‘During his stint as prime minister, he got 270 million people out of poverty.’‘This, according to the World Bank, is the fastest compression of poverty anywhere in the world.’ Arvind Mayaram, the former finance secretary, recalls his encounters with Dr
Dr Manmohan Singh first embossed himself on the national consciousness when as India’s finance minister he flagged off economic reforms which changed this nation forever. Glimpses of Dr Singh during his tenure as finance minister, from our archives.
‘Regulatory challenges exist everywhere. What we look for is regulatory stability over time.’ Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Online retail major Amazon is navigating a challenging regulatory environment in India at a time when e-commerce is witnessing rapid growth and quick commerce
Sebi had issued norms to bring clarity on the on boarding of accredited investors, however, the certification for the same have not picked up much. Around Rs 1 trillion, or a fifth of the investments made by alternative investment funds
The surge in FPI investments has driven record fund-raising through IPOs this year, with the total amount nearing Rs 1.5 trillion. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have invested Rs 25,300 crore through the anchor book for IPOs in 2024, surpassing the
‘Geopolitics will be the most important driver of financial markets in 2025.’ It has been a topsy-turvy few months for the Indian equity markets. “Given that the Nifty 50 has corrected only 7.4 per cent from the peak in late
Wholesale price based inflation declined to a 3-month low of 1.89 per cent in November on cheaper food items, and experts predicted a 0.25 per cent interest rate cut by the RBI in the policy review in February. The Wholesale
The three IPOs, which together mopped up over Rs 11,600 crore, broke the trend of poor subscriptions, and are also expected to break the spell of weak listings. It is not just the secondary market that is witnessing a revival
To ease the potential liquidity stress, the Reserve Bank on Friday slashed Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 50 basis points to 4 per cent, a move that would unlock Rs 1.16 lakh crore bank funds. The RBI on May 4,
Mahindra Electric’s latest offering, the BE 6e, is not just an electric vehicle, it’s a revolution, asserts Rajesh Karkera. IMAGE: Actress and model Riya Sisodiya poses with the BE 6e. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mahindra Electric The Main Worry of All
