Arnab Mitra

WhatsApp privacy policy tweak highlights need for data protection law in India

WhatsApp privacy policy tweak highlights need for data protection law in India

WhatsApp’s unilateral change in its privacy policy in India, now on hold till May 15, discriminates against its Indian subscribers… Read More

4 years ago
After the Budget, FM should focus ironing out the wrinkles in GST

After the Budget, FM should focus ironing out the wrinkles in GST

India’s goods and service tax has too many rates and too many exemptions. As a result, it has not been… Read More

4 years ago
Indian techies spoilt for choice when it comes to jobs this year

Indian techies spoilt for choice when it comes to jobs this year

Three out of four technology companies in India plan to step up hiring this year. This spells good news for… Read More

4 years ago
Acquisition of 83 Tejas fighters a game changer for Indian defence sector

Acquisition of 83 Tejas fighters a game changer for Indian defence sector

At a little more than $40 million apiece, the Tejas Mark 1A is among the most cost effective fighter jets… Read More

4 years ago
India to spend big on infrastructure to push growth

India to spend big on infrastructure to push growth

Many economists and analysts expect the Indian Finance Minister to unveil a massive spending programme to boost the core sector.… Read More

4 years ago
US presence in Afghanistan key for India’s strategic interests

US presence in Afghanistan key for India’s strategic interests

India will be hoping that the Biden administration retains a small military presence in Afghanistan for some more time. Without… Read More

4 years ago
India’s vaccination programme can be the biggest financial stimulus

India’s vaccination programme can be the biggest financial stimulus

A near-universal vaccination programme funded by a Covid bond issue could remove fear from the minds of consumers and encourage… Read More

4 years ago
Amazon-Reliance battle for Indian retail market shows no signs of easing

Amazon-Reliance battle for Indian retail market shows no signs of easing

A $170 billion retail bounty is at stake! If Mukesh Ambani drew first blood by signing a $3.4-billion deal to… Read More

4 years ago
PLI scheme can make India laptop, tablet hub

PLI scheme can make India laptop, tablet hub

The recently launched production-linked incentive scheme for smartphone makers has already started paying rich dividends. Extending this to laptops, tablets… Read More

4 years ago
$100-bn smartphone export scheme is a new Make in India template

$100-bn smartphone export scheme is a new Make in India template

The Modi government’s production-linked incentive scheme for smartphones has received an overwhelming response from global sector leaders like Apple and… Read More

4 years ago