Is RBI's hawkish stance hurting India's growth prospects?
India urgently needs to regain the level of growth it witnessed since 2003 and a lot needs to be done including an urgent resolution of bad loans, which seems to have begun. But, avoiding an unnecessary hawkish stance by the RBI would supplement government efforts in reviving investor sentiments.
Jun 20, 2017, 15:17 PM IST
Narasimha Rao had achievements other than economic reforms, Congress let him down: Sanjaya Baru
Taking a swipe at Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Sanjaya Baru claimed that "Sonia Congress" deliberately tried to malign Rao who was Prime Minister during 1991-1996.
Oct 06, 2016, 15:20 PM IST
Modi govt slow to match its rhetoric on economic reforms; 7.5% growth rate may be overstated: US
Underlining that India's 7.5 percent growth rate may be "overstated", the US has said the Narendra Modi government has been "slow" to match its rhetoric in economic reforms even as it appreciated measures taken by it in areas like bureaucracy and easing FDI restrictions.
Jul 06, 2016, 10:09 AM IST
No substantial, sustained economic reforms in two years of Modi government, says US Congress report
Many US policymakers and stakeholders are concerned that neither the Indian government’s “rhetoric” nor America’s bilateral engagement with it has led to substantial economic reforms in India, according to a report by US Congress’ research wing.
Jun 18, 2016, 13:19 PM IST
'Difficult job ahead, no magic wand to push growth'
The government will have to go through a "very difficult process" of pushing reforms and projects to propel India to a high-growth path as it will not happen through some magic wand, Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian said today.
Feb 27, 2016, 16:06 PM IST
`India's crackdown on dissent may stall reforms`
Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s government and its political allies of trying to silence dissent, the New York Times on Tuesday suggested that it may stall progress on economic reforms.
Feb 23, 2016, 12:50 PM IST
Davos 2016: Ease of doing business still work in progress, says FM Jaitley
Jaitley also said the political opposition is unlikely to obstruct the reform process, including on the direct and indirect tax reforms, and he was hopeful about the GST getting through as well which is one of the few reforms that has been held up.
Jan 23, 2016, 17:49 PM IST
Govt reforms to make 8% GDP growth achievable: Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said political stability and new initiatives taken by the government will help India emerge as an attractive investment destination and make an 8 per cent growth rate 'achievable'.
Dec 13, 2015, 00:13 AM IST
Key reasons why India's stock market is falling
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Dec 09, 2015, 18:54 PM IST
Delay In Reforms May Adversely Affect Investments: Moody's
Rating agency Moody's has warned a reversal in investments if the economic reforms get further delayed affecting the projected GDP for 2016.
Nov 25, 2015, 18:41 PM IST
Loss of momentum on economic reforms could hamper investment in India: Moody's
Moody's said that a failure by the government in implementing key reforms such as Goods and Services Tax (GST) and land acquisition laws could hamper investment and signal a derailed reform prospect.
Nov 25, 2015, 12:56 PM IST
Easing of FDI norms to support investment, GDP growth: Fitch
Liberalisation of foreign direct investment (FDI) rules in 15 sectors is a significant structural macroeconomic reform that will support investment and real GDP growth over the long term, Fitch Ratings said Thursday.
Nov 12, 2015, 14:04 PM IST
Post-Bihar, industry wants Centre to focus on reforms
Pledging its support to big-ticket investments in Bihar following the Nitish Kumar-led Grand Alliance's thumping victory, India Inc today sought a renewed focus by the Modi government at Centre on economic reforms.
Nov 08, 2015, 19:42 PM IST
Economic reforms should be inclusive, broad based: PM Modi
Addressing a gathering of economist at the 6th Delhi Economics Conclave, Modi said that efforts of the government to bring back black money stashed abroad have unearthed Rs 10,500 crore.
Nov 06, 2015, 17:34 PM IST
Moody's to Modi: Rein in members or risk losing credibility
In a report titled India Outlook: Searching for Potential, Moody's Analytics said for the country to reach its growth potential it has to deliver the promised reforms.
Oct 30, 2015, 14:42 PM IST
Modi govt needs to take steps on economic reforms, GST: Biswal
The Modi government has kindled huge interest in the US private sector on India but needs to take steps on economic reforms, including the key GST bill, as creating a more transparent and predictable tax structure is critical, a top Obama Administration official has said.
Sep 19, 2015, 15:33 PM IST
Indian economic reforms on right track: US
A series of reforms unleashed by India in recent months are "important steps" around open, predictable and rules based reforms, a senior American trade official has said, but insisted that more needs to be done to attract foreign investments in particular those from the US.
Apr 14, 2015, 11:43 AM IST
FM Jaitley hints at reform-packed Budget
Ahead of the Budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday hinted at more reforms for faster economic growth and rationalisation of expenditure, saying the government does not believe in living on borrowed money.
Feb 06, 2015, 13:49 PM IST
Govt should consider separate ministry for NRIs: Hinduja
Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi for creating a sense of optimism in the country, NRI industrialist Prakash Hinduja said the Indian diaspora now wants faster implementation of reform measures and the government should consider a separate ministry for NRIs.
Jan 11, 2015, 20:59 PM IST
MFs invest Rs 6 trillion in debt markets in 2014
Mutual funds pumped in more than Rs 6 trillion in the debt markets in 2014, an increase of 28 percent from the preceding year, primarily on account of improved sentiment.
Jan 09, 2015, 17:26 PM IST
