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Big question: Why are FII funds still flowing to India?
The India story is still comparatively better, but fickle fund flows may turn adverse anytime, global analysts warn
Will IFCI be better off as a PSU? Its boss doesn't think so
IFCI's CEO is resisting the government's efforts to make the company a full-fledged public sector unit again.
Onus squarely on govt to get growth back: India Inc
The biggest names in the world of business say getting the next generation of reforms going is a must if India is to be a resurgent economy.
Noida Land Row: Why realty has come out unscathed
Noida Extension continues to have unique selling point of location for affordable housing when compared with Noida and Greater Noida. Price appreciations are real enough to buyers, and t prices will now either remain stable or climb marginally.
Asset quality of banks emerges as serious concern, more so for PSBs
RBI annual report says sector-specific issues need to be resolved, CDR also a contributor; banks told to upgrade systems and post-sanction recovery processes<br /><br /> <br /><br />
Be selfish now: Avoid borrowing, and leveraged stocks
Let the market go where it will, but you should think about yourself first when signs of economic slowdown are strong.<br /><br /> <br /><br />
Subbarao isn't an isolated hawk on inflation anymore
The RBI's Technical Advisory Committee on Monetary Policy has abandoned its dovishness and moved closer to the Governor's own position on inflation
Psst, the euro is dying. And the countdown has begun
It may be only a matter of time before the euro is buried - in bits or wholesale. Eurozone ministers are now talking about it sotto voce
RBI doesn't determine the true interest rate in economy
The RBI can raise or lower repo rates, but its ability to influence interest rates all around is limited
India Inc thinks its CEOs, senior execs are overpaid
Survey finds Indian businesses strongly supporting greater shareholder involvement in setting CEO pay<br /><br /> <br /><br />
Inflation is down, not out; expect a surge later this year
The Wholesale Price Index is down, but this is largely the base effect at work. One should expect a resurgence from later this year
Why investors will believe Veritas rather than Indiabulls
Investors have a low level of trust in promoters. Which is why the Vertias verdict on Indiabulls is likely to be be accepted at face value
Retail space absorption down more than half in a year
In the first half of calender year 2012, net absorption of retail space fell 57 percent from the levels seen in the year-ago period. The watchful stance by retailers, coupled with the lack of quality malls and the fact that some select quality projects postponed construction, were the main causes for the sluggish absorption.
Baniyas & Brahmins: How culture shapes Indian biz success
Capitalism and its laws may help mould business champions, but they can only help where the 'culture' is receptive. What Romney said is true of Indians.
We will be bled dry in two years, warns ONGC chief
ONGC is beginning to fret about the permanent subsidies it is forced to bear due to the UPA's myopic oil pricing policies
Subbarao's credibility rises with firm policy stance
The Reserve Bank's status quo policy at a time when global peers are buckling under draws cheers
SLR cut will not ease liquidity; it will only up bond yields
A reduction of SLR will not ease liquidity, as tight system liquidity is not due to banks' buying of government bonds. The government has in fact aided liquidity as it is a net spender.
Dollar fails to sustain breakout, increasing risk appetite
Keep an eye on the 81.12 level of the Dollar index. If the index falls below that we could see a rally in equities.
Does it need a foreign hand to goad Manmohan to action?
If Manmohan Singh wants to undo all the wrongs that Pranab Mukherjee did as FM, what does it say about Singh himself?
Why Subbarao will be watching the skies and a lot more
Despite the lower inflation figure, it's highly unlikely a rate cut will happen on 31 July. The sooner India Inc realises rate cuts aren't the only solution, the better
How to avoid stocks with hidden traps
In a bear market many of the stocks that have fallen sharply are likely to have fallen due to over valuations at peaks of market cycle but there are some who did for reasons such as insider trading. <br /><br />
Why not Jean Dreze for Chief Economic Advisor?
If the choice is between an Indian economist with an IMF mindset and someone who knows the real India, the choice of CEA should be the latter.
Rupee, commodity prices keep input costs high, PMI figures show
New orders and new export orders grew, but at a slower momentum, particularly for export orders, a statement said.
Sebi's job is to regulate not micro manage mutual funds
Sebi is right to be concerned about how funds are performing. But its job is not to ensure better returns but to see if funds are working in the best interests of investors
PM-Pranab-Sonia hiatus was key cause of policy paralysis
It is now abundantly clear that Manmohan Singh wanted to rule the finance ministry but always stood thwarted by Sonia. This is the cause of UPA's policy paralysis.
Foreign firms in India hit by rupee fall, but CAD is peaking
Experts feel the CAD may actually come down in FY13 as rupee rises and oil prices moderate going forward
Mr PM, do you have accountability to investors?
By opening the doors wider for FII investment, the PM will have to become more accountable to foreign investors.
How the American suburban boom has influenced Gurgaon
The reasons for shift to the suburban and peripheral locations can be summed up as: Non-availability of quality space in the city centres and availability of large areas in suburbs, accessibility and improved infrastructure and integrated nature of the suburb.
If it's June, it's time for a diesel and gas price hike
With Pranab Mukherjee gone and the PM taking over the finance ministry for a while, one should expect a diesel price hike this week
It was Chidu who messed up the economy, not Pranab
Pranab Mukherjee inherited an economy just when the bubble built by Chidambaram went pop. His predecessor is more to blame than him.