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ECB's options: a cheaper euro or a dead euro
The eurozone's interest rates, though low, are still high relative to the US and Japan. Without an easier policy, the euro is headed for disaster
What files are Pranab-da's office staff shredding?
As Pranab Mukherjee prepares to exit North Block, his office seems to be shredding tonnes of paper. Shouldn't someone enquire what's being shredded?
Manmohan pledges $10 bn as 5 MT of food rots back home
Manmohan wrote off eight times more money to save the world than his finance minister saved by snatching away 5 MT of food from the plates of hungry Indians.
Why the euro will fail for sure
Greece isn't the issue at all. If the eurozone does not become one country the euro is a goner.
RBI focus on liquidity to soften govt bond yields
RBI's infusion of liquidity through CRR cuts and bond purchases has made its monetary stance more accommodative and it did not have to cut rates to reinforce its stance of helping growth with price stability.
Growth is not in RBI's hands; but a short rally is possible
If the RBI cuts rates or eases CRR, we could see a continuation of the rally that began on 4 June.
Will India have to reconcile itself to lower growth?
RBI's hands tied with sticky inflation; and there's little policy action. This could be the end of the India story for a while<br /><br />
India has grown, now what?
The FM acting on reducing fiscal deficit, a Future group selling off businesses to reduce debt and an investor looking for healthy balance sheets and good corporate governance are all positive signs.
Interest rates have to fall to 5.5-6% to spur growth
Edelweiss boss Rashesh Shah sees a 25bps cut on 18 June, but says at least four-five more cuts are needed to bring growth back<br /><br /> <br /><br />
Future-Warburg deal: Tough times changing mindset of Indian entrepreneurs
The deal is an example of how Indian entrepreneurs are increasingly willing to let go of their holdings in key companies to either deleverage their balance sheets or generate cash for new ventures.<br /><br />
Indian govt bonds: Time for a rally to begin
The first sign of the market turning around its view on Indian bond yields is the sharp fall in yields post the release of the fourth quarter 2011-12 GDP numbers.
Is RBI using wrong tools to fix economy's problems?
Both the government and the RBI are using microeconomic distortions to address larger macroeconomic problems. This will not yield results
Wakey, wakey: India slips to No 4 in growth sweepstakes
The consolation, that India is still No 2 after China is no longer available. We have slipped to No 4 in GDP growth.
Facebook is a success, no matter what naysayers think
The hidden gloating over the fall in Facebook shares after the IPO price is little more than sour grapes.
If Sensex breaches 15,000, we could see a meltdown
Unless the Sensex closes below 15,500, the markets will not have a meltdown. A close below that could take the index to the 13,250 level.
Nifty breakdown confirms bear market; coming next - 4,800
Index movements show that we are in a medium-term bear market, but the bears still have some hurdles to cross before they can have a field day.
Rupee will remain vulnerable as RBI's options are limited
The rupee's fundamentals are not yet stable, and given the uncertain conditions in the eurozone, more volatility is to be expected
Startups breathe easy as FM exempts angel investments from tax hit
Mukherjee understands concerns of startups; exemption for angel investors.
Satyamev Jayate will be Brand Aamir's biggest gamble yet
By making the transition from actor to activist, Aamir Khan has put up a brave gamble on his brand image. He is now an active participant dealing with social issues in a Citizen Journalist kind of way.
Sensex, rupee at crucial levels; is it break or bounce?
The price action on Monday is crucial for the rupee and equity markets. It will show if the markets are ready to a break or are ready for another correction to the downtrend.
O, Brother! Topless UTI will chop its marketing head, too
Fifteen months after the exit of its last head, UTI still has no CEO. It is now axing its marketing head. Should its future be held hostage to the finmin's whims?
Is Vodafone ready to blink in tax dispute with govt?
There are signs that Vodafone may be ready to compromise with the government in its tax dispute. What gives?
Is being cash-rich a guarantee to good performance? Apparently not
Investors want Infosys and Reliance to use their cash to boost shareholder wealth, while they want debt-laden companies like DLF and Tata Steel to deleverage and improve profitability.
How 'outsourcing' taints India's contribution to US
The increasing presence of Indian companies in the United States and the role they play is a story largely unappreciated because it is untold.
Markets shrug off S&P rating: Smart money already knew it
The reason why the Sensex and the rupee took the S&P downgrade is simple: the smart money had already anticipated it much earlier.
Resort to carrot and stick approach for government employees
Government employees for whom performance appraisals is an alien concept and Organisations that thrive on mediocrity would find this concept difficult to accept, but even if a couple of departments can get going with this idea it may bring in a beneficial change in the work ethics in the Government.
S&P hasn't said anything new and markets agree
Investors should shrug off S&P making headlines and look at the future to see whether there is a case for optimism or not.
Fin Secy's poser: Did Voda offer to take on Hutch's tax dues?
The finance secretary has hinted that Vodafone may have offered to take on Hutchison's tax burden and got a lower price for this reason.
Tax case: Vodafone wants to eat its cake and have it too
Can Vodafone argue that India can't tax a Cayman Islands deal, and then say the same deal is covered by an investment protection treaty?
How Pranab-da floored US corporates
Against the background of raging fires, it was Pranab Mukherjee's thankless task to defend the government - yet again- and establish trust with the business community. It is difficult to say whether he succeeded but he surely gave it his all.