BUSINESS
It's high time GST Council reinvented itself
Approach to compensation cess, fuel tax underscores the need for GST panel to change stance and focus on structural issues
BUSINESS
Handy FDI tips to chase the $5-trillion economy dream
Government can refer to Deloitte report that outlines strategies to draw foreign investment and help in gross capital formation
BUSINESS
Does GST recovery overdrive smack of tax terrorism?
Coercion is not the ideal way to ensure tax compliance; focus should be on simplifying the levy structure
BUSINESS
On the new fisc turf, states hopelessly dependent on the Centre
Given the Centre’s fiscal constraints, states’ development spend may suffer if they are unable to strengthen their own resource-raising abilities
BUSINESS
The Green Pivot: Green finance needs more UK-like pacts
Massive financing from international partners is essential to fulfil India’s green initiatives
BUSINESS
Urgent need to deepen electricity market
More innovative products on power exchanges could offer viable alternatives to long-term PPAs
BUSINESS
The way to turbocharge electric mobility
A robust charging infrastructure is crucial for the faster adoption of electric vehicles in India
BUSINESS
PF money in start-ups — A risk worth taking?
With proper checks and balances, there’s no harm in retirement fund bodies betting a sliver of their corpus on budding entrepreneurs
BUSINESS
A pragmatic approach to trade pacts
Close links between industrial and trade policies can help India drive a hard bargain at FTA negotiations
BUSINESS
RoDTEP rates — Uncertainty ends, but unease lingers
Government needs to build on the well-meaning scheme to ensure that benefits reach all exporting sectors
BUSINESS
Can world trade duck China port punch?
India and other nations have a lot to worry as Ningbo port disruption can muddy their export prospects
BUSINESS
Three pressing issues that the GST Council needs to address
The Centre and states will have to ensure that the GST Council takes effective decisions to plug gaps in the indirect tax structure
BUSINESS
Rooftop solar power — Plug the policy loopholes
More than subsidy sops, structural measures are needed to deepen the penetration of the RTS segment
BUSINESS
Path to make export excitement last
The government must cash in on the current strength in global demand while taking structural steps to make external trade growth durable
BUSINESS
Solar modules — Duty doubt must end quickly
Confusion reigns supreme post the expiry of safeguard levy; govt needs to clear the air on the way ahead till April next year
BUSINESS
A reality check on India-US partnership
New Delhi should strengthen ties with Washington, but at the same time keep doors open for other strategic engagements
BUSINESS
US raises a red flag on India's business climate
Washington’s note can act as a starting point for New Delhi to plug lacunae in investment policy
POLITICS
Pegasus puzzle — Who is snooping around?
The Centre must find out the truth about the spying row and build adequate safeguards to ensure data privacy
BUSINESS
Can the electricity Bill switch on power supply reforms?
The Centre and states will have to set aside political priorities and regional dynamics to make the legislation work
BUSINESS
The Green Pivot | Carbon pricing needs cautious consideration
Given the G20 drive against emission reduction, India may soon have to give a careful thought to the pros and cons of a carbon tax
BUSINESS
Cairn case — End the tax tension
Settling legacy tax disputes could go a long way in convincing global investors about a stable investment climate in the country
BUSINESS
Economic recovery may slip on OPEC deadlock
As fuel price reforms hang fire, Centre’s move to diversify sourcing of oil could provide some cushion against future crude shocks
BUSINESS
The Green Pivot | EV batteries in turbo-charge mode
Companies plug into different strategies to power electric mobility as government gears up to frame a battery management policy
BUSINESS
High time to reinvent SEZs
Options must be explored to make these export enclaves play a meaningful role in job creation and economic progress
