The Budget rightly focuses on multi-modal transportation, logistics infrastructure, urban development, renewable energy, drinking water and housing
Budget FY23 is a stark reminder of this; it casts a cloud over medium-term growth prospects .
It supports both near-term growth and hastening of structural development of the country
The focus on re-imagining the growth story for future-readiness is visionary
The proposal to fund infrastructure through PM Gati Shakti, public-private partnerships, etc will mark the escalation of economic prosperity.
With a focus on the four pillars of development — inclusive development, increase in productivity, energy transition and climate action…
The government continues to focus on long-term growth drivers like infrastructure, encouraging entrepreneurs and supporting start-ups.
A slightly more ambitious revenue-raising effort was perhaps called for.
The biggest positive is enhancement in capital expenditure by Rs 1.5 trillion; government’s tax-revenue growth assumption is also encouraging.
Covid-19 has worsened the trend of poor growth in rural farm & non-farm wages seen during FY16-20; meanwhile, the share…
Without digital technology, it would be harder for companies to have a lighter pollution footprint or manage waste.
Instead of risk-prone oil operations abroad, India must secure oil needs through investments.
From easing selling to DTA buyers to introducing more support for zone developers, there is room for significant change.
Sanitation and water have many solutions for economic growth and jobs and a healthy India; the employability angle under Swachh…
India’s failure to make Sagarmala significant for its own economy has caused it to fall behind China
With the fertility rate falling below replacement, challenges of higher dependency, burgeoning healthcare and social security needs will emerge. India…
If the government wants more bang for its buck, It must double, or even treble, the amount spent on agri-R&D…
After all the support provided, it would be a pity if the bad bank fails to deliver