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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicSuper-rich tax

Topic: super-rich tax

Thomas Piketty argues for a wealth tax in India. Govt economists warn of ‘unintended consequences’ 

Piketty was speaking at an event hosted by Delhi School of Economics (DSE) and Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), an autonomous policy research institute.

There are two kinds of rich Indians. One believes in India story, other flees the country

While it is unfortunate that a large number of High Net Worth Individuals have left India and taken citizenship elsewhere, the number of HNIs in the country is continuously increasing.

Tax India’s corporates and super-rich more. They can and will take it

India's attractiveness as an investment destination is not based on its low tax rates. Give the super-rich basic amenities in return for the higher tax and they'll stay and pay.

‘Covid cess’ will be absurd, anti-stimulus. Modi govt must not bring it in Budget 2021

The purpose of Covid cess is to cover for the money spent on vaccination as well as on assisting the poor during the pandemic. But public health is a state subject.

Next, Nirmala Sitharaman needs to undo the mistakes of her predecessors

Rollback of tax on FPIs & surcharge on capital gains tax only undo wrong done in this year’s budget, not those in decades earlier.

Modi govt rolls back super-rich tax, announces series of measures to revive economy

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also announced the withdrawal of angel tax provisions citing difficulties faced by start-ups and their investors.

Modi govt considering exempting foreign investors from super-rich tax

The proposal to tax the super rich, along with the Budget's lack of measures to boost the economy, led to foreigners withdrawing more than $3 billion from Indian shares.

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ThePrint is widening its lens. New shows on AI, economy, bureaucracy—and fresh newsletters

The latest additions to ThePrint’s properties will improve your understanding of the India we live in, whether it's through the prism of AI or civil services.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

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.