Page 44 - Economy Interviews

With GST, there would be uniformity in imposed taxes: Krishan Arora

Also says, while compliances may slightly increase, the same would be simplified

People use laal batti to break the law & escape penalty: ex-home secretary

In a Q&A, Gopal Krishna Pillai says the beacon ban is symbolic, but its impact remains to be seen

Regional connectivity scheme crafted for people to make money: Jayant Sinha

Have made it profitable to fly smaller planes; this is a turbo prop market, says aviation minister

No surprises if southwest monsoon is normal this year: IMD DG K J Ramesh

Ramesh said the Met wasn't being conservative but it has kept the door open for further revisions

Taxes are increasingly being discussed at board level: Jane McCormick

Also says, tax directors need to be connected with what is going on outside

Indian cos can earn more in Bangladesh than in India: Abdul Matlub Ahmad

Interview with President, Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry

The sooner bad bank is set up, the better it is for India: Henry Kravis

There are plenty of opportunities in India, said Henry Kravis

Firm believer in need for a fiscal council: Rathin Roy

Interview with Director, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy

Centre will have to put its house in order (on finances): N K Singh

The finance ministry released the report of an experts committee that reviewed the FRBM Act

Without GST, we'd have been in serious trouble: Malaysia Trade Minister

Malaysia's Minister of International Trade & Industry shares lessons from Malaysia's GST experience

Aadhaar a definite step forward despite security concerns: Soumitra Dutta

Technology alone is not the point, India needs to focus on the impact of Aadhaar access and usage

We will take September roll-out demand to GST Council: Hasmukh Adhia

Interview with Revenue Secretary

Rupee can become one of the global currencies in a few decades: Eichengreen

He also said the RBI had improved its transparency significantly

India's economic growth is stable and robust, says Shaktikanta Das

I expect 7.5%, or perhaps a little higher for the coming financial year, says Das

Anomalies need to be addressed before any conclusion is drawn: Kundu

Latest Survey presents estimates to challenge the conventional notion that migration in India is low

Cut in tax rates for MSMEs may stunt their growth: OECD general secy

In a Q&A, OECD's Angel Gurria lauds note ban, says benefits like lower graft will be seen gradually

It's better to introduce GST from September, not July: Haseeb Drabu

Interview with Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu

We have an open mind on tariff order: Trai chairman R S Sharma

At Trai, our job is to regulate. Nothing is disturbing for us, we are only doing our job: R S Sharma

For our programmes, we need far more revenue: Gopal Agarwal

Interview with Gopal Agarwal, National spokesperson on Economic Affairs, BJP

No reason to doubt GDP data, says CII's Chandrajit Banerjee

Interview with Confederation of Indian Industry director general Chandrajit Banerjee