Land Acquisition Bill

Demonetisation effect: World Bank says India's growth expected to decelerate to 7% in 2017

"Unexpected demonetisation', the phasing out of large-denomination currency notes which were subsequently replaced with new onesweighed on growth in the third quarter of FY2017," the World Bank said.

S&P's decision to not upgrade India should be eye-opener for Modi govt, not frustrate it

Crying foul at rating agencies for not delivering the expected rating would hardly help; instead work to resolve the problems they point out

GST Bill journey is proof that in a democracy, what will be will ultimately be

The GST is intended to be a comprehensive indirect tax on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods and services throughout India, to replace taxes levied by the central and state governments.

India's 7.5% growth may be overstated; PM Modi slow in pushing reforms: US

Highly appreciative of the series of economic reforms, in particular streamlining bureaucratic decision making and raising FDI limits in certain sectors, US State Department in a report said

What makes Modi unique? His ability at pragmatic compromise and efficient messaging

Modi is the only Prime Minister to have a very long stint as chief minister, which endows him with a unique understanding of Centre-state relations.

Parliamentary panel on land acquisition bill to meet on Monday

Days before the first half of Budget session comes to an end, a Parliamentary panel will sit on Monday to discuss the controversial land acquisition bill.

With plethora of worries to ponder at, 2016 will severely put to test Modi govt’s economic management skills

Best way to neutralise the negative impact will be to give a boost to domestic demand

The year of alarm bells: Why PM Modi should be grateful for 2015

As 2015 draws to a close, there is near unanimity among people — except for blind, biased supporters — that it was a difficult year for PM Modi and his government.

GST imbroglio: CEA Arvind Subramanian offers an economic solution to Modi’s political problem

The Subramanian panel has brightened the chances of a consensus on the GST issue in the Winter Session and it is up to Modi to use this opportunity

Moody's reminder ahead of Winter Session: Failure of reforms could hamper investments

In the real estate sector, Moody's expects demand to improve in 2016 on the back of lower interests rates