fiscal consolidation via monetisation of land

Budget 2021: Monetisation of land key to fiscal consolidation, not spending cuts

Instead of cutting down spending amid an economic crisis to achieve fiscal consolidation, the government should raise funds through monetisation of land, and PSU disinvestment. Read more »
Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package offers nothing to informal sector workers

Budget 2021: Several sops for MSMEs, start-ups; but nothing to solve fund crunch

The start-ups and the MSMEs must look to reap the benefits offered in Budget 2021 and this is the key to putting the battered economy on track. Read more »
Mumbai real estate market

Housing boom: Mumbai real estate market in for an upswing

A survey hints at the revival of the battered Mumbai real estate market as home buyers look to cash in on falling prices and sops offered by central and state governments. Read more »
startups, PE VC funding

RBI monetary policy: Rate cuts unlikely for the rest of 2021

The RBI needs to do a fine balancing act between withdrawing the ultra-accommodative monetary policy and ensuring the smooth completion of the government’s borrowing programme. Read more »
telecom, trai

Budget 2021: Some concerns about policy direction

The focus of Budget 2021 on physical/financial capital and infrastructure does not seem to be in sync with the idea of Atmanirbhar Bharat that will require the creation of a large number... Read more »
Budget 2021 by nirmala sitharaman

Budget 2021: A bagful of surprises from finance minister

In Budget 2021, the finance minister seems to have utilised the pandemic-led fiscal slippage to clean up the government’s books at a modest marginal cost. Read more »
Farm laws repealed

Budget 2021: Good starts for rural sector, but need a better effort

FM shows intent in Budget 2021, but needs to invest more to stir up rural economy and double farmers’ income. Read more »
india's school education crisis

Budget 2021 has the intent, but lacks funds for quality education

There has been a 6.13% cut in the allocation for education sector to Rs 93,224 crore in Budget 2021, when everyone was hoping for an increase. Read more »
stock market amid covid-19 crisis

Budget 2021: A unified economic crime fighting unit should be the next big reform

Urgent changes in the working of the CEIB is needed to ensure a unified approach to tackling economic crimes and Budget 2021 could initiate the efforts to these crucial reforms. Read more »
nirmala sitharaman budget 2021

Budget 2021: Five steps to boost manufacturing industry

Revival of economic growth, creation of employment opportunities and inclusive sustainable growth are the policy priorities for finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while preparing Budget 2021. Read more »