The writer is professor of finance, XLRI Xavier School of Management and a BJP leader

November 23, 2025 13:39 IST
They move India closer to a labour market that is organised around clarity, efficiency and competitiveness rather than inherited complexity. For firms looking to expand and for workers seeking predictable conditions, that shift creates a more confident and more functional economic landscape
Tue, Nov 25, 2025
September 21, 2025 12:39 IST
By advancing simplicity, it will drive economic growth. Along with other structural reforms, the tax regime is part of a broader push to position India as a competitive and stable production base amid global volatility
Sun, Sep 21, 2025
July 31, 2025 19:27 IST
The tariff shock could cost India up to $30 billion in export earnings, affecting supply chains, employment and GDP momentum in the short term. Yet India’s economic structure — rooted in strong domestic consumption — offers it a cushion many export-heavy economies lack
Fri, Aug 01, 2025
June 16, 2025 12:48 IST
P Chidambaram's critique of the Modi government overlooks significant structural reforms, welfare initiatives, and India's enhanced global standing
Mon, Jun 16, 2025
May 19, 2025 07:39 IST
Peace is not the absence of options, but the presence of priorities. India's priorities are clear: Sovereign dignity, economic ascent, and technological leadership
Mon, May 19, 2025
April 10, 2025 07:05 IST
Unlike nations that have chosen confrontation, India can deploy its diplomatic bandwidth to pursue favourable trade terms, positioning itself as a trusted ally
Thu, Apr 10, 2025
January 13, 2025 18:40 IST
Success hinges on the quality of work rather than the quantity of hours worked. Allowing time for rest and personal pursuits boosts productivity and creativity.
Mon, Jan 13, 2025
September 27, 2024 19:49 IST
Frequent polls have led to voter fatigue, increased financial burden on government, uncertain policy environment. One Nation One Election can solve these problems
Mon, Sep 30, 2024
August 26, 2024 06:52 IST
Despite its success, Mudra 1.0 faced several challenges, a critical one being that of reaching the smallest and most marginalised entrepreneurs
Mon, Aug 26, 2024
May 01, 2024 14:19 IST
Implementing an inheritance tax will hamper economic growth and middle-class aspirations, young Indians’ dreams, and wealth creation efforts
Wed, May 01, 2024
April 23, 2024 08:16 IST
The ruling party has attracted members by its sense of purpose and ideological direction. Fear of investigative agencies is overplayed
Tue, Apr 23, 2024




