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The common thread: Whatever the rhetoric, there’s policy convergence between rival electoral alliances. That’s a good thing
July 20, 2023, 8:52 AM IST
Over 50 political parties have banded around BJP and Congress, the two largest parties in the current Lok Sabha. BJP will continue to dominate NDA and Congress with its multistate presence will possibly be the�/p>
July 20, 2023, 8:52 AM IST
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Looking at the broad picture �Why has India put GST rate tweaks on hold?
June 14, 2022, 5:13 PM IST
In a recent move the government has delayed the rationalisation of the good and services tax (GST) rate largely because of inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions. Apart from these two factors, not to forget disruptions�/p>
June 14, 2022, 5:13 PM IST
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Strengthening the disability-inclusive economy
May 20, 2022, 3:51 PM IST
As one of us prepares to go to the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting at Davos-Klosters to speak about the economic benefits of disability inclusion, our long-running conversations have begun to focus more sharply on�/p>
May 20, 2022, 3:51 PM IST
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India’s political parties have a feudal approach in a republic
January 11, 2022, 2:25 PM IST
In the five states that will elect new assemblies over the next few weeks, the Covid vaccination certificate will not carry Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s picture. A similar practice was followed in 2021 during the�/p>
January 11, 2022, 2:25 PM IST
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India can’t become $5-trillion economy by vilifying companies like Infosys
September 8, 2021, 6:08 PM IST
In the West, especially the US, the Left is spearheading cancel culture, in India the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its affiliates seem to have taken charge of the practice that involves mass canceling of�/p>
September 8, 2021, 6:08 PM IST
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Steps to make the best first-time investment in real estate
June 2, 2021, 6:04 PM IST
Real estate investment is considered the most viable and safe option for investment in India. The first step to investing in real estate is deciding whether one wants to start with a short-term rental strategy�/p>
June 2, 2021, 6:04 PM IST
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March 25, 2021, 12:01 AM IST
The Centre’s new motor vehicle scrappage policy can be sensible, provided it is implemented right. Older vehicles contribute disproportionately to tailpipe emissions and guzzle fuel. Recycling unfit, road-unworthy vehicles would have considerable economic benefits, too,�/p>
March 25, 2021, 12:01 AM IST
March 22, 2021, 12:30 AM IST
Indian garment exporters are right to worry about losing orders due to the uncertainty on the rates of reimbursement under the new scheme to refund exporters duties and taxes embedded in the value of the�/p>
March 22, 2021, 12:30 AM IST
March 16, 2021, 8:23 PM IST
‘Bengal wants its daughter only�(Bangla nijer meykei chay) is the latest Trinamool Congress (TMC) election jingle being pumped into phones in the state. It’s certainly straight out of the central government’s ‘Vocal for Local’�/p>
March 16, 2021, 8:23 PM IST
February 23, 2021, 11:17 PM IST
Retail prices of petrol and diesel have flared up to record levels nationally, driven by heavy taxation of fuels, even as global crude prices harden. Central and state levies on petro-fuels must be rationalised, and�/p>
February 23, 2021, 11:17 PM IST
February 2, 2021, 11:43 PM IST
The concern raised in some quarters that the budget numbers for 2021-22 might be unrealistically optimistic seems misplaced. The Centre’s fiscal deficit is pegged at 9.5% of GDP in 2020-21, due to the pandemic that�/p>
February 2, 2021, 11:43 PM IST
Supreme Court should urgently consider sending the Farm bills implementation the GST way
January 29, 2021, 12:28 PM IST
As India continues its daring experimentation with democracy, a model of human organization never envisaged, evolved or designed for 1.3 billion individuals, we the people are paying the price for it by suffering the unrest,�/p>
January 29, 2021, 12:28 PM IST
January 20, 2021, 12:49 AM IST
The coming budget offers narrow scope for sweeping tax reform, and the focus must be on making existing taxes work efficiently. The steep cut in corporate tax rates in 2019-20 �to 22% for domestic�/p>
January 20, 2021, 12:49 AM IST
January 4, 2021, 11:59 PM IST
Finance Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey attributes the spurt in tax collections in December to the crackdown on the evasion of the goods and services tax (GST), coupled with economic recovery. Revenue authorities have done well to�/p>
January 4, 2021, 11:59 PM IST
Farmers protest: Jai pradhan, hai kisan
December 31, 2020, 3:44 PM IST
The Pradhan Darner is hopelessly busy trying to do the “patchwork�on the fabric of farmers�hurt and damaged psyche laid asunder by his cunning and pro-capitalist Farm laws. He has a reputation to protect�
December 31, 2020, 3:44 PM IST
Choosing between a GST-free packet of biscuit and social or climatic Armageddon
December 24, 2020, 10:47 AM IST
Today morning I had to face a minor inconvenience while trying to maintain social distancing at the milk-shop thanks to a laborer family. The family consisted of a man on a cycle and his wife�/p>
December 24, 2020, 10:47 AM IST
Why the farmers�agitation is meaningless
December 17, 2020, 12:02 PM IST
One of the very few things on which Bunny and I agree with Modi’s policies are his agriculture reforms, which we believe will give Indian farmers the freedom of choice to sell their produce to�/p>
December 17, 2020, 12:02 PM IST
GST- A great fiscal reform
December 15, 2020, 7:03 PM IST
GST or Goods and Services Tax was introduced in July 2017 and is a gigantic tax reform in the Indian economy. It has brought transparency and simplicity in business. Double taxation or cascading of taxes�/p>
December 15, 2020, 7:03 PM IST
Festive sales rescue the Indian exchequer and small traders?
December 13, 2020, 11:17 PM IST
As the world continues to battle Covid-19, India braced itself for an unusual festive season this year. While vibrant card parties were replaced with online ones, the quintessential festive sales still gained a lot of�/p>
December 13, 2020, 11:17 PM IST
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