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Why is the BSE valued at only $350 million?

The valuation of Asia’s oldest stock exchange is a fraction that of market leader NSE. Is it justified?

Rajesh Padmashali - March 15, 2021

Why the ‘bad bank’ will solve the problem of bankers but not that of banks

The ARC-AMC looks like an attempt to do the impossible, as a distraction away from what really needs to be done  

N Mahalakshmi - February 18, 2021

India’s deliverance is in the details

The government has been nudging the economy towards growth since the slowdown. How effective have its interventions been? 

Asha Menon - February 06, 2021

In the capex waltz, the government has to lead

Private capex revival is slow with India Inc choosing to set its house in order, than chase growth 

V Keshavdev - February 06, 2021

India’s flirtation with the dollar could be risky

The liquidity glut notwithstanding, the government’s plan to raise dollar debt will come at a price 

V Keshavdev - February 06, 2021

Farm laws won’t ‘till’ the balance in farmers’ favour

The three controversial laws may do little to improve the lives of a large majority in the sector. A more nuanced approach is what is urgently needed 

Shruti Venkatesh - February 06, 2021

Is it time to get off the equity gravy train?

The benchmark indices are at an all-time high despite mutual funds selling all the way 

Rajesh Padmashali - January 15, 2021

Crowning or fading glory: What will the new HDFC Bank chief deliver?

The bank is facing a perception crisis with high-level exits and the RBI stricture, just as the competitive landscape is changing with freshly-minted fintech companies  

V Keshavdev - January 01, 2021

The story of the Wadhawan brothers. How they built a solid business only to run it aground

The Wadhawan brothers sparkled with success till the tinsel deserted them 

Krishna Gopalan - December 25, 2020

Why, along with OpenAg, UPL needs OpenAc

The agrochemical giant’s operating catchphrase is OpenAg - open agriculture network. What it needs right now is OpenAc - open accounting  

Rajesh Padmashali - December 18, 2020

Why did Lakshmi walk away from LVB?

How promoter KR Pradeep pushed a community-owned bank on the road to ruin 

Krishna Gopalan - November 20, 2020

India’s best workplaces for women 2020

Outlook Business and Great Place to Work® bring you the third annual listing of India’s Best Workplaces For Women*. Read on to know what these admirable companies are doing right 

November 06, 2020