Shine Jacob And Indivjal Dhasmana

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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.

After festive season boost, key economic indicators show declining signs

After festive season boost, key economic indicators show declining signs

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2020

Business Standard tracks pollution levels, goods ferried by the Indian Railways and consumer visits to various categories of places, in addition to power generation and traffic numbers to understand the fast-changing situation on the ground.

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.

'Sebi has given go ahead for RailTel IPO'

'Sebi has given go ahead for RailTel IPO'

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2020

'We have filed our draft red herring prospectus for a floating IPO for a net offer size of 86.6 million shares.'

'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.

The Kerala minister who's fighting for states in GST Council

The Kerala minister who's fighting for states in GST Council

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2020

Thomas Isaac has been in and out of the national news in his role as Kerala's finance minister since 2018 for various path-breaking tax initiatives. But it is 2020 that he has become more prominent, principally in the GST council.

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?'

Delhi-Alwar rapid rail: India in talks for $3 bn funding

Delhi-Alwar rapid rail: India in talks for $3 bn funding

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2020

The project will be in three stages and sources indicate that the funding will be for the first stage of 107 kilometre from Sarai Kale Khan to SNB Urban Complex.

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.

Newbies dream to become oil barons in limbo

Newbies dream to become oil barons in limbo

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2020

22 companies won bids for the 31 contracts on offer; 15 were new entrants to the oil and gas business. Three years on, none of them have started production.

Indian Railways back on track, stems fall in freight traffic

Indian Railways back on track, stems fall in freight traffic

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2020

Revenue from freight operations also increased by 14 per cent to Rs 9,903 crore in September.

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.

Bharat Petroleum likely to sell 7.3% treasury stock in bulk deal

Bharat Petroleum likely to sell 7.3% treasury stock in bulk deal

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2020

Going by the current market cap of Rs 83,451.15 crore, 7.33 per cent stake in BPCL is expected to be valued around Rs 6,117 crore.

'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.'

L&T, 2 mega consortia in race for India's first bullet train project

L&T, 2 mega consortia in race for India's first bullet train project

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2020

The first consortium includes Afcons Infrastructure, IRCON International and JMC Projects, while the second group of companies include NCC, Tata Projects and J. Kumar Infra Projects.