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India’s burden of public debt has stayed within reasonable limits The Centre has spent heavily on its developmental priorities without borrowing more than what our GDP growth can handle.

A prudential approach to risk management must not hold back credit availability for the needy Unsecured retail loans are not necessarily unproductive even if lending practices need to change. Easy financing options have given people access to smartphones, for example.

Here are five essential skills that can make a business leader stand out Leaders who inspire and transform are usually set apart by their mastery of not-so-obvious traits. They read voraciously, perfect the art of writing, learn new languages, make quick calculations and make it a point to...

India's neighbours have a democracy deficit Sheikh Hasina’s win in Bangladesh was hollow as it was opposition-free while Pakistan’s polls may be headed for a farce with Imran Khan’s party in fetters. This isn’t good for India.

Mutual funds have held strong The Indian MF industry now has over ₹50 trillion in assets under management. But retail investment enthusiasm for equities hasn’t really been put to a crash test. And with valuations so stretched, sharp swings can’t be ruled out, especially as pre-budget and...

Sebi has only taken baby steps towards full-fledged short selling The regulator’s recent circular gave institutions permission to short stocks and proposed a borrowing & lending scheme to facilitate this. But requiring institutions to disclose their short trades upfront will leave them...

Not all corporate marriages are made in heaven Sony and Zee's troubled alliance reveals the complexities and mismatched objectives in high-stakes business deals, underscoring the importance of strategic partner-selection

Are politicians brave enough for daredevil economics? New research shows rapid liberalisation offers growth, along with initial pain

The secret sauce of India’s climate march India has been quick to recognize that the complexity of climate actions demand a synchronised orchestration of the will and might of government and business

China aims for a quality boost as its economy recovers Its aim has shifted from high speed to high-quality development and is ready for renewed growth.

India's fiscal policy over the past five years has much to commend it More transparent accounting, a calibrated policy approach and relatively realistic assumptions have resulted in credible Union budgets. These have done a worthy job under tough circumstances, although our public debt burden...

Governments should nudge us towards sustainable lifestyles Policymakers should not shy away from pushing us the right way. Good policy will not unfairly burden those who can least afford it, but will make green options a no-brainer.

Medical micro-robots would require carefully crafted regulatory oversight Tiny new health devices that can be inserted in our bodies are on their way and will need wise regulation.

India's K-shaped recovery is not so easily debunked A report by SBI Research aims to debunk the notion of a rich-versus-poor divergence in how we have fared but the overall weight of evidence doesn’t justify rejecting the K hypothesis.

Flight safety: 737 Max testing is vital Safety checks on 39 of the 40 Boeing 737 Max aircraft being flown in India have revealed a missing washer in one of them. An eye for detail is critical in checking air-worthiness. In aircraft design, everything has a purpose.

Bank retail credit at ₹50 trillion is not an economic achievement Rather, it’s a matter of concern that consumer loans have run ahead of business credit that generates jobs.

Should you stay invested in small caps? Historical data shows that small caps outperform large caps when you invest at the bottom of the market, but under-perform them when you invest at the top.

Data debate: Does India need to worry about a decline in its male workforce? While an increased female workforce participation is welcome, the reason behind the trend of a slump in the male worker population ratio needs to be ascertained as it could have significant implications for the Indian...

The UAE-India partnership has a new catalyst in play A dedicated council could help activate and consolidate mutual gains envisioned by the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement recently signed by the two countries.

Indian IT service providers won’t have a breezy 2024 They should ponder if they have adapted sufficiently to a fast-shifting technology landscape. The success of Accenture's Song unit has lessons for them.