In this issue

Cover Story - Westerly Shift: India’s trade pact with EFTA signals a strategic westward turn and marks a major milestone in its engagement with the Western world.

Corporate Report - New House For The Mouse: The Reliance-Disney merger is set to create an entertainment behemoth that could alter the dynamics of the Indian media industry.

Focus - Growth Conundrum: Robust manufacturing numbers in India and China and vibrant Indian economic growth stand in contrast to weakness across other powerhouses in Asia.

Industry Report - Capturing The Future: As India makes giant strides in manufacturing semiconductors, a supportive policy framework can help build a dynamic ecosystem.

Management Mantra - “Don’t Discount Your Instincts”: Sanjay Ghare, Co- Founder & CEO,
Vervotech

And other regular columns…

Top Crisis

Short-term, consumer-centric measures have left the tomato, onion and potato farmers struggling to eke out a living.

10 mins

Boon Or Bane?

With some adequate safeguards, the government's e-assessment scheme can be a win-win situation for both tax department and taxpayers.

3 mins

Revisiting Development

Sustainable development is the way forward for India, which is in the midst of an economic downturn, ecological crises and stark human distress.

10+ mins

The Cabotage Debate

Relaxation of Cabotage rules has pitted foreign shipping lines against domestic shipping companies.

4 mins

Catch-22

India finds itself in an unenviable position, as it weighs the pros and cons of joining RCEP.

4 mins

Accept Mistakes Quickly

Anto Binish Kaspar is a firm believer in technology.

5 mins

We Will Have 30 Franchisees By 2020

Naresh Sharma , CEO , Skora paints

5 mins

The Revival Conundrum

Along with a patchwork of band-aids, a smart combination of monetary and fiscal measures can get the ailing economy back into the pink of health.

10+ mins

Mahatma Gandhi @150

The Mahatma firmly advocated that this world has enough for everyone's need but not greed. Gandhian economics, no wonder, cannot be more relevant today in times of erratic economic development, jobless growth and adverse climate changes.

2 mins

Bitterness Lingers

A hike in subsidy does little to boost exports, thanks to a glut in the global market, and leaves sugar prices subdued in the domestic market.

6 mins

Formal Transactions Will Be The New Normal

Nirmala Sitharaman, the eloquent Union commerce and industry minister, is optimistic that the turmoil unleashed by demonetisation will be short-lived. The 57-year-old Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka, who is also the minister of State for finance, believes that the government's drastic measure will formalise transactions and bring in transparency.

5 mins

A Rather Unsustainable Market Rally

The high-pitch rally in the stock market in July has a rather curious reason behind it. Market regulator SEBI's directive on participatory notes (PNs) or offshore derivative instruments (ODIs) is seen as a trigger for bourses turning bullish.

2 mins

Rate Cut Panacea

A policy rate cut by the RBI can spur consumer demand and industrial output, boost employment and scale up economic growth.

8 mins

A Raw Deal

Even after 25 years of economic liberalisation, Indian farmers continue to be let down by governments, policies, prices and markets.

10+ mins

Worrisome Slide

A rising rupee and uncertainty over GST take a toll on exports which continue to post slower growth month after month.

4 mins

What Next?

This question seems to be haunting Indian start-ups as their mentor Nikesh Arora hangs up his boots at SoftBank.

5 mins

Eastern Initiative

India turns to Myanmar and ASEAN to boost trade ties amid global economic uncertainties

2 mins

Advantage Cachet

With big expansion plans, Cachet Pharmaceuticals is set to cash in on favourable factors sweeping across the Indian drug industry.

6 mins

The ITC Way

With India First and other dynamic strategies, ITC is taking giant strides to grow at a greater pace. 

4 mins

Bank Mergers Must Not Be Decided By Non-Bankers

Former Reserve Bank of IndiaGovernor Raghuram Rajanhas debunked the theory that Chicago University's refusal to extend his leave forced his departure from the central bank

5 mins

Comeback Plan

Tata Motors is driving its way back into the leadership position with new launches and aggressive focus on innovation and technology.

4 mins

Shining Glory

If SEEPZ is an inspiring SEZ success story of sustainable development, other SEZs across Maharashtra are proving to be engines of economic growth in true sense.

5 mins

Jio-1, Rest-0

The first round of battle between Jio and its rivals seems to have gone in favour of the latest entrant to the telecom market. However, the war is far from over. 

9 mins

We Are in Talk for more Acquisitions

Rajdip Gupta is one of the open-ing batsmen for NationalCricket Club. Mr Gupta, who owns the cricket club, makes it a point to play the gentleman's game during weekends. Off the field and on week days, Mr Gupta is busy drawing up strategies for Route Mobile (formerly Route SMS) to deliver high-quality voice and messaging solutions to its clients across the globe.

4 mins

High-Tech Leap

From cable TV to OFC infrastructure, Surat-based RK Infratel's technology bets are paying it rich returns.

5 mins

The Chindia Effect

As China and India agree to cooperate across sectors for mutually-beneficial growth, it can have a considerable positive impact on the world economy.

4 mins

Leg-Up For Commexes

The SEBI's moves to introduce options and rope in institutional investors may bring vibrancy back into commodity derivatives markets.

4 mins

Changing Fortunes

A proposed eco-friendly law may further boost the prospects of Alang's ship-breaking industry, as it returns to a buoyant business cycle.

4 mins

Charging Ahead

Big plans in automotive and solar segments are likely to push ARBL closer to its Rs 10,000-crore revenue target much earlier than expected.

4 mins

Raman Effect

Completing 14 years in office, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh transforms the State from the country's Rice Bowl to a robust growth engine.

9 mins

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