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Budget 2020: Why protectionist policies will not help Indian economy much

Narendra Modi government should focus on pending reforms, better infrastructure and cheaper inputs to make the country an industrial powerhouse. Read more »
Kottayam Medical College's Dr Jayakumar

Kerala’s achievements in healthcare can be replicated in other states

Robust public health infrastructure vital for the survival of India’s poor and middle class, says Dr Jayakumar. Read more »
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Budget 2020: Middle-class distress biggest challenge for Nirmala Sitharaman

The finance minister must leave more money in the hands of the people to effectively address the demand slump and boost sagging economic growth. Read more »
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It’s a Catch-22 for finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The finance minister is left with few fiscal options to address the economic slowdown. Read more »
Arvind Subramanian says real estate at the root of bank NPA crisis and economic slowdown

Explained: Arvind Subramanian’s statement on great slowdown

The former chief economic advisor predicts big economic crisis, says Indian economy is heading to the intensive care unit. Read more »
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the GST Council meet

Income tax rates: FM Nirmala Sitharaman hints at cuts, but there is hardly any room

The fiscal deficit overshot the annual target set by Nirmala Sitharaman in her maiden Union Budget in just seven months. Read more »
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No repo rate cut: RBI puts the onus of economic growth on government

The economy is on a downward spiral due to a lack of consumer demand and low levels of private investment. Read more »
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BSNL, MTNL stare at manpower crisis after successful VRS

BSNL will have less than half of its current staff strength while MTNL will have less than a quarter. Read more »
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Investment in Ontario will open a $22 trillion market for Indian firms: Vic Fedeli

Big opportunity awaits Indian companies in Ontario's automobiles, IT, aerospace sectors, says province's economic development, job creation and trade minister. Read more »
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Bleeding telecom industry reminder of urgent need for reforms

Modi government must nurse the ailing telecom sector back to health with Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel tottering in the brink of insolvency Read more »