Indian Economy & Business Analysis

Consider a situation where a foreign entity provides loan to an Indian company and receives interest which is not fixed but linked to profits. Or consider a treaty between India…

Belying the expectations of a rate cut, the monetary policy committee (MPC) has not only decided to keep the rates unchanged in its meeting today but more importantly, has shifted…

Belying the expectations of a rate cut, the monetary policy committee (MPC) has not only decided to keep the rates unchanged in its meeting today but more importantly, has shifted…

With various announcements in the budget for 2017-18, two important trends that emerge are the thrust on increasing tax/GDP ratio and increasing capital expenditure. For the first time after FY08,…

The Budget for year 2017-18 projects a total shortfall of Rs 5.5 lakh crore with total expenditure projected at Rs 21.5 lakh crore against receipt (excluding states’ share) of Rs 16…

The union budget for the year 2017-18, presented today by the finance minister makes no big bang announcements but the undercurrent is loud and clear. The society – individuals and…

The interconnectedness of banking and financial sector is not widely understood or discussed, yet a high risk issue. The rapid spread of contagion during financial crisis in 2008 was primarily…

Contrary to perception of widespread unemployment, the annual survey conducted by ministry of labour shows that only 5% of the workforce faced ‘chronic employment’ during the year 2015. However, that…

The swearing-in speech of Donald Trump and his initial decisions put a big question mark on the future of cooperation in the world economy. The talks on protecting US jobs,…

The cabinet approval for listing of five general insurance company is a smart move which would not only mop up some money for the government but also pave the way…