Abhijit Kumar Dutta

ECONOMY

Asean invite a scope for trade policy reform

India should not ignore the opportunity of attracting global value chains that RCEP can offer

ECONOMY

Taxing time for taxmen

Faced with a revenue shortfall, the finance ministry is leaving no stone unturned to shore up the tax kitty

ECONOMY

Fiscal deficit — To breach or not to breach

Opinion is divided on how the government should nurse the economy back to health

POLICY

States’ role key to power reforms

GoM on National Tariff Policy needs to build a broad-based consensus to push through the amendments

ECONOMY

Cashing in on road assets

Durable policy and robust financing model must for toll projects to succeed

BUSINESS

Big reforms to put Indian Railways on right track

It is obvious that the introduction of private trains, revamped rail stations along with the government’s move to restructure the Railway Board will have long-term benefits for the national transporter​

POLICY

Power sector needs high-voltage measures

Centre, states must work together to cure ills afflicting electricity generation and supply

ECONOMY

Clear data doubt to lift economy

Effective policy making needs robust economic forecasts

ENVIRONMENT

Madrid talks create a climate of uncertainty

India must take the lead in forging a global consensus to make meaningful progress on environmental issues

ECONOMY

Cautious optimism over US-China deal

Fine print and implementation key to success of the trade pact between two super powers

TRADE-2

WTO setback a wake-up call for India

Government needs to hasten pacts with regional trading blocs

BUSINESS

Save or spend — The provident fund puzzle

Move to lower staff contribution to PF corpus can affect the retirement corpus of millions

ECONOMY

Time to put railway finances on track

The CAG report should serve as a cornerstone to clean up the books of Indian Railways

ECONOMY

A tightrope walk for states

Fiscal prudence must guide policy aspirations in infrastructure creation

POLICY

Competition watchdog needs to stay fit and nimble

The recommendations of a review panel must be implemented quickly for ensuring competitive markets

ECONOMY

Time to look beyond the boom in mobile manufacturing

Phased manufacturing programme needs to be overhauled to fulfil the Make in India dream

POLICY

Policy | A cautious beginning to labour reforms

The government must ensure that The Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019 creates a win-win situation for all stakeholders.

POLICY

India's national energy policy must alter the thermal-renewable energy mix

Half of India's coal-fired thermal power plants are likely to miss their emission targets. Renewable energy plants are a low-pollution alternative but have their own share of problems.

ECONOMY

OECD’s digital tax move may be a win-win for all

India not exactly happy with the bloc’s suggestion of “residual profit” and wants it to be changed

POLICY

Thermal power plants trip on twin troubles

India's thermal power plants are suffering not just because of slowing demand but coal-based plants are not generating enough

POLICY

Private airports: Keep grounded while flying high

Apart from efficiency gains, quick airport privatisation will also provide much-needed funds to the cash-strapped government

BUSINESS

Policy | Efficient judicial system key to enforcing contracts

Judicial reforms essential if India is to get into the top 50 nations in Ease of Doing Business

BUSINESS

Easier petrol pump rules offer fuel for thought

With so many new fuel retail outlets proposed, there is a question mark over whether the current level of throughput can be sustained