It is to be noted that at the time of financial crisis in 1991 IMF bailed out the Indian economy on the condition that it would open up the economy. Whilst the times of COVID-19, when India has announced its fiscal cum monetary package without having clearly spelt out the source of funds, a very relatable assumption of securing funds is approaching IMF/World Bank (the other being monetizing govt debt). It cannot be ignored that IMF/world bank entrusted with the function of stabilizing the economy may not impose such a covenant again while granting loan to India.
On 13th April, the Centre as a part of providing stimulus to the ailing Indian economy had announced series of measures. One of them being infusion of Rs 90,000 crore in ailing Electricity Distribution companies to help them repay their dues to the Generation companies. The step seems in the right indirection indeed, but there […]
Pursuant to Relief package announced by RBI vide circular named ‘COVID-19 – Regulatory Package’, for the term loans by all lending institutions (Banks, NBFCs, Financial Institutions), a moratorium of three months have been permitted to be allowed for all installments(principal, interest, bullet repayment, EMIs, credit card dues) falling due between 1 March 2020 and 31 […]
What is Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR)? Pursuant to the National Telecom Policy, 1994, the telecom sector was liberalized. The licenses were granted to the companies operating in the telecom sector. To tide over the huge fixed license fee, the government in 1994 gave an option to the licensees to follow the Revenue sharing model. Under […]
In the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index, the single largest factor behind the improvement of India’s ranking has been enactment of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Interesting as it may sound, the entire concept has pushed IBC to face situations unknown to Indian Economy. Let’s elaborate what the conflicts were all about. Whether […]
