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Ishan Bakshi
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From the Opinion Editor: About bun, cream and GSTSubscriber Only
September 15, 2024 17:21 IST
Of 115 countries surveyed by the World Bank, only five countries have four or more rates. GST Council must move urgently on the issue of rate rationalisation
Sun, Sep 15, 2024
Why inequality between South and West India, and North and East could grow – and the dangers that carriesSubscriber Only
September 12, 2024 07:34 IST
From manufacturing to services and consumption, wealth and growth are skewed towards southern and western India. This is deepening inequalities, widening faultlines.
Thu, Sep 12, 2024
The irrational bull run: When stock market is driven by FOMOSubscriber Only
August 05, 2024 17:28 IST
The story of markets is one of an unending upward march. And this bull run may still continue. But the question is: How long will it last?
Tue, Aug 06, 2024
Budget 2024: From divestment to kickstarting private investment, the many silencesSubscriber Only
July 24, 2024 02:29 IST
Union Budget speech for 2024-25 is silent on why private sector investments haven’t quite commenced despite the corporate tax breaks in 2019.
Wed, Jul 24, 2024
Will a changed political landscape affect the budget?Subscriber Only
July 20, 2024 07:23 IST
Will it tinker at the margins or break new ground? This is the time to do so.
Sat, Jul 20, 2024
India as third-largest economy: It’s quality of jobs that will determine quality of lifeSubscriber Only
June 27, 2024 07:56 IST
Quality of employment over next few years will determine if India goes the East Asia or Latin America way
Thu, Jun 27, 2024
Food or the Fed – what will drive the RBI’s monetary policy?Subscriber Only
May 29, 2024 08:15 IST
An independent monetary policy means that domestic interest rates are not influenced by international rates, they are determined independently.
Wed, May 29, 2024
Indian stock markets’ bull run: A sprint or marathon?Subscriber Only
April 30, 2024 08:16 IST
At a time when there is uncertainty over China’s growth prospects, the Indian economy stands out. It remains a preferred investment destination.
Tue, Apr 30, 2024
From the Opinions Editor: Markets touch new high, but the shadow of war loomsSubscriber Only
April 14, 2024 17:23 IST
Strong growth momentum and expectations of healthy corporate results are driving the rally. Iran-Israel conflict, actions of central banks and results of general election could be triggers in the near term
Mon, Apr 15, 2024
From the Opinions Editor: Release of electoral bonds data is a watershed momentSubscriber Only
March 17, 2024 19:27 IST
But now, funding must not slide back to the pre-2018 route. Next government must ensure that steps are taken to widen transparency and deepen accountability
Sun, Mar 17, 2024
What GDP headline didn’t say: Indian economy isn’t that robustSubscriber Only
March 11, 2024 07:10 IST
If high growth is generating gainful employment opportunities for the millions entering the labour force, then why must the government provide free food to 800 million people?
Mon, Mar 11, 2024
How to bridge the North-South divideSubscriber Only
February 26, 2024 07:30 IST
To address financial concerns of southern states, finance commission could give weightage to performance on demographic indicators, tax efforts and fiscal position
Mon, Feb 26, 2024
On the economy, how UPA and NDA governments have been remarkably similarSubscriber Only
January 29, 2024 07:55 IST
Irrespective of the ideological leanings of the next government, the forward march of the Indian economy is more likely to rhyme with its past
Mon, Jan 29, 2024
Despite growth, why Indian workers need to worrySubscriber Only
December 26, 2023 07:55 IST
It should be a matter of concern that this seemingly healthy economic momentum has, so far, not translated into a commensurate increase in more productive employment opportunities for the millions entering the labour force every year.
Tue, Dec 26, 2023
Women are working more. But is it good news?Subscriber Only
November 09, 2023 07:15 IST
Female labour force participation rates have, in the past, tended to rise during times of financial stress as women stepped out to augment their household incomes.
Thu, Nov 09, 2023
Open market operations can help resist pressure on the Indian rupee. Should it be resisted?Subscriber Only
October 30, 2023 07:10 IST
For how long and to what extent can the pressure be resisted? Such a defence of the currency will also make it difficult for the RBI/MPC to respond to the domestic inflation/growth trajectory
Mon, Oct 30, 2023
India’s rise is the big story. So where’s the FDI?Subscriber Only
October 03, 2023 07:57 IST
GDP growth, geopolitical scenario make India's economic rise a compelling narrative. Yet, FDI has been falling
Tue, Oct 03, 2023
The tax base is growing – government shouldn’t waste the opportunitySubscriber Only
September 06, 2023 07:15 IST
As the country transitions from a lower to an upper-middle-income economy, as the share of the organised sector rises, government revenues will increase. It should spend wisely
Wed, Sep 06, 2023
First quarter financial results: A fragile uptickSubscriber Only
August 14, 2023 07:15 IST
They show pick-up in rural demand and resurgence of smaller firms. But economic slowdown still looms, revival continues to face challenges
Mon, Aug 14, 2023
Ishan Bakshi writes: India’s islands of prosperitySubscriber Only
July 24, 2023 07:10 IST
Indians with a significant discretionary capacity might be a small section of the country. But they constitute a market larger than several economies
Mon, Jul 24, 2023
What the Indian economy needs to compete with ChinaSubscriber Only
July 03, 2023 07:10 IST
Indian economy's size is about that of China in 2007. But without a spur to manufacturing, India will be hard pressed to follow China's growth trajectory
Mon, Jul 03, 2023
Where does Go First’s insolvency resolution process stand?Subscriber Only
June 22, 2023 13:00 IST
A revival plan is reportedly in the works. But airfares are as of now through the roof, and the IBC process has been slower and less productive than expected. Bottom line: the longer this process is delayed, the more will be the value lost, and the more difficult it will be to restart operations
Fri, Jun 23, 2023
Latest GDP estimates: Recovery is partial and uneven, scars remainSubscriber Only
June 07, 2023 07:15 IST
The momentum of the underlying drivers of growth is not as strong as dominant readings of the latest GDP estimates would have us believe
Wed, Jun 07, 2023
Is the investment slowdown likely to continue?Subscriber Only
May 22, 2023 07:07 IST
Tighter financial conditions and risks such as demand coming under pressure are curbing investment activity
Mon, May 22, 2023
Tariffs on electricity, water and gas: The cost of inefficient pricingSubscriber Only
May 04, 2023 07:00 IST
Ishan Bakshi writes: At some point, the burden on the exchequer will simply become unmanageable. The preoccupation with managing prices across the entire economy must end.
Thu, May 04, 2023Journalism of Courage
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