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Suranjali Tandon
The writer is assistant professor, NIPFP.
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India and EU need each other. Brussels needs to realise that
October 27, 2025 07:31 IST
In face of challenges to its economy, EU needs to be more open to India’s concerns on trade
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
The ‘beauty’ of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill may lie only in the eye of the beholderSubscriber Only
July 05, 2025 14:01 IST
The Bill seems set to deliver a positive macroeconomic impact, but the optimism gets pared down when considering the implications of these measures for low-income households and for the future of the green economy
Sat, Jul 05, 2025
A tax that served India’s interests – no moreSubscriber Only
March 28, 2025 07:30 IST
The equalisation levy has been withdrawn even when there is no global tax deal
Fri, Mar 28, 2025
Tax break for middle class is great. But can it boost the economy?Subscriber Only
February 12, 2025 06:59 IST
Tax cuts could spur consumption by the middle class. Now Income Tax Act needs to be simplified
Wed, Feb 12, 2025
How not to tax multi-national corporationsSubscriber Only
August 24, 2024 07:10 IST
The UN is poised to assume prominence in international tax negotiations. However, two critical aspects will determine its fate
Sat, Aug 24, 2024
How to reform India’s income tax lawSubscriber Only
August 03, 2024 07:05 IST
The government has announced its intent to review the IT Act. To fundamentally resolve the source of these disputes requires that the contentious sections of the Act be carefully redrafted, tax structure simplified
Sat, Aug 03, 2024
What India-Mauritius treaty amendments mean for foreign investorsSubscriber Only
April 23, 2024 08:10 IST
These amendments are part of wider efforts to ensure that investors are unable to take advantage of loopholes.
Tue, Apr 23, 2024
RBI and the net-zero transition — A roadmap for green IndiaSubscriber Only
March 08, 2024 07:08 IST
RBI has taken a step forward by introducing the draft that aligns well with international standards. Even as regulated entities begin to respond to the regulatory shift, they must simultaneously keep a watch on the asset quality not just in fossil fuel-based sectors but also in ‘green’ sectors
Fri, Mar 08, 2024
Supreme Court’s decision on tax treaties clarifies India’s Most Favoured Nation approachSubscriber Only
November 02, 2023 07:07 IST
As economic realities change, negotiated relations among countries must also adapt. There is a need for periodic review of tax treaties, especially with respect to their economic benefits
Thu, Nov 02, 2023
With an increase in taxpayer base, closing the tax gapSubscriber Only
September 16, 2023 07:00 IST
As revenues rebound and the simplified tax regime, with a narrower incentive base and lower rates, becomes more widely applicable, trends in tax collections may align better with those in incomes
Sat, Sep 16, 2023
On carbon burden, Europe’s glaring hypocrisySubscriber Only
July 27, 2023 07:07 IST
India has to innovate its pricing policy to counter EU's carbon tax
Thu, Jul 27, 2023
The net zero challengeSubscriber Only
June 05, 2023 06:55 IST
RBI report provides a framework to discuss trade-offs during the transition
Mon, Jun 05, 2023
Budget 2023: The exemptions and modified rates will nudge taxpayers with annual income up to Rs 8 lakh to adopt the new tax systemSubscriber Only
February 02, 2023 08:00 IST
The budget seeks to shift taxpayer preferences to complete the transition to a simpler tax system.
Wed, Feb 01, 2023
Oxfam inequality report: Taxing the ‘obscenely’ wealthy may not be the right solutionSubscriber Only
January 19, 2023 12:24 IST
Although the report carries the right message about rising inequalities and the need for tax reform, it misplaces this in generalisations
Mon, Jan 23, 2023
Funding the energy transition: India’s G20 presidency must follow lessons from COP27Subscriber Only
December 17, 2022 08:02 IST
Suranjali Tandon writes: While the release of the long-term low carbon development strategy is a fitting response from India, there needs to be better guidance on the pathway to net zero. The principle of common but differentiated responsibility should not be traded for the promise of finance.
Sat, Dec 17, 2022
Inclusion of climate change in policy is crucial for a strong economySubscriber Only
August 27, 2022 04:30 IST
Suranjali Tandon writes: RBI needs to be cognisant of risks climate change poses to economy
Sat, Aug 27, 2022
Addressing the digital tax challengeSubscriber Only
April 23, 2022 04:00 IST
Suranjali Tandon writes: India must calibrate its response to OECD formula, assess compromises it will have to make
Sat, Apr 23, 2022
Finding a safe approach to public financeSubscriber Only
February 11, 2022 03:15 IST
Suranjali Tandon writes: Budget focusses on administrative changes to reduce disputes, lower unrealised taxes
Fri, Feb 11, 2022
Bridging the financing gap in the clean energy transitionSubscriber Only
December 17, 2021 04:10 IST
Suranjali Tandon writes: Private capital will need to be complemented by public finance to facilitate India's shift away from fossil fuels
Fri, Dec 17, 2021
Pandora papers reveal legislative limits of preventing tax dodgingSubscriber Only
October 11, 2021 03:10 IST
Suranjali Tandon writes: For tax system to be truly reformed socially unacceptable tax avoidance must be made legally impermissible.
Tue, Oct 12, 2021
For Cairns dispute, international arbitration is not the way forwardSubscriber Only
July 21, 2021 03:01 IST
Suranjali Tandon writes: It raises many questions that administrators must address through reform.
Wed, Jul 21, 2021
Proposed global tax may not benefit developing countriesSubscriber Only
June 15, 2021 03:14 IST
The deal between the seven countries is being labelled a landmark, but in the absence of 132 other members of the inclusive framework, including India, co-opted on an equal footing by OECD, it is not yet a global deal.
Tue, Jun 15, 2021
Why the US Treasury’s call for a global minimum tax is unfair to developing economiesSubscriber Only
April 19, 2021 04:30 IST
The call for a minimum tax may be seen as US correcting for the slippages in its own tax laws and as a means to finance the $2 trillion spending programme.
Mon, Apr 19, 2021
Budget signals focus on improving tax compliance, increasing transparencySubscriber Only
February 16, 2021 03:30 IST
With little flexibility to change rates or to redefine the tax base, it is expected that the rate of growth in tax revenue will approximate GDP growth.
Tue, Feb 16, 2021
Cyber tax conundrum: Digital Service Tax could offer an interim solutionSubscriber Only
January 21, 2021 00:33 IST
As countries calibrate their response to competing demands for sovereignty to tax, DST is an interim alternative outside tax treaties. It possesses the advantage of taxing incomes that currently escape tax and creates space to negotiate a final, overarching solution to this conundrum.
Thu, Jan 21, 2021Journalism of Courage
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