Economic Policy

Narendra Modi to meet economists, sectoral experts on 22 June to deliberate on economic policy roadmap

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with leading economists and experts on Saturday to deliberate on economic policy roadmap for promoting growth and employment generation

Supreme Court refuses to stay merger of Vijaya, Dena Bank with Bank of Baroda, dismisses applications by bank officers' associations

The proposed amalgamation will make Bank of Baroda the second largest public sector bank after State Bank of India

RBI governor Urjit Patel has been a victim of NDA sledging, which is simply not cricket

It must be remembered that unlike his predecessor Raghuram Rajan, Urjit Patel supported, not so reluctantly, the controversial 2016 decision to demonetise high-value currency notes.

Indian economy likely to grow at 7-7.4% in FY19, central fiscal deficit projected at 3.2%: NCAER

GDP growth rate at market prices estimated at 7.4–7.7 percent for 2018–19, the NCAER report said

Gita Gopinath, India-born IMF's new chief economist 'big fan' of GST, but doesn't think demonetisation 'was a good idea'

Gopinath is the second Indian and first woman appointed to head the research department, which publishes the IMF's flagship publication, the World Economic Outlook,

Rupee nearing 73-mark: Here are five ways Narendra Modi govt can arrest the sharp currency depreciation against US dollar

Whenever a government gets very strong at the Centre – that is when it enjoys an absolute majority after the results of general elections are announced, economic growth invariably suffers

CEA recruitment row: Flexibility in required qualifications reveals rising redundancy of role; expect a lightweight to fill position

A dispassionate view of the role and responsibilities of the CEA shows that the role of an economic advisor is increasingly becoming redundant with the creation of the PMO, PMEAC and now NITI Aayog

WHO report on pollution: It's time Indian govt revisited old economic policies, try the 'polluter pays' principle

Following the World Health Organisation report, environmental activists will scream hoarse and kind hearts will make tut-tutting noises of frustration and concern, but it is time to land a hard kick for action right where it matters: economic policy.

Markets need not fear hung Parliament in 2019; govt direction, leadership matter more than structure of LS

Indian stock markets and analysts need not fear hung Parliament after the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, there appears to be no relation between a government with a majority and GDP growth

Market mayhem: If you link Sensex, Nifty bloodbath to Budget and economy, you are making a fool of yourself

Any investment banker will tell you that the best time to get a great price for your IPO is when the markets are booming (he will probably call it best valuation). The test is in the after-listing performance of the companies.