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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicTax cuts

Topic: Tax cuts

GST is not just an economic measure, it’s also a moral one. New tax slabs show that

The new GST structure is a welcome step toward achieving greater transparency, efficiency and development in the Bhartiya economic ecosystem.

Tax cuts won’t fix low growth. Govt must look beyond fiscal policy

Since 2016, the govt has tried various fiscal tactics to stimulate growth, from increasing expenditure to introducing welfare schemes. The tax cut is the latest of these measures.

India considering personal tax rate cuts to boost consumption, Reuters sources say

The plan could be announced in July, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government presents the first budget after BJP failed to win a majority on its own.

India isn’t ready yet for foreign companies that want to quit China

India's fascination with the 'Ease of Doing Business' rankings hasn't served it well. Vietnam ranked below India but has attracted more foreign investment.

Indian stocks will bounce back as NBFC crisis passes, AMP says

AMP Capital is sticking to its bullish stance despite the market’s recent rout. It expects the Sensex to rise by more than 20% in the next two years.

Apollo Hospitals considers passing on corporate tax cuts to investors

The biggest beneficiaries from the move will be Apollo’s founders and largest shareholders, the Reddy family, who have been selling assets to pay down their own debt

Modi govt has sent up ‘monetary helicopter’ to inject cash and revive India’s growth

Helicopter money is a last resort as money-financed tax cut risks damaging independence of central bank by making it a junior partner in a fiscal adventure.

Sensex soars over 1,300 points as govt tax cut continues to boost investor sentiment

Both Sensex and Nifty surged 5.3% on Friday, marking their biggest gain since May 2009, after the corporate tax rate was lowered to 22% from 30%.

Tax cut gives Modi perfect pitch to win American investments

When Modi meets energy company CEOs in Houston Saturday, he’s expected to tout the low rates which are about the same as in Singapore.

Nirmala Sitharaman’s corporate tax cut is tangential, because lack of demand ails economy

For demand to get a boost, companies need to distribute larger dividend payouts and invest in new capacity. But problem of weak rural demand is not addressed.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

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.