From preferential treatment for private trains to troubles with employee unions, several issues are making the railway privatisation plan appear doomed.
The Narendra Modi government’s audacious move to merge the eight railway services into the Indian Railways Management Service has invited criticism from many in the sector.
Modi government's disinvestment decision is already facing stiff opposition from employees of BPCL, Container Corporation of India, and even the Swadeshi lobby.
Risks of privatisation increase when decisions on complex financial questions are rushed through without mandatory consultations — like the Adani airport lease.
Corporate tax cut provides relief to our slowing economic engine, but Modi government must prepare a roadmap of how it can bridge the associated revenue loss.
Women employees at 181 helpline, set up after 2012 Delhi gang rape, say new owner has removed their safety net — late-night cab drops & a female constable for security.
India’s fledgling defence industry has struggled to translate capacity into mass production or compete globally, resulting in continued reliance on imports.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
Train operator from India railway employs or else deploying with private train operators
Common people support Privatization of Indian Rail. Performance of Indian Rail Employees will be improved after Privatization