Edits & Columns News
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GST impact on corporates, SMEs, MSMes: 8 key factors they need to focus on
The Financial Express | July 3, 2017 7:22 AMKey things which a large corporate/SME/MSME needs to focus on from July 1 onwards.
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Across the aisle! Get Set for Turbulence, says P Chidambaram post GST implementation
P Chidambaram | July 2, 2017 6:30 AMNothing is more exhilarating than the promise of change, especially if it will be a change for the better. When it was first announced, the Goods and Services Tax held that promise.
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Inside Track by Coomi Kapoor
Coomi Kapoor | July 2, 2017 6:42 AMUnion minister of water resources Uma Bharti has a fear of flying and avoids taking flights whenever she can.
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A lucid dream! To play at the Aamby Valley GC in the Western Ghats, is like golfing in Xanadu
Meraj Shah | July 2, 2017 5:49 AM‘In Xanadu…with walls and towers were girdled round, and there were gardens bright with sinuous rills.
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Telecom infrastructure: Here is why Centre must abolish irrational fees, not interconnection charges
Mahesh Uppal | July 1, 2017 8:40 AMAn inter-ministerial group (IMG) is currently reviewing the financial health of India’s telecom sector. This follows a steady fall in sector revenues since Reliance Jio launched its 4G services last year.
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Education Policy: Here is why new panel must reiterate predecessor’s bold recommendation
The Financial Express | July 1, 2017 8:28 AMAt the time it junked the TSR Subramanian Committee report that was meant to outline the new national education policy (NEP), the government had termed it a “mere compilation” of older reports.
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Fuel at doorstep: Safety apart, here is all that needs to be fixed before starting home delivery
The Financial Express | July 1, 2017 8:23 AMIt is true that home delivery has caught on as a concept, and is also one of the biggest reasons for the success of e-commerce firms, but it is not clear why petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan has plumped in favour of it for petroleum products.
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Price regulation: Why mandating MRP for one product across country will hurt all concerned
The Financial Express | July 1, 2017 8:21 AMMandating one MRP for one product across the country will hurt both retailers and the consumers.
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How e-NAM, derivatives markets linkages can benefit farmers
The Financial Express | July 1, 2017 8:12 AMA closer linkage between e-NAM and derivatives markets will benefit farmers by giving them access to competitive market channels.
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With future uncertain, will it be a happy ending for China- Hong Kong?
Anurag Viswanath | July 1, 2017 7:50 AMChina is celebrating 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return today, even as the future is uncertain.
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GST launched in India: Here is all you need to know about tryst with new tax regime
The Financial Express | July 1, 2017 7:44 AMGoods and Services Tax (GST), a historic tax reform, comes into effect today.
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Air India is dead, let us bury it; however, hold the champagne
Sunil Jain | June 30, 2017 6:36 AMCabinet agreeing to privatise AI a big step, but many such decisions have failed to fructify—so hold the champagne.
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US H1B visa: Donald Trump will not budge given adverse domestic sentiments
Amitendu Palit | June 30, 2017 6:28 AMNotwithstanding geopolitical convergences and strong ties on defence and security, US won’t budge on mobility and H1B visas given adverse domestic sentiments.
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Another lesson from Japan
Stephen S Roach | June 30, 2017 6:23 AMMonetary accommodation set the stage for Japan’s demise; BoJ compounded the problem by embracing quantitative easing.
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Air India reacts in fury against critics; here is why it is evident airliner has been emasculated
The Financial Express | June 30, 2017 6:17 AMAir India would do well to heed the adage about what will and won’t break its bones.
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How Hester Biosciences became second largest poultry vaccine manufacture: CEO and MD Rajiv Gandhi explains
June 30, 2017 6:01 AMIn a conversation with Jyotsna Bhatnagar, CEO and MD of Hester Biosciences discusses the company’s journey towards becoming India’s second largest poultry vaccine manufacturer.
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Water management: Here is what the fundamental approach should be
June 30, 2017 5:52 AMBetter crop planning based on local weather conditions is the fundamental approach to wise water management.
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GST rollout: Here is why rise in rate on coal poses a slight risk for solar, wind industry
Utkarsh Anand | June 30, 2017 5:47 AMThe GST council has reduced the tax burden on domestic coal by placing it under the 5% GST bracket from the current rate of 11-12% (6% central excise duty plus 5% state VAT).
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Punjab government shoots off letter to FinMin, asks how private banks gave excess agricultural loans of Rs 1700 cr to farmers
The Financial Express | June 29, 2017 5:56 AMThe Punjab government has written to the Union ministry of finance to investigate how private banks gave excess agricultural loans amounting Rs 17,000 crore to farmers in the state.
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Cyber security: Government turns to blockchain to secure records
The Financial Express | June 29, 2017 5:50 AMInstitute for Development and Research in Banking Technology—had published a report on the use of technology in trade finance and crypto-currencies which suggested using blockchain could help make a system more secure.
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Google penalty: If consumer interests not compromised, it would be hard to justify big fine
The Financial Express | June 29, 2017 5:34 AMGiven the possibility of the European Commission (EC) adding a penalty equal to 5% of its parent’s daily worldwide earnings if it does not take action in 90 days, chances are Google will pay the $2.7 billion fine.
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Delivering healthcare in India: How to overcome barriers to innovation
Ratna Devi | June 29, 2017 5:22 AMWith the declaration of the National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 and its intent to make universal health coverage (UHC) a reality, millions of people will flood into a healthcare system already strained by rising costs and a short supply of physicians, nurses and other resources.
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Social media power is enormous; social network analysis is invaluable tool to create an impact
June 29, 2017 5:15 AMIt was interesting to note the groups formed on social media after the appointment of the CM of an important state. An analysis of their conversations led to determining the strengths of their bonds.
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Modi-fied growth vision: Current reforms model is still pro-business than pro-market, albeit with touch of inclusiveness
Nirvikar Singh | June 28, 2017 6:09 AMThe current government has controlled the worst excesses of corruption that flourished in the last years of the UPA, also a type of “pro-business” orientation, but a damaging one of crony capitalism.
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Lupin growth is testimony to pharma pioneer Deshbandhu Gupta vision for domestic, foreign markets
The Financial Express | June 28, 2017 6:04 AMDespite the several run-ins with the regulator over the years, Indian drug firms have managed to gain more than a foothold in the US generics market. They now command around a fourth of the TRx market, up from 19% in 2011.
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Bank NPAs crisis: Lenders woes worsen as RBI wants more provisions
The Financial Express | June 28, 2017 7:35 AMGiven how banks have been unable to come up with solutions for the stressed assets on their books, it is just as well RBI has asked them to refer a dozen cases to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
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US H1B visa: Here is why it is OK for PM Narendra Modi to push Donald Trump hard on issue
The Financial Express | June 28, 2017 5:55 AMIt was never clear why prime minister Modi needed to tell US Inc that India has made 7,000 reforms in the last three years since even his detractors will agree there has been a surge in FDI since he assumed office, from $24.3 bn in FY14 to $43.5 bn in FY17.
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