direct tax

UPI: Convenience, security, and impulsive spending

While revolutionising payments, UPI has inadvertently fuelled impulsive spending, raising concerns about financial discipline. Read more »
Monsoon

Monsoon madness: India’s agricultural economy under threat

Excessive monsoon rainfall in September could spell disaster for farmers, pushing food prices to new heights. #monsoon #food #inflation #economy Read more »
India's FDI policy

FDI policy: Imperatives for India’s economic transformation

India must overcome cost disadvantages, streamline business processes, and create a conducive environment for FDI to achieve its full potential. Read more »
Budget 2024, jobs, growth

Will Budget 2024-25 deliver on jobs and growth?

The government juggles competing priorities as it seeks to boost GDP growth, curb fiscal deficit, and address social welfare needs in Budget 2024-25. #Budget2024 #GDP Read more »
CBAM, EU

CBAM trouble: India faces scorching EU trade winds

As the EU heats up its climate ambitions with the CBAM, India's industries are bracing for a chilling impact on exports and competitiveness. #CBAM Read more »
climate change

Climate Change and time: Are our days are getting longer?

The race against climate change is also a race against time, as melting ice caps are gradually lengthening our days. Read more »
GST overhaul planned

GST to get a makeover as govt looks to limit damage

The GST system is in for a makeover, but significant hurdles remain in achieving a truly simple and efficient tax regime. #GST #reforms #tax Read more »
cryptocurrency

Future of cryptocurrency: US surge and India’s struggle

With landmark moves like SEC-approved Bitcoin ETFs, the US leads the cryptocurrency charge while India grapples with high taxes and regulatory uncertainty. Read more »
budget, equity, portfolio, F&O trading

Equity up, debt down: Budget’s impact on your portfolio

Budget 2024-25 has introduced a clear preference for equity investments through tax changes, potentially altering portfolio compositions for many investors. #budget #investing #stocks #gold Read more »
India's internship programme

Internship programme: A game changer or a risky gamble?

FM Nirmala Sitharaman's ambitious plan to partner with India's top 500 companies for an internship programme raises both hopes and questions about feasibility. Read more »