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Uttam's Take: Assam and the NRC

Uttam's Take: Assam and the NRC

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the NRC.

Uttam's Take: The Citizenship Bill

Uttam's Take: The Citizenship Bill

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Uttam Ghosh's unique take on the Citizenship Bill.

Uttam's Take: Maharashtra poll mood

Uttam's Take: Maharashtra poll mood

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Monday's assembly election in Maharashtra.

'Banca channel key to achieve insurance for all'

'Banca channel key to achieve insurance for all'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

'The kind of reach it has with so many bank branches even in the remotest part of the country, it is one channel which will play a very important role in vision of insurance for all.'

Uttam's Take: The Jobs Mess

Uttam's Take: The Jobs Mess

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Uttam Ghosh offers his unique take on the No Jobs-Agrarian Distress state of the economy.

Uttam's Take: And Didi gets hurt...

Uttam's Take: And Didi gets hurt...

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the alleged attack on Mamata Banerjee.

US trade officials may visit India in coming weeks

US trade officials may visit India in coming weeks

Rediff.com26 May 2025

A team of US officials is expected to visit India in the coming weeks for the next round of discussions on the proposed interim trade agreement between the two countries, sources said. The visit gains importance as India and the US are likely to agree on an interim trade agreement before July 9, with New Delhi pushing for full exemption from the 26 per cent reciprocal tariff on domestic goods.

Uttam's Take: Why 2070? Why Not Earlier?

Uttam's Take: Why 2070? Why Not Earlier?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Uttam Ghosh -- like most leaders at the COP26 summit in Glasgow -- is surprised at India's pledge to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2070.

India Inc to double capex to $850 bn in 5 yrs: S&P report

India Inc to double capex to $850 bn in 5 yrs: S&P report

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Corporate India is embarking on an ambitious investment drive, with capital expenditure (capex) expected to double to $850 billion over the next five years, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings. Indian power & transmission, airlines, and green hydrogen sectors would spearhead the spending, the report said.

Uttam's Take: Attack JNU!

Uttam's Take: Attack JNU!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Masked goons attacked the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus on Sunday evening, wounding many students and at least one lady faculty member.

Growth to remain muted for IT services firms in Q1 amid macro uncertainty

Growth to remain muted for IT services firms in Q1 amid macro uncertainty

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Indian information technology (IT) service providers are expected to deliver low single-digit sequential growth in the first quarter (April-June) of 2025-26 (FY26), even as macroeconomic uncertainties continue to persist due to the volatile geopolitical environment.

Uttam's Take: The New Quotas

Uttam's Take: The New Quotas

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Uttam Ghosh offers his unique take on the 10% quotas proclaimed by Narendra Damodardas Modi's government.

Uttam's Take: Jharkhand: Another BJP debacle

Uttam's Take: Jharkhand: Another BJP debacle

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the election result in Jharkhand where the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party failed to recpture power.

FPIs continue to invest; inject Rs 14,167 cr in equities in May

FPIs continue to invest; inject Rs 14,167 cr in equities in May

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Foreign investors continue to show confidence in the country's equity market, infusing Rs 14,167 crore so far this month, largely driven by favourable global cues and robust domestic fundamentals. Notably, this inflow has come despite the ongoing military tensions between India and Pakistan.

Uttam's Take: Who is internationalising Kashmir?

Uttam's Take: Who is internationalising Kashmir?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's accusing the Congress of internationalising the Kashmir issue.

Uttam's Take: Kahan Gaye Vaccines, Modiji?

Uttam's Take: Kahan Gaye Vaccines, Modiji?

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on India's Vaccine Crisis.

High US tariffs pushing Chinese exporters to tap Indian firms

High US tariffs pushing Chinese exporters to tap Indian firms

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

American sourcing firms and exporters in China are approaching Indian companies to supply goods to the US as high tariffs imposed by Washington are making it difficult for them to ship directly to America, apex exporters' body FIEO said on Monday. The US has imposed 145 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods entering the American market. For India, the duty is just 10 per cent.

Can MFN Pricing Reshape India-US Pharma Equation?

Can MFN Pricing Reshape India-US Pharma Equation?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

US accounts for a large part of revenue for top Indian pharma companies like Gland Pharma (54 percent), Dr Reddy's (53 per cent), and Aurobindo Pharma (48 per cent).

Uttam's Take: BJP vs Nitish?

Uttam's Take: BJP vs Nitish?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Bihar 2020.

Uttam's Take: Bringing Migrant Indians Home

Uttam's Take: Bringing Migrant Indians Home

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the government's decision to transport migrant workers, stranded during the lockdown, to their villages.

Uttams Take: Does the PM Care?

Uttams Take: Does the PM Care?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Prime Minister Modi feeding peacocks when hundreds of millions of his countrymen have been savaged by the lockdown-ravaged economy.

