Banking Sector Interconnectedness in India…
The interconnectedness of banking and financial sector is not widely understood or discussed, yet a high risk issue. The rapid spread of contagion during financial crisis in 2008 was primarily…
Status of Employment in India…
Contrary to perception of widespread unemployment, the annual survey conducted by ministry of labour shows that only 5% of the workforce faced ‘chronic employment’ during the year 2015. However, that…
End of Globalisation..???
The swearing-in speech of Donald Trump and his initial decisions put a big question mark on the future of cooperation in the world economy. The talks on protecting US jobs,…
Understanding India’s Insurance Sector..
The cabinet approval for listing of five general insurance company is a smart move which would not only mop up some money for the government but also pave the way…
Banks Loan Composition – An Overview..
After growing at over 18% CAGR during FY08-12, bank credit growth came down sharply to 11% during FY12-16 and may fall to single digit in FY17. Although the decline is…
Trade, IIP and Inflation – Nov/Dec Performance..
Data on International trade & Inflation for Dec’16 and IIP for the month of Nov were released by government agencies earlier this week. Coming in the backdrop of demonetisation and its expected…
Money Supply – Understanding the Different Forms..
Demonetisation has brought focus on currency in circulation and different types of money supply. Even though currency in circulation has come down, other forms of money supply do not show similar…
Corporate & Financial Sector Performance – RBI Report..
Corporate sector have improved its financial position substantially during first half of 2016-17 as per the Financial Stability Report published by RBI last week. However, the impact of this on…