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March 05, 2007 |
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2007 is not 1995 |
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The boom of the mid-1990s was aborted by a sudden, sharp rise in real interest rates. This time, real interest rates are nowhere near those levels |
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March 05, 2007 |
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The Road to Tax Reform |
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The FM is serious about drafting the new Income Tax Act. But it cannot be done in a hurry |
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February 26, 2007 |
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Say Yes to Growth |
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YES Bank has grown at a scorching pace. Can it sustain the momentum? |
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February 12, 2007 |
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Why India Story is Different? |
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India is on a growth path very different from the ‘flying geese’ economies of East and South-East Asia. That could be a big risk |
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January 29, 2007 |
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Financing Rural India |
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While microfinance in India has gained unstoppable momentum, several issues still need attention |
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| 2006 |
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December 11, 2006 |
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Inside India’s Favourite Tax Haven |
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Over half of the total FDI entering India is routed through shell companies in Mauritius. A BW special report on the modus operandi |
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December 04, 2006 |
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India’s Top Banks 2006 |
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The best banks, says a BW survey, were those that not only registered strong growth but also did well in terms of safety, efficiency and profitability |
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November 27, 2006 |
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The New Rules of The i-Street |
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As global players plan to deepen their presence in the domestic market, Indian i-bankers are increasingly reinventing themselves |
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November 13, 2006 |
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The Business of SEZs |
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Thousands of crores of rupees are being invested in more than 400 SEZ projects across India. Are they worth the cost? Can they turn in profits? |
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October 30, 2006 |
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2010: An Indian Odyssey |
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India is pelting along the growth superhighway to touch $1 trillion before 2010. But the bright trends are marred by dark spots |
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September 25, 2006 |
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A Tale of Two Mergers |
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Centurion Bank’s merger with Bank of Punjab has been a runaway success. But it’s integration with Lord Krishna Bank will be a big challenge |
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September 18, 2006 |
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The Great Gamble |
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India is moving towards a more open capital account. But can banks, companies and regulators manage the risks that will follow? |
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September 04, 2006 |
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SEZ Policy: Review Time |
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Industry observers feel there is not enough transparency in the SEZ approval process |
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August 28, 2006 |
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Economic Outlook 2006-07 |
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The PM’s Economic Advisory Council says investment, not consumption, should be the economy’s primary driver |
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August 21, 2006 |
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India’s New Labour |
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The educated and tech-savvy Indian blue-collar worker is trying to redefine the employer-employee dynamics |
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August 07, 2006 |
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The Resurgence of Coimbatore |
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The city’s famed engineering and auto-components sectors, in the doldrums till recently, are back on track |
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July 17, 2006 |
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Banking on Open Doors |
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Foreign banks are drawing up big plans for a post-2009 era without RBI restrictions |
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June 12, 2006 |
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A Widening Deficit |
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With the stockmarket turmoil, lessening dollar inflows make India’s balance of trade a cause for worry |
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April 10, 2006 |
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Blood Money |
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Why is microfinance becoming a curse for the farmer in Andhra Pradesh? |
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March 27, 2006 |
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Betting on Unsecured Loans |
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As competition increases, banks are resorting to lending without any collateral security |
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February 13, 2006 |
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Waiting to Inhale |
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Indian private insurance companies need foreign capital to stay alive. And the Government is in no mood to up the FDI limit |
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| BUDGET 2006 |
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2005 |
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December 12, 2005 |
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Oil Policy: Where's the Synergy |
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Securing India’s oil future would require a meeting of minds among the minister, policy makers and managers. The sooner they do it, the better for the economy |
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November 28, 2005 |
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So What if the Rupee is Falling? |
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The rupee is falling and the current account deficit is widening. Neither is necessarily a bad thing. But the real worry lies in the domestic economy. |
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October 17, 2005 |
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The Lonely Road |
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The economy is on a roll. But India needs more reforms and globalisation before it can become an engine for world economic growth |
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January 03 , 2005 |
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The Decline of the Dollar |
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Could a sharp fall in the world's most popular currency lead to economic stagnation and financial instability? |
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| BUDGET 2005 ANALYSIS SPECIAL |
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ASHOK V. DESAI |
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Banking Reforms |
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The finance ministry has won a pyrrhic victory over Reserve Bank on FDI in banks |
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OMKAR GOSWAMI |
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PC's Two Viruses |
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An excellent Budget, marred by two mistakes with the stamp of unadulterated babudom |
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SUNIL KAPADIA and HIMANSHU PARIKH |
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The Tax Effect |
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Chidambaram has tried to achieve several objectives with his new tax provisions |
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AJIT RANADE |
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Hits and Misses |
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The biggest missed opportunity in this Budget is that of fiscal correction |
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K. V. KAMATH |
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Focus on Growth |
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The Budget is aimed at promoting economic growth in a holistic manner |
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2004 |
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July 12, 2004 |
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SEZ: Starting Block |
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The first private, greenfield special economic zone is coming up near Mumbai. Does this late-starter have the resources to compete globally? |
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April 19 , 2004 |
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The Rupee Takes Wing |
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The RBI watches from the sidelines as the rupee goes up, up and away. Is this the dawn of a new era? And should we celebrate or fear the strong rupee? |
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April 19 , 2004 |
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All Eyes on the Exchange rate |
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Corporate India is globalising. What does a strong rupee mean for its financial health and international ambitions? |
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| BUDGET 2004 ANALYSIS SPECIAL |
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All Eyes on the Exchange rate |
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The Union Budget 2004 may not have been a show-stopper, but it sold the new hopes of agricultural revival and broad-based growth. Though not as exciting as tax cuts, they are just as important |
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FOCUS: Anjuli Bhargava |
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Consigned to the Shelf |
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Chidambaram has not just ignored Kelkar. He has actually stomped on his recommendations |
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INDUSTRY REACTIONS |
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A Reasonable Budget Overall |
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His political allies have some reservations, but on the whole, everyone has given P. Chidambaram's Budget a thumbs up |
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HOW NOT TO SPEND 1: Niranjan Rajadhyaksha |
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Money, Money, Everywhere... |
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Before spending more on its social sector schemes, the government must make them efficient. |
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HOW NOT TO SPEND 2: Avinash Celestine |
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The Black Hole of Jalpaiguri |
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This year, the district will guzzle Rs 30 crore from the Sampoorna Gramin Rozgar Yojna. But the people whom it's meant to help may not see any of it. It's the same story across India. |
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