ET Debate-Opinion-The Economic Times

Go for structural reforms: Shubhada M Rao

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:21:01 GMT

The decline of the rupee has been rapid, reminiscent of the recent episode of weakness seen during August-December 2011.

Free up petrol prices; shrink gold imports: RV Kanoria

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:19:13 GMT

Already, some firms have indicated that they are looking at a price increase to pass on a part of this rise in costs to consumers.

Go slow in imposing new norms: N R Bhusnurmath

Fri, 11 May 2012 01:16:09 GMT

The introduction of Basel-III norms has raised capital requirements for all banks. They will have to bring in more capital even to support the existing loan portfolio and other risky assets.

It's a must for a resilient system: M D Mallya

Fri, 11 May 2012 01:08:59 GMT

There is enough evidence that the most severe economic crises are associated with banking sector distress and huge public sector interventions.

May be granted only with safeguards: Sanjay Sen

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:20:10 GMT

A special package for states is not unconstitutional. Certainly, under Article 282 of the Constitution, the Union has the powers to make grants for public purposes.

No, but they violate the spirit: Pinaki Chakraborty

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:14:24 GMT

Centre can always succumb to its coalition partner's arm-twisting politics, but that would be at the cost of weakening the federal structure of the country's fiscal arrangements.

Education is a for-profit business: Madhav Chavan

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:02:38 GMT

The state is not abdicating its responsibility by asking private unaided schools to take in children from weaker sections.

A chimera again: T V Mohandas Pai

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:46 GMT

The Right to Education (RTE) Act has been held to be constitutional and, rightly, the government is ecstatic.

Small farmers will suffer the most: T Haque

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:33:22 GMT

Urea decontrol may not result in more balanced use of N, P and K fertilisers, as is normally argued, given that prices could surge for all nutrients.

No, urea decontrol will raise yields: U S Awasthi

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:28:46 GMT

Urea price decontrol will usher in a market for consumers, rather than producers. It will enable farmers to cautiously and judiciously use the ingredient.

Overhaul allocation rules for coal blocks

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:54:58 GMT

Most coal blocks were allocated to power generators that sell power under long-term power purchase agreements to state govt distribution cos.

Imprudent policies and potential scams

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:45:05 GMT

Since the coal PSUs could not have mustered resources to cope with this unprecedented 'coal rush', the power companies, sought allotment of captive blocks.

Yes, there's nothing wrong: D P Sengupta

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:04:47 GMT

The barrage of criticism in the name of foreign investment directed against the government for a few retrospective amendments concerning an MNC seems spurious.

Yes, there's nothing wrong: D P Sengupta

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:04:47 GMT

The barrage of criticism in the name of foreign investment directed against the government for a few retrospective amendments concerning an MNC seems spurious.

It offends the rule of law: Sanjay Sen

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:01:20 GMT

The amendment will result in the legislature exercising judicial powers of the State like an appellate forum, to "negate" a law in furtherance of its Constitutional role.

It offends the rule of law: Sanjay Sen

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:01:20 GMT

The amendment will result in the legislature exercising judicial powers of the State like an appellate forum, to "negate" a law in furtherance of its Constitutional role.

Can do better; must raise fares

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:03:03 GMT

There has been no increase in passenger fares over the last 10 years, although input costs have more than doubled.

Can do better; must raise fares

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:03:03 GMT

Indian Railways requires continuous flow of funds for its expansion and safe operations.

Reforms needed for a turnaround

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:55:33 GMT

Railways is not doing a good job of raising internal resources for investment and operations. This is evident from the precarious state of rail finances.

Reforms needed for a turnaround

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:55:33 GMT

Reforms to reverse IR performance will be successful when it starts to operate on commercial principles.

Reforms a priority for any party

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:07:37 GMT

Reforms should be a priority for all political parties and election results should not sway their commitment to this task.

Don't link mandate to policy decisions

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:05:11 GMT

Economic decision-making has been paralysed for several years. Poor electoral outcomes can compound this combination of stupor and paralysis.

Rise in foreign funding is a threat: Tarun Vijay

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:12:49 GMT

In most of the cases involving big grants, NGO circuit worldwide has become a notorious channel to destabilise govts & sow the seeds of social division.

Globalisation is for human rights too: Colin Gonsalves

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:09:23 GMT

If money is used for giving food packets to the demonstrators, there is nothing wrong in it, no matter where the support comes from.

Yes, they should be made permanent: Padmanabhan

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:30:10 GMT

Contract workers were hired earlier, but that has changed now. In most cases, these workers do the job of regular employees.