The public address sounded like a manifesto of the ruling LDF government. It was repetitive and didn't have ideas on a way forward
FMCG data show rural demand continues to underperform urban demand
Despite the challenging global economy and next year’s general elections, Economic Survey must prod government to open up further
Demographic changes and deglobalisation will keep inflation higher than policymakers were used to pre-pandemic
Given the government’s continued focus on growth, we expect the capex investment trend to continue in 2023, and probably be higher than last year’s investment
In a business-as-usual scenario, there won’t be any respite from a high fertiliser subsidy. Things could change if the Modi government plays the hard ball in Budget 2023 by going for measures such as urea decontrol and direct benefit transfer (DBT) or a significant increase in maximum retail price
A treatment that's more effective would be a huge advance. It’s time to put real resources into developing vaccines that offer longer-term protection
The education system is in great tumult over the frightful ease of using ChatGPT to find answers and turn in assignments. Kneejerk bans won’t work. Let’s watch and understand AI’s impact on students and learning
Recent revelations about a possible loss of patrolling points on the Ladakh border to Chinese forces have put the government in a tight spot. The government may not wish to discuss it, particularly with the coming elections next year. But it must internally take measures to overcome any tactical weakness and try to persuade the Chinese to return the areas
A combination of incentives and tax breaks and clarity on rules will help unleash the animal spirits of India’s start up entrepreneurs
Startups have spurred innovation. But once the firm climbs onto the investment treadmill, it inevitably reaches a situation where it exists only to get to its next round
Also, the healthcare industry needs measures to improve ease of doing business to remove deterrents for investments and financing.
Fears about systemic risk are groundless
By 2051, India may have an additional 335 million urban population. Several new cities will be needed to settle them
Support from the Union Budget 2023 will not only help strengthen the digital finance and banking infrastructure but also provide a seamless linkage for Indian tech and fintech companies with their global counterparts
A selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance, curated by our research and opinion teams
Royalties are necessary but the present regulatory regime rely heavily on independent directors who aren’t sufficiently empowered to protect outside shareholders
With the right approach to technologies; the right policies, renewables and carbon removal projects we can perhaps, one day, reach beyond net zero
In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: Should investors worry about turnover ratio, can banks pull up Nifty, problems posed by ‘time theft’ and ‘quiet quitting’, school learning outcome disappoints, and more
A lively start to January and the latest spate of economic data show the perils in turning negative on equities too soon
On February 7, a two-judge panel will rule on whether the Odisha RERA was at fault for not ruling on issues it did not have the power to execute. Many RERA conclaves have raised this issue, which, if not addressed, can dilute a law that had the potential to transform the real estate industry
Export curbs work neither in the short run nor in the long run even if one ignores their adverse implications for foreign buyers who depend on India to supply essential food items such as wheat or rice
Cuba has assumed the presidency of G77 for the first time. Havana is certain to seek New Delhi’s guidance for itself: therefore, the possibility of a quid pro quo exists on their respective back channels regarding the SCO and the G77, calling for greater engagement between Cuba and India this year
Risks of disruption to ports and shipping are outweighed by a boost to global demand
Tech companies hiring aggressively only to find themselves bloated and facing skills mismatches isn’t anything new. But go about layoffs compassionately