BUSINESS
LIC IPO | The headwinds that could dampen the listing
Optimist projections of LIC’s bumper listing aside, stock market volatility coupled with international adverse developments could rain on the government’s parade
BUSINESS
Should GST compensation be extended beyond 2022?
We should not forget that the ongoing pandemic is not only affecting the revenue of states, it is impacting the Centre too
INDIA
Keep COVID-19 vaccines out of the GST purview
The GST council meets on May 28 and it is expected to discuss key issues such as tax waivers on COVID-19 drugs, medical devices, and health services apart from compensation to states in the backdrop of the second wave
BUSINESS
Challenges in privatisation of PSBs
The government, to disinvest more than 51 percent and still retain control of PSBs, should introduce the concept of golden share
BUSINESS
Privatise, monetise and modernise is the right approach
The private sector will bring in investment, modern technology and better global management practices
BUSINESS
Budget 2021 | Government must speed up disinvestment to bridge fiscal deficit
With two months to go in this fiscal, it appears impossible that the government will meet its disinvestment target of Rs 2.1 lakh crore. It is hoped that the 2022 target is achieved
BUSINESS
The importance of disinvestment to capital receipts is growing
The unofficial objective of disinvestment since 1991 has always been this: Bridge the gap of fiscal deficit
