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Lower oil prices in 2012 will be bullish for Indian economy
Analysts expect a mild recession across Europe to drag down oil demand - and prices. That's good news for oil importers like India - and perhaps less pain at the pump for consumers
Rate cut debate: Subbarao is no longer a 'one-handed economist'
The RBI is today conflicted.It senses that inflation is far from tamed, but is under immense pressure to stimulate growth by cutting rates.
The god that failed: Gold is no longer a one-way bet
The recent fall in gold prices has tested the faith of even diehard investors. So, is gold's golden run over?
Food Bill will tie Manmohan's hands in raising prices
A minor change in clause will make it necessary for governments to seek parliamentary consent to change subsidised prices.
Food security: Sonia's NAC should learn from Modi's Gujarat
If true food security has to be backed by an agricultural revolution, Gujarat is the right place to learn lessons from.
It's not about feeding the poor: 10 myths about the Food Bill
What can be so wrong about subsidising food for the poor? Actually, the Food Security Bill is not about food security at all.
Sonia's reckless food security largesse could bust the bank
The Food Security Bill is badly conceived, poorly timed - and could prove economically ruinous. It betrays a regressive mentality that sees the government as a charitable organisation.
Hard money: It's less Subbarao vs FM, more PMO vs Sonia
The UPA's economics is being driven by Sonia Gandhi's foot on the accelerator, the RBI governor's on the brake and Manmohan's on the clutch.
Bye, says Loop, but sends govt a Rs 2,800 cr demand
Loop Telecom, which lost 21 licences in the February SC verdict, is sending the government a big compensation claim.
Food security: Easy to feed poor, but not Gandhi family
The Food Security Bill will neither ensure food security not spare the budget. It is only intended to secure the political fortunes of the First Family.
Improved Indo-Pak trade won't yield a 'peace dividend' yet
The focus on improving trade relations rather than dwelling on contentious issues makes for feel-good sentiment. But the road to lasting peace faces formidable hurdles.
Wake up, Mr PM! Our economy is running on empty
Yesterday's industrial production data flashes warnings of an economy sliding into stagflation.
Nilekani's ID bill gets unique rebuff from house panel: "No"
The standing committee on finance says the Bill for setting up the unique ID project should be trashed and a new one proposed in its place.
Foreign investors shun India as it runs scared from big bang reforms
Confidence of foreign investors on the Manmohan Singh-led government is weaning after the recent U-turn on its FDI in retail policy.
How to ruin the Indian economy: a political primer
A crisis of leadership - across the political spectrum - is holding India and its people back from realising its potential.
China-geddon: A China crash will be scarier than Europe
Growing at top-speed for 30 years, China has defied the laws of economics. But in the opinion of an increasing chorus of analysts, it's time is up.
Shame them! Black money held abroad is not just a tax issue
The illegal wealth stashed abroad by Indians is not just about tax evasion. It is a form of treason. So why is the government prevaricating on naming them?
Retail battle: It's finally about politics and numbers, not FDI
Struggling for numbers, the government cannot allow voting in Parliament. The opposition would not let the chance slip.<br /><br /> <br /><br />
Thank god the cool-headed RBI isn't propping up the rupee
Today's trend reversal in the rupee validates RBI's reasons for its reluctance to intervene in the currency market.
The 'Rs 10 lakh cr coal scam' is just Rs 10 lakh cr of nonsense
The 'price tag' attached to the latest 'scandal' is pure fiction. It's what someone with no understanding of how markets work thinks the assets should be worth.
Rupee at 51: Will Asia's worst currency continue falling?
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Indian rupee is the world's third-worst performing currency this year, falling by nearly 14 percent , next only to the Turkish lira, which is down 17 percent and the Kenyan shilling, which has lost 15 percent.
US, India to talk visas, treaty on child custody disputes
Indian companies, especially tech companies that are heavy users of L-1 visas to the US, are getting a raw deal in terms of high denial rates.
Mumbai biz duo team up to set up nursery for startups
Former Fame boss Shravan Shroff and ex-Starcom CEO Ravi Kiran have set up India's first angel-backed startup accelerator.
India's growing youth population: Asset or liability?
The government plans to launch a training policy framework to ensure that by 2022, India has 500 million skilled people and 200 million graduates.
Nitish steals Modi's growth thunder, but Guj still miles ahead
Nitish Kumar is stealing Gujarat's growth rate thunder, but Bihar is so small in terms of size, that its impact on the India story largely relates to labour costs.
Far from dousing it, govt is fuelling further food inflation
The sharp hike in minimum support prices for wheat and other food items shows that food inflation is not going to be tamed anytime soon.
10 things to note before Samvat 2068 Muhurat trading
Samvat 2068 - which begins today - will be better than the year before, but it will still be a rollercoaster for the markets. So watch out.
With govt asleep, SC was right to wade into 2G policy
The government is squealing about judicial overreach into matters of telecom policy in the 2G case. It has only itself to blame.
India's jugaad economy keeps chugging along - somehow
In the worst of circumstances, India's economy keeps chugging along - unmindful of the policy paralysis and the negative environment for growth
Countdown begins: Four days to save the global economy
European leaders are scrambling to put in place a comprehensive plan to solve Europe's sovereign debt crisis - and prevent a collapse of the global financial system.