India has been reduced to a volatile global proxy for risk, despite its favourable structural drivers
RBI's suggestion of new products to lower gold imports treats the symptom rather than the underlying disease
The central bank's inconsistent communication and shifting inflation metrics have only spread confusion
Reflating the equity market and unsustainable rupee appreciation can't make up for the lack of qualitative fiscal correction
Effective communication with financial markets is key to the success of the new chief economic advisor
Expectations for growth and interest rate cuts have been revised downwards, bur not for the rupee
Breakout Nations is a fascinating travelogue that intriguingly hedges its bet on India
If the RBI cuts interest rates now, it will prolong the much-needed macro adjustment
India's rudderless govt needs to either stand up to heal the self-inflicted wounds or have the self-respect and courage to fall
Unsustainable CAD, dependence on volatile capital inflows and a paralysed govt make for a dangerous combination
The bank risks losing credibility if it cuts rates this week despite rising crude oil prices and uncertainty over fiscal discipline
Monetary easing will be more limited and less effective than the RBI's aggressive response following the 2008 crisis