Indivjal Dhasmana
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Indivjal Dhasmana
Indivjal Dhasmana, a senior associate editor at Business Standard, writes on macroeconomics, taxes, and political economy. He has over three decades of experience in various journalism. He currently heads the economics data team at Business Standard.
Indivjal Dhasmana, a senior associate editor at Business Standard, writes on macroeconomics, taxes, and political economy. He has over three decades of experience in various journalism. He currently heads the economics data team at Business Standard.
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Green shoots of recovery? GST mop-up improves in June, crosses Rs 90,000 cr
However, the rate of decline has come down considerably to just 9.02 per cent from 38.17 per cent in May and 71.63 per cent in April
 "Green shoots of recovery? GST mop-up improves in June, crosses Rs 90,000 cr")
CBDT exempts YES Bank investors under reconstruction scheme from income tax
Also exempts shareholders in companies such as IL&FS pursuant to NCLT order, those whose land is being regularised in Delhi
 "CBDT exempts YES Bank investors under reconstruction scheme from income tax")
MoSPI should end controversies related to GDP computation: Rangarajan
Gets lifetime achievement award on National Statistics Day
 "MoSPI should end controversies related to GDP computation: Rangarajan")
Goa likely to see steepest contraction in economy in 2020-21, shows data
India Ratings and Research expects the gross state domestic product (GSDP) of all states in India to contract in FY21
 "Goa likely to see steepest contraction in economy in 2020-21, shows data")
Ex-RBI governor Rangarajan gets lifetime achievement award on Stats Day
Besides heading RBI and the Prime Minister's Advisory Council, Rangarajan was chairman of the National Statistical Commission, set up in 2000 to review the statistical system
GST effect: How retail inflation rate changed over the last 3 years
The inflation rate in cigarettes hit double digits during July-March of FY18, but came down in the next two years
 "GST effect: How retail inflation rate changed over the last 3 years")
Income tax exemptions to lower tax assessee for certain allowances
The Budget for 2020-21 came out with an option of lower tax regime for those who forgo certain exemptions
 "Income tax exemptions to lower tax assessee for certain allowances")
Govt, RBI measures have slowed down contraction in economy: NCAER
NCAER expects the economy to grow by 1.3 per cent in FY21 in case there are no supply side disruptions.
India faces economic catastrophe, PMO can't handle it by itself: Rajan
Says PMO can't tackle crisis on its own, must consult opposition talent; questions the way some states propose to suspend labour laws and Centre's micro-management of states to undertake reforms
 "India faces economic catastrophe, PMO can't handle it by itself: Rajan")
Finance Ministry cautiously optimistic about economic revival in late FY21
In its macroeconomic report, the finance ministry did not reveal its projections for 20120-21
 "Finance Ministry cautiously optimistic about economic revival in late FY21")
Interest rates charged by banks capped at 9.25% under MSME package
Interest rate ceiling for NBFCs loan at 12%; caps are much lower than the normal interest rates charged by these lenders
 "Interest rates charged by banks capped at 9.25% under MSME package")
I've to be careful, am answerable to Parliament: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman tells Indivjal Dhasmana & Nivedita Mookerji that the government has made sure that mistakes committed during 2008-2013 are not repeated while announcing the Rs 20-trillion package.
 "I've to be careful, am answerable to Parliament: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Door open for stimulus 6.0; govt with industry: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Calling her stint as FM during the pandemic "the most challenging assignment yet", Sitharaman said she was not upset with the criticism that the recent stimulus package was too little
 "Door open for stimulus 6.0; govt with industry: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
WTO reforms have to factor in interests of all, says Suresh Prabhu
"WTO's reforms have to take into account the interests of all members. It has to come out with a forward-looking agenda in an inclusive manner," Prabhu said
 "WTO reforms have to factor in interests of all, says Suresh Prabhu")
Indian economy to contract 5-7% in FY21: Bernstein, Goldman Sachs
Analysts say the Rs 20-trn stimulus package by govt a lost opportunity
 "Indian economy to contract 5-7% in FY21: Bernstein, Goldman Sachs")
Karnataka appellate authority sets precedent in reversal of AAR ruling
AAR had disallowed WeWork's ITC claim on detachable partitions; the reversal of its order would set a precedent as to what comes under movable property on whic ITC is allowed
 "Karnataka appellate authority sets precedent in reversal of AAR ruling")
Kisan Vikas Patra investments to see slower growth after interest rate cut
While the money used to double on maturity in nine-and-a-half years between December 12 and March 31, it will now take 10 years and four months for the same.
 "Kisan Vikas Patra investments to see slower growth after interest rate cut")
Executive director is employee, not liable to pay GST: Karnataka AAR
The ruling runs contra to those of other state AARs, which have held all directors are liable to pay GST
 "Executive director is employee, not liable to pay GST: Karnataka AAR")
Saddled with Rs 1,700 cr stocks, farmers demand restart of tobacco auctions
Urge govt to direct Tobacco Board to coordinate with FCV tobacco manufacturers, exporters and traders to facilitate reasonable prices at pre-covid level at these auctions
 "Saddled with Rs 1,700 cr stocks, farmers demand restart of tobacco auctions")
Additional borrowing to widen fiscal deficit, but help govt perk up economy
He did not think that the move will crowd out borrowings of the private sector, saying demand of the government and the private sector are not contradictory in these circumstances
 "Additional borrowing to widen fiscal deficit, but help govt perk up economy")