Finance Ministry officials said GST waiver will have adverse implications on state finances and businesses will suffer. While GST exemption would make output GST as
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Foreign investors pull out USD 26 billion from Asian economies; USD 16 billion from India | Business News,The Indian Express
While almost all major economies are shrinking as a result of coronavirus, only three countries China, India, and Indonesia are projected to experience small, but
Even if privatisation helps India financially, it may need to explore more avenues–Indian Express
While the relief and stimuli package announced last week represents — as per the government’s claims — 10 per cent of India’s GDP, the government
End of a monopoly | The Indian Express
Initiative for APMC reforms should have come from states. But it is welcome that Centre is now taking the lead. Unfortunately, most state APMC laws
Nirmala Sitharaman on AtmaNirbhar package, India’s Covid-19 response
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says she is open to deficit monetisation, won’t hazard a guess on where growth is headed. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses
Government’s economic package only 1% of GDP, say analysts – Times of India
NEW DELHI: The government has announced a five-part package and has provided details of how it adds up to Rs 20.97 lakh crore and accounts
Are India’s labour laws too restrictive? – The Hindu
For employers, availability of skilled workforce and worker-management ties are more vital Some State governments including Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) and Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) have proposed ordinances to exempt manufacturing
Flawed stimulus is justice denied – The Hindu
The government should ensure that matters of lives and livelihoods are not pitted against each other The COVID-19 pandemic and the prolonged national lockdown have
‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ does not adequately address the deep crisis at hand – The Hindu BusinessLine
The package, by relying overwhelmingly on credit infusion to boost the economy, has failed to recognise that investment will pick up only when people across
Banks are now expected to bear the bulk of the stimulus cost – The Hindu BusinessLine
The suspension of fresh insolvency proceedings for a period of one year under IBC comes as a breather for MSMEs, but could lead to steep
How contract farming can deliver better outcomes – The Hindu BusinessLine
While the Centre’s move to legalise contract farming is welcome, the new law must address issues related to growers’ security, monopsony market, farmers’ production risk,
Gold loans, a panacea for the financing needs of MSMEs – The Hindu BusinessLine
In the current risk-averse credit environment, MSMEs need alternative sources of raising finance to continue as going concerns. Their best bet may be to consider
How to achieve self-reliance in the capital goods sector – The Hindu BusinessLine
To reduce import dependency for critical products and promote local manufacturing, it’s time for a new captial goods policy with a focus on R&D, financial
Insolvency suspension necessary during Covid-19 times: IBBI Chief M S Sahoo – The Hindu BusinessLine
Says there aren’t enough ‘white knights’ to rescue firms in distress In conversation with BusinessLine, IBBI Chief M S Sahoo shares his views on the latest announcement
Real estate could see major headwinds in the short term: KPMG – The Hindu BusinessLine
With staggered revival, while the long-term outlook for real estate sector over the coming 18-24 months may likely emerge positive, the short-term impact is likely
Credit line for street vendors may’ve few takers; half of 10 mn not covered | Business Standard News
A majority of street vendors, due to closure of their business, do not have the liquidity to pay back a loan. Based on data from
I’ve to be careful, am answerable to Parliament: FM Nirmala Sitharaman | Business Standard News
Nirmala Sitharaman tells Indivjal Dhasmana & Nivedita Mookerji that the government has made sure that mistakes committed during 2008-2013 are not repeated while announcing the
Door open for stimulus 6.0; govt with industry: FM Nirmala Sitharaman | Business Standard News
Calling her stint as FM during the pandemic “the most challenging assignment yet”, Sitharaman said she was not upset with the criticism that the recent
Power reforms won’t electrify the sector | Business Standard Column
At best, the scheme can be viewed as a one-time measure, while the larger problem of insolvency of discoms remains On May 12, Prime Minister
Fiscal math of the imponderables | Business Standard Column
How large will be the Union government’s fiscal deficit in 2020-21? The Union Budget for the current year had projected the deficit to be at 3.5 per