Friday 31 August 2012

The evolving information technology in banking can not only help introduce transparency and reduce costs for the banks, but also improve customer service and reach, while enabling financial inclusion - Technology as agent of change in Indian banking
Economy : Refiners, power and fertiliser producers to benefit the most from the fall in prices - Natural Gas Spot Prices Drop 20%
From India to China,growth models must adjust to a darkening global outlook - The emerging Slowdown
Economy : The Cabinet Committee has passed the proposal seeking a total ban on employing children under 14 years and of 14-18 year olds in hazardous occupations - Finally, the will for the right ban
The growing incidence of violent confrontations between peri-urban communities and municipal authorities in big cities over mindless dumping of garbage underscores the urgent need for environmentally sustainable solutions Trashing the suburbs
Economy : The Planning Commission’s draft 12th Plan for health has attracted much debate and controversy - Anybody ill here and seen a doctor yet?
While the penicillin business sale deal will help lower the company’s debt, the Street is awaiting
more clarity on the product road map to rerate the scrip - Not yet ready to bloom

Economy : An anthology of independent evaluations of MGNREGA shows that it has provided income security, improved health, narrowed the gender gap and created useful assets - Much more than a survival scheme
Careful analysis suggests the supply side of the economy is still capable of sustaining nine per cent growth - Supplying demand