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Cocktail of macroeconomic data paints bleak picture of global economy

Long, short or medium, all of the announcements by governments of the world are "willing and able" to make the equity, currency and commodity markets gyrate wildly

Ministry of Corporate Affairs improves the ease of running a company

Over the past two years the government has moved to decriminalise key provisions and simplified statutory requirements in the Companies Act

Industry-friendly moves keep Gujarat ahead in investor perceptions

Gujarat gains because it was the first to check all the boxes as far as investor-friendly policies are concerned

Democracy at work: How various national parties elect their leaders

While the leaders of bigger national parties like BJP and INC have limitation to their powers, smaller parties tend to give wholesome control to their leaders

Higher gas prices raise difficult questions for Reliance, Adani Group

The 153% jump in prices of natural gas this year has raised the stakes for the government of India to get its policy right in the sector

Govt draws up plans to address concerns of green bond investors

A government official aware of the developments said the treatment for such bonds had to be different from that for the money raised through various types of cess

How small modular nuclear reactors may help India to meet energy goals

India's move to build small modular nuclear reactors could hold the key to meeting renewable energy targets

At it yet again! The sequencing problem in setting a base year for GDP

The current datelines imply the GDP changes will happen only after the general elections of 2024

Gas-starved Europe's revival of coal plants spells bad news for India

Coal consumers in India are taking evasive action to save their balance sheets

A flooded Bengaluru reminds us of Indian cities' lack of preparation

The money spent by the cities for flood is often far less than needed and since the buy-in from the public is weak, the effectiveness of the projects is shallow

Rs 500 cr insurance pool helps India withstand G7 cap on Russian oil

Pool has already insured over 25 voyages, since it was formed in June under national reinsurer GIC Re, says top official

Standstill period in retail auto fuel prices may impact performance of OMCs

From 2011, the Centre instead brought the costs upfront as explicit petroleum subsidies shown in the Budget

GST wing of CBIC conducts tax inspections against insurance companies

A government source said the tax searches were about cases where the insurance companies had taken input tax credit in excess of what they are entitled to.

Why are public sector companies unable to attract talent for higher posts

It is not just that state-owned company leadership are paid much less than what their smaller competitors are paid but their performance is not linked to rewards

Power exchanges clock growth despite pending discom dues worth Rs 1.32 trn

A third player starts operations, pointing to the potential of this nascent business

Why states are unwilling to take lessons from Delhi liquor excise saga

The controversy in Delhi reflects the enduring importance of this revenue source for state exchequers

Govt may try new currency swap to help developing economies avert default

This is backed by trade in minerals, which is essential for India to build chip industry, expand renewable energy

Can the new Irdai chief bring in much-awaited reforms in insurance sector?

For Irdai Chairman Debasis Panda, LIC's fortune and reforms in health insurance sector will be the two most difficult tests to pass

Centre's plan on sale of RE power to states offers only a flickering hope

The power ministry's plan to become an intermediary in the sale of green power generation to states is only a limited solution to the larger problem facing state discoms

State finances: Why FPIs need a reality check before they loosen the purse

Greater scrutiny shows that stagnant revenues and unrestrained freebies have left most of them in a perilous position