Archis Mohan, Amit Agnihotri, Dilasha Seth

Stories by Archis Mohan, Amit Agnihotri, Dilasha Seth

Kejriwal's 'swaraj', a year on

Kejriwal's 'swaraj', a year on

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2016

From his run-ins with the Centre to his political knack to sail through choppy waters, the Delhi CM has shown uncommon talent in running a 'common man's' government.

GDP is a measure of income, not of output: Pronab Sen

GDP is a measure of income, not of output: Pronab Sen

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2016

'Everyone confuses GDP to be a measure of output, when it is actually a measure of income.'

Modi in India for 46 days and counting

Modi in India for 46 days and counting

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2016

The prime minister is all set to break his record of spending most days in the country without travelling abroad.

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.

Rahul's Hyderabad protest casts shadow over Budget session

Rahul's Hyderabad protest casts shadow over Budget session

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2016

The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs will meet on February 4 to decide the Budget session schedule. Venkaiah Naidu says the government is willing to advance the session if the Opposition agrees.

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

GST: Govt yet to appoint empowered panel head

GST: Govt yet to appoint empowered panel head

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2016

The Lok Sabha has already passed the Bill.

'The Rafale deal will go through'

'The Rafale deal will go through'

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2016

'The India-France relationship has been that of the elites of two countries, who appreciate each other's philosophical traditions -- whether it is ancient Indian civilisation and Sanskrit texts or the French tradition of Rene Descartes, Albert Camus, (Jean-Paul) Sartre... This is a drawback. It doesn't create the buzz, the excitement necessary for a relationship. We need more people-to-people contact, especially among students,' says former Ambassador to Paris, Rakesh Sood.

With an eye on job creation, MSMEs set to get a boost in Budget

With an eye on job creation, MSMEs set to get a boost in Budget

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2016

Monetary incentives under Skill India to small entrepreneurs, capital infusion into technology fund to help businesses expand operations

BJP readies for grand alliance of its own in Assam

BJP readies for grand alliance of its own in Assam

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2016

The party has forged ties with Bodo People's Front; continues talks with AGP.

Will Kashmir see a new dawn under Mehbooba Mufti?

Will Kashmir see a new dawn under Mehbooba Mufti?

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2016

The new PDP chief will have to work hard to keep everyone in the state happy.

Walmart plans tieups with Indian online retailers

Walmart plans tieups with Indian online retailers

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2016

US retail major is in talks with Flipkart, Snapdeal, ShopClues and Grofers for partnership.

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

Budget goodies for GIFT City, markets likely

Budget goodies for GIFT City, markets likely

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2016

Ministry considering tax sops for India's first global financial centre, steps to liberalise futures and options markets.

75 cities to be ranked on cleanliness

75 cities to be ranked on cleanliness

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2015

This would include state capitals and 53 cities with a population of 10 lakh each.

Govt mulls universal health insurance plan

Govt mulls universal health insurance plan

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2015

The states will be asked to tap the Centre's JAM trinity.

Rise of the rebels in politics

Rise of the rebels in politics

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2015

Mamata Banerjee's TMC and Kejriwal's AAP challenged the old order.

The woman who brought Modi and Sharif together in a hug in Pakistan

The woman who brought Modi and Sharif together in a hug in Pakistan

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2015

Sushma Swaraj's suave moves helped Narendra Modi pull off a diplomatic coup, helping regain her standing.

Budget 2016: List of 300 duty-free items could shrink

Budget 2016: List of 300 duty-free items could shrink

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2015

Excise exemptions may be whittled in Budget to offset higher govt salaries, pensions

Why economists are against deferring fiscal goals

Why economists are against deferring fiscal goals

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2015

Economists have cautioned that any deferment of the government's fiscal goals would prove counter-productive and raise the interest payment burden.