Arvind Subramaniam

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CEA flays ratings agencies for adopting inconsistent standards

Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramaniam today flayed foreign credit rating agencies for adopting inconsistent standards while evaluating the country, saying that BRICS countries are looking to set up an independent rating agency to overcome it.

Budget 2017: Can India afford to pay its poor a fixed income every month?

As the government moots the introduction of a universal basic income scheme, fiscal feasibility is a major bone of contention.

Greece crisis not a worry for India: Arvind Subramaniam

What effect would the Greek crisis have on India? Chief Economic Advisor, Arvind Subramaniam feels that the situation in Greece is definitely not going to impact India too adversely.

Chief eco advisor tells why crude fall benefit's not shared

Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian said the govt also needs to keep in mind the fiscal deficit target

Check out: Who will be the next Chief Economic Advisor

The post of the Chief Economic Advisor is as powerful as its occupant. Raghuram Rajan for instance was part of the inner power circle in the Finance Ministry that steers economic policy. With him moving out in a year, the government is on the look out once again.

Expensive 2G spectrum to hurt telcos' business: Experts

After burning fingers in the 2G and 3G spectrum allocation, telecom operators are now standing more to lose. Most experts are worried on Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) proposal of a base price for auction of 2G spectrum that is higher than the 3G auction price set in 2010.

Govt should aim at maximum economic development: BCG

The thrust towards making broadband a right available to citizens in the new draft telecom policy announced today is a good initiative, believes Arvind Subramaniam, partner at BCG.