Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday reiterated his criticism of Narendra Modi over the present dispensation’s decisions to demonetise higher value currency notes and
Category: Demonetization
‘The full benefit of GST is still to be realised’ | Business Line–02.12.2017
Chief Statistician Anant says note-ban impact has worn off, inflation not a cause for concern The revival in the economy is expected to continue due
Latest GDP numbers appear to have slain the demon of DeMon, but economic fundamentals remain a challenge–Times of India–02.12.2017
From Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s made-for-TV ‘Gabbar Singh Tax’ jibe to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s retort on the ‘Grand Stupid Thought’ of an 18% cap
GDP rise is good, but reforms must not stop–Deccan Chronicle–03.12.2017
The rise in economic growth for the July-September quarter is good news amid the sea of gloom and doom that followed the demonetisation of high-value
indian economy: Manufacturing back in business, shrugs off GST, demonetisation blues – The Economic Times–01.12.2017
Small businesses still facing demonetisation after-effects suffered even more and that was fully reflected in the data captured by government’s statisticians. Stunning. That was the
Economy out of woods, growth to hit 6.5-7% for FY18, says Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar – The Financial Express–01.12.2017
The September quarter growth rebound shows that the economy has come out of the woods and economic expansion for the full year will come in
GST: Note ban, GST may have ‘reinforced’ growth deceleration: CEA – The Economic Times–30.11.2017
Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian today said demonetisation and GST rollout may have “reinforced” the growth deceleration that had already set in. He also exuded
Bank consolidation as a reform is overstated: CEA Arvind Subramanian | Business Standard News–30.11.2017
Your thoughts on the economy after demonetisation and the GST, and the prospects, going forward? There is a global export recovery. I think we can
GST’s real gain is efficiency and sustainability | analysis | Hindustan Times–29.11.2017
The implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), considered to be the most important policy change in India since economic liberalisation, has the potential
Revival is on the horizon, with Indian public docilely adjusting to the twin shocks of demonetisation and GST–23.11.2017
The most charitable way to describe the recent shock of demonetisation, followed by a rushed implementation of GST, is to discount it as creative chaos.
Raghuram Rajan’s note against demonetisation should be made public: Montek | Business Standard News–20.11.2017
On demonetisation The finance minister is obviously keen to present the most positive picture he can think of. It’s probably been the most discussed initiative
Ease of doing business hasn’t improved in India, says Anil Khaitan – PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry –The Financial Express–16.11.2017
India’s ease of doing business scenario hasn’t improved as rampant corruption still exists at lower levels and the government needs to “walk its talk” in
A monumental failure The Indian Express–16.11.2017
On November 8, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his decision to deprive Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes of their “legal tender” status
Demonetisation: Flawed in planning, not in principle | Business Standard Column–15.11.2017
The anniversary of demonetisation calls for an exploration of the rather empty space between paeans to its glory and hysterical diatribes. Its purpose was to control black
Hit by GST, exports fall 1.2% to $23 billion in Oct | Business Line–15.11.2017
Exporters have blamed the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) that has “squeezed’’ the working capital for exporters for the decline. This
I am raising issues because I am worried about party’s future, says Yashwant Sinha – The Hindu–15.11.2017
On GST, what do you make of all the changes announced recently and do you concur with the opposition’s demand that there should be no
‘Modysseus’ papering over India’s cracks | Business Standard Column–14.11.2017
A visitor to India would be bewildered. Political rhetoric from the government and the Opposition is harsh in tone and lacking in content. False, loud
Demonetisation: Evaluating the critics | Business Standard Column–13.11.2017
Last week has seen a contentious debate on demonetisation replay itself. Predictably, critics have gone on to make several untenable claims. The present article challenges
Do good; else, do no harm – The Financial Express–12.11.2017
A year after demonetisation, every justification trotted out for that decision has been rebutted and ridiculed. Rhetoric, bluff and bluster have their limits. At some
Demonetization Anniversary: Decoding the Effects of Indian Currency Notes Ban – The Economic Times–11.11.2017
By Aishwarya Krishnan As the clock struck 8 pm on November 8, 2016, India came to a standstill and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced one