Perils of excessive speculation
The speculative character of the equity markets breeds distrust among potential first-time investors
01
Oct
17
Sep
Predictions that never come true
There is an opinion poll blitzkrieg in the run-up to every Indian election. But an analysis of 82 electoral surveys since 1996 shows that not one has been fully accurate
26
Aug
Aadhaar and its implicit bargains
There is too much fear-mongering about Aadhaar and the danger to individual privacy.
07
Aug
No one loves Parliament
There is no evidence to suggest that parliamentary behaviour is a consideration for voters — something that is obvious to most elected politicians.
28
Jul
Sebi cracks the whip on speculation
Trading in derivatives far outstrips that in equities and is largely speculative. Sebi is taking steps to check this