding plans
The lowest bid earlier had come for Madhya Pradesh at Rs 5.05/unit.
Struggling, corrupt construction industry will be challenged by the prime minster's $250-billion plan
'By not only decriminalising routine business failures, but by ensuring that institutional lending and corporate rescue frameworks are strengthened via the IBC, the prime minister has ensured there is no room anymore for the proverbial 'reckless, prodigal debtor',' notes Sanju Verma.
If the Modi government's approach to economic policy making is any indication, expectations of a sudden spurt in economic reforms after the assembly election results appear to be grossly misplaced.
Monsoon session of Parliament expected to be stormy and likelihood of GST Bill and Land Bill getting passed are slim
It is expected to bring transparency and reinstate consumer faith in the industry, says Brotin Banerjee.
Asian markets were trading mixed with shares in China witnessing profit taking after sharp gains in the previous session.
Did men and women of redoubtable experience and public service, upholders of the country's steel frame and paragons of corporate governance, never smell a rat?
The event was attended by senior Congress leaders such as former prime minister Manmohan Singh
Slump in realty market to add to woes, debt of top players likely to rise 15-20% this financial year
Liquidity, stable income generation, potential capital appreciation are the benefits from REITs
'Earlier, when they were selling tickets at Rs 1,000, a family of five could travel by flight.' 'When it comes to realistic pricing and the price becomes Rs 5,000, a family of five will have shell out Rs 25,000.' 'How many will be able to afford that?' 'You will see people switching back to train travel which is more realistic.'
'Anything that is anti-growth is demonised because growth is the biggest religion.' 'Growth is synonymous with progress. In fact, it is the opposite.' 'Exponential growth is cancer.'
If Mr Modi and his team expect to win the 2019 elections, groundwork for improved performance in their second term should be done now.
The BSE Realty Index is on a downhill journey.
20 Indian CEOs and 350 companies are participating in the Hannover Fair.
