Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/view-govts-game-changing-strategic-disinvestment-policy-needs-a-ministry-of-privatisation/articleshow/81140343.cms SynopsisTo fully appreciate the significance of SDP 2021, we must go into post-Independence economic history of India. The New Industrial Policy (NIP) 1991
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Truck owners slam Centre’s move to levy green tax – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/truck-owners-slam-centres-move-to-levy-green-tax/article33894638.ece Hasn’t helped in cleaning Delhi air, they say Mohan, a truck owner in Namakkal — the truck industry hub in Tamil Nadu —
‘Every number in this budget has been vetted for being achievable’ – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/every-number-in-this-budget-has-been-vetted-for-being-achievable/article33896659.ece?homepage=true Fresh from presenting a Budget that represents a clean break from past policies, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was in Chennai last weekend
The importance of cultivating reform–the economic times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/et-editorials/the-importance-of-cultivating-reform/ET Edit Quick takes, analyses and macro-level views on all contemporary economic, financial and political events. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was spot on when
The WFH era: Azim Premji feels hybrid work model will drive growth & give flexibility to women to join force–the economic times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/the-wfh-era-azim-premji-feels-hybrid-work-model-will-drive-growth-give-flexibility-to-women-to-join-force/articleshow/81145965.cmsSynopsis The IT czar said that over 90% of tech industry still continues to work from home. BENGALURU: IT czar Azim Premji on Sunday said more
Taxing e-commerce – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/equalisation-levy-should-stay-but-clarity-is-needed-on-some-grey-areas/article33895976.ece?homepage=true Equalisation levy should stay, but clarity is needed on some grey areas The vociferous criticism of the changes proposed to the equalisation levy
The changing face of monetary intervention – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/the-changing-face-of-monetary-intervention/article33895997.ece The Reserve Bank of India has injected adequate liquidity into the system – BusinessLine The Reserve Bank of India has injected adequate liquidity
Open to reviewing ₹2.5 lakh cap on tax-free EPF contribution: FM – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/open-to-reviewing-25-lakh-cap-on-tax-free-epf-contribution-fm/article33896840.ece?homepage=true Says EPF will remain in its present form, and there’s no plan afoot to merge it with NPS Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has
Both kinds of currencies will evolve | Business Standard Column
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/both-kinds-of-currencies-will-evolve-121022100822_1.html Cryptos will develop frameworks for increased privacy, and checks could generate reduced intrusions into uses of conventional money Cryptocurrencies are coming together as alternative
Understanding the truth and malice of cryptocurrencies: Beware of the dodgy coin – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/technology/understanding-the-truth-and-malice-of-cryptocurrencies-beware-of-the-dodgy-coin/2199156/ The recent trends of billionaire club entrepreneurs investing billions in cryptocurrency has led to a sudden rise in their value. What started as
Medium-term inflation targeting framework review: Don’t dilute inflation target, say economists – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/medium-term-inflation-targeting-framework-review-dont-dilute-inflation-target-say-economists/2199115/ In a post-Budget interview to FE, economic affairs secretary Tarun Bajaj discounted inflation fears due to elevated deficit, saying the government would deploy
Govt is facilitator, private sector driver of growth, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/budget/budget-2021-govt-is-facilitator-private-sector-driver-of-growth-says-fm-nirmala-sitharaman/2199031/ Sitharaman underlined that trhe nation’s growing and aspiring needs and demands across the various sectors cannot be served just by the state government
india cryptocurrency ban: What will Indian investors lose if govt really bans cryptocurrency – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/what-will-indian-investors-lose-if-govt-really-bans-cryptocurrency/articleshow/81123184.cmsSynopsis Banning ‘cryptocurrencies’, better termed crypto assets, would also stop investment in companies that use crypto tokens to power their technology. By Rahul PagidipatiIf
The case for making India a hub for semiconductor manufacturing – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/electronics/chips-are-down-the-case-for-making-india-a-hub-for-semiconductor-manufacturing/articleshow/81128504.cms Synopsis–As these chips are now an integral part of almost all gadgets and equipment, the ripple effect has affected electronics, consumer durables and
Finance Minister urges private sector to display their ‘animal spirits’ – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/finance-minister-urges-private-sector-to-display-their-animal-spirits/article33886938.ece?homepage=true Sitharaman said disinvestment does not mean the govt want those undertakings to be closed down but want those companies (PSUs) to be run
SMEs feel the heat as copper prices hit the roof – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/smes-feel-the-heat-as-copper-prices-hit-the-roof/article33888264.ece?homepage=true The sharp spike in the benchmark LME (London Metal Exchange) copper prices to $8,806 a tonne from $7,755 from start of this month
Talent is Indian but product is not, says PM Modi on Google at NITI Aayog meet – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/talent-is-indian-but-product-is-not-says-pm-modi-on-google-at-niti-aayog-meet/article33886497.ece?homepage=true Prime Minister calls for strengthening country’s start-ups, MSMEs Speaking at the sixth meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog, Prime Minister Narendra
Why India needs a Bharat Fund beyond the existing VC ecosystem – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/why-india-needs-a-bharat-fund-beyond-the-existing-vc-ecosystem/articleshow/81121994.cmsSynopsis MSMEs play a pivotal role in bolstering the economy and, therefore, need to be carefully nurtured with policies and regulations which will help
Whose advice should Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman follow – RBI or Chief Economic Advisor?
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/whose-advice-should-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-follow—rbi-or-chief-economic-advisor/story/431783.html The RBI working paper co-authored by RBI Deputy Governor Michael Debabrata Patra, who is also a member of the six-member monetary policy committee
10 years from now, tried and tested methods of finding a job may not work anymore – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/10-years-from-now-tried-and-tested-methods-of-finding-a-job-may-not-work-anymore/articleshow/81105714.cmsSynopsis In a warning for countries like India, the McKinsey report says that the pandemic has already significantly accelerated the loss of low-wage jobs.