Jeff Bezos is in India at an awkward moment. Just before his visit, the country's antitrust authority ordered a probe into the business practices of its two main American-owned shopping websites. One of them is his.
In every decade since World War II, a new country or region has dominated the global economy and markets. The 1950s saw the spectacular recovery in Europe following World War II. The 1960s saw the rise of an early generation of American corporate giants.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar spoke to the Bihar assembly this morning and moved his political counters away from the BJP on the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).
When General Manoj Mukund Naravane, India's new Chief, spoke yesterday to the men and women that he commands, he wasn't just advising them. He was passing an order.
When a photo emerged of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, surrounded by his senior officials including Home Minister Amit Shah, meeting with economists this week, the internet had only one question: where was Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman?
Yes, we need more comprehensive reforms. But when the economy is going off the rails, pushing it back on track is the main priority, as opposed to improving the quality of tracks so that it can run faster. To achieve that, putting more purchasing power in the hands of billions of consumers and lowering the regulatory and tax burdens on the millions...
Though touted as a crucial stepping stone towards achieving universal healthcare coverage, Delhi's Mohallaclinics have been subject to more political scrutiny than research since their inception. Claims about their effectiveness remain largely qualitative in nature.
As Maharashtra gears up to celebrate its 60th year as a state of India, the message from the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi is very clear - the agenda will be good and transparent governance for all.
The muted Kejriwal of 2020 is more dangerous than the roaring tiger of 2015. The duo of Modi and Shah has to watch out. The margin of defeat and victory in Delhi might not make or break the Modi government but it will definitely send a signal across the country.
Consumer demand is in the doldrums and government spending - the only thing supporting growth - is bound to be pruned in the closing months of the fiscal year to avoid a budget blowout.
