Amit Kapoor
India West
New Delhi, DL, India
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Deciphering the Recent State Elections in India
By all accounts, the results of the much-awaited state elections was unexpected that the Bharatiya Janata Party would be voted out of power in all the three Hindi heartland states. → Read More
India's higher education system needs drastic changes to address tech-induced challenges
As the world stands on the brink of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, powered by a wide range of new technology breakthroughs such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), advanced robotics, Internet of Things IoT), Cloud computing and 3D printing, major changes are expected in the labour .. → Read More
India is improving on economic performance, but growth eludes struggling lower middle class: Index
Whether you like it or not, India is still behind its South Asian counterparts in terms of social parameters, despite its remarkable economic performance. → Read More
India Staring Down Barrel of a Major Water Crisis
Shimla and Bengaluru are two very disparate cities. One is a quaint hill station that acts as a summer retreat for most Indians while the other is a bustling IT → Read More
Crisis of confidence in banking provides an opportunity to unleash reforms
Read more about Crisis of confidence in banking provides an opportunity to unleash reforms on Business Standard. The government's response to the issue of bad loans has been to bail out the errant banks with taxpayer's money → Read More
This Budget Will Be Modi Government’s Biggest Challenge in 4 Years
Unlike most countries, the budget is usually an eventful affair in India and is a heated topic of national conversation around the time of its release. The underlying national interest → Read More
Budget 2018 will be Modi govt's biggest challenge in 4 years. Here's why
Read more about Budget 2018 will be Modi govt's biggest challenge in 4 years. Here's why on Business Standard. Budget is an eventful affair in India, because budget holds something for everyone from small farmer to big industrialist. Upcoming budget 2018 will affect government finances. → Read More
Economic Growth Alone Does Not Guarantee Social Progress, Says Study
Since the recent growth figures disclosing the deceleration in the Gross Domestic Product have been made public, the debate among policymakers and economists in India is revolving around the economic → Read More
Will BRICS credit rating agency remain a pipe dream?
Read more about Will BRICS credit rating agency remain a pipe dream? on Business Standard. BRICS nations, apart from China, have complained about their low ratings by the world's top 3 credit rating agencies → Read More
Economic Issues Will Have a Decisive Say in 2019 General Elections
Govt spending has even increased by double digits post-demonetisation peaking at around 17% last quarter. → Read More
Tackling India's Childhood Malnutrition Crisis Requires a Holistic Strategy
It is no secret that India has had an appalling record in keeping her children healthy. The country records deaths of over a million children annually before their fifth birthday → Read More
China’s Heavy Debt May Lead to Crisis, Is Indian Economy Prepared?
Even India’s private sector debt, which is comparatively low at $105 billion, has risen from $59 billion in 2008. → Read More
What Infosys crisis reveals: Poor succession planning, hesitance to innovate mar India Inc on world stage
After NR Narayana Murthy stepped down as CEO in 2002, three co-founders succeeded him -- mostly unsuccessfully in maintaining the company's growth trajectory → Read More
Need of The Hour is to Keep Core of Infosys Intact
Vishal Sikka’s resignation as the CEO has raked up significant issues about corporate governance and transparency. → Read More
Companies Must Boost Community Goals to Actualise PM’s ‘New India’
One successful examples of shared value has been Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizer Company’s (GNFC) Neem Project. → Read More
Inflation Falls, Weak Demand: Time for Modi’s Version of New Deal?
Fiscal expenditure in sectors that can generate the maximum amount of jobs would be an effective course of action. → Read More
Why Rising Wealth Gap in India Doesn’t Mean Growth is Inequitable
Inequality is often seen as inimical to development and something to be minimised. But that’s not the full picture. → Read More
A Change in Investment Patterns in Households Post Demonetisation
The potential for growth of financial assets in India is huge but depends on the pace of households’ growing wealth. → Read More
Social Progress Index: India's quality of life improves, but scores low on communication, environment
Affordable housing in India is now accessible to 67 percent of the population as opposed to 42 percent in 2014 → Read More
Is RBI's hawkish stance hurting India's growth prospects?
There are two major puzzles of the Indian economy that have been surprisingly left unquestioned and can be explained with India's monetary policy actions. → Read More