Arvind Subramanian says real estate at the root of bank NPA crisis and economic slowdown

Explained: Arvind Subramanian’s statement on great slowdown

The former chief economic advisor predicts big economic crisis, says Indian economy is heading to the intensive care unit. Read more »
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the GST Council meet

Income tax rates: FM Nirmala Sitharaman hints at cuts, but there is hardly any room

The fiscal deficit overshot the annual target set by Nirmala Sitharaman in her maiden Union Budget in just seven months. Read more »
RBI monetary policy review

No repo rate cut: RBI puts the onus of economic growth on government

The economy is on a downward spiral due to a lack of consumer demand and low levels of private investment. Read more »
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BSNL, MTNL stare at manpower crisis after successful VRS

BSNL will have less than half of its current staff strength while MTNL will have less than a quarter. Read more »
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Investment in Ontario will open a $22 trillion market for Indian firms: Vic Fedeli

Big opportunity awaits Indian companies in Ontario's automobiles, IT, aerospace sectors, says province's economic development, job creation and trade minister. Read more »
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Bleeding telecom industry reminder of urgent need for reforms

Modi government must nurse the ailing telecom sector back to health with Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel tottering in the brink of insolvency Read more »
VC, start-ups funding

RCEP fiasco: Can India learn from the Chinese model?

India can learn a lesson from its northern neighbour that went on liberalising trade and investment 40 years ago. Read more »