Modi must focus on other state-level reforms, such as those in labour laws, leasing of land and agriculture

Many fear that in practice if banks make their customers pay to hold their money, it might lead to a situation where consumers hold on to cash.

High rates of such schemes deter banks from dropping borrowing rates - and thus lending rates

How the 4 ministries have performed

Much of the loudest opposition comes from those in the start-up world, who fear this would put them at a disadvantage in reaching new users

Though India is a low-bandwidth geography with relatively low Internet penetration, it has a very large number of sophisticated surfers and skilled computer users

BSE 500 and the benchmark Nifty gain 17% and 14%, respectively, in the past year

Aggressive Hindutva elements have also disappointed industry captains

Ministry wanted a halt to new dams, but AG now says matter to be decided by PMO

He wants Jaitley to give investors more clarity on policies

In 2015-16, reforms will take hold, growth in GDP, will accelerate, and government processes and statutory clearances will speed up

Any government aid to the airline will ultimately hurt the economy

If credit is not going to flow in response to a policy rate cut, while inflationary pressures, as well as expectations, may be stoked, a rate cut may not be appropriate at this point

Condusive climate across states is crucial for manufacturing growth.

Inflation moderates, but a rate cut is unlikely.

It's time to re-examine government's role as owner of banks,

Dividend payouts seem recession-proof.

As Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma ruled out any possibility of a compromise, whispers were already being heard of a possible collapse of the talks.