Mythbuster

Time to let rupee rise as exports add to strength

The debate on whether a stronger rupee serves India better needs to be revived. Businesses want a weaker rupee to help exports, but the export sector is developing resilience. Ambedkar's view that a stronger rupee will help the poor is now worth considering.

Some black myths about Indians' black money holdings

Black money estimates are wildly exaggerated; Big Business too is culpable; China fares worse on black money outflows; and why panties from Hungary were priced at $739 a dozen...