'The temptation of governments, to have a finger in the RBI pie will be just too great to resist, unless extensive amendments are carried out in the RBI Act treating it almost as the fourth branch of the government.'
A reformed Planning Commission should reflect the diversity of Indian debate.
With a sole mandate of inflation targeting, RBI wears many hats.
'They are completely corrupt and have introduced a mafia culture which has seen one family control the entire resources of the state.'
Several factors seem to have corrected in India in the past six months, says the president of New Development Bank.
'I want to leave behind the bank stronger and better than when I took over.'
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat, and his Republican counterpart, Mitch McConnell, ended a day of constant talks with optimistic proclamations, as details leaked out of the pact they were negotiating.
A gradual increase works best for the US, as well as global markets, says Nizam Idris managing director, head of strategy (fixed income and currencies), Macquarie Bank.
India Inc has few leaders who are likely to grab headlines in 2015.
Time to take profits and move to the sidelines in an euphoria, says Sonali Ranade
The dollar is king in an intermediate correction, says Sonali Ranade
I-T lens on current account deposits over Rs 12.5 lakh. All the news and more post demonetisation.
Being a student means a lot of things, not only grades, says overseas consultant NNS Chandra, in his advice to readers.
Dr Swarnim Wagle, the official behind Nepal's reconstruction strategy, speaks to Patrick Ward.
Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar speaks to Prasanna Zore/Rediff.com.
Keep exit plans handy, D-day could be the second week of August, writes Sonali Ranade in Market Notes.
Moving ahead with their new mantra -- Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday vowed to deepen cooperation in every sector for the benefit of global stability and people's livelihoods over the next ten years.
Read the full transcript of President Obama's State of the Union address on Wednesday at the US Capitol in Washington.
