Long-term bonds are cheap now; patient investors may gain big, says Rahul Goswami of Franklin TempletonRate cuts are off the table, inflation is creeping up, and the Strait of Hormuz remains a wildcard. In a candid interview with ET Wealth’s ...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Climate crisis is a gender issue, women face higher risks, less representationClimate change disproportionately impacts women, who are often excluded from decision-making despite their crucial roles in crisis response...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
India’s tax buoyancy slump is a warning for fiscal policyIndia's tax revenue growth has slowed significantly in FY26. This creates a challenge for the government balancing economic support and fis...
28 Jan, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Adding muscle to SBI's core strengthState Bank of India is bolstering its capital base through a ₹25,000 cr QIP and a ₹20,000 cr bond issue, totaling ₹45,000 cr. This move aim...
17 Jul, 2025, 11.32 PM IST
Managing fiscal deficit: Can Budget 2025 balance growth and prudence?India Budget 2025: With growth lagging and inflation unpredictable, the upcoming FY2026 Union Budget must support fiscal stability while ad...
09 Jan, 2025, 12.18 PM IST
Budget 2024: Pudding made well, now the eatingOver the last couple of years, GoI has emphasised the importance of both digital and physical infra with oversized but necessary allocation...
27 Jul, 2024, 08.31 AM IST
Blueprint for developed India, inclusive growthIndia's budget outlines a strategic vision for economic development by 2047. With a focus on employment, startups, and climate action, the ...
24 Jul, 2024, 01.01 AM IST
Fisc forward, balancing multi-objectives: GoI's fiscal consolidation efforts are also closely tied to its broader economic reforms agendaNirmala Sitharaman’s budget strategy ensures India's stability and growth through robust fiscal foundations. The government balances public...
24 Jul, 2024, 12.16 AM IST
A six-point guide for government to regulate freebiesIn some states, the debt is no longer sustainable, as the debt growth has outpaced their GSDP growth in the last five years. Besides non-me...
01 Sep, 2022, 12.30 AM IST
Something Special For MSMEsGoI's fund of funds was meant to infuse over ₹50,000 crore in equity to invest in MSMEs. Apparently, MSMEs are wary over questions being as...
16 Jan, 2022, 11.14 PM IST
View: ECLGS presents an opportunity for a fiscally constrained governmentLoans under ECLGS are fully guaranteed through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company and are collateral-free.
26 Nov, 2020, 06.12 PM IST
Farm Bills 2020: Sowing the seeds for a thriving agricultural sectorThe agriculture sector has held up quite well in the Covid-induced GDP crash, even as the virus is spreading to smaller towns and the hinte...
18 Sep, 2020, 11.51 PM IST
View: The phasing of three categories of expenditures by govt is important to avoid Covid catastropheOn what kind of expenditures that GoI must undertake, there is a plethora of advice.
02 Apr, 2020, 05.03 PM IST
UNCTAD estimates economic impact of Covid-19 at $1 trillionEven as we await FM Sitharaman to unveil GoI’s Covid-19 mitigation economic package, the stimulus could be oriented towards the poor, unemp...
23 Mar, 2020, 11.57 PM IST
Fertiliser firms’ working capital borrowings set to rise: ICRAThe subsidy requirement of Rs. 1250 billion includes a subsidy backlog which is expected to increase.
03 Jan, 2020, 03.57 PM IST
Why RBI and GoI should sometimes publicly critique each otherIt’s alright for RBI to occasionally publicly express its reservations about GoI and vice-versa.
30 Oct, 2018, 06.36 AM IST
- Bank capitalisation decision positive for market confidence: CRISIL
The government’s recent decision enabling public sector banks (PSBs) to enhance their capitalisation will give a welcome boost to market co...
22 Oct, 2008, 06.24 PM IST