CSR funding

Govt plans income tax revamp to offer relief for middle class

Facing sluggish economic activity, the government is considering changes to the income tax regime to ease tax burden on the middle class and incentivise spending. #incometax #ITreturns #Budget2024 Read more »
National Sample Survey

How poor is India? Outdated poverty line creates data dilemma

New poverty line for India: New data and a multidimensional approach are crucial for effective poverty alleviation strategies in India. #povertyline #BibekDebroy Read more »
online gaming

Online gaming tax row may end with GST Council move

The proposed GST Act amendment could bring major relief to online gaming companies facing huge tax demands. #GST #Oninegaming #policy Read more »
Train accident

Rusty rails: Train accident exposes chasm between ambitions and realities

The train accident involving Kanchanjungha Express has raised questions about prioritising aesthetics over safety measures. #train #railways Read more »
coal reforms

Coal reforms 3.0 key to India’s energy independence

Coal reforms 3.0 seeks to eliminate imports, promote private investment, and resolve recent controversies through enhanced transparency. #coalreforms #coal Read more »
health insurance

Health insurance: Insurers eye profits amid lax regulation

Despite reforms, frequent premium hikes and limited OPD coverage leave Indian health insurance policyholders frustrated. #health #insurance #policy Read more »
digital news publishers vs big tech

India must break the grip of Big Tech on digital news

India is struggling to regulate Big Tech and ensure a healthy digital news ecosystem for its citizens. #bigtech #digitalnews #DigitalCompetitionBill Read more »
India demographic dividend

Modi 3.0: Bold reforms needed to unleash demographic dividend

India must address the mismatch between education and the demands of the modern job market to capitalise on its demographic dividend. Read more »
RBI norms for overseas funds

Overseas funds: Indian investors go global as RBI eases norms

RBI's relaxed regulations empower Indian investors to diversify their portfolios with overseas funds. Read more »
Special category status

Explained: Special category status to Bihar, Andhra will open a pandora’s box

Special category status offers financial aid to a few states, creating an uneven playing field for others. #financecommission #Bihar #AndhraPradesh #specialcategorystatus Read more »