Prime Minister Narendra Modi was lucky that oil prices were low when he took over in 2014, so he could tackle the economy that was
Category: Economy
GST Tax Slab: 12% & 18% GST slabs may be merged, 28% for demerit goods: Arvind Subramanian – The Economic Times–22.11.2017
The government may combine the 12 per cent and 18 per cent slabs for goods and services tax (GST) into one in the near future
Moody’s India upgrade: We need to focus on ease of trading now: Arvind Subramanian, Chief Economic Adviser – The Economic Times–22.11.2017
There are four and half reasons why the Indian economy decelerated when the world economy picked up pace , according to chief economic advisor Arvind
Will Arun Jaitley do a Jaswant Singh? | Business Standard Column–22.11.2017
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will present his fifth Union Budget in about 10 weeks from now. The fifth Budget of any finance minister is usually
Moody’s rightly shifted focus from deficit to reforms to upgrade India; here is why – The Financial Express–21.11.2017
The timing of Moody’s ratings upgrade, the first in 13 years, is ironic since it comes at a time when, while still good, India’s fundamentals
Why Moody’s upgraded India after 14 years and what this means for economy | Business Standard News–21.11.2017
The upgrade, Moody’s first of India since January 2004, moves the rating to the second-lowest investment grade, one notch higher than Standard & Poor’s and
Budget deficit may rise in FY18, but will improve in years ahead: Moody’s – The Hindu–21.11.2017
Lower taxes and higher public expenditure could widen budget deficit in 2017-18, but steps taken by the government to broaden the tax base and improve
P Chidambaram explains development, and those left behind – The Financial Express–20.11.2017
Development means different things to different people. After contesting from a largely rural parliamentary constituency for more than 30 years, I often recount the following
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
Change in mood | Business Standard Editorials–20.11.2017
In what is unquestionably good news for the Indian economy, international credit rating agency Moody’s has raised India’s sovereign bond rating from Baa3 to Baa2.
Crony capitalism, political pressure contribute to current problems in economy: Prashant Bhushan | Business Line–20.11.2017
Many of the country’s leading corporations including Reliance Industries, Reliance (ADA) group, the Adani group and Essar group came under a blistering attack from senior
Logistics sector to soon get infrastructure status | Business Line–20.11.2017
The logistics sector will soon get infrastructure status, a move that will help the industry raise funds at competitive rates and boost India’s trade, a
Bet on private investment to revive growth in the economy | analysis | Hindustan Times–20.11.2017
India’s robust growth performance of last three years suddenly hit the speed breaker in first quarter of the current fiscal year. While this is largely
Card transactions soar 84% in Sep 2017 to Rs 74,090 cr: Report | business-news | Hindustan Times–20.11.2017
The debit and credit card transactions have jumped to Rs 74,090 crore in September this year, up a hefty 84 per cent as compared to
[ Economy ] Have fun, boys! It’s just politics–Deccan Chrolincle–20.11.2017
Way back in 1989, not much after the Congress was ignobly shown the door after holding a commanding majority of 404 seats in the Lok
Job outlook dim: Assocham–Deccan Chrolicle–20.11.2017
With corporate India placing most of its energies on rationalising costs, including the wage costs, the hiring outlook in the private sector, is expected to
What does the ratings upgrade mean? – The Financial Express–19.11.2017
The upgrading of India’ sovereign rating by Moody’s, though not befitting the progress made and efforts put in by the government, is still a positive
The dangers of an overvalued rupee | Business Standard News–19.11.2017
An export-led growth strategy with appropriate structural reforms, comprising liberalisation and an open economy, results in sustained productivity-led growth, as exports promote better resource allocation,
Demonetisation not an appropriate response to blackmoney: Manmohan Singh | Business Line–19.11.2017
Demonetisation was not an appropriate response to the blackmoney issue, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said and suggested that the government simplify tax and
No room for complacency on Moodys’ Rating, says Ajit Ranade | Business Line–19.11.2017
There is no room for complacency or jubilation despite the rating upgrade provided by Moodys’ Investor Services, given the many challenges that still remain to