Author: Anil R Tikotekar

Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/columns/rbi-s-many-roles-hinder-core-monetary-policy-mandate-resolution-is-crucial-124121901351_1.html Most central banks (CB) are narrowly focused on monetary policy. The RBI has a sprawling mandate. The trouble is these roles contain many

Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/editorial/fed-s-rate-cut-disappoints-markets-sticky-inflation-adds-to-global-woes-124121901431_1.html FOMC projections, dollar surge, and policy uncertainties pressure emerging markets Listen to This Article Adjusting to changing policy realities is often difficult for

Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/cigarette-pack-gutaka-pouch-to-soon-have-new-mark-to-check-gst-evasion/article69014951.ece Tobacco products are the fifth largest contributor in total GST contribution, with around 5 per cent share A cigarette pack or gutaka pouch

Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/editorial/gst-council-defers-key-decisions-tackles-complexity-of-tax-system-124122200605_1.html It was clarified that ready-to-eat popcorn mixed with salt and spices attracted a 5 per cent GST rate. It attracts a 12 per

Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/editorial/gst-council-defers-key-decisions-tackles-complexity-of-tax-system-124122200605_1.html It was clarified that ready-to-eat popcorn mixed with salt and spices attracted a 5 per cent GST rate. It attracts a 12 per

Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/columns/2024-financial-wrap-inflation-gdp-and-rbi-s-regulatory-vigilance-124122200185_1.html The overarching theme of this year has been the RBI’s new approach to vigilance Photo: Bloomberg As 2024 comes to a close, let’s

Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/banking-finance-banks-urge-rbi-to-extend-deadline-for-overlapping-lending-rules-3697677/?ref=hometop_hp The banking sector regulator issued a draft circular on ‘forms of business and prudential regulations for investments’ in October, stating that only a

Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/can-trump-save-dollar-hegemony/3696676/ If Trump were to retaliate against the BRICS with 100% tariffs, the move could backfire. To be sure, a gradual global shift away

Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/digital-transformation-india-to-see-a-surge-in-ai-applications-in-2025-nasscomnbsp-3697715/ The adoption of AI among Indian enterprises is progressing from proof-of-concept stages to full-scale production, particularly in the fintech and healthcare sectors, according

Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/jobs-career/education-how-skilling-will-change-in-five-years-3697706/ ‘The world is driven by change, especially in technological innovation and global commerce, hence in five years to come there will be a

Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy-das-pitched-for-inflation-growthnbspbalance-at-his-last-mpc-meetnbspnbsp-3696966/ Lower inflation will enhance households’ disposable income and increase their purchasing power and this approach would support consumption and investment demand, Das said.

Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/gemini-20-flash-thinking-googles-new-reasoning-model-can-show-thoughts-to-rival-openai-o1-458118-2024-12-21 Google steps up its AI game with a groundbreaking reasoning model designed to show its “thought process.” Google’s Gemini AI chatbot told a

Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/insurance/story/can-you-explain-critical-illness-riders-including-covered-illnesses-payouts-and-key-conditions-to-consider-458170-2024-12-21 A critical illness plan is a type of insurance that provides financial support if you’re diagnosed with a severe illness. It generally covers

Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/india-will-always-be-a-third-world-country-if-sushant-sareen-blasts-brainless-bureaucracy-over-18-gst-on-caramel-popcorn-458191-2024-12-22 Ready-to-eat popcorn which is mixed with salt and spices attracts 5 per cent GST. But caramalised popcorn will be taxed at 18% Finance