BUSINESS
Tax Surveillance: A dangerous precedent for privacy and liberty
A system where tax officers have unchecked authority turns the state into the judge, jury, and executioner. Even if the intent is to curb tax evasion, the means must respect democratic principles and due process
BUSINESS
With benefits of growth reaching almost every Indian, the future looks bright
This is the second article in a two-part series. The tech sector is going great guns, there is a visible uptick in job creation, social indicators are improving, and poverty is declining. Digital public goods are another unique Indian economic strength that is powering the startup ecosystem
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Why we are optimistic about India’s growth prospects
This is the first article in a two part series. With massive investments in infrastructure, bets on contract manufacturing fructifying, RBI ensuring the financial health of banks, corporates booking healthy profits, and equity flows into markets surging, India is positioned well for spectacular growth
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Budget 2023: An opportunity to make the Indian tax regime globally competitive
The government must seize the opportunity to resolve long-standing taxation issues in Budget 2023. The personal income tax regime needs to be simplified for all classes of taxpayers, capital gains taxes streamlined and policies made less litigious
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India needs judicial and administrative reforms that place citizen welfare at the centre
To accelerate job creation, expand the tax base, and eradicate poverty in an emerging country, India needs world-class processes and adequate judicial and administrative capacity with the necessary knowledge collateral
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Modi Govt @ 8 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reforms have positively impacted every Indian
No Prime Minister in India’s history has done as much for the poor as Narendra Modi has done in the last eight years
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Five trends in 2022 that will supercharge India’s technology-enabled sector
Expect 2022 to build on the explosion of technology-enabled growth. The possibility of interest rate hikes in the US may dampen sentiments, but the momentum of technology-driven innovation is robust
