The Paradox Called Growth
Hidden behind the story of the post-Covid rebound in the Indian economy is the deceleration at the bottom of the pyramid, reflected in stagnating consumer demand among the lower rungs that have been crippled by job losses, low wages, inflation and apathy among others
Abdul Haleem Sherif - March 29, 2023
Markets Work On Expectations … Not Surprising They Outpace Economy: Radhika Gupta
Indian stock markets have given returns in double digits over a 30-year average. This has not been the case with the Indian economy. Going forward, even as the growth outlook for India remains limited to 5–7%, the stock markets continue to be bullish. Neeraj Thakur speaks with Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, to understand the divergence between the economy and the markets. Edited excerpts:
Neeraj Thakur - January 30, 2023
Indian Economy’s Double Digit Chase For Growth
Past prime ministers have tried to take the Indian GDP growth past 6–7% range but failed. Modi’s pitch for making India rich by 2047 is fraught with old and new dangers
Neeraj Thakur - January 29, 2023
The need of the hour — both fiscal and financial stability
Only a fine balancing act will help India survive COVID-19
Viral Acharya - August 26, 2020
Moving in the wrong direction
India’s tourism sector needs a reboot, but is the government up for the challenge?
June 29, 2020
The Chinese spell
The apps making your life easier are backed by the country that you are trying to boycott
June 27, 2020
Every slump has a silver lining
Discretionary consumption has been hurt, but some businesses could see renewed investor interest
June 19, 2020
"RATING AGENCIES HAVE NO LEGAL LIABILITY, BUT THIS DOWNGRADE CAN ACT AS A WARNING"
In an interview with Outlook Business, CII president and Kotak Mahindra Bank MD Uday Kotak discusses the need of the hour
N Mahalakshmi - June 09, 2020
The lockdown is weighing heavy on toll collections, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel
Execution, execution, execution. Crisil emphasises that is the key to the future health of our national highways
May 21, 2020
Will the latest stimulus package revive investor sentiment?
The finance ministry announced Rs.20 trillion package to counter COVID-19, but that figure may be a stretch
May 22, 2020
