Indian Economy & Business Analysis

After hitting a high of 8.2% in June 18 quarter (Q1’FY19), GDP growth has slowed to 7.1% in Sept’18 quarter (Q2’19) as per the data released by MOSPI today. GVA…

Government’s budget preparation seems to have begun with media starting to debate whether it will be a full or an interim budget as is the norm in an election year.…

The cabinet approval to begin filling of the third strategic petroleum reserves is an important milestone in building the petroleum inventory within the country.  The inventory buildup carries huge significance,…

Nuclear power in India still appears to be moving at snail’s pace despite commissioning the first plant way back in 1969. Nuclear power remains constrained due to huge negative perception…

IDBI Bank, which reported its quarterly results last week, continues to remain in deep NPA mess. With provisions of about Rs 10,000 crore towards NPA during first half of this…

Hindalco Industries registered consolidated revenue of Rs 1.16 lakh crore in FY18, almost the same as L&T and Tata Steel. However, company doesn’t have as much visibility as the other…

As per the Global Financial Stability Report released by IMF (International Monetary Fund) last month, global economy continues to maintain growth momentum. This has been aided by stronger banks, substantial…

Reports from two global institutions recently give greater credibility to the government’s effort to simplify business process. One from the World Bank showing sharp improvement in ease of doing business…

Comments by RBI deputy governor accusing the central government of impinging on the autonomy of central bank has generated strong ripples across the markets. The impact of his comments has…

Amidst the continuing liquidity crisis, NBFCs mismanagement and banks’ NPA woes, there is one trend that gives some reason to cheer. Total liabilities of the central government have come down…