Indivjal Dhasmana &Amp;Amp; Arup Roychoudhury

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Ease fiscal deficit, look at higher spend for future: Assocham president to FM

Ease fiscal deficit, look at higher spend for future: Assocham president to FM

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2021

As spending on infrastructure has three times the desired impact, the government's Rs 111 trillion National Infrastructure Pipeline should be accelerated: Assocham president, Vineet Aggarwal

FRBM Act may be tweaked as escape clause not valid, say economists

FRBM Act may be tweaked as escape clause not valid, say economists

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2021

If the government cuts wasteful expenditure as it is trying now, the deficit would at most fall to 8 per cent, not less than that.

'Dilly-dally so that the protests fizzle out'

'Dilly-dally so that the protests fizzle out'

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2021

'However, this time it looks like that is not working.'

1% GST in cash: FinMin clarifies on why it was necessary

1% GST in cash: FinMin clarifies on why it was necessary

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2020

This provision is a very smart rule against fraudster and would not affect any genuine business entities or Ease of Doing Business in any manner, said a source.

Dry run for Covid inoculation next week

Dry run for Covid inoculation next week

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2020

An important focus of the dry run will be on management of any possible adverse events following immunisation.

Don't tweak inflation target range: Economists tell FM in pre-Budget talks

Don't tweak inflation target range: Economists tell FM in pre-Budget talks

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2020

They have also called for giving cash to the poor, so that demand is generated in the economy.

Can India sustain Rs 1-trillion monthly GST collection?

Can India sustain Rs 1-trillion monthly GST collection?

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2020

Experts warn of over-interpreting the numbers and said their sustainability needed to be watched beyond November, says Indivjal Dhasmana.

4 states worst affected by rising inflation

4 states worst affected by rising inflation

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2020

At over 6 per cent, most states in October had inflation rates above the Reserve Bank of India's target band of 2-6 per cent.

'Economy is touching pre-Covid levels'

'Economy is touching pre-Covid levels'

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2020

'It is entering growth territory on a month-on-month basis.'

No cess on Covid-19 vaccination; but rich may be charged

No cess on Covid-19 vaccination; but rich may be charged

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2020

There was speculation that a one-time special Covid-19 cess would be imposed and that it would raise an estimated Rs 18,000 crore.

Covid-19 crisis: Signs of economic recovery fragile, say experts

Covid-19 crisis: Signs of economic recovery fragile, say experts

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2020

'The real lifting of the economy will happen only if this momentum sustains in the coming months.'

'We will have to time what we want to do'

'We will have to time what we want to do'

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2020

'Willing to spend is different from when to spend and how much to spend'

'Economy is constantly on PM's mind'

'Economy is constantly on PM's mind'

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2020

'I would like to convey the message to your readers that the prime minister himself is directly seized of the situation on the ground. He periodically reviews the situation on the ground and how it is moving forward, taking inputs from economists, business leaders, chambers of commerce.'

'On further stimulus, I've kept my options open'

'On further stimulus, I've kept my options open'

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2020

'Prime Minister Modi stated several times that we shall not let this challenge go away without converting it into an opportunity to undertake systemic reforms.' 'And hasn't that been reiterated in action?'

Vodafone Plc's arbitration win: Should India challenge the decision?

Vodafone Plc's arbitration win: Should India challenge the decision?

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2020

The arbitration of any court is legally binding and the government) can approach the Singapore high court.

All you MUST know about the new tax rules

All you MUST know about the new tax rules

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2020

From road transport to health insurance, tax rules have changed from October 1.

'It is a no-brainer that there will be a very sharp rebound next year'

'It is a no-brainer that there will be a very sharp rebound next year'

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2020

'The CEA suggested that could be as high as 19 per cent.'

E-com cos fret over Madras HC ruling on GST refunds

E-com cos fret over Madras HC ruling on GST refunds

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2020

The high court's order, which says refunds paid on service inputs can be restricted, runs contrary to Gujarat HC verdict and could complicate matters.

Why LIC IPO is unlikely this fiscal

Why LIC IPO is unlikely this fiscal

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2020

A lot of work is needed to be done on the part of the insurance sector behemoth, and the government, before it is ready for its market debut.

Govt, industry lock horns over hiking TV prices

Govt, industry lock horns over hiking TV prices

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2020

For India to be atmanirbhar, domestic manufacturers cannot remain merely assemblers of imported parts. Manufacturing in India cannot survive on support of imports forever.