Indivjal Dhasmana &Amp; Abhijeet Lele

Stories by Indivjal Dhasmana &Amp; Abhijeet Lele

Did India grow or shrink in November? PMI, core sector data differ

Did India grow or shrink in November? PMI, core sector data differ

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

The mismatch between PMI and core sector could also be due to the fact that while core sector is calculated year-on-year, PMI is calculated month-on-month.

EPF or NPS: Which is better?

EPF or NPS: Which is better?

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2016

If a risk taker and young, NPS would suit her/him. Otherwise, s/he should go for EPF.

'Note ban's real impact will come in Q4'

'Note ban's real impact will come in Q4'

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2016

Pronab Sen, the government's former chief statistician, says contrary to perception, GDP growth won't be drastically hit in the present quarter.

Now trending: A cashless future

Now trending: A cashless future

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2016

A large number of people using cards at PoS Cards being used more frequently Small-ticket transactions Mastercard South Asia head Porush Singh calls these the three key trends for a cashless future. And post-demonetization India, he believes, is steadily moving towards it.

'Expect all Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes to come back into the system'

'Expect all Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes to come back into the system'

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2016

The economy could return to 8% growth by the end of 2017-2018, says Arvind Panagariya, vice-chairman NITI Aayog.

GST delay to cast shadow on Budget

GST delay to cast shadow on Budget

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2016

Consensus seems a problem before the current session of Parliament ends.

Roll back ban on Rs 500 note, says ex-chief economic advisor Basu

Roll back ban on Rs 500 note, says ex-chief economic advisor Basu

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2016

'Demonetisation may have been well-intentioned, but it was a major mistake. The government should reverse it. It could at least declare that Rs 500 notes, which many poorer people frequently use, are legal again,' Basu, who till recently was World Bank vice-president, wrote in an opinion piece in The New York Times.

Rs 1.28 lakh cr! That's the cost of demonetisation according to CMIE

Rs 1.28 lakh cr! That's the cost of demonetisation according to CMIE

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2016

The study says the entire supply chain of goods and services will suffer a massive liquidity shock.

'By mid-January, transaction problems will be over'

'By mid-January, transaction problems will be over'

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2016

'Because of the government's step, the people are now going to splurge on consumption.' 'If you ask me, would growth be 8% for 2017-2018, I would say 7.5% because of the demonetisation move would not be very significant.'

Beware, taxmen to watch your posts on social media

Beware, taxmen to watch your posts on social media

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2016

Information gathered from a person's social media account will be matched with his or her declared income.

Demonetisation to hit short term economic growth

Demonetisation to hit short term economic growth

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

Significant portion of the funds used to fuel urban demand have become illegal and inoperative.

Banks says, Mistry's write-down claims exaggerated

Banks says, Mistry's write-down claims exaggerated

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2016

Group firms working on sound footing

With inflation slowing, there is space for monetary easing: Arvind Subramanian

With inflation slowing, there is space for monetary easing: Arvind Subramanian

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2016

Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian says that he hopes GDP growth will be at the upper end of the 7-7.5 per cent range.

Five-Year Plans officially declared dead from FY17

Five-Year Plans officially declared dead from FY17

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2016

The Niti Aayog is preparing 15-year vision document that will replace the Five-Year Plan from the next financial year

They will help Urjit Patel to take a call on interest rates

They will help Urjit Patel to take a call on interest rates

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2016

Chetan Ghate, Pami Dua and Ravindra Dholakia have been appointed for 4 years

GST timeline: Twists and turns along the way

GST timeline: Twists and turns along the way

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2016

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday approved the biggest tax reform since Independence.

GST: Miles to go for a smooth journey

GST: Miles to go for a smooth journey

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2016

For the government to meet its GST roll-out deadline of April 1, 2017, the states will have to ratify the Bill before Parliament's winter session, starting November.

Why India Inc is upbeat on economy, higher profits

Why India Inc is upbeat on economy, higher profits

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2016

Lack of political consensus on economic reforms a key concern.

'FDI policy should be seen in light of Make in India'

'FDI policy should be seen in light of Make in India'

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2016

With EU, it is part of the FTA that we will need to negotiate.

Govt open to Cong's idea of ring-fencing GST rate

Govt open to Cong's idea of ring-fencing GST rate

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2016

Cong leaders speak in two voices but final stand may be decided at a meeting headed by Rahul Gandhi next week