Contributing Member of the Energy & Industrials Councils
Names and details of certain GLG News authors are available only to GLG Clients and Council Members. GLG News authors are subject-matter experts within the GLG Councils and are available for expert consulting - by phone, in-person, or written analysis. To find out how to become a GLG client or Council Member, click here.
GLG News by this Author
GLG News is now G+ Insights
-
G+ is a community for professionals, academics and entrepreneurs to connect through online discussions and in-person meetings. You will continue to see G+ Insights (formerly GLG News) here as well as on the G+ website, where you can share and discuss the G+ Insights you read.
-
Nuclear Power and lesson from Fukushima
May 11, 2011
Fukushima has set back nuclear industry 2-3 years - KEPCO | www.powergenworldwide.com
It has been a severe warning and a blow to all nations that are using nuclear science for power generation. How to slow down this and go for substitution?
-
April 17, 2011
Solar Costs May Already Rival Coal, Spurring Installation | www.bloomberg.com
Solar energy cost may initially give a big figure on installation. In course of time, this would prove efficient and wise.
-
April 17, 2011
Small Businesses Need Funds to Compete - Geithner | online.wsj.com
Though Federal funding is imminent at this time, there should be more measures to revive small business that got knocked during the bad economy.
-
January 26, 2011
Increasing Oil Production Pressures | resourceinvestingnews.com
Pressure on Oil production is stepping up. It would cost more and reach the extreme of emptying the natural reserves hidden beneath the earth. To meet the global demand very few OPE nations and gulf cater to the supply. How long would this continue? isn't it time for an alternate remedy?
-
PayPal to Overcome the Pressure
January 21, 2011
PayPal Argues Against Fee Cap as Decision Looms | www.bloomberg.com
The fee cap levied cannot be ruled out and is imminent in the eyes of the banking network.Troublefree Banking transaction would be an eye of envy to other merchant bankersStill PayPal could continue unscathed with large customer base
-
Budget and Evaluation of performance
July 17, 2010
From Adversity, Better Budgets | www.cfo.com
Recession is the time when all companies sit for a review on spent money for what how and why. The budget not only speaks on the recessionary measures but also n the routine health check needed for organisations. Seldom this area is given due weightage and whistle is blown at the time of panic.
-
March 26, 2010
PE funds' exit could shake up BPO space | in.biz.yahoo.com
Some IT majors in India have planned to acquire some BPO sectors after an indepth study for more than a decade. Initially BPO concept came into India around 1995 and since then it has been an amazing growth. Today the BPO/KPO spaces are occupied with houses for callcentres, tech support, e-Publishing / Prepress services, Fund Accounting services, Legal, Medical transcription/billing and Insurance claim. When PE funds are withdrawn, the shortfall arising out of it has to be mitigated and hence the acquisition.
-
March 23, 2010
U.S. Congress approves historic healthcare Bill | beta.thehindu.com
Obama's historic bill has covered a wide aspect of health insurance. This additional insurance coverage for almost 32 million more Americans and brings healthcare system. Health insurance companies cannot deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions and restrict their ability to raise premiums or drop coverage. If the whole population is employed and well within the safe zone of tax, the idea may be feasible. The forthcoming year can be as good or bad than this year. If so, what is the outcome of this healthcare bill?
-
Recovery after recession: An optimistic note
March 22, 2010
Recession may be over, but recovery is painful | money.cnn.com
Many media reports and financial bulletins speak aloud that recession period has expired and life is turning to normalcy. Is this true and believable? What are the other factors to determine and gauge the health of economy? As an HR Consultant , I view that despite the reports, employment has not improved totally except for some big segments. But many soothsaying Economists predicted that US economy is back on wheels. Are they optimistic in expressing their views or speaking the real truth?
-
March 14, 2010
[Switzerland] Insurers face huge Chile quake bill | www.radionz.co.nz
It is not uncommon for countries to levy a cess on education and natural calamities like flood, earth quake and tsunami. In India, full tax exemption is provided under the donation to Prim Minister's Relief Fund.
-
Deliver trust and accountability
March 7, 2010
Postal Service Revives Cutback Plans | www.nytimes.com
Transformation is always permanent and keeps going. A re-look has to be given into the functioning and operations of US Postal Services. It cannot anymore function as a decorative feather on the cap unless it is pruned for growth. Any plan to cut the existing delivery frequency would make it less dependable.
-
March 7, 2010
Affordability crisis leaves many out in the cold | www.chinadaily.com.cn
Within the strong holds of communist rule, China is soon to witness a good boom in economy around 2015-2020. Housing, satellite townships, entrepreneurship, agri growth would get a lift and the average educated people are sure to enjoy benefits of high style.
-
February 28, 2010
US Financial Firms' Top Executive Bonuses Up 17 Percent in 2009 | www1.voanews.com
This bonus payment to top executives need not be taken as yardstick for progressive economy. Sometimes it happens, like a lavish feast thrown to a select group when food is rationed during contingency.
-
Proposed Jobs bill by Obama, will it backfire?
February 28, 2010
Indian companies unfazed by Obama's anti-outsourcing call | economictimes.indiatimes.com
True that economy has forced many major corporate houses in the US to outsource to Asia particularly India. This would lead to prospective earning at the same time would axe them from the tax deferral benefits. If the proposed Jobs bill is passed, it is certain to hit the country and cause wider and severe economic turbulence .
-
Economy will improve if lifestyle changes
February 25, 2010
Recovery or Intermediate Bounce? | seekingalpha.com
Today US economy is debt driven. Until 1980 it was the unsurpassed loan lender but today it has a huge debt trap into which it sinks. US has taken a massive credit of $12.5 trillion from other nations. Based on the 2009 Sep-Oct year, it had deficit of $3.5 trillion. Many Economists draw a plan for the next 5 years, then it becomes useless as the economy goes beyond prediction. What is the ultimate solution?
-
Solar financing to go low after July 2010 in Germany
February 24, 2010
First Solar (FSLR) Down 6% as Analysts Look Over 10-K; Wedbush Downgrades to Underperform, Wunderlich Starts at Sell | www.streetinsider.com
The per capita of power usage is more in Spain and Germany. This has compelled the nation to go for grid-network and stand alone power generation. This has costed more the economy and plans are going to reduce the investment to reduce average cost per watt. Major Banks have reviewed the financing approach with effect from July 2010.
-
February 11, 2010
What Happens to the Market in the Next Leg Down? | seekingalpha.com
The fuel prices would trigger again. Bullion market trends would see a high. Mutual Fund operators would try to convince investors on the just to began respiratory work. shares may not be as promising with NAV. Unemployment would continue in major domains while some areas would see good opportunities.
-
November 27, 2009
In consumption of gold, India again climbs to top | timesofindia.indiatimes.com
If we bring all gold in India into the open market, India would top in consumption. This is because gold bought yearly increases by several tonnes.
-
September 25, 2009
What is the rememdy to the prevailing global economy? | www.oecdobserver.org
All nations in the world, have to necessarily rewash the system of governance. Much of corruption, anti-economical trend, inflation, etc. are the affecting factors. This has to be cleansed. This can be done only through spiritual understanding and logical well being.
-
Multitasking: Wrong practices during recession
April 2, 2009
Recession Economics | www.mswmanagement.com
1. Recession has led to down sizing of employee strength. This had forcibly made multi-tasking and muti job roles an indispensable part. 2. For a big company, this one man army department would lead to poor quality and non-professionalism. 3. Predominantly clubbing of Admin duties with HR role or Finance role is increasingly noted. This is a bad precedence that would certainly pull down the good will earned so far.
- Subscribe to Updates
-
This author consults with leading institutions through GLG
Most Popular Energy & Industrials News
-
Chesapeake Energy bites the natural gas bullet
January 25, 2012
-
Flurry of newbuild drilling rig deliveries in 2012 may dampen rig rates
January 20, 2012
-
Talisman joins the ranks of cautious E&P companies
January 12, 2012
-
Early signs of caution begin to cloud frontier exploration and production
January 4, 2012
-
Two global energy pipeline projects deserve attention
November 15, 2011
Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. connects communities with knowledge through two distinct, yet complementary offerings: GLG Research and G+.