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Dec 11, 2018
Inclusion of petrol, diesel under GST not possible till revenues stabilise, says Arvind Subramanian
The GST needs to be improved in terms of many things, so there are many many challenges ahead for the economy, Subramanian said. -
Dec 10, 2018
IMF chief economist supports RBI; says government should heed central bank's message on financial stability
The IMF's chief economist Maurice Obstfeld said he does not want politicians "manipulating" central banks for political ends. -
Dec 05, 2018
Reserve Bank retains GDP projection for current fiscal at 7.4%; pegs April-September FY'20 growth at 7.5%
The central bank said that the GDP growth in April-September of current fiscal has been broadly in line with RBI projection of 7.4 percent for full fiscal. -
Dec 03, 2018
Open borders an economic imperative of present times, says finance minister Arun Jaitley
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday called for open borders, saying trading across national boundaries is an "economic imperative of our times" and that barriers to free trade should be dismantled. -
Nov 30, 2018
Q2 GDP growth slows to 7.1% despite lower base; India’s economic engines aren’t firing on all cylinders yet
The disappointing Q2 figures will likely prompt most economists to bring down their full year forecasts closer to 7 percent levels from 7.5 percent -
Nov 30, 2018
Farmers' protest in Delhi: Students come out in hordes to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with farmers amid grave agrarian crisis
Students from farming families are among the students with the highest dropouts in India. -
Nov 29, 2018
GDP back series data: There are more questions than answers on 'NITI Aayog’s' new CSO numbers
Beyond the technicalities and economic jargon, one needs to acknowledge that India has a serious data problem -
Nov 28, 2018
Farmers' march in New Delhi: Agricultural policies are not working on ground; existing mechanisms need reform
The agrarian crisis did not happen overnight. The problem started after 1991-92 — until then, both farm and non-farm sectors grew at the same level. -
Nov 27, 2018
Farmers plan march in New Delhi: Agrarian crisis is deep and pervasive, but not fully appreciated or remedied
There are waves and waves of marches by farmers, landless and tribals in many parts of India these days, particularly to the seats of power. -
Nov 27, 2018
Govt, RBI should have continuous dialogue to address problems affecting economy: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu
In an apparent reference to the recent spat between the government and the Reserve Bank, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday said there should be a regular dialogue between the two in the boardroom to arrive at solutions to address problems affecting the economy