It's time to get started, put money in deals: M&A financing opens up

It's time to get started, put money in deals: M&A financing opens up

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Last fortnight, State Bank of India Chairman C S Setty lifted the veil on a subject long spoken of in corporate corridors: Why can't our banks finance mergers and acquisitions (M&As)? Change is in the air: Indian Banks' Association (of which Setty is the chairman) is to "make a formal request" to Mint Road to make way for it. Thus far the exclusive turf of foreign banks even though its funding remains offshore - as in, it's not on these entities rupee-book (and a few select shadow banks) - a most lucrative segment in the investment banking suite, M&As, will be homeward-bound.

GST 2.0: These will get cheaper from September 22

GST 2.0: These will get cheaper from September 22

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Some of the key names include: Maruti, M&M, Ashok Leyland, Britannia, Ultratech, JK Cement, Havells, Voltas, Amber, Metro, Trent, LemonTree, Indian Hotels, Niva Bupa, HDFC Life, IGL, Acme Solar, Suzlon, Swiggy, Delhivery, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance," according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Uttam's Take: Star wars and elections...

Uttam's Take: Star wars and elections...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Uttam Ghosh reacts to the pradhan sevak's election-space-missile continuum declaration.

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

GST 2.0: India's Answer To Trump's Tariffs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Simplifying GST rates, removing exemptions, easing disputes, and speeding up refunds can boost investment in India and offer the best reply to Trump's tariffs, observes V S Krishnan, former member, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

Indian pharma eyes US gains as $63.7 bn patent cliff nears

Indian pharma eyes US gains as $63.7 bn patent cliff nears

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The Indian pharmaceutical industry is likely to benefit from a major wave of patent expiries in the US, as small-molecule drugs worth $63.7 billion are expected to go off-patent between 2025-29, a 65 per cent rise over the previous five years, according to a report by Antique stock broking limited.

Uttam's Take: Waiting For The High Command

Uttam's Take: Waiting For The High Command

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on a strange regurgitation of history.

Debt funds now look to accruals as interest rate cut cycle peaks

Debt funds now look to accruals as interest rate cut cycle peaks

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

With the interest rate cut cycle nearing its end, several debt fund managers are shifting their focus towards interest income rather than betting on duration in anticipation of capital gains.

Uttam's Take: Meditating Amidst The Ruins

Uttam's Take: Meditating Amidst The Ruins

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi traveling to Indonesia to meditate at a time when his party is in severe disarray.

Uttam's Take: Petrol price erupt

Uttam's Take: Petrol price erupt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the latest hike in fuel prices at a time when the economy is in its worst condition ever.

DIIs overtake FPIs as dominant investors in Indian markets in March quarter

DIIs overtake FPIs as dominant investors in Indian markets in March quarter

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs), mostly mutual funds and insurance companies, overtook foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in ownership of NSE-listed companies in the March quarter of 2025. According to Prime Database, DIIs held a 17.62 per cent stake, up from 16.89 per cent in the December 2024 quarter.

Are The Rich Paying Less Tax?

Are The Rich Paying Less Tax?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

They are not just underreporting income; they are reshaping what the income tax system perceives, says study.

Fraud amount jumps 3 times in FY25, PSBs hit most

Fraud amount jumps 3 times in FY25, PSBs hit most

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The overall number of frauds, including those related to loan accounts and digital payments, jumped by three times in FY25, primarily due to reclassification of 122 cases as per a Supreme Court order, the Reserve Bank said on Thursday. The fraud value jumped to Rs 36,014 crore in FY25, up from Rs 12,230 crore in the previous fiscal year, while the number of fraud cases went down to 23,953 in FY25 from 36,060 in FY24.

Uttam's Take: Get Lost Coronavirus!

Uttam's Take: Get Lost Coronavirus!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

A billion of them could fit on a pinhead, yet this tiny coronavirus has pulverised life on our planet.

Uttam's Take: What will Modi2 bring?

Uttam's Take: What will Modi2 bring?

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Verdict 2019.

Stock markets end flat in highly volatile trade

Stock markets end flat in highly volatile trade

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

From the Sensex pack, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, Zomato, Tata Steel and Nestle were the biggest gainers. UltraTech Cement, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra and State Bank of India were among the major laggards.

Uttam's Take: Your Democracy vs Ours

Uttam's Take: Your Democracy vs Ours

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the turn of events in Jammu and Kashmir.

Uttam's Take: BJP vs Sena

Uttam's Take: BJP vs Sena

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

On the contentious issue of cutting trees in Mumbai's Aarey forest, the BJP and Sena appears to be on opposite sides, as Uttam Ghosh notes in his take on the Aarey controversy.

Stock markets settle flat in muted trade

Stock markets settle flat in muted trade

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

From the 30 blue-chip stocks, Titan, Asian Paints, Nestle, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Zomato, Larsen & Toubro and Bajaj Finserv were among the laggards. Adani Ports, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel and Tata Motors were among the gainers.

Uttam's Take: Uncertain America

Uttam's Take: Uncertain America

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the US poll presidential election.