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The demonetisation programme has been poorly designed and executed
Politicians linked to hoarding in clampdown on ill-gotten gains and tax-dodging
Defence of decision comes as central bank defies market expectations of a rate cut
Country lacks infrastructure for the radical, overnight change its PM desires
Surprise ban on high-value banknotes is hitting the economy
Defence ministry urged to invest in security technology after assault on army base
SBI concerned about burden of managing flurry of deposits since shock demonetisation
Cash-dependent village economies survive on trust and neighbourly generosity
Cash-holders can keep up to 50% of unaccounted wealth if they come clean
Reserve Bank of India acts after bank bond-buying spree brings down interest rates
Dangerous particulates remained off the charts at rose to 30 times WHO’s safe level after Diwali festival
New Delhi tightens black money crackdown by ending over-the-counter rupee exchanges
Election campaigns rely on hidden slush funds provided by pliant donors
Central bank releases figures amid growing controversy over the impact of surprise demonetisation
A debate rages over the effect of the prime minister’s crackdown on ‘black’ money
Paytm and MobiKwik see jump in users after country axes large denominations
PM urges citizens to withstand hardships to create ‘corruption-free’ country
Legions of traditional businesses are hit hard by banknotes withdrawal
Replacement banknotes smaller than existing notes and incompatible with cash points
Many see withdrawal of banknotes as a price to be paid for eliminating black money
Action touted as strike against black economy stokes fears of liquidity squeeze
Bank queues build after Modi’s surprise move
Broadcaster accused of compromising national security when covering Pathankot attack
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