The Big Story
Vaccine Maitri: India fulfils its promise to the world
Amid rapidly evolving global geo-political landscape, India's vaccine diplomacy will have a huge impact in promoting peace, security and prosperity worldwide.
Sitharaman bets on growth to overcome Covid crunch in Union Budget 2021-22
The Indian Finance Minister has balanced the need for fiscal prudence with the imperatives of pushing consumption and demand with a renewed focus on spending big on infrastructure and healthcare – without unduly burdening the economy with new taxes.
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 able to live up fully to its promise. With revenues showing a buoyancy over the past few months, this may be the right time to roll out an improved GST 2.0.
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. But finding the money to finance such a large outlay will prove to be a challenge.
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 buy several retail assets of the Future Group, Amazon struck legally by mounting a credible challenge before global arbitration panels and Indian courts. But there is no victor in sight yet.
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