BUSINESS
Disinvestment decisions will not be driven by short-term fiscal priorities: Finance Secretary
However, the central government's overall policy on privatisation remains important and should continue, Somanathan added.
BUSINESS
Interim Budget makes no attempt to woo voters, says Harsh Gupta
Gupta was a part of a Moneycontrol panel discussion on the Interim Budget along with BJP spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam, political analyst Tehseen Poonawala and Congress leader Mohan Kumaramangalam.
BUSINESS
Budget 2024 made with 'Viksit Bharat' in focus says BJP MP Jayant Sinha
Sinha backed the FM's claim that the average real income of the people has increased by fifty per cent and noted that the government calculated it based on the changes in income over the last 10 years.
BUSINESS
Budget 2024-25 focuses on stepping up farm and rural incomes
Budget 2024-25 continued with its emphasis on farm sector and rural incomes with a mix of schemes including thrust on affordable housing and focus on improving agriculture output of high yield variety crops.
BUSINESS
Budget 2024-25 bets big on Modi ki guarantee
Modi government remains confident of coming back to power in 2024 elections, steers clear of freebies, flagship schemes see a modest hike
TRENDS
The big numbers to watch for in this budget
A vote on account is designed to be a presentation of the country’s fiscal accounts in an election year. With India’s inclusion in bond indices, the transparency of its macro numbers will be under greater scrutiny than ever before.
BUSINESS
Govt needs to balance capex and fiscal consolidation in Budget, say experts
A balance will have to be established, a path will be shown and investment prioritisation will continue to be the focus of the Budget.
BUSINESS
Union Budget may announce support for rural economy: Experts
Between the two routes of consumption or investment, it is the investment route which is more relevant for India at the moment.
BUSINESS
‘Magic growth number’ for India should be above 7% for FY25: Experts
Budget 2024: The finance ministry, in the latest review, said it is "eminently possible for the Indian economy to grow in the coming years at a rate above 7 percent" given the strength of the financial sector.
POLITICS
India’s women-led development story dominated Davos: Smriti Irani
Union Minister for Women, Child Development, and Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani spoke on being the first woman to lead an Indian delegation to Davos, western narratives on Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, and the upcoming election battle in Amethi in an interaction with Moneycontrol at the Ladies Study Group, Kolkata
BUSINESS
Ayodhya will be a model for sustainable development for all Indian cities: Dikshu Kukreja
Kukreja, who played a large part in drafting the plan for the temple city says that apart from the environmental aspect, the plan is for a modern conurbation that is firmly in touch with its ancient roots
BUSINESS
Easy money spoiled a lot of our founders, says Saurabh Srivastava, Co-Founder, Indian Angel Network
he tech veteran says the shake-up in the start-up ecosystem in 2023 is a byproduct of easy money, lack of experience in institution building and greed.
BUSINESS
High-profile exits from IT majors make me happy: Saurabh Srivastava, Co-founder, India Angel Network
Srivastava, a veteran of the IT industry and former Nasscom Chairman, says such exits show that the industry is maturing.
BUSINESS
IT sector slowdown to continue until 2025, says Saurabh Srivastava, co-founder, Indian Angel Network
The ongoing geopolitical situation is squeezing budgets while all customers are not ready for AI products that IT services firms are building, he says.
POLITICS
BJP's strong 10-year governance record will set the stage for 2024 victory, says Ram Madhav
The RSS leader said the perception of Modi's agenda being solely Hindutva is incorrect.
POLITICS
Art 370 is history now, SC asserts no such provision can make come back: Ram Madhav
Government of India is committed to hold elections in Jammu and Kashmir and restore its statehood at an appropriate time, the senior BJP leader said
POLITICS
Ram Madhav emphasises India's autonomous stance in global affairs, asserts frontline role in the Global South
The RSS functionary highlighted India's distinct identity, characterised by a commitment to strategic autonomy that allows India to take positions based on its own assessments and interests.
POLITICS
Article 370 abrogation upheld, SC orders elections by September 2024 | Ram Madhav exclusive
The Supreme Court has upheld the abrogation of Article 370 and directed the government to hold elections next year. Now, what does this mean for the future of J&K in terms of democracy, delimitation and development? To discuss this, RSS' Ram Madhav joins us on Moneycontrol. Watch.
ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS
Assembly Election Results 2023: A ‘panauti’ for Congress?
A saffron surge in the Hindi heartland is a rejection of caste, minority appeasement and a vote for brand Modi
ASSEMBLY-ELECTIONS
BJP does not need to give up on fiscal prudence to win elections: Spokesperson Amit Malviya
Amitabh Dubey, in charge of research and monitoring for Congress’ communication department, on the other hand, said that the grand old party is just responding to the situation since there is a need for welfare measures, given the gap in demand-side steps from the ruling government
INDIA
India could grow at 7% in the medium term if fall in exports is arrested: EY’s Srivastava
India's exports are facing hurdles from high global interest rates, which is affecting demand for Indian goods. New Delhi has been looking to tap less-explored regions to boost outbound shipments.
BUSINESS
Exit Policy: Want to work outside the government now, says G20 sherpa Amitabh Kant
Kant, who has held several key positions in government, such as CEO of NITI Aayog and secretary of the Department for Industrial Policy and Promotion, is considered to be a key driver of flagship national initiatives such as Startup India, Make in India, and Incredible India
BUSINESS
"Massive transformations have taken place in the last 7-8 years," Amitabh Kant on ten years of Modi government
He feels the slowdown will present an opportunity for India to carry out its reforms, and grow its share in global GDP.
BUSINESS
Duty-Free: Amitabh Kant advises minimum duty on certain imports for maximum exports
Kant, who was Secretary, DIPP, from 2014 to 2016, said that while India can increase the duty on products meant for domestic consumption such as furniture and food items, those that are exported should be competitively priced
