Abhishek Waghmare &Amp; Indivjal Dhasmana

Stories by Abhishek Waghmare &Amp; Indivjal Dhasmana

6 indicators of India's looming demographic disaster

6 indicators of India's looming demographic disaster

Rediff.com   2 May 2016

India is experiencing jobless growth and skepticism abounding that the country may not be able to cash in on its demographic bonus

India's biggest farm reform is 91.6% behind target

India's biggest farm reform is 91.6% behind target

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2016

The Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee Act of a state regulates the purchase of agricultural products, such as cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables for that region. It hobbles farmers, imposing multiple levies on produce and disallows direct sales to private companies.

On World Water Day, India faces worst water crisis in decade

On World Water Day, India faces worst water crisis in decade

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2016

Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu likely to be India's most water-scarce states this summer

Govt provides for OROP, pay panel despite earlier doubts

Govt provides for OROP, pay panel despite earlier doubts

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2016

It should be noted that the CPC allocation is provisional.

A friendlier tax regime likely in the Budget

A friendlier tax regime likely in the Budget

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2016

The panel's recommendations will be aimed at making a predictable and non-adversarial tax regime in the economy.

Why 75% drop in global oil prices isn't reaching you

Why 75% drop in global oil prices isn't reaching you

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2016

Centre and state governments are steadily increasing excise duties and value-added tax

Unsponsored ADRs, GDRs likely to get tax relief

Unsponsored ADRs, GDRs likely to get tax relief

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2016

Budget may bring exemption for those backed by Indian securities other than shares

Budget may offer TDS relief to taxpayers

Budget may offer TDS relief to taxpayers

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2016

Changes in threshold not to have a significant revenue impact, say officials

Budget may ease rules for offshore fund managers moving to India

Budget may ease rules for offshore fund managers moving to India

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2016

This move to make it easier for funds to avail of tax exemptions.

Agriculture needs to take centre stage in Budget: Arvind Subramanian

Agriculture needs to take centre stage in Budget: Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2016

Chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian discusses the Budget, goods and services tax, Centre-state relationship and larger issues facing the economy

FinMin goes for reshuffle ahead of Budget

FinMin goes for reshuffle ahead of Budget

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2015

An announcement has barred the entry of journalists in the finance ministry.

'The global economy has not done well as predicted'

'The global economy has not done well as predicted'

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2015

'We need to do more to accelerate growth.'

Mixed results so far on Budget announcements

Mixed results so far on Budget announcements

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2015

Experts have started giving comments on provisions that the govt must make in Budget 2016-17.

How small banks will boost financial literacy

How small banks will boost financial literacy

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2015

Even today, many MFIs already distribute pension and micro insurance products to low-income households.

Labour minister on what led to the nationwide strike

Labour minister on what led to the nationwide strike

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2015

Workers' attitude is changing and they want to work more and demand more wages. They want more productivity.

GDP growth estimates: Grappling with new complexities

GDP growth estimates: Grappling with new complexities

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2015

It is pegged at 6.8-8% by various economists, as compared to 6.7%.

Modi's Rs 65k-cr disclosure on I-Day didn't mean black money

Modi's Rs 65k-cr disclosure on I-Day didn't mean black money

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2015

Earlier, Arun Jaitley had said 60 prosecutions had been launched on the 'HSBC list'.

'We are ready for GST rollout from April 1, 2016'

'We are ready for GST rollout from April 1, 2016'

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2015

The IMG meeting will be convened shortly.

'Either RBI should have majority in monetary policy panel or governor a veto'

'Either RBI should have majority in monetary policy panel or governor a veto'

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2015

'If there is an RBI majority in the committee, there is no question of a veto.'

Is double digit growth wishful thinking or an achievable target?

Is double digit growth wishful thinking or an achievable target?

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2015

Country's economic growth at 9% requires exports to rise by around 20%, says NSC chairman Pronab Sen