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ECB, RBI traversing rough fiscal waters in same boat

ECB and RBI will do what must be done but the fact is that both the central banks have to deal with fiscal pressures using monetary tools and that by itself reduces their independence by a wide margin.

UK, emerging economies hope to capitalise on London Olympics

Emerging economies usually view big sporting events as a chance to attract investments but unlike other developed countries, UK is hoping to get a boost in investments after the games.

RBI take note: US 'fiscal cliff' will affect India too, especially bonds

Why RBI should factor in the fast-approaching fiscal cliff - the series of federal spending cuts and tax hikes set to take effect at the beginning of 2013- in its policy review on 31 July.

CAD's bad, real bad: and external debt is looking worse

The rear-view numbers for current account deficits are scary. But the year ahead looks better due to falling oil prices

Irda is about to give LIC, govt a free ticket to imprudence

The insurance regulator is planning to allow all insurers to hold more than the prudential limit of 10 percent in any one company. This is just to help LIC and the government

Will Chidambaram walk the talk on faster disinvestment?

If the first signs are anything to go by, the new FM is on the right track. But serious challenges remain to be tackled as experts slash GDP estimates<br /><br /> <br /><br />

Everyone benefits from state banks except shareholders

The government is trying to float more PSUs equity offers to fill in its empty coffers. The fact that the minority shareholder is given a raw deal makes the value of the firms much lower than what they deserve if let to run on their own.

How not to rescue the rupee: The UPA misses a chance

The joint Govt-RBI announcement to rescue the rupee and reverse negativity has been botched with the RBI alone coming out with steps.

There is no tradeoff between growth and inflation

Some people think that a little higher inflation is better than slower growth. But this is a fallacious argument

Why the rupee is marching to its own gloomy beat

The rupee is in a decline of its own making. But the stock markets seem to be holding up. What is the reason for this divergence?

Why the UK didn't have a S*mmer 2*12

We couldn't have a summer this year. It was banned. God wasn't a sponsor. And claiming prior Mount Olympus rights would not have worked either.

Maruti violence: Is Bihar now better than Haryana?

The Maruti unrest is testimony to the inability of the Haryana government to maintain law and order - a prerequisite for business growth

Watch out: Any firm blaming policy paralysis for its woes is a Sell

Corporates alleging policy paralysis for their ills are effectively telling their shareholders that they make money because of government policies, not in spite of government policies.

Why India Inc should not ask for the moon from govt

Businessmen have to connect the dots from global events to local possibilities before asking for the moon from Manmohan Singh

Retail boom makes Ahmedabad an exciting real estate destination

The city is providing extraordinary and unprecedented returns on the real estate front, and is one of the most exciting investment destinations in India today.

Oil slick? Fuel prices will test govt's nerves, resolve

Petrol prices are just the tip of the iceberg. How the govt handles the required hikes in politically explosive fuels will determine the future course

Coal India mess bobbing up as NTPC chief cries foul

The contradictions in our coal policy are popping up repeatedly. The quickest way out is by ending Coal India's monopoly

When will Pranab stop the loot of oil companies?

The aam taxpayer's resources and the aam investor's wealth are being eroded in the name of subsidising the aam aadmi's petro-goods<br /><br />

Pranab-da, without reforms rupee will head for 60

Contrary to what is being said, the FM has to focus on reforms in energy pricing, subsidies and taxes. This is the remedy for a weak rupee

European Union vs Indian Union: Why Bengal isn't Greece

The rupee may be sinking, but it can never go down like the euro. Here's what's different between the European Union and the Indian Union.

Euro to zero: Greek exit can happen over a weekend

It seems the European Union has all-or-nothing treaties: if you want to exit the euro, you have to exit the EU as well.

Investors watch out! Cash is your best hedge right now

Investors will by now have realized that investing in equity is not a hedge against inflation (rising inflation has actually hit equities hard in India over the last four years). Equity investing is based on much more complex fundamentals rather than positioning against rising prices in an economy.

SBI chief has faith in Mallya, but how will he get the money?

SBI chairman Pratip Chaudhuri says the loss-making airline should keep running, but Mallya has to bring in fresh equity into Kingfisher. The question is, where is the money?

Will tiny Greece bring the mightly eurozone down?

The eurozone crisis, which seemed to be abating a few months ago, is back on the boil. And this time something may give.

MCX, Ajay Shah and the response to sharp criticism

MCX is targeting a free-market economist for his veiled criticism of the exchange. It's not on.

Positive signs: Is the economy nearing a U-turn to better times?

There's a flurry of activity on Deal Street and positive signs from New Delhi. Are we finally heading back on track?

Why inflation is good for the poor...and the government

Is inflation as bad for the poor as it is made out to be? The answer seems to be a qualified no...

Don't blame it all on gold: CAD crisis is self-created

MAny economists are blaming gold imports for the current account crisis. Gold is the symptom, not the disease

Prices: Between a rock and a hard place, as always

We know what is impacting prices, but no matter what you do, there is no optimal solution to the rising problem of inflation.

Welfare programmes change people's behaviours

Welfare programmes everywhere change human behaviour. NREGA too has done so by preventing migration to cities - something that's needed for progress.