Extend the deadlineWith reference to the report Interest waiver: Lenders, credit bureaus race against time to identify borrowers (October 29), thoug

Sophistry trumps substance in this case where all parties missed the woods for the trees. SEBIs inaction wasnt traceable till April 14, when the

Tears over onionsWith reference to the news report Traders stay away from onion auctions at Lasalgaon (October 27), one fails to comprehend the rati

Given the rigid social structure, it is likely that women have little political agency in this State

Loss of employment and business opportunities has eroded the financial well-being of the youth

Felling 10,000 trees to expand the Dehradun airport spells disaster

US Presidential electionGiven what Donald Trump and Joe Biden represent and their starkly different views and visions, it shouldnt be difficult for t

The NCD-Covid link has led to a global focus on the use of trans fatty acids. India stands committed to eliminating their use

Bonus to Central govt staffThe government declaring productivity-linked bonus to Central Government employees of over 3,700 crore for the ensuing fes

The Covid-19 pandemic has accentuated the criticality of food security and food surplus management in the current policy space. To this end, policy st

Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson have brought path-breaking innovations in the design of auctions

Insufficient public investment for agrarian development and inadequate access to institutional credit apart, frequent droughts and floods are reasons for the declining trend

A consensual approach is more durable

The Draft National Policy for Senior Citizens has rightly placed emphasis on promoting the existing pension programmes

This will require greater investment, access, and human resources

Social media to the rescue Social media can be used for good cause too. And here is how. A teary-eyed video of the pandemic-hit owner of a food stall

A national consensus will not only pre-empt a legal challenge but also help in smooth implementation of the envisaged reforms

In an electoral democracy, the elected government is akin to a public limited company, supposedly with unlimited liability. Its objectives being the

A new book that serves as a simple, powerful guide to processing rejection, and bouncing back

Allowing borrowers to hijack the debate on the hardships caused by Covid and to extend one-sided stimulus packages ignore small savers and depositors

The breaking down of supply chains during Covid has exposed the perils of centralisation. Giving a boost to boutique shops that promote local, nutritious and sustainable food is the way forward

Debt restructuringThis refers to the editorial The right moves (August 7). The decision of the Monetary Policy Committee to maintain status quo on

India can emerge as a significant global player, if the sector strengthens its capabilities in terms of technology, skills, and efficiency

This amount, in Jan Dhan accounts, should be made easily accessible by improving last mile delivery of cash, reducing rejections, and putting in place a digital system where ongoing issues can be swiftly picked up and resolved

Personal insolvency needs to be treated as a social insurance option. A mechanism which relies on the interaction between creditors and borrowers must be put in place

YES Banks excessive borrowing and under-reported NPAs should have prompted immediate corrective action by the regulator

With Chinas Huawei out due to security concerns, India must be careful which countries it pairs with for 5G. Future networks shouldnt face the possibility of restriction or overhaul

Age is not just a number and who better than the bureaucracy to talk about it. Finding themselves being cornered by age limit, the Indian Statistical

Divesting in CIL, IDBI Bank when their share prices are low makes little sense. Govt borrowing against its stake will bring more benefits

Indian industry lived off interest rate arbitrage in the 2000-10 decade. This de-industrialisation created conditions for Chinese domination

Ensuring food security is critical at the juncture. Providing universal PDS is financially feasible as FCI has more stock than we need

The role of CAsApropos your editorial on the ICAI celebrating its 71st birthday (June 30), the technological advancements such as artificial intellige

Three years of GST have eased doing of business in many ways. But return filing can be simplified and number of rates reduced

In the Bank of Baroda case, the Calcutta High Court order asking the RBI to consider revoking the banks licence for failure to honour a bank guarantee is too harsh

Neither sutdents nor teachers are full prepared for online classes. This, coupled with challenges such as external distractions, leads to an incomplete education

Businesses will need guidelines to deal with possible GST levy on failure to fulfil contracts, and cancellation or return of piled-up inventory

With online and OTT content gaining traction in the Covid era over the traditional channels of viewership, the industry should embrace the digital change and work to enhance it for the audience

States with massive influx of migrants have seen sharper rise in Covid-positive cases. Death curves also have become steeper at higher levels of fatality

Allowing farmers to sell in private markets does not guarantee they will receive a fair price. If the government thinks MSP is a fair minimum price growers must receive, then it must be ready to defend it

Panagariya hails path-breaking steps such as IBC, and cites labour market rigidity as an area of concern

Haphazard strategies, like those of US and India, are not working. Instead of lauding them, WHO must address the grim reality

The slump in oil demand thanks to lockdowns and travel advisories will be a game-changer for the sector

The lockdown has brought back business to the door of corner shops

Covid is likely to hit Budget projections hard

As people adapt to achieving efficiency while working remotely, new economic opportunities will arise

The rate cuts will not reverse demand contraction. Export incentives, tax breaks and health sector support are called for

With the country being in lockdown to contain the spread of Covid-19, the Reserve Bank of India had announced a slew of measures last week, to tide ov

With adequate stocks, more quantity of the pulse can be distributed. Producers, too, will benefit from the increased marketability

The govt should not look at the fiscal deficit till the pandemic is contained. Like in war time, the state could commandeer all resources for use as well as production