Fuelling The Economy
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As global crude oil prices rise, can India shield consumers from prices rising across the board?
Fuel prices are likely to be increased after election results are announced on March 10. The effects will ripple through the economy, experts say.
Mitali Mukherjee
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Why the attacks on Saudi oil haven’t affected global fuel prices much
Much of the calm can be attributed to the contribution of the US which has, in just six years, surpassed both Russia and Saudi Arabia in crude oil production.
Scott L Montgomery, The Conversation
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GST Council lowers tax rates on textile jobs, tractor parts
It also approved the E-way Bill to make the registration of all goods worth over Rs 50,000 before their transport for sale ‘technology-driven’.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Cigarettes to cost more as GST Council hikes cess rates
The increase will give the government Rs 5,000 crore more in revenue, which otherwise would have gone to the manufacturers.
Scroll Staff
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To tackle bad loans, Sebi eases rules on acquiring listed companies with stressed assets
The board expects the decision to make it easier for investors to buy distressed firms from banks.
Scroll Staff
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What Urjit Patel can do to beat (or at least match) Raghuram Rajan’s performance at the RBI
He needs to fix industrial growth.
Mayank Jain
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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How Raghuram Rajan and Jaitley have been working to ensure that rate cuts don't go wasted
The RBI says it has done its job. It's now the banks' turn.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Why no one's really sure how fast India's economy will grow this year
Goverment numbers are optimistic but experts say macroeconomic indicators paint a different picture.
Mayank Jain
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India's economic growth will soon be in double digits, says Rajnath Singh
The home minister also said that the steps taken by the Narendra Modi government to control the prices of all essential commodities have been quite effective.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties