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Madan Sabnavis

Madan Sabnavis

The Hindu

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Interest Rates Have Definitely Peaked In This Cycle

Interest Rates Have Definitely Peaked In This Cycle

The repo rate was reduced by 25 bps in the Feb policy, and it is expected there could be two more cuts during the course of the year, though the...

02.03.2025 10

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis

Is It Time To Have A Luxury Tax In Place?

One of the most popular Indian cricketers is said to own 70 bikes and at least a dozen luxury cars. Data from the Federation of Automobiles Dealers...

16.02.2025 10

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis

Indian banks face a quadrilemma: Challenges in liquidity, regulations, and growth

10.02.2025 10

The Economic Times

Madan Sabnavis

Opinion | A Budget That Understands Balance

03.02.2025 10

NDTV

Madan Sabnavis

Ease Of Paying Taxes Should Be Considered

There have been a plethora of suggestions and requests for various changes in the budget, both on the revenue and expenditure sides, before it is...

02.02.2025 5

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis

90-Hour Workweeks: A Corporate Demand Sparking Ethical And Health Concerns

Can 90-hour workweeks balance productivity, health, ethics, and corporate expectations in India?

18.01.2025 10

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis

How ‘final’ are GDP estimates?

13.01.2025 20

The Financial Express

Madan Sabnavis

Key Global And Indian Economic Themes For 2025

Exploring critical economic themes shaping India and global policies for 2025 and beyond.

04.01.2025 2

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis

Opinion | It's Time Centre's Employment Push Shifted Gears

One of the major challenges facing the economy is sluggish consumption. Consumption, in turn, depends on the ability of the people to spend. After...

13.12.2024 5

NDTV

Madan Sabnavis

Sanjay Malhotra has his task cut out

The new RBI governor has several challenges before him, from financial regulation, MPC’s conduct, liquidity management and Trump’s election to...

11.12.2024 3

Indian Express

Madan Sabnavis

Maha Kumbh Mela Will Boost Economy Of Uttar Pradesh

Any extravaganza which attracts large audiences and creates new structures provides a boost to the local economy

08.12.2024 6

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis

Is targeting core inflation the answer? RBI's repo rate dilemma sparks debate

05.12.2024 4

The Economic Times

Madan Sabnavis

The Third Edit: TikTok's ban on beauty filters for underage users -- a bare minimum

For the message to percolate down to youngsters on social media, it cannot be any one thing. It needs to be a combination of legislature, better...

28.11.2024 3

Indian Express

Madan Sabnavis

Express View on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: A much-needed pause

The ceasefire is the first meaningful de-escalation since October 7 attacks. It must be expanded to Gaza, serve as a step towards peace.

28.11.2024 3

Indian Express

Madan Sabnavis

With two main engines of consumption & investment looking positive, there is reason to believe that overall growth will remain above 7 per cent this year

With the two main engines of consumption and investment looking positive, there is reason to believe that overall growth will remain above 7 per...

27.11.2024 5

Indian Express

Madan Sabnavis

Health Insurance Reforms Need To Start With Hospital Reforms

There is clearly need for the government to get into this rather murky business of pricing by hospitals as this has come in the way of coverage and...

23.11.2024 4

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis

How To Gauge Consumer Spending This Time?

While there is still need to exercise caution in forming judgements on overall consumption including urban spending, the commentary on Q3 sales...

09.11.2024 5

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis

The Mumbai Metro Is An Exemplar Of Improper Planning

While the authorities are good in starting various projects, there is not much effort which goes into the final details

26.10.2024 40

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis

The work of Economics Nobel winners shows how rule of law & right to property can explain disparity between rich & poor countries

We are all aware of the fact that there is a rather large gap between rich and poor countries. The income gap between these two sets is persistent,...

16.10.2024 7

Indian Express

Madan Sabnavis

How Should Households View The Credit Policy?

It appears that the RBI believes that the worst of high inflation is over. But there is some uncertainty on the durability of the present low...

14.10.2024 4

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis

This Credit Policy Will Be Different, For A Variety Of Reasons

With equally convincing arguments on both sides it would be of interest to see which way the MPC decides on October 9

28.09.2024 3

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis

Foundation for a robust pensioned society

In India, around 150 million people are above the age of 60 and typically would have retired from their employment. Some could be working still as...

19.09.2024 3

The Financial Express

Madan Sabnavis

Has the cash reserve ratio outlived its utility, and could it be dispensed with over time?

17.09.2024 3

The Economic Times

Madan Sabnavis

Consumer Spending Is Likely To See A Revival During Festival Time

The festival economy has a far-reaching impact on the state of economic growth

14.09.2024 8

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis

India’s growth in a sweet spot

The Q1 GDP data ironically bodes well for the economy, even though the growth rate at 6.8% is lower than last year. The main reason for optimism...

05.09.2024 20

The Financial Express

Madan Sabnavis

The Unified Pension Scheme Combines The Best Of OPS And NPS

The UPS is a well-crafted scheme which takes in a 10% contribution from the employee and a government equivalent of 18.5%

31.08.2024 4

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis

Revisit tax, expenditure policies

Until 2014, fixed maturity plans were very popular, as long-term capital gains tax was applied if they were held for more than a year. This was...

29.08.2024 10

The Financial Express

Madan Sabnavis

India’s 77 Years Of Independence: Something To Be Proud Of

India does appear to be a leading economic power, and this is something that has been recognised by the world

17.08.2024 2

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis

How Do We Control The Fallouts From Spread Of Financial Inclusion?

While the regulators work to straighten the systems, there will be some collateral damage in terms of individuals being open to falling prey to...

03.08.2024 3

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis

Opinion | These Are The Budget's Two Key Messages For The Future

There is always a lot of anticipation ahead of a Union Budget announcement in India. Experts and others had plenty to say about what the finance...

24.07.2024 1

NDTV

Madan Sabnavis

Getting A Grip On Inflation Dynamics

The silent inflation which keeps creeping upwards which often escapes notice is core inflation which is the non-food and non-fuel part of the basket

20.07.2024 1

Free Press Journal

Madan Sabnavis