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Topic: GST

In his first year, Modi launched six reform measures, but has now noticeably slowed down

The business community’s ‘vote’ in 2019 may not count as dearly as farmers and other rural voters. For the business community, Modi’s initial reform outburst has faded into memory.

Government is said to ask oil retailers not to raise fuel prices

Companies including Indian Oil Corp., Bharat Petroleum Corp. and Hindustan Petroleum Corp. will have bear a loss of up to 1 rupee per liter on sale of diesel and gasoline.

Five things that Modi can do to generate jobs and prosperity

The focus must be on JOBS – justice, ownership, bhavishya (future) and samriddhi (prosperity). Together, they create jobs – which is what India's youth need.

Parliament panel slams govt for failing to keep up with solar energy targets

PM Modi wants India to have 100 GW installed solar capacity by 2022, but panel says at the current rate, the target seems almost impossible to achieve.

Siddaramaiah drives looking ahead, but Modiji keeps looking at rear-view: Rahul Gandhi

Congress chief tears into Modi government over policies like GST and note ban; says PM chose not to highlight relevant issues in Parliament.

It’s time for the Modi government to sell its family silver

If the government is to budget properly for under-funded sectors, it needs to look beyond tax revenues which have risen smartly over the years.

‘Padman’ has started a welcome conversation about periods, but don’t ignore the bad news

In a country notoriously tight-lipped about menstruation, the topic of sanitary napkins, menstrual hygiene, waste disposal and even the taxation of sanitary pads has suddenly gone mainstream.

The great balancing act by Jaitley on social and fiscal fronts

The big relief is that Arun Jaitley's fifth budget largely steers clear of the many traps that ensnare budgets before a series of big elections.

GST, bank recapitalisation & rising exports to boost economy: What the Economic Survey says

This year's Economic Survey has predicted higher growth but has also pointed out the challenges facing the economy.

To be or not to be populist? Modi government faces dilemma in crucial final Budget

PM insists it will be a non-populist Budget; experts also feel this govt has shown willingness to buck past trends and concentrate on fiscal deficit targets.

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.