https://www.firstpost.com/business/falling-price-of-food-isnt-always-good-news-it-signals-deep-trouble-for-indias-rural-economy-5552731.html
But for oil, inflation is down. But the rural economy is still hurting
RN Bhaskar -- Nov 15, 2018
First the bad news. Inflation continues to climb (see chart). The wholesale price index (WPI) kept climbing since August this year,
But when...
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/the-smoke-signals-about-the-economy-could-be-misleading-3147771.html
Controlled debt, but poor investment climate, is bad news for the economy
RN Bhaskar – Nov 12, 2018
At first blush, the economy appears to be turning the corner.
Government debt is under control. Yields are coming down signaling more confidence in...
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/maharashtras-criminally-reckless-water-management-and-its-industry-unfriendly-moves-3138561.html
Reckless water management in Maharashtra borders on criminality
Water levels underground have fallen by more than a metre during the past few years. That bodes ill for both the quality of groundwater — which could turn saline or toxic or...
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/how-great-eastern-and-shipping-corp-stayed-afloat-amid-global-challenges-3130771.html
The vulnerability of giants – yet Great Eastern and Shipping Corporation have survived
RN Bhaskar -- Nov 05, 2018
Both companies have been astute in the selection of vessels they own, and have shown tremendous resilience in charting their course during...
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/investors-who-have-worked-with-ashoka-buildcon-are-very-happy-satish-parakh-2-3114801.html
Satish Parakh believes that Ashoka Buildcon has a great future
Ashoka Buildcon has survived the financial turbulence of the past four years, and has continued to thrive. Recently, it announced a bonus issue which thrilled shareholders.
November 1, 2018
Five years ago,...
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/opinion-do-the-stock-markets-care-for-economic-growth-3073061.html
Poor HCI rankings and a rising stockmarket
RN Bhaskar -- Oct 23, 2018
One of the best indicators about the capriciousness of markets can be found in the recently introduced ranking of countries - the Human Capital Index.
Common sense would compel...
https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/sci-cmd-anoop-kumar-sharma-sci-has-remained-afloat-amidst-big-crisis-in-shipping-business/1380388
Anoop Kumar Sharma steers SCI's fortunes through choppy waters
Jescilia Karayamparambil and R N Bhaskar October 22, 2018
This is a very large gas carrier, this is a multipurpose support vessel…, says Anoop Kumar Sharma, CMD of the Shipping Corporation of...
https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/mbpt-chairman-sanjay-bhatia-cruise-tourism-will-play-a-vital-role-in-re-imagining-plan-jescilia-karayamparambil-and-rn-bhaskar/1378687
Sanjay Bhatia on how MbPT starts reimagining itself
Jescilia Karayamparambil and RN Bhaskar October 19, 2018
Reimagining business is the need of the hour for Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT). It is now moving from its core business to more citizen-centric...
https://www.firstpost.com/business/ethanol-as-alternative-fuel-why-the-idea-is-bad-and-will-worsen-the-plight-of-sugarcane-farmers-5399791.html
When sugar and ethanol become a bitter curse for Maharashtra
RN Bhaskar -- Ocrtober 18, 2018
Sugar prices have begun to firm up. One story doing the rounds is that the government is finally considering the blending of ethanol with petrol...
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/aditya-birla-health-insurance-the-changing-contours-of-medical-insurance-3046721.html
Aditya Birla Health Insurance redefines health insurance
RN Bhaskar -- Oct 17, 2018 health insurance, medicare,
Medical Insurance is a fascinating business. The need is immense. But the awareness of this need is pathetically poor. Medical insurance companies normally generate a...
