exports

Can multinationals negate progress towards a just global tax regime

Transfer pricing: The recent OECD-UNDP initiatives can lead to a new model of taxation of multinational corporations. Read more »
Climate change

WEF report warns of geopolitical tension, climate change

World leaders must work closely to address threats to environment, climate, public health and technology systems, says Global Risks Report 2020. Read more »
India-Japan apparel trade

Textile exports: Japan presents huge opportunity for Indian apparel industry

India needs specific policy interventions to woo Japanese importers away from China. Read more »
middle class budget 2020

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 »
India industrial output grows

Industrial output recovers in November, expands 1.8%

IIP grew 0.6% in the first eight months of the financial year, compared with 5% in the same period last fiscal. Read more »
India PSU disinvestment

Modi government clears disinvestment in BHEL, MMTC, NMDC

The divestment proceeds key to the government’s efforts to meet an expected revenue shortfall of Rs 2 lakh crore this fiscal year. Read more »
rupee, dollar

NSO confirms economic slowdown fears; pressure on govt to step up spending

The economy expanded 4.5% in the second quarter of the fiscal, which followed a dismal 5% growth in the first quarter ended June 2019. Read more »
online gaming

Internet shutdowns are damaging digital India

There is a need to work out a protocol for shutting down the Internet and restarting it once the law and order situation is restored. Read more »
Foreign tourist in Agra

Foreign tourist arrivals, forex earnings rise

At least 25,51,211 tourists arrived on e-tourist visa during the January-November period. Read more »
India promotes electic vehicles to meet Paris Agreement targets

India clears 2,636 charging stations to push EV sales

The Modi government is promoting the sale of electric vehicles through tax concessions and subsidies to address the issue of worsening air quality. Read more »