Economic Reforms
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NITI Aayog’s Rajiv Kumar says ‘big-bang reforms’ likely during first 100 days of new government
The reforms will include changes to labour laws, creation of land banks for new industrial development, and moves towards privatisation, Kumar told Reuters.
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The ‘Modi bounce’: India’s Ease of Business rank jumped because of methodological change, not reform
Critics point to serious conceptual flaws in the World Bank’s index, like measuring the costs of regulation while ignoring the benefits.
Divyanshi Wadhwa & Justin Sandefur
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Rajya Sabha clears GST Constitution Amendment Bill
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley introduced the tax reform for debate in the Upper House of Parliament on Wednesday.
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Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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25 years after liberalisation, India is richer but more unequal
India joined global markets with its 1991 New Economic Policy, lifting GDP