By Nirmal John 2017 was the year when cyber attacks finally became front-page fodder for Indian news media. It is little surprise that this coincided
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Why we need living wills: Astonishingly, we as Indian citizens have no right to autonomy in our health care choices
By Roop Gursahani, Raj K Mani, Srinagesh Simha Mr AS, a frail but sprightly 91-year-old developed pneumonia and was admitted to a suburban Mumbai hospital.
Across the aisle: Real world beckons Prime Minister Narendra Modi – The Financial Express
was on a train. There was a notice on the cabin wall detailing the procedure to be followed in an emergency. The first instruction read:
Is it possible to claim refund of unutilised input tax credit under GST? | Business Standard News
s it possible to claim refund of unutilised input tax credit under the GST? Under the goods and services tax (GST) regime, refund of unutilised
Banks begin to accept GST input claims to grant working capital | Business Standard News
More than 90 days after the roll-out of the goods and services tax (GST), lenders are gravitating to sanctioning working capital loans, especially to micro
GST machinery still unrolling | Business Standard Column
fter the October 6 meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, the finance minister had announced that the process of refund of Integrated
Brief case: SC sets norms in cheque bounce trial | Business Standard Column
The Supreme Court (SC) has eased the procedure of trial in dishonoured cheques in view of such cases clogging criminal courts. It noted that 20
Bankruptcy norms: Knee-jerk reactions to structural deformities | Business Standard Column
A couple of recent amendments in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016, seem to be knee-jerk
PNB to hire insolvency resolution professionals | Business Line
Public sector Punjab National Bank (PNB) seeks to hire insolvency resolution professionals for 2017-18, according to a notification by the bank. The bank has invited
What statistics don’t tell | The Indian Express
Ninety-two per cent of those living in rural households (74.18 crore) earn less than Rs 10,000 a month. Whenever we dwell on economic woes confronting
Instalocate: How Instalocate helps aggrieved flyers get compensation from airlines – The Economic Times–15.10.2017
What made the Jains even more hopeful about the future of their venture was the global crisis that hit British Airways on May 27 this
cyber security: Can you tell a bug from a bot? Know your malware here – The Economic Times–15.10.2017
As more and more people take to internet transactions after the government’s push for a ‘Digital India’, the dangers of a connected world also intensify.
Recapitalising the Banks is a prerequisite for sustained growth
The latest data on inflation, for September, and industrial production, for August, both offer some cheer. Food inflation is muted, rather than galloping ahead, as
IMF favors three structural reforms in India – The Financial Express
Deputy Director Asia Pacific Department of IMF, Kenneth Kang, said the favorable outlook for Asia was an important opportunity for India to push forward with
On Indian economy, Surjit Bhalla says, debate evidence, not manufacture conclusions – The Financial Express
Since its start in April 2001, the real repo rate in India has averaged 0.35% with a maximum level of 6.65%. In what will go
cybercrime: How India Inc is losing its cybersecurity war – The Economic Times–14.10.2017
With each passing day, cyberspace is becoming a new frontier for corporates. Mumbai’s top cybercop Brijesh Singh has his hands full these days. With increasing
Niti Aayog: Agriculture growth likely to be above 3% in FY18: Niti Aayog member – The Economic Times–14.10.2017
Agriculture growth rate this year will be more than 3% looking at the performance of the kharif season. If rabi season is very favourable, it
Exporters to get GST refund in bank account filed with customs – The Economic Times
NEW DELHI: The government has decided to give GST refund to exporters in the bank accounts they have filed with the customs department and not
GST: Changes in composition scheme, who can opt for it & the benefits | The Economic Times Video | ET Now
The recent GST Council meet made sweeping changes to the composition scheme for small taxpayers. We spell out the changes for you and help you
India should prioritise public banking sector reforms: IMF – The Financial Express
India must prioritise implementation of public banking sector structural reforms, enhance the efficiency of labour and product markets, and modernise agriculture sector to accelerate its
