In just over a month, the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, will present what she has announced as “a Budget like never before.” As a year ends like never before, there are questions about the way forward, even if the budget, or any political intervention by the government in the coming …
Read More »From economic council prime minister to Niti Aayog, growing concern over government’s clenched fist
Written by P Vaidyanathan Iyer | New Delhi | Updated: October 2, 2020 7:06:48 am Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman. (Proceedings) Speaking to The Indian Express on September 26, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that she is open to “the need for more encouragement” and its moment. That may …
Read More »100 days and GDP contraction: the government works on a new stimulus
Written by Aanchal Magazine, P Vaidyanathan Iyer | New Delhi | September 7, 2020 4:35:13 am While a contraction in GDP was expected from April to June, there are clear signs that the second quarter will also contract, and July and August show no promise of a major recovery. (Proceedings) …
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