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January 30, 2022, Sunday

Inflation is BJP's biggest political problem, making voters sullen

Budget 2022 needs to change opinion in the country, if only to divert attention from unemployment and inflation.
January 28, 2022, Friday

200 mn jobs missing from Indian economy: Budget must address this crisis

If the government risks keeping its $200 billion fiscal spigots open, then it must aim to give the pandemic-scarred working class ...
February 02, 2021, Tuesday

Close look shows Union Budget's 137% increase on healthcare is illusory

It is unclear as to why Rs 35,000 crore has been earmarked for vaccines, writes K Sujatha Rao.
February 02, 2021, Tuesday

Budget proposes astute reforms, simultaneous action for supply and demand

Kudos to the Finance Minister for opening up all the taps to invest in infrastructure, writes Shailesh Haribhakti.
February 01, 2021, Monday

Budget showcases govt's strong strategic push for growth-oriented roadmap

The sharp and targeted focus on infrastructure, capex, health, education, financial sector reforms and fiscal credibility have ...
February 01, 2021, Monday

Forward-looking Budget eases tax compliance; ball in GST council's court

Budget can be viewed as a positive and a forward-looking in line with promoting the vision of an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', coupled ...
January 29, 2021, Friday

Economic Survey tries hard to dispel stigma of overusing fiscal policy

Given the government's cautious fiscal response to the pandemic so far, it seems unlikely that it will drop the ball on ...
February 02, 2018, Friday

Best days of mid-cap and small-cap segments are over: Samir Arora

Interview with founder and fund manager, Helios Capital
December 25, 2016, Sunday

Budget ideas for Finance Ministry

These include overall hike deduction limit to Rs 3.5 lakh, extend LTA benefit to international trips
September 22, 2016, Thursday

The merger is like a divorce, property needs to be separated: Bibek Debroy

Interview with Member, NITI Aayog
March 04, 2016, Friday

Maintaining fiscal deficit at 3.5 % of GDP is a bold decision: C Rangarajan

However, allocation of Rs 25,000 crore for PSU banks is inadequate, former PMEAC said
March 02, 2016, Wednesday

A V Rajwade: The Budget - A few question marks

Are monetary and exchange rate policies adding to the NPA burden? Is inefficiency of governance causing time and cost overruns ...
March 02, 2016, Wednesday

Premvir Das: In need of disproportionately more attention

The total fund allocation for the defence sector in annual Budgets is unlikely to change much in the future. But modernisation of ...
March 02, 2016, Wednesday

Comprehensive, yet focused: Keki Mistry

Undoubtedly, the finance minister's goal is to ensure that India remains a beacon of hope by being on a growth path that matches ...
March 02, 2016, Wednesday

Intent positive, delivery suspect: Ravi Uppal

Increased incomes and modernisation of practices in the farm and rural industrial sector will have a huge positive impact
March 02, 2016, Wednesday

Fertile ground for farmers: Sumant Sinha

The power sector also has had its fair share of incentives, though not all are specifically spelt out in the Budget
March 01, 2016, Tuesday

Enormous resistances at Nifty 7,250-7,300 levels

Although it ended Budget session in the red, there was a big bounce on Tuesday, as the index moved up by over three per cent and ...
March 01, 2016, Tuesday

Ashok K Lahiri: The challenge of bank recapitalisation

Need to allow government shareholding in public sector banks to come down below 51 per cent
March 01, 2016, Tuesday

A K Bhattacharya: Budget with a difference

The Budget chose to stick to an ambitious disinvestment programme for 2016-17 and laid a special emphasis on agriculture and ...
March 01, 2016, Tuesday

Rajiv Memani: Time to improve on the good work done

The Budget has proposed reform in tax administration, curbing black money and reporting a company's activities. These measures ...