A K Bhattacharya
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A K Bhattacharya
A K Bhattacharya is a senior economic journalist with over four decades of experience. He is Business Standard's editorial director and a writer of a long-running column - Raisina Hill. He had set the bar for business reporting as the chief of bureau at the Economic Times in the early 1990s, when economic reforms raged. He had a ringside view to many other disruptions, creative and otherwise, during his four decades in journalism, a journey that started when he switched careers after a year of teaching.
A K Bhattacharya is a senior economic journalist with over four decades of experience. He is Business Standard's editorial director and a writer of a long-running column - Raisina Hill. He had set the bar for business reporting as the chief of bureau at the Economic Times in the early 1990s, when economic reforms raged. He had a ringside view to many other disruptions, creative and otherwise, during his four decades in journalism, a journey that started when he switched careers after a year of teaching.
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The state of state budgets
With states expected to push the reforms agenda, a mechanism is needed for assessing their budget data
 "The state of state budgets")
The genius in his labyrinth
Nandan Dasgupta's book dispels misconceptions surrounding Michael Madhusudan Datta, shedding light on the life and literary contributions of one of Bengal's most talented poets
 "The genius in his labyrinth")
Waiting for the states
The future of key economic reforms seems to depend more on the states
 "Waiting for the states")
GDP vagaries in election years: There are valid explanations for variations
But, in an election year, questions will be raised whether non-economic factors are at play
 "GDP vagaries in election years: There are valid explanations for variations")
The NDA approach to PSUs
The Modi govt's equity contribution to public sector units has risen even as their capacity to generate resources has taken a hit
 "The NDA approach to PSUs")
Namonomics vs Manmohanomics: Modi or Singh, who has done better on economy?
Comparing economic management under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his predecessor, Manmohan Singh - a white paper
 "Namonomics vs Manmohanomics: Modi or Singh, who has done better on economy?")
Not by cosmetic changes alone
Disinvestment can get a shot in the arm by ministerial revamp, not by just a nomenclature change
 "Not by cosmetic changes alone")
Interim Budget 2024-25: Striking a middle path
Such prudence also seems to have influenced the Finance Minister's fiscal consolidation efforts
 "Interim Budget 2024-25: Striking a middle path")
GST cess as an opportunity
India's economy should benefit from an early termination of the compensation cess
 "GST cess as an opportunity")
Budget and electoral tailwinds
With limited fiscal space, the Budget needs to take advantage of the ruling party's recent electoral wins
 "Budget and electoral tailwinds")
'The Dravidian model is about inclusivity, diversity, and equitable growth'
T R B Rajaa, says it is taking significant strides in research and development (R&D) and is moving towards becoming a knowledge economy
 "'The Dravidian model is about inclusivity, diversity, and equitable growth'")
India's growth story: A question of answers
Raghuram Rajan and Rohit Lamba advocate a new growth path for India, rejecting the China model and promoting a strategy anchored in human capital development, and a robust political economy
 "India's growth story: A question of answers")
The oil factor
In spite of global uncertainties, India's oil economy offers an opportunity to usher in reforms in the petroleum sector
 "The oil factor")
The sanctity of an interim Budget
The Finance Minister's bold announcement of no big schemes on February 1 is commendable
 "The sanctity of an interim Budget")
Meeting the deficit target
The pressure to rein in capital expenditure and collect more tax revenue may increase
 "Meeting the deficit target")
The 'other' Gitas
The Bhagavad Gita is not the only Gita in the Mahabharata. Bibek Debroy's Sacred Songs delves into the rich tapestry of 25 of them, offering translations, insights and profound philosophical themes
 "The 'other' Gitas")
A new poverty conundrum
If India's poverty level has declined significantly, why should free food be available to more than half its population?
 "A new poverty conundrum")
Taxpayers and the Covid impact
Govt data on direct taxes points to ways of expanding the tax net
 "Taxpayers and the Covid impact")
Lessons from 2016 demonetisation
RBI's handling of the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes shows how it learnt from past mistakes
 "Lessons from 2016 demonetisation")
An insider's tell-all tales
In his revealing memoir, former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg offers a glimpse into what goes on behind closed-door meetings and in the corridors of power
 "An insider's tell-all tales")
