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Unfinished Task
Will re-introduction of lapsed bills be high on the agenda of the new government?

Agrarian Challenge
The government will have to take preparatory steps to minimise rural distress in view of a possible weak monsoon.
Being Cautious
Unemployment, liquidity crunch and scepticism around monsoons may have resulted in a consumption dip, but the appetite to consume very much exists.
The Road Ahead
Restarting infrastructure will be among the big challenges for the new government.
Wanted: An Action Plan For Jobs
Setting up labour intensive industries and making it easier to start and run businesses have to be on the new government's priority list
Agenda For Modi 2.0
Top economic experts debate how the government can hit the ground running.
On A Slippery Slope
The Indian economy is not in great shape. What are the options before the new government to kickstart growth?
Trade Imbalance
The new government will have to overhaul the trade framework if India is to play any meaningful role on the world stage.

2019-06-16

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The Buzz

Mindtree L&T Within Striking Distance

L&T has been able to mop up shares from the market, becoming the single largest shareholder in the company with over 26.5 per cent stake in Mindtree

NBFCs Face A Funds Crisis

ICRA has noted that NBFCs' assets under management growth slowed to 3.3 per cent quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2018/19, the slowest in the last 10 quarters

Trend Reversal

The top 10 Nifty stocks have contributed 75 per cent to the rally in the index since its lows in February

Quality Focussed

It is difficult to build a strong case of optimism about the general elections driving FPIs' investments as they tend to be very quality focussed

Cancer Drug Price Cuts

Domestic cancer drug sales are growing at 20 per cent annually for the past few years, while global growth is half of that

Price Hike Likely

Starting January 1 till May 24, petrol prices in Mumbai rose a mere 3.63 per cent from Rs 74.30 to Rs 77 a litre

Rbi Stress On Safety

The high-level committee set up by the Reserve Bank of India on Deepening of Digital Payments has submitted its recommendations to the governor

Hindujas In The Fray

Hinduja Group has engaged investment bankers for due diligence

Mixed Signals

Markets followed different paths during the five years of the NDA government, but domestic investors' presence was steady.

Weak Sentiment

Slowdown, global conditions pull down volume growth.

The Big Picture

The US ban on Huawei on security grounds may have an unenviable impact, but such challenges can only be resolved if nations opt for greater cooperation and coordination.

The Hub

Growth In Steel Usage Should Benefit Domestic Industry

At a time when the US and China are in the middle of a global trade war, Binoy Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, talks to Sumant Banerji about plans to encourage companies to Make in India and how India can protect its steel industry. Edited excerpts:

A Family Member Is Only A Trustee

A legacy of 350 years spanning 13 generations - that's what makes German healthcare and life sciences multinational Merck a much quoted example of family leadership continuity coupled with long-term sustainability of business. Business Today's E. Kumar Sharma spoke with Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of the Executive Board and the Family Board of E Merck KG, headquartered in Darmstadt in Germany. Stangenberg-Haverkamp, 70, who was in India recently, is the 11th generation leader of the holding company and head of the family. He talks about the various issues that family-led businesses need to grapple with and how a family contract can help in smooth management of family businesses. Edited excerpts:

The Case For IBC

The change in ownership of steel assets will turbo-charge the Indian steel industry.

Before The Bids Start

With many mining leases expiring next year, quick action is required to keep steel production on track.

Steeling The Scene

India is set to become the second largest user of steel in the world.

Showing Its Mettle

The steel industry has been a major contributor to India's manufacturing output, but low profitability is a concern.

Right Fit

Increased awareness about fitness is powering the sports and fitness wear market, giving segments such as athleisure a boost.

NBFC Squeeze

NBFCs are scurrying around for funds to cope with falling market valuations, asset-liability mismatches and rising delinquencies.

Sector Report

Strength To Strength

With change of guard in at least half-a-dozen companies, the Indian steel industry is undergoing unprecedented churn. It will emerge stronger than ever.

In Search Of Lost Glory

Once the undisputed leader, SAIL has been outrun by private sector peers JSW and Tata Steel. But the rejuvenated steelmaker is back in the black and eyeing the top spot.

Tough Days

Tata Steel and JSW have been fighting for the number one spot for years. Now, both are getting ready for the rough ride ahead.

Leadership Spotlight