Higher taxes for super-rich: Who said what

In principle, how can you say that rich people shouldn't pay more taxes. You have to be fair in a country with this kind of poverty, says Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro Ltd, in The Economic Times, January 24.

Print Edition: 17 Feb, 2013

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Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro Ltd

In principle, how can you say that rich people shouldn't pay more taxes. You have to be fair in a country with this kind of poverty
Azim Premji, Chairman, Wipro Ltd, in The Economic Times, January 24

P. Chidambaram, Finance Minister

We should consider the argument that the very rich should be asked to pay a little more on some occasions
P. Chidambaram, Finance Minister, on CNBC TV 18, January 24

Adi Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Industries

It is important to avoid new taxes to preserve sentiment. Any increase in taxes (on the rich) will create a negative perception
Adi Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Industries, and President, CII, on NDTV, January 21

A higher rate of tax on the high income group is uncalled for... it will discourage entrepreneurship
Naina Lal Kidwai, Country Head, HSBC India, and President, FICCI, to Agencies, January 21

We do have a progressive income tax… the real problem is that not enough people are declaring their income and paying tax
Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, in Business Standard, January 20