IMA Analysis
Browse through IMA India’s extensive library of research-based papers, conclusions papers, monthly and quarterly updates, and opinion pieces on the macro-economy, politics and policy-making, geo-politics, and business strategy and operations
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Debt and Growth June 2020
Thursday June 25, 2020
In the current environment, the public debt to GDP ratio is a factor that needs to be closely watched. Beyond certain thresholds, it has the potential to threaten economic growth and, by extension, consumption -
US Elections June 2020
Thursday June 25, 2020
The popular belief favours a victory for the Democrats at this time. But there are six months still to go and four critical issues will ultimately determine which way the penny will drop. -
Quandary of Conflicting Interests
Thursday June 25, 2020
The violent engagement between Indian and Chinese security forces at the Ladakh border has now crossed the levels of what can be passed off as a routine skirmish. -
Perpetual Bonds
Wednesday June 10, 2020
Perpetual Bonds, carry no tenor and are never repaid. This one feature sets them apart from the others in more ways than may be immediately apparent. At a time like this, they can be a valuable addition to the -
A Balance Sheet Crisis May 2020
Monday June 1, 2020
Any economy comprises of four actors and the strength of their balance sheets ultimately determines aggregate economic performance. However, in India’s case all four were under stress when Covid-19 hit, and t -
Environment May 2020
Monday June 1, 2020
The lockdown, while unfortunate from many perspectives, has benefited the environment in ways never seen before. Whilst the current gains may turn out to be short-lived, they do point to the urgent need to reki -
Border Tensions May 2020
Monday June 1, 2020
China’s recent move to station thousands of troops close to this border and, in fact, to transgress into Indian territory is therefore a worrisome development. Its aggression, and India’s response to it, wi -
Ratings Downgrade
Monday June 1, 2020
The muted reaction of the stock market to the recent ratings downgrade announced by Moody’s suggests that the move was largely expected. India’s fiscal and growth indicators have been worsening and with the -
China Supply Chain May 2020
Monday June 1, 2020
China’s rise as the world’s manufacturing centre came at the expense of hundreds of thousands of local businesses across the world that were unable to compete with the terms of trade established by the Midd -
The Life After
Saturday May 2, 2020
As the nation grapples with an extended lockdown, some aspects of the future business reality are becoming clearer. Certain changes in behaviour, operations, and indeed societal perceptions are here to stay. -
A Less Liberal World
Saturday May 2, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has hastened nationalism with many countries hunkering down to protect their own, promptly discarding their own ideals of a borderless world based on economic and social cohesion. -
Work Customs- April 2020
Saturday May 2, 2020
The current lockdown has abruptly ended this practice and replaced it with a virtual one. Human nature is already adapting. -
The Sweet Spot for D&I
Thursday February 27, 2020
One might believe that the focus on diversity and inclusion in a corporate workplace environment would be better practiced amongst multinational corporations belonging to advanced countries -
Creation of Wealth February 2020
Thursday February 27, 2020
The socialist mindset India has grown up with remains an insidious force that has influenced policy making since the time of independence. -
Coronavirus February 2020
Thursday February 27, 2020
The Coronavirus infection is now approaching worrisome proportions globally. While China was the initial epicentre of the virus, its influence has spread quite dramatically and three other countries have declar -
Deficit Risks
Friday October 4, 2019
Most economic indicators are measured as a percentage of GDP, which makes it possible to properly compare them across countries and over time. -
Economy and Markets
Tuesday September 24, 2019
When the markets went into a tizzy following the presentation of the budget earlier in the year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman put up a brave face. She shrugged off the hullabaloo, gracefully clarifying t -
Finance Function Budget July 2019
Wednesday July 24, 2019
Finance can bolster organisational performance by strengthening monitoring and forecasting, risk management and ensuring transparency and control. -
The Credit Dilemma
Wednesday July 24, 2019
With their books now under close scrutiny, following the IL&FS default last year, NBFCs are unable to source funds and consequently to lend. -
Artificial Intelligence in Brand Strategy
Monday January 21, 2019
The tools of artificial intelligence (AI) are evolving rapidly and, in several aspects, have begun to surpass humans. -
A Mixed Picture
Monday November 5, 2018
For now, world growth is strong, led by a resurgent America. However, the upward cycle may begin to turn with a host of risks starting to play out. -
The Employment Conundrum.
Wednesday October 24, 2018
In recent months, there has been considerable debate over the issues of 'jobless growth’ and ‘rising unemployment' which seem to originate -
Depression at Work
Wednesday October 24, 2018
Physical and emotional stress within the corporate workplace has become increasingly common. Although recognition of the phenomenon is growing the fact remains that employees often hesitate to report such sympt -
Currency Turmoil
Friday August 31, 2018
Despite reasonably good macroeconomic conditions, India’s currency has declined by over 10% since the start of 2018. The reasons for this, as we have argued in recent briefings, stem largely from global consi -
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Federal India: A Competitive Assessment of India’s States
Monday January 1, 2018
The IMA study of state-level trends in income, consumption, investment, and employment reveals significant - and business-relevant - variations across India’s regions -
Uday: A Federalist Success Story
Tuesday December 19, 2017
Power distribution has been shoddily managed over the last 30 years in almost every state of the Indian Union and being a state subject there is little the central Government can do directly... -
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Post Retirement
Tuesday July 11, 2017
For those that have worked in the corporate world, retirement can come with challenges. Many look to remain involved in a professional capacity, while others engage in travel or photography. But perhaps the nic -
The Road Ahead with GST
Thursday July 6, 2017
The switchover to the GST on July 1 will be a crucial test for the administration. The new tax is expected to bring in substantial revenue benefits to the government, lower prices for consumers through the elim -
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The Banking Regulation Ordinance
Thursday May 25, 2017
A difficult journey...will finally start -
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In Pursuit of Happiness At Work
Tuesday June 23, 2015
In conversation with NS Rajan, Member of the Group Executive Council and Group CHRO, Tata Sons, June 2015 at The India CHRO Forum in Mumbai -
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The Business Confidence and Performance Survey: Q4 2015-16
Monday March 30, 2015
A summary of the results from IMA's January 2016 quarterly Business Confidence and Performance Index (BCPI) survey -
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The Business Confidence and Performance Survey: Q3 - 2014-15
Monday December 1, 2014
A summary of the results from IMA's October 2014 quarterly Business Confidence and Performance Index BCPI survey -
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