Rajan Bhatia The tourism industry contributes nearly $136 billion to India’s GDP and is expected to further grow to $280.5 billion by 2026. Hospitality and
Month: August 2017
GST council approves rules for e-way bills, relief for garment industry – The Financial Express–07.08.2017
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Saturday approved the rules related to e-way bills, which are meant to track movement of goods, and
Mismatch between external, internal rupee values detrimental to exporters, notes ASSOCHAM – The Financial Express–07.08.2017
On the other hand, despite a falling inflation, now ruling at a five-year low, the rupee has weakened at least in reverse proportion to the
GST glitches only to be expected–07.08.2017
Kota stone, for example, attracts the lowest 5% GST, compared to marble that attracts the highest rate. But kota stone makers want clarity on the
Why Modi must find the courage now to stop the worst subsidy of all–Economic Times–07.08.2017
The government has announced that the price of subsidised kerosene will be raised by 25 paise per fortnight until the subsidy goes. Of India’s many
kharif season: India set for record kharif crop harvest–Economic Times–07.08.2017
Foodgrain output in the ongoing 2017-18 kharif season is likely to surpass last year’s record of 138.04 million tonnes due to higher acreage and good
Falling interest rates tilt the balance more in favour of equity investment–Economic Times–07.08.2017
By DK Aggarwal The Reserve Bank of India earlier this week cut the repo rate by 0.25 per cent, and this is expected to further
RBI monetary policy: ‘If I were in MPC, I would have gone for a 50-bps cut’–07.08.2017
I like the idea of a central bank being cautious. Demonetisation was an unfortunate policy intervention. But it contributed in some way in bringing down
cyber crime: Tata Communications to hire 400 people to combat cyber crime and data theft–Economic Times–07.08.2017
Its managed security division currently accounts for less than 10% of revenue but is growing at more than 50% a year. The company expects revenue
Privacy is sacrosanct | Business Line–07.08.2017
Who is more powerful: the Government or citizens? In a democracy, citizens have more power because they elect their representatives. Every four or five years,
For a context-based monetary policy | Business Line–07.08.2017
The continuous fall in inflation ever since inflation targeting was adopted has surprised many, including official forecasters. Our cautious policymakers, however, have been reluctant to
तुटीचे आपोआप चलनीकरण -Maharashtra Times—07.08.2017
सरकारची तूट भरून काढण्यासाठी रिझर्व्ह बँकेने सरकारच्या निर्देशानुसार नवीन चलन छापणे किंवा सरकारच्या प्रतिभूती विकत घेऊन सरकारला पैसा पुरविणे याला तुटीचे आपोआप चलनीकरण असे म्हणतात.
Currency Demonetisation GST and RERA affected on Construction industry | बांधकाम उद्योग गाळात! | Loksatta–07.08.2017
निश्चलनीकरण, रेरा, वस्तू-सेवा करामुळे अडचणींचा डोंगर; सावरण्यासाठी वर्षभराचा कालावधी लागणार विकासक मुजोर असतात त्यांना धडा शिकविला पाहिजे, असे प्रत्येकवेळी बोलले जाते. परंतु निश्चलनीकरण, रेरा आणि
Hasmukh Adhia: Some elements are spreading wrong GST messages, photos on social media: Hasmukh Adhia–Economic Times–06.08.2017
We have been using the strategy of consumer education to inform people about the changes in the tax rates, which are likely to bring down
GST Rates: GST council gives nod to e-way bill, anti-profiteering body
In a slew of decisions, the Goods and Services Tax Council–[ as under ] approved implementation the electronic way bill system across the country, created
Mukesh Ambani: Total wealth of these 20 men equals 10% of India’s $2 trillion GDP–Economic Times–06.08.2017
NEW DELHI: India’s top 20 industrialists added a whopping $50 billion to their combined wealth in the first seven month of 2017, and they are
RedCarpet Startup: Short on cash? From online shopping to restaurant bills, RedCarpet will pay for you–Economic Times–06.08.2017
The startup helps finance online purchases – including travel tickets and restaurant bills – which can be repaid in interest-free installments. Name of the company:
Loan Frame: Struggling to raise money? AI-powered bank loans from Loan Frame can help–Economic Times–06-.08.2017
The startup uses proprietary technology tools and models to help lenders in borrower evaluation, however, the final credit decision always rests with the lenders. Name
Monetary policy will continue to be unpredictable: Here are the reasons – The Financial Express–06.08.2017
There are now six MPC members each with their independent views that look at the same data and draw conclusions which finally lead to a
Healthcare services in India needs a healing: Here’s how the government can do this – The Financial Express–06.08.2017
BS Ajaikumar Chairman and CEO, Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd In an emerging economy like India, every citizen must have access to equal and adequate healthcare