The finance ministry reportedly wants to convert the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN), a private company that manages the indirect tax infrastructure, into a
Author: Anil R Tikotekar
Too much caution hurting growth recovery? – Business Line–12.04.2018
The RBI’s pause is in order as inflation is a heady mix of structural and cyclical factors As expected, the RBI in its first bi-monthly
Ayushman Bharat – A healthy step – Business Line–12.04.2018
But the implementation of the Centre’s ambitious scheme may be more challenging than GST or Aadhaar A nation’s development and growth is gauged by the
[ Income Tax ] Far from Saral – Business Line–12.04.2018
Rising disclosure requirements in ITR forms subject taxpayers to unnecessary burden Even as start-ups and their investors fret over the levy of angel tax on
Aadhaar stigmatises everybody: Supreme Court–Deccan Chronicle–12.04.2018
The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Centre as to why it should insist on Aadhaar for all financial transactions as it stigmatises the entire
Banks’ joust with RBI on new NPA framework reaches House panel–Deccan Chronicle–12.04.2018
A Parliamentary panel on Tuesday met Reserve Bank governor Urjit Patel and top bankers to discuss the revised NPA framework. Lenders are seeking respite from
Fuel prices: Stop cheating consumers–Deccan Herald–12.04.2018
The steady increase in the prices of petroleum products, especially petrol and diesel, after the dismantling of the administered price mechanism has hurt citizens. The
Can DNA be taken for Aadhaar, asks judge – The Hindu–11.04.2018
An executive authority may even expand the meaning of biometrics’ Justice D.Y. Chandrachud pointed out how the Aadhaar Act could allow the State, in future,
SC for auctioning Unitech’s assets, orders issuance of public notice – The Economic Times–11.04.2018
The Supreme Court today took note of all the unencumbered assets of real estate major Unitech Limited and ordered that a public notice be issued inviting objections for auctioning
Doubling of farmers’ income: Time to swing into action – Here is why – The Financial Express–11.04.2018
One of the most important statements made in recent times by the government was the declaration of its intention to double farmers’ income by 2022.
Demonetisation in India: Cash is back as king; at record high level–Deccan Herald–11.04.2018
A year-and-a-half after the note ban, cash circulation has returned to its peak levels despite several measures initiated by the government to increase digital transactions.
MSME Ministry, GSTN to soon ink pact for data sharing–Deccan Chronicle–11.04.2018
The MSME ministry will soon sign an agreement with GSTN, the IT backbone of GST, for sharing of data related to small and medium enterprises
Supreme Court rebuts Centre’s arguments on privacy infringement in Aadhaar case | india news | Hindustan Times–11.04.2018
The Supreme Court today rebutted the Centre’s defence that collection of biometric details has not infringed the right to privacy of the citizens even if
Inflation: India could face high inflation, low growth – Mr. Madhavan Kutty–The Economic Times–11.04.2018—–*****
The Reserve Bank of India‘s (RBI) bi-monthly monetary policy announced on April 5 maintained a status quo on rates but it contains a strange contradiction. This
home loans: Self-employed pie in home loan grows, so do defaults – The Economic Times–11.04.2018
HFCs also get better returns from lending to the self-employed. A subdued loan demand from businesses is increasing competition in home loans, leading to a
Clear the banking mess and let small businesses thrive–Economic Times–11.04.2018
It is disconcerting that half the country’s state-owned banks are now under the RBI’s watch-list for their deteriorating health. Reportedly, more banks could come under
Why India’s oil economy needs prudent supply management – The Financial Express–11.04.2018—–*****
International prices of crude oil have been ruling firm in March 2018, close to $70 per barrel. Several factors are responsible for this buoyancy, which
Boldly but carefully | Business Standard Editorials–11.04.2018
There is a new and palpable energy to the authorities’ attempts to run down cases of financial fraud that involve India’s banking sector. This is
Hope for progress this financial year | Business Standard Column–
The new financial year has started on a positive note, despite the protectionist measures of America and retaliation by China. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said
Changes in the ITR Form: Key questions answered | Business Standard News–11.04.2018
The government has notified new Income-Tax Return (ITR) forms for 2018-19. These forms require some additional disclosures from assessees. Archit Gupta helps understand these changes in this