The death of trust
India’s current slowdown is as much a result of the lack of trust between various stakeholders in society as the poor domestic and global economic conditions.
finance minister
October 2019
September 2019
August 2019
July 2019
What corporate tax cuts mean for auto sector
Though an uptick in demand is expected in the October-November festive season, experts do not see an immediate revival for the sector.
The tax cut party continues at bourses
While equity markets continue to boom, economists warn about likely ‘subject-to’ consequences of the corporate tax cuts announced last Friday.
No plan to ban petrol and diesel cars: Nitin Gadkari
The Union minister also assured the auto industry that he would take up its request for a reduction in the GST on hybrid vehicles with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
The new reform agenda of Modi 2.0
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pushes for growth while correcting the anomalies of the Budget. But she will need to do more to keep the momentum going.
Former finance minister Arun Jaitley dies at 66
The veteran BJP leader will be remembered for big ticket reforms during his tenure.
Govt answers markets’ prayers
With fundamental indicators pointing to a moderation in economic growth, equity markets were looking at the government to intervene. Finally, it has.
Finance minister holds review meeting with bankers
FM Nirmala Sitharaman will hold similar meetings with representatives from MSMEs, auto, industry associations, financial market stakeholders, and others to address sector-specific issues.
Sitharaman packs a punch in maiden Budget
FM seeks to address pain points in the economy, boost infrastructure and capital markets. But hike in surcharge for higher taxable incomes dampens sentiment.
Financing the Budget
Faced with a funding crunch, the government is depending heavily on foreign direct investment and overseas portfolio players, retail investors, and a PPP model to finance its projects.
