While it was technically not possible to block the deal, the tax department could resort to arm-twisting.
'He is positive and likes to get work done,' is how a retired bureaucrat described him. 'I assume he will push the reform agenda with strength.'
None of the political parties in UP has any effective plans to create jobs.
Government to pay disproportionately high interest for borrowings from savings, overturning a nearly two-decade-long process of reforms in the management of public debt.
One of the key concerns of foreign investors is how the general anti-avoidance rule would apply in case an investor is availing benefits under double taxation avoidance agreement.
Major focus will be on adequately funding existing schemes to ensure their timely completion before the next General Elections.
Fresh PoEM guidelines will affect pharma, energy, automobiles, manufacturing and software companies.
Government looking at cushioning slowdown due to demonetisation with sops and higher outlay for micro, small and medium enterprises, agriculture, and affordable housing.
The main concern among industry and market experts is that the governance in these companies needs to be strengthened and the focus on social insurance has to come down.
The PMGKY will not allow declarants to use claims made for refunds for advance taxes paid, tax deducted at source and tax collected under the scheme.
The number of poor people travelling by train has followed a similar trend since 2011.
At a time when major economies have increased spending, India will have to do the same.
Import growth moderated to a four-month low, owing to sharp decline in that of gold.
As in the past, it is up to the merchants to decide if they will bear the burden of the charge or bill it to the customers. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports.
Unlike the Advance Estimates which missed the impact of demonetisation, CEA's survey is likely to have a better take on Indian economy.
PM's announcement were focused on those most affected by the note ban.
A digital economy can only work with uninterrupted electricity supply. So, states now face the unpleasant task of telling their citizens that electricity rates need to be hiked. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee reports.
Whether or not such an overhaul will be carried out depends on the government's comfort level.
Downloading songs, movies, books? You may have to pay tax on it.
Exemption limits, standard deduction on radar.
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