Kerala fiscal deficit problem

Kerala’s fiscal rules must include an escape clause

Applying the same deficit limits to all states undermines equity and ignores Kerala’s unique fiscal and environmental challenges. #Kerala #fiscaldeficit #FRBM Read more »
inflation

RBI’s inflation targeting faces public perception gap

The RBI’s inflation targeting is challenged by a persistent gap between household perceptions and actual price trends. #RBI #inflation Read more »
GST reforms

GST 2.0: States push back seeking big-ticket reform

The tax regime is under strain as revenue concerns and trust deficits delay key decisions ahead of the August GST Council meet. #GST Read more »
Jio BlackRock's AI-powered mutual fund debuts

Jio BlackRock’s AI mutual fund raises red flags

Jio BlackRock's AI-powered mutual fund debut promises inclusion, but raises concerns over data use and platform dominance. Read more »
Viksit Bharat @ 2047

Viksit Bharat: States, skilling, strategy key to 2047 target

India must align central and state policies to meet its Viksit Bharat target with sustained high growth and reforms. #indiagdp #indianeconomy Read more »
Income Tax Bill, 2025

Income Tax Bill: Start-ups may lose tax relief

In new Income Tax Bill, proposed changes to beneficial ownership tests could deny loss carry forwards for start-ups with complex funding structures. #Incometax #startups Read more »
EU AI Act

EU’s AI Act shows the way; India must move to playbooks

EU's AI Act ties duties to harm; India needs inventories, conformity checks and audit trails before algorithms decide loans, jobs or benefits. Read more »
8th Pay Commission

8th pay commission may strain government finances

As the 8th Pay Commission award nears, rising pension bills and salary demands raise questions about long-term fiscal sustainability. #8thPayCommission #Pension Read more »
capital expenditure

Capital expenditure: India’s infra push needs a reset

India is rethinking its capital expenditure priorities as roads and railways near saturation; focus shifts to ports, aviation, and urban infrastructure. #capitalexpenditure #capex #infra Read more »
rate cut transmission

Transmission hurdles undermine rate cut effectiveness

Despite rate cuts, RBI struggles with sluggish transmission as banks hold back on passing benefits to borrowers. #RBI #transmission #ratecut Read more »