Policy

Updated : Jan 7, 2021

Digital Tax: The Road Ahead

Even as India increases the scope of the Equalisation Levy, the US has initiated a probe against 10 countries for imposing taxes on digital services. This could effectively mean India, like many others, could face US reprisal, going forward

Updated : Dec 10, 2020

Making Medicines in India

Centre has announced two schemes to reduce import dependence in medicine manufacturing. Will they work this time?

Updated : Dec 10, 2020

Time for Modi-Biden Tango

Having deliberately opted out of the world's largest trade bloc, RCEP, India can now push for the limited trade deal with the US

Updated : Dec 10, 2020

Fraught With Risks

Allowing big industrial houses in the banking sector has its own set of challenges

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and others during the 'Kheti Bachao' tractor rally against new farm laws in Patiala

Updated : Nov 27, 2020

Reform Pangs

State laws may delay progress of Centre's agri-marketing reforms, but won't be able to halt them

South Africa is likely to see more downgrades in the future since Moody's and Fitch have cut their sovereign ratings on the country to negative

Updated : Nov 22, 2020

Fitch, Moody's cut South Africa's ratings to junk

Fitch sees the country's GDP to remain below 2019 levels even in 2022 as the debt burden increases pressure on public finances in Africa's most industrialised economy

Updated : Oct 1, 2020

Farm Truths

The three new agriculture laws will shift the power centre of agriculture trading from established APMC markets to corporate players in a gradual manner. But will the transition be smooth?

Updated : Aug 20, 2020

Fixing AAR

The advance ruling mechanism under GST is fraught with many gaps, which is compounding the problems of taxpayers

Updated : Aug 20, 2020

Willing Partners

India and the US are likely to restore some trade concessions, but an FTA is still years away

Executive Chairperson of Biocon Limited Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

Updated : Jul 24, 2020

Biocon aims to list biosimilar arm over the next 2-3 years

Sharing information with the firm's shareholders, Biocon CEO and Managing Director Siddharth Mittal said it is important for the company to unlock value of the biosimilars business

Updated : Jul 10, 2020

Tough Fight

Economic measures against China - where they work, where they dont

Updated : Jul 8, 2020

The Curious Case of WHO Funding

US President Donald Trump's announcement to end support for WHO is a reminder for the much-needed reforms in the agency's financial structure

Updated : Jun 25, 2020

Managing the Debt Challenge

Rising debt of Centre and states is set to weaken the countrys credit profile. What is the way out?

Updated : Jun 25, 2020

Expenditure Crunch

Huge revenue loss, relief and rehab costs may derail the government's ambitious plans for the year

Updated : Jun 12, 2020

The Labour Law Conundrum

States have proposed radical changes in labour laws post lockdown. But those cannot trigger an economic revival

Updated : Jun 12, 2020

Suspended Ammunition

With the insolvency and bankruptcy law suspended, the ecosystem of professionals around it faces disruption and uncertainty

Updated : Jun 12, 2020

How to Make FTAs Work

India's experience with free trade agreements has been bitter. Can the country learn from its mistakes?

Updated : May 28, 2020

Cancelled Hopes

As orders are scrapped, supply chain is disrupted and global demand slumps, Indian exporters struggle to remain in business

Updated : May 28, 2020

In a Tight Corner

States finally have headroom to borrow more from the market. But there's a cost to it

Updated : Apr 3, 2020

Overhauling Crop Insurance

The problems with the Fasal Bima Yojana and how the scheme can be fixed

Updated : Feb 20, 2020

In a State of Bother

States are facing a funds crunch. As GST revenues moderate and fiscal deficits balloon, they must look for new sources of revenue to fund welfare schemes and infrastructure needs