The latest rounds of high frequency indicators have cheered analysts and investors, prompting many to say growth may finally have bottomed out. To be sure,
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Budget 2018: Fiscal prudence must – The Financial Express–06.01.2018—–*****
By Barendra Kumar Bhoi The adverse effects of two consecutive shocks—demonetisation and goods and services tax (GST)—have receded. The real economy is poised for a convincing
T N Ninan: Tax, don’t frighten, investors in Union Budget 2018 | Business Standard Column–06.01.2018—–*****
The finance minister may well be right in the three claims that he made while taking part in a parliamentary debate on Thursday: that reforms
7 reasons why FY18 GDP growth forecast should be viewed with caution | Business Standard News–06.01.2018—–*****
The government on Friday said it expected the country’s gross domestic product to grow 6.5 per cent on a year-on-year basis, compared with 7.1% in
Insolvency professionals: IBBI new norms raises doubts among insolvency professionals – The Economic Times–05.01.2018
The IBBI late on Wednesday came with a circular prohibiting outsourcing which many professionals say is confusing. Insolvency professionals are flummoxed by the latest rule
Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha: Global slowdown main reason for weak economy – The Financial Express–05.01.2018
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in the Parliament today that Indian economy is facing many challenges. Jaitley stressed on the fact that global slowdown
Arvind Panagariya lauds this ‘mantra’ of Narendra Modi for his bureaucrats to move the nation forward – The Financial Express–05.01.2018
Writing in a paper published on the Columbia University website the famous economist offered a thumbs up to the government for successfully reviving the economy.
Niti Aayog’s three-point formula for India to beat China’s economic growth – The Financial Express–05.01.2018
India’s GDP growth made a comeback at 6.3% in the July-September period from a three-year low of 5.7% in the previous quarter due to disruptions
Budget 2018: What a widening fiscal deficit could mean | Business Standard News–05.01.2018—–*****
Deficit numbers seem to be playing havoc with the Union Budget projections. But you could trust the ingenuity of finance ministry mandarins to finally present
Feisty Jaitley defends handling of economy | Business Line–05.01.2018—–*****
Countering Opposition’s criticism, Finance Minister says inflation, fiscal deficit and credit rating have improved since UPA’s time Under attack from the Opposition on the state
FRDI Bill: clearing the air on the bail-in clause – The Hindu–05.01.2018—–*****
Deposits up to ₹1 lakh are insured The government on Tuesday issued another clarification on the Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance Bill in a bid
insolvency: IBBI bars insolvency professionals from outsourcing their responsibilities – The Economic Times–04.01.2018
“IPs shall not require any certificate from another person certifying the eligibility of a resolution applicant,” IBBI said. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
Ex RBI Governor Subbarao: Financial inclusion drive must target the poor: Former RBI Governor D Subbarao – The Economic Times–04.01.2018
Subbarao, who delivered the lecture on “Reserve Bank of India – Making a difference to everyday lives”, discussed several issues relating to the RBI’s functioning,
Bankruptcy: IBC’s objective not to emphasise on liquidation: NCLT – The Economic Times–04.01.2018
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) president M M Kumar today said the objective of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) is to find appropriate solution
Flexibility on bankruptcy | Business Standard Editorials–04.01.2018
Parliament on Tuesday gave its assent to the amendments that the government had proposed to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, or IBC. These are meant
With IBC, banks will decide their fate | Business Standard News–04.01.2018
The government could be looking at giving tax exemptions to buyers of stressed assets because they may otherwise ask for more haircuts on assets. This,
On the ledger: on fiscal consolidation – The Hindu–04.01.2018
Eight months into the financial year, or until end November, the Union government’s fiscal deficit — the amount by which its expenditure exceeds revenue —
Need to end fiscal targeting obsession- Business News–03.01.2018
Since NDA government took over the rein of power in 2014, successive budgets have shown definite resolve of the government to reduce fiscal deficit figures
No shortcut to reform | Business Standard Editorials–03.01.2018
India’s archaic and restrictive labour laws have long been a drag on its economy, preventing it from reaching its full potential. Reform is overdue, but
Bank deposits: FRDI Bill: Worried HNIs dial money managers over bail-in clause – The Economic Times–02.01.2018
In the past month, there has been a public hullabaloo about whether bank deposits are safe and whether depositors’ money would be used to bail-in
