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Budget 2020: Why protectionist policies will not help Indian economy much

Narendra Modi government should focus on pending reforms, better infrastructure and cheaper inputs to make the country an industrial powerhouse. Read more »
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Budget 2020: How to give India’s service sector a leg-up

Ahead of Budget 2020, the authors are listing out steps that can boost India's service sector, boost consumption demand and revive economic growth. Read more »
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Budget 2020: Policy prescriptions for $5 trillion and beyond

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her second Union budget in a few days. Here’s what she could do to revive economic growth. Read more »
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Can multinationals negate progress towards a just global tax regime

Transfer pricing: The recent OECD-UNDP initiatives can lead to a new model of taxation of multinational corporations. Read more »
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Textile exports: Japan presents huge opportunity for Indian apparel industry

India needs specific policy interventions to woo Japanese importers away from China. Read more »
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Budget 2020: Middle-class distress biggest challenge for Nirmala Sitharaman

The finance minister must leave more money in the hands of the people to effectively address the demand slump and boost sagging economic growth. Read more »
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Internet shutdowns are damaging digital India

There is a need to work out a protocol for shutting down the Internet and restarting it once the law and order situation is restored. Read more »
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Cooperatives can trigger growth in rural and urban economies

Indian cooperatives are staring at a crisis. They can emerge stronger by emulating sustainable models in dairy, vegetable marketing, producer companies, self-help groups and banking. Read more »
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It’s a Catch-22 for finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The finance minister is left with few fiscal options to address the economic slowdown. Read more »
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Towards a $5 trillion economy: An agenda for Indian economy

Holistic policies in key sectors can bring about a turnaround in India’s economic fortunes. Read more »