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Subhomoy Bhattacharjee

Subhomoy Bhattacharjee

Subhomoy Bhattacharjee

Subhomoy Bhattacharjee is an author and Contributing Editor at the Business Standard. He works on public policy, primarily finance, maritime and energy issues. He comments on current economic issues at On Point with Subhomoy Bhattacharjee. He is also a Professor of Practice and Director, Centre for Regulatory Governance at Jindal Global Law School at OP Jindal Global University. He has read Economics at Delhi School of Economics and Shri Ram College of Commerce. He has worked in Govt of India as part of Indian Information Service & has since moved to The Economic Times, Indian Express & Financial Express newspapers.

Subhomoy Bhattacharjee is an author and Contributing Editor at the Business Standard. He works on public policy, primarily finance, maritime and energy issues. He comments on current economic issues at On Point with Subhomoy Bhattacharjee. He is also a Professor of Practice and Director, Centre for Regulatory Governance at Jindal Global Law School at OP Jindal Global University. He has read Economics at Delhi School of Economics and Shri Ram College of Commerce. He has worked in Govt of India as part of Indian Information Service & has since moved to The Economic Times, Indian Express & Financial Express newspapers.

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High premiums, claims disputes create disquiet in insurance landscape

During the winter session, a question was raised about insurance companies investing heavily in real estate or real estate investment trusts (REITs)

High premiums, claims disputes create disquiet in insurance landscape
Updated On : 24 Dec 2024 | 4:55 PM IST

India's semiconductor ambitions take wing but water, talent issues remain

Semiconductor manufacturing requires extremely large volumes of pure and cold water, which only some states have; attracting the right talent also a challenge

India's semiconductor ambitions take wing but water, talent issues remain
Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 6:32 PM IST

Govt mulls bond issue for middle-class, rates could beat retail inflation

The new scheme, likely to be backed by Nabfid, aims to offer retail investors an alternative savings route to equity markets

Govt mulls bond issue for middle-class, rates could beat retail inflation
Updated On : 10 Dec 2024 | 5:00 PM IST

Limited appetite raises questions on insurance FDI growth projections

The pace of FDI utilisation has been slow. Among private-sector non-life insurers, no company has reached the current 74 per cent threshold

Limited appetite raises questions on insurance FDI growth projections
Updated On : 08 Dec 2024 | 11:09 PM IST

Electronics component manufacturers eye govt support in Budget 2025

Electronics manufacturers hope for a production-linked incentive scheme in the upcoming Budget, while the government hopes production can move to Tier II towns to generate jobs

Electronics component manufacturers eye govt support in Budget 2025
Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 4:24 PM IST

Health, education spending by states trails economy's nominal growth rates

State governments have consistently underspent on health and education, trailing the economy's nominal growth. Despite rising demands, priorities remain unchanged, as data reveals concerning trends

Health, education spending by states trails economy's nominal growth rates
Updated On : 26 Nov 2024 | 4:46 PM IST

PMO launches new maritime strategy, to infuse funds into port sector

With almost all major ports languishing with low traffic levels, the funds will go a long way towards expanding cargo capacity and improving port facilities

PMO launches new maritime strategy, to infuse funds into port sector
Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 4:14 PM IST

In landmark ruling, SC strikes down State's power to seize private property

The ruling calls into question the doctrine of eminent domain, where state could summarily acquire private property, particularly land, for public use, and redefines the economic powers of the state

In landmark ruling, SC strikes down State's power to seize private property
Updated On : 05 Nov 2024 | 10:27 PM IST

Coal, Power ministries plan winter coordination to prevent power shortages

While summer marks peak power demand across the country, with aggregate demand going beyond 250 GW on some days this year, winter highs also need to be watched

Coal, Power ministries plan winter coordination to prevent power shortages
Updated On : 29 Oct 2024 | 4:27 PM IST

Satellite spectrum wars: No auction, foreign companies likely to benefit

Despite domestic telcos' insistence, earlier legal judgements have only called auction 'preferable' in the case of natural resources

Satellite spectrum wars: No auction, foreign companies likely to benefit
Updated On : 23 Oct 2024 | 10:31 PM IST

CAG shines a light on state govts' expenses, asks officials for clarity

The CAG last week raised concerns over unclassified expenditures, questioning state finance secretaries over 'hidden' funds marked for various handouts

CAG shines a light on state govts' expenses, asks officials for clarity
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 5:24 PM IST

Eastern Freight Corridor cut short; major project runs into land hurdles

The Eastern arm of DFCCIL's Dedicated Freight Corridor has been cut short by 538 km, leaving a key segment unfinished due to land acquisition issues and weakening economic viability

Eastern Freight Corridor cut short; major project runs into land hurdles
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 9:52 AM IST

IOC rights issue deferral signals no GOI shift on disinvestment policy

Indian Oil's decision to withdraw its Rs 22,000 crore rights issue highlights the govt's reluctance to reduce its stake in state-run enterprises, as fiscal priorities shift to sectors like rail, roads

IOC rights issue deferral signals no GOI shift on disinvestment policy
Updated On : 02 Oct 2024 | 9:47 AM IST

Singapore seeks Indian forbearance on Chinese components in projects

Singapore has made it clear that it will place the highest priority on ensuring the presence of Chinese components in joint ventures with Indian counterparts is kept to a minimum

Singapore seeks Indian forbearance on Chinese components in projects
Updated On : 24 Sep 2024 | 4:36 PM IST

India's first transshipment port Vizhinjam nears operational launch

The Vizhinjam port will also be the first mega port to come up since 1999 when Mundra began operations

India's first transshipment port Vizhinjam nears operational launch
Updated On : 10 Sep 2024 | 1:40 PM IST

Small industries struggle as power prices continue to climb across India

Despite lower fuel costs, electricity prices for small industries have surged across major Indian states, threatening their viability and hampering their capacity to generate employment

Small industries struggle as power prices continue to climb across India
Updated On : 03 Sep 2024 | 7:57 PM IST

Railways delays ambitious PPP train plan due to capacity, land issues

The Railway Ministry's public-private partnership plan to offer 150 pairs of trains has been pushed further as safety, capacity challenges remain

Railways delays ambitious PPP train plan due to capacity, land issues
Updated On : 27 Aug 2024 | 10:55 PM IST

How can the road ahead for lateral entry in bureaucracy be smoother?

The govt's biggest lateral hiring initiative came undone in three days, but the issue remains alive

How can the road ahead for lateral entry in bureaucracy be smoother?
Updated On : 26 Aug 2024 | 6:42 PM IST

Ministries set to miss deadline? Govt's 100-day programme faces uncertainty

The government's 100-day timetable is set to conclude by mid-September, yet very few departments are publicly updating their progress toward meeting their targets

Ministries set to miss deadline? Govt's 100-day programme faces uncertainty
Updated On : 21 Aug 2024 | 8:01 AM IST

Micro credit boss Muhammad Yunus may need to curb anathema to profit

Bangladesh's new interim government head Muhammad Yunus, now Chief Adviser, stresses ethical business practices and social entrepreneurship while addressing Bangladesh's economic revival

Micro credit boss Muhammad Yunus may need to curb anathema to profit
Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 4:24 PM IST