The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has opted to hold the repo rate at 6%, with one member voting to raise it by a quarter of
Day: February 7, 2018
Budget 2018: Once again a missed opportunity – The Financial Express–07.02.2018
Budget 2018: There were high expectations that the Budget 2018-19 will fast-track reforms in the small window available to the government before elections. After the
More worries for RBI now – Here is why – The Financial Express–07.02.2018
It is possible, as some have argued, that bond markets shouldn’t focus just on the central government’s fiscal slippage—in both FY18 and that estimated for
Budget 2018: Staring at a full-scale bear market | Business Standard Column–07.02.2018
The market’s response to the last full Budget of this government was negative. The bond markets saw yields spiking on Thursday as Mr Jaitley made
A protectionist turn: Customs duty hike in Budget 2018 is a step backwards | Business Standard Editorials–07.02.2018
One of the more questionable changes brought about by the Union Budget was the decision to raise import duties on over 50 items. While introducing
Forty corporate insolvency resolutions completed under IBC: Government | Business Standard News–07.02.2018
As many as 40 corporate insolvency resolutions, under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, have been completed, Union Minister P P Chaudhary said on Tuesday. The
Centre sees its GST compensation to states at Rs 900 billion for FY19 | Business Standard News–07.02.2018
The Narendra Modi government has budgeted for Rs 900 billion to be paid as compensation to states to make up for their losses on account
Deficit target: Jaitley pins hopes on tax buoyancy, GST mop-up – Business Line–07.02.2018
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday expressed hope that the Centre would be able to meet its fiscal deficit target in 2018-19 with improved tax
Bonding with debt – Business Line–07.02.2018
India’s tax policy on household savings has traditionally relied on the received wisdom that equities are the ideal vehicle to funnel capital into productive segments
