Articles by Arnab Mitra

‘Game changing’ Budget proposal on railways to help cut logistics costs by half

Higher allocations for the Indian Railways and the proposal for greater involvement of the private sector, including by asset monetisation,… Read More

4 years ago

India opts for pragmatism in Myanmar

The Modi government has invested considerable diplomatic and strategic capital in cultivating ties with several groups of stakeholders in Myanmar.… Read More

4 years ago

Investors cheer Modi push for reforms to propel growth

For the first time since 1991, analysts are praising the intent of the Budget rather than its fine print. By… Read More

4 years ago

Universal tap water scheme a massive stimulus for the Indian economy

The $40 billion allocated for providing water connections across the country will not only better health and hygiene standards and… Read More

4 years ago

Indian military gets booster dose, to build muscle, in the budget

Don’t look at the headline defence allocation numbers. The most important segment of the defence budget, the outlay for capital… Read More

4 years ago

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… Read More

4 years ago

Budget 2021-22: Good news for financial services sector

Disinvestment targets seem to be more realistic while a certain amount of scrutiny needs to be paid to inflation and… Read More

4 years ago

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

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

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