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India growth slows to 4.4% in December quarter on weak demand
Quarterly data showed GDP growth down from 6.3 percent in the September quarter after consumption weakened following India's festive season
Union Budget 2023: Discovering opportunities for equitable economic growth and inclusivity
The Union Budget 2023-2024 has made some laudable moves toward increasing personal finance and financial literacy and it will contribute considerably to the nation's overall development and progress
Defence industry one of key drivers of India's growth, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
The Defence Minister has called upon Indian and global industry leaders to support the government’s endeavour to design, develop and manufacture cutting-edge products, using critical technologies within the country to attain complete ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence.
Budget 2023-24: Nirmala Sitharaman’s digital-ready proposals for a new Digital India
Making strident inroads in multiple sectors, technology has catalysed an Industry 4.0 revolution, and the government noted this
An open letter to Sonia Gandhi: Does decrease in MNREGA outlays equal 'a silent strike on India’s poor'?
Contrary to Sonia Gandhi's unfounded allegation, the decrease in demand for MNREGA is actually a reflection of sustained growth in real GDP and the growth of remunerative jobs, leading to an increase in per capita incomes
Union Budget 2023-24 provides a fillip to financial investment ecosystem
Budget ‘2023 with its niche guidelines to enhance the financial investment ecosystem in India is deemed a boon to capital investors
Union Budget 2023-24 takes AI-forward approach to technology and fintech development
The Budget initiatives will shift the trajectory of growth and innovation for the tech, start-up and SaaS platforms on an upward slope
Budget 2023: How Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposals ticked all important boxes
There is a clear focus on preserving macro stability, focusing on productive spending, plugging the loopholes in tax avoidance, and targeting a gradual achievement of a level playing field for various financial products
Free trade agreement may give more than just ‘first-mover’ advantage to politically hostile Britain
Britain’s underlying orientation vis-à-vis India has apparently remained unchanged in its essentials since the late nineteenth century when Britain increasingly identified the Hindu of India as the adversary of empire
How Union Budget 2023-24 captures the true essence of Amrit Kaal
PM Modi questioned the obsolete way of running an economy, ushered in a digital revolution in India and has showcased to the world that India from being among the "fragile five", is today the world's fifth largest economy in terms of nominal GDP
Budget 2023: Focus on infra and increased capex to give impetus to demand for zinc
Demand for battery energy storage systems will increase research on zinc battery solutions
Budget 2023: Why focus on AI can hasten digitalisation of Indian economy
Emphasis on AI is expected to lead to increased efficiency and effectiveness in various sectors of the economy
Budget 2023: Government taking a studied approach toward cryptocurrency
It is understandable that the government is taking time as the financial systems envisaged in Web3 would alter the way transactions are done and the ramifications would need technological and skill upgrades on the part of the government, banks, and all other stakeholders
Firstpost Podcast | Explained: Union Budget 2023-24
What implications the budget will have on the ordinary people? What will get cheaper, what will get dearer and how would budgetary allocations affect implementation of crucial schemes? Tune in to find out
Budget 2023: Centre's vision for 'Amrit Kaal' is a technology-driven, knowledge-based economy
With emphasis on AI, 5G and technology and a focus on Green Growth, the Union Budget 2023-24 has emphasised on creating opportunities with sustainability. This is a very forward-looking budget and will most certainly help key stakeholders utilise opportunities for higher growth
Budget 2023: Narendra Modi government's first Budget in Amrit Kaal; scales newer heights
Union Budget 2023-24 does well to steer the country clear of global headwinds and recessionary pressures on to a prosperous and inclusive future. However, the effectiveness of implementation remains a challenge
The Bharat Budget: Why this budget marks the transition from India to Bharat
In Budget 2023 there is a push towards collapsing the India-Bharat divide and focusing on not making Bharat, India, but the reverse, making India, Bharat. Not by making it poor but by taking it closer to its indigenous roots
Budget 2023: Striding toward a cashless, inclusive India with UPI and digital public infrastructure
Growing digital payment acceptance with digital infra has given a big boost to digital payments
Budget 2023: Finance Minister pumps for renewable energy but detailing of programmes required
Detailing of some of the programmes outlined in the budget, defining and delivering on the capex outlay in specific projects in a time-bound manner is required to really start realising the ‘Amrit’ the country is looking forward to
Union Budget 2023-24: Modi government tweaks tax provisions to make new tax regime attractive
The intent of the government is to make the new tax regime more attractive to salaried and small taxpayers. The intent is also to relieve small taxpayers from all hassles of tax planning using investment schemes in order to reduce tax liability