Suspending legal protections for workers that evolved over time, will come with social and political consequences In an attempt to keep corporate profitability afloat during
Day: May 11, 2020
Beyond borrowings | Business Standard Editorials
It was only a matter of time for the Union government to revise the borrowing plan for the current fiscal year. The fact that it
Reform, don’t trample | Business Standard Editorials
State governments in India seem to have discovered a new way to breathe life into economic activity — radical labour law changes. It began with
What next after the pandemic? – The Financial Express
When the corona crisis ends, a return to the old normal is likely. To aid economic recovery, economic policy gaps revealed during the crisis must
Don’t prefix an arbitrary fiscal cap–Economic Times
It has been reported that the government would limit its fiscal deficit to 5.5% of GDP, and contain the size of the stimulus it offers
Give soft loans to power utilities–Economic Times
The policy-challenged and cash-strapped power sector, which has held up surprisingly well during the lockdown, needs immediate credit access, as highlighted in a recent Brookings
Lockdown impact: Jammu and Kashmir HC judges dealing with cases via landlines, mobile, WhatsApp – The Economic Times
The court had been frequently using Vidyo, a web application to hold videoconferencing for cases. However, after the lockdown, some cases came up which involved
US economy to bounce back soon, says Treasury Secretary – The Economic Times
America’s economy, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, is likely to bounce back in the third and fourth quarter and is going to have a
labour reforms in India: Why Indian economy needs swift and robust labour reforms – The Economic Times
Circumstances have presented India with another chance where it can capitalise on the flight of companies from China that is underway because of the Covid-19
Credit guarantee scheme for banks need of hour, ex RBI chief Duvvuri Subbarao The Economic Times
Credit guarantee scheme for banks need of hour, ex RBI chief Duvvuri Subbarao “Government needs to consider spending on livelihood support, improving and expanding medical
No adverse communication to assessees in Q1: CBDT– The Economic Times
No adverse communication to assessees in Q1: CBDT The direction has been made as the key highlight of performance monitoring of tax officers across the
A carefully crafted fiscal package can kickstart the growth process– The Economic Times
The policy response so far has been flushing the financial system with liquidity and extending support to any sector through banks so that loss is
With a phased opening, India tries to avoid a grave economic toll: Bibek Debroy – The Economic Times
If 80% of India’s area is virus-free, or has maintained to contain it, why subject it to lockdown? A worker, wearing a mask, operates a
Will ‘guarantee’ drive home loans after COVID-19? – The Economic Times
Lenders are exploring products to cover loans which are vulnerable to volatility in cash flows. Home loan delinquencies typically tend to show up after 3-4
Courts in contagion time: Online is okay, but chalk out clear protocols and choose the right tools – ET Prime
Nearly two weeks ago, the hearing on a bail plea was to be taken up by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. The judges were
Grads stay home as fear factor kills dreams of studying abroad — The Economic Times
There are about 325,000 students studying overseas with more than 100,000 choosing to go abroad each year. NEW DELHI: Many students who were planning to
Economic revival depends not just on money, but also on faith– View of Mr. Aditya Puri–HDFC–The Economic Times
India’s lockdown has been both most stringent compared to other countries as well as one of the most effective. But as with countries battling Covid-19
मुखपट्टय़ांचे महाभारत |लोकसत्ता
करोनाकाळातही उद्योगधंद्यांसाठी जी पावले उचलली तसे काही करण्याची महाराष्ट्र सरकारची तयारीही दिसत नाही.. उत्तर प्रदेश, मध्य प्रदेश, कर्नाटक व गुजरात या राज्यांनी करोनाकाळातही उद्योगधंद्यांसाठी जी
Centre’s financial stimulus not sufficient; fiscal deficit may jump to 14%: Former RBI Governor Subbarao – The Economic Times
Govt’s Covid check wasn’t enough when it was announced. It looks even less now, Duvvuri Subbarao said. Subbarao said it is quite clear that the
Taxmen are using the lockdown to build stronger cases against defaulters – The Economic Times
CBDT asked officers to not issue notices for now, but collect data that will help settle pending litigation. For now the CBDT has asked that