Border-control damages hard to repair: Asia-Pac has suffered massive losses in terms of revenue from tourism & expat students From March/April 2020, countries began closing borders. The decisions were taken abruptly without giving millions across the world the opportunity… February 18, 2022 02:15 IST
Structural problems ail deputation of IAS officers The changes proposed by the Centre make for greater politicisation of the bureaucracy, not for better governance. To address the… February 17, 2022 15:36 IST
Outcome Budget: Outlays fine, what about outcomes? It appears that the Outcome Budget document has lost its rigour and seriousness February 17, 2022 05:45 IST
Don’t scrap the SEZ Act: Way forward is to make SEZs favourable investment destinations Notwithstanding severe criticism, policy reversals, and government apathy, vast industrial infrastructure, covering 57,000 hectares of land, is already up in… February 17, 2022 05:30 IST
Sebi’s U-turn on splitting CMD role beats logic 46% of India’s top 500 listed firms refused to comply with the regulatory mandate even after two years February 17, 2022 05:15 IST
Tax travails: Reduce untenable tax litigation The income tax department should target to complete all pending appeals within the next one year and release the inappropriately… February 17, 2022 05:00 IST
Budget 2022: Need to get realistic on MGNREGA allocation Panel right on gap between budgeted and actual MGNREGA spend; no need for 150 days of work, though. February 16, 2022 04:15 IST
SEBI’s enforcement proceedings need a statute of limitations This will require detailed empirical studies, consultation with all stakeholders and a review of limitation periods prescribed in other jurisdictions. February 16, 2022 04:00 IST
Two ends of spectrum: Tax windfall gains to address inequality Include unrealised capital gains in taxable income. If the purpose is to tax large windfall gains, then the size of… February 16, 2022 03:45 IST
Unlocking India’s solar potential: Phased restrictions on solar inputs will allow redressal of land, labour & capital constraints Budget FY23 has extended support to the solar energy sector on enhancing domestic production capacity, with an additional allocation of… February 16, 2022 03:30 IST
Step on the gas on carbon capture India is yet to meaningfully start the groundwork required for this technology to take off. February 15, 2022 06:00 IST
Keep up with changing times: Time for fresh perspective to generate financial impact for new India Financial sector regulation must not focus on prescribing products the sector can offer. February 15, 2022 05:45 IST
Budget 2022: An impetus to investments and capex Budget FY23 demonstrates the commitment of the government to channelise its policies and funds to areas of high growth. February 15, 2022 05:30 IST
Getting e-NAM going needs more reforms From national trading licences to one-stop dispute resolution, the govt needs to consider a raft of measures. February 15, 2022 05:15 IST
Natarajan Chandrasekaran: Another innings for a brilliant captain Tata Sons continues with N Chandrasekaran as chairman given he has led it so well amid challenges on several fronts February 14, 2022 04:45 IST
New EPFO accounts no proxy for new jobs Recent registrations cited as proof of job creation were mostly formalisation of existing jobs February 14, 2022 04:30 IST
Taking digi-payments to the last mile For the country to fully embrace the Digital India dream, enabling offline payments will be critical February 14, 2022 04:15 IST
From Plate to Plough: Fix rice farming to avoid a bumper emissions harvest Rethink MSP And subsidy polices, incentivise farmers to transition from high-emission crops like rice to low-emission ones February 14, 2022 04:00 IST
Wimbledon Final Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev: Why it’s much more than just a battle for $5 million
