A lot of NDAs vision for the future is similar to BJPs 2014 manifesto.
The government has tried to apply balm on realty sector's wounds with sops ahead of the 2019 general elections. But that may not be enough.
Can the Modi government fund the bonanza of sops for voters without wrecking the country's financial stability?
The spending involved in implementing Budget proposals will throw the fiscal position off track.
Rural development, agriculture and social pensions all found prominent mention in the Budget announcements.
Under his leadership, Salesforce India has grown more than double year on year and expanded the team to 1,000-plus employees across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
Focussed On Rural, Benefits Urban Too
Assured cash transfers to small and marginal farmers might become more inclusive, leading to a new form of universal basic income.
The Interim Budget has delivered pro-growth impetus without giving way to populism.
Fiscal Reforms Hit Pause Button
The shift might be aimed at boosting disposable incomes of farmers, middle-income class and workers in the unorganised sector.
The Interim Budget has tied up the final threads of a much-needed basic social security net.
You Will See Better GST Collections
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, in an interaction with journalists after the Budget, says income support can co-exist with subsidies.
Transparency is critical to long-term success.
Chinese apps are going all out to capture small-town millennials from India.
The backward-looking household survey does not capture the full picture, thus leading to elevated inflation projections and consequent policy error.
Side-Pocketing Should Be Next Tax Focus
Now that mutual funds are allowed to segregate risky assets, tax implications in such cases should be well-defined.
Value fashion retailers are reporting runaway growth by dressing up the masses.
Sectoral growth has not translated into growth in fees paid for professional and legal services.
Innovative and disruptive strategies are helping Kalyan Jewellers beat competition; now, it wants to more than double revenues and the number of stores in five years.
Despite the call for large-scale disinvestment, PSUs continue to bail out the government.
With global giants Amazon and Netflix pouring money to develop original Indian content and desi players not far behind, the OTT race has entered an exciting phase.
From dark chocolates and frozen snacks to cookies and cakes, the country's official milkman - Amul - is looking beyond dairy.
V Vaidyanathan, the new boss of the merged entity, has had a good run but now faces challenges and high expectations.
'All Our Products Will Be Made In India'
Michele Buck, the first woman CEO of the $7.5 billion The Hershey Company, is writing her company's India growth story by focusing on value-added chocolate products. In an interview with Ajita Shashidhar, Buck talks about the chocolate major's commitment to grow in emerging markets across the world and India in particular. Edited excerpts:
Heart rhythm abnormalities are a growing cause for concern, but a little caution and timely tracking of early warning signs should help.
Self-checkout shopping baskets will be more than just a convenience. They will encourage buying.
Getting an assured sum for an old device sounds tempting, but one has to be aware of the pitfalls.
Start the year with a celebration of self - go on a luxe vacation, sample gourmet food and indulge in Savile Row-quality clothes.
The winning team prevailed with a combined score of 95 points.
1MDB, one of the biggest kleptocracy scandals in history, contains stuff Hollywood movies are made of.
Zero tax on taxable income of up to Rs 5 lakh to provide relief to a big section of the tax-paying population.
Here are the best options that you can use to optimise tax savings.
Managing your money can be tricky. Send your queries, and top-notch industry leaders will help you resolve any issue.
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