BUSINESS
Budget 2022 | Spot the protectionist hue in customs reset
Budget move to hike duty and phase out tariff exemptions to help local industry may erode its competitive edge in the global arena
BUSINESS
Energy storage — Pragmatic policy push need of the hour
To fulfil clean power goal, it is imperative to have a regulatory framework that encourages energy storage system in the country
BUSINESS
Doing a service to services exports — four tips
If India has to export more services, New Delhi needs to provide better regulatory support, offer financial incentives, deepen market access and put in place data protection rules
BUSINESS
Start-up India 2.0 — Success hinges on policy relook
Taxation and regulatory framework should be dynamic enough to encourage flow of domestic capital into start-ups
BUSINESS
Import itch in export exuberance
Trade policy should encourage EXIM products that provide manufacturing a leg-up
BUSINESS
The Green Pivot | A green Budget to move towards climate goals
Sitharaman’s annual financial statement should have a dedicated section articulating the proposed steps, fiscal or otherwise, to help the country fulfil its Glasgow pledge
BUSINESS
What’s at stake for BJP in the Uttar Pradesh polls?
A Yogi victory will consolidate Adityanath’s position in the party and provide headroom to the Modi-Shah duo for the 2024 Lok Sabha election
BUSINESS
General Network Access: Right step to overhaul power transmission
If states come on board, general network access can usher in the much-awaited ‘one nation, one grid’ concept in the country
BUSINESS
FTA frenzy — Early harvest schemes key to success
India should ensure that bilateral trade deals are in sync with the country’s overall industrial policy
BUSINESS
High time to stop experimenting with GST
The GST Council should look for permanent solutions as frequent changes in rules hurt stability of the indirect tax system
POLICY
THE GREEN PIVOT: Energy transition is a tough balancing act
Concrete programme to retire coal-fired thermal plants key to making clean power drive successful
BUSINESS
Tweak SEZ rules to add mojo to manufacturing
Compliance and approvals must be made simple so that prospective investors are drawn towards special enclaves
BUSINESS
Blackout in power reforms
Scrapping of key clauses in draft bill to amend Electricity Act shows how political compulsion can override economic good
BUSINESS
The Green Pivot: Address discom distress to meet clean power target
Mounting payment obligations of electricity distribution companies can make RE producers edgy and discourage them from committing fresh investment
BUSINESS
Parliament should get priorities right on climate debate
Lawmakers should focus on the issue of carbon pricing rather than worry about net-zero target date
BUSINESS
Is a health regulator the cure for all medical infrastructure ills?
Regulation, to some extent, can address the lacunae in healthcare, but public spending has to go up to ensure quality medical facilities across the board
POLITICS
Putin's visit — Multipolar approach to guide India’s talks with Russia
While furthering ties with Moscow, New Delhi can ill afford to upset its engagements with Washington
BUSINESS
Is there some joy at last for savers?
Hike in deposit rates by HDFC, Bajaj Finance raises expectations and sends signals that the rate cycle may finally take a turn amid inflationary pressure
BUSINESS
Covid course — Look ahead, don’t look back
Government must scale up vaccination, take preventive steps to tackle omicron variant but, at the same time, ensure economic recovery is not compromised
BUSINESS
India-US trade — Time-bound action must match promise
For New Delhi, it’s essential that the resurrected Trade Policy Forum addresses irritants fast so that commercial ties with Washington can be taken to the next level
BUSINESS
GST rejig — Aim for a single rate in the long run
A multiple-rate indirect tax system is not in sync with the one-nation-one-tax idea, suppresses revenue and hurts compliance
BUSINESS
The Green Pivot: Climate challenge — India needs to build on Glasgow gain
Holding out on coal phase-out clause will only make sense if India can accelerate its transition to green economy with minimum disruption
BUSINESS
Semiconductor strategy — Play to your strength
Fab facility will take time to pay economic dividend; chip design and assembly can throw up more opportunities in the near term
BUSINESS
The Green Pivot | Five steps to fulfil Modi’s Panchamrit promise
Focus on funds, infrastructure, regulations, R&D, and innovation are crucial to deal with the climate challenge
