Economists split on rate hike; unanimous on hawkish RBI policy
Anxiety spreading over RBI's annual credit policy Industry, trade and financial market is waiting with bated breath the Tuesday's annual credit policy of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) amidst the country reeling under inflationary trends at around 7.33 per cent and high growth of above eight per cent taking a severe hit.
'Free trade with EU will increase Indian exports' Both European and Indian negotiators are finding progress slow on a key free trade agreement with Europe that could net India billions of extra dollars in 20 per cent more exports, a British minister has warned.
Biocon mulls subsidiary for R&D Biocon plans to set up a subsidiary unit for its research and development (R&D) this year contrary to the industry norm of spinning it off as a separate company.
India, US may make fresh efforts In a renewed effort to achieve a global trade deal under Doha Round of multilateral talks, trade ministers of India and the US will meet next week to bridge differences on farm subsidies and opening markets for industrial and agricultural products.
Big game zone: Amitabh Bachchan at the launch of Zapak Kids gaming merchandise in Mumbai on Sunday. Zapak Kids is India’s first ever gaming destination for kids.AFP
Many candidates have made it a habit to change parties just to contest elections. Should people of Karnataka reject the party-hoppers lock, stock and barrel? DH had invited readers’ opinion on the issue. Not surprisingly, most readers called the turncoats as a sign of decadence in democracy and ideology, and that they should be written off with the bullets of the ballot. Voting for stable, honest and ideal-driven candidates, requires maturity on the voters’ part, said some.
There were a handful who felt that it was okay to be search for “greener pastures” to seek gain and sure enough, hop and jump.
