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Day: January 8, 2019
Skill gap puts $1.97 trillion growth at risk in India: Report – The Economic Times
India may have to forgo as much as $1.97 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP) growth promised by investment in intelligent technologies over the next
Trade war ‘certainly’ hurting China economy: US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross – The Economic Times
China’s economy is more vulnerable to the fallout in the current trade stand-off with Washington and already has been hurt by the dispute, US Commerce
Income Tax: Taxman on a refunds spree as income tax returns hit record high in FY19
The current fiscal year is likely to be a watershed for income tax compliance and the tax department is returning the favour with quick refunds. The income tax department
GST Council: GST ministerial panel favours Kerala levying 1% cess for 2 years
The ministerial panel under Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi Sunday approved levy of 1 per cent ‘calamity cess’ by Kerala for a period of two years
Dividend: RBI likely to pay government up to Rs 40,000 crore interim dividend – The Economic Times
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), having changed management last month following a clash with the government, is likely to transfer an interim dividend of up to Rs 30,000
IT act | Data Protection Bill: Government exploring ways to exempt security agencies from Data Protection Bill–Economic Times
The government has prepared the Bill after sifting through nearly 12,000 representations that were received on the Srikrishna Panel-proposed draft Bill. The government is in a lastmile
Watch: RBI guv on liquidity crunch, support for MSME sector – The Economic Times Video | ET Now
Governor Shaktikanta Das while speaking to the media said that the RBI circular to help MSME sector with loans up to rupees 25 crore needs
10% Reservation in Govt Jobs and Seats in Educational Institutions –Act of Populism With Likely Few Takers–Economic Times
Act of Populism With Likely Few Takers The government has inaugurated the pre-election season of populism with its announcement of yet another quota of 10%
A new game: New year starts with a bang as PM Narendra Modi gives 90-minute interview, says Meghnad Desai – The Financial Express
The new year started with a bang. A talking Prime Minister taking questions, giving long answers and holding forth for 90 minutes! Those who complained
President Trump’s jibe at PM Modi was uncalled for–Editorial–Times of India
US President Donald Trump’s latest jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, trivialising India’s contribution to Afghanistan and asking India to shoulder greater responsibility, was uncalled
1 crore jobs lost in 2018: Unemployment rate hits 27-month high in December, says CMIE; key things to know – The Financial Express
In bad news for labour market in India, the estimated unemployment rate rose to a 27-month high of 7.38% in the month of December 2018
Crude shocker can be rude shocks for economy: RBI economists – The Financial Express
A sudden surge in crude prices can upset the nation’s key macro-stability parameters, as it can sharply spike the current account deficit (CAD), inflation and
Start UP–Starting trouble | Business Standard Editorials
Fund allocations made under the government’s Start-up India initiative show that the ambitious scheme is far from being a success. The start-up fund of funds,
Expediency & cronyism win. Again | Business Standard Column
Ever wondered how it would be to witness retrograde policies being implemented right in front of our eyes by netas and babus? Recent events in
Central bankers’ fiscal constraints | Business Standard Column
If you ask most central bankers around the world what their plan is for dealing with the next normal-size recession, you would be surprised how
Dismay with Modi govt far more than the usual disappointment with govts | Business Standard Column
In May 2014, there was an air of strong optimism; perhaps, India’s time had come. The country’s Prime Minister (PM) reputed for action, promised a
Seven banking trends to watch out for in 2019 | Business Standard Column
The latest financial stability report of the Indian central bank, a biannual health check-up for the banking system, should be music to the ears of the CEOs
Govt’s flip-flops on e-commerce policy are quite suggestive | Business Standard Column
The government’s flip-flop on its policy on marketplace e-commerce companies seems to be an indication that the country is heading towards a general election and the power of lobbying
Clearly, GST is still ‘work in progress’ | Business Standard Column
he advent of a new year energised the department of revenue in the Union finance ministry to issue a number of notifications and clarifications under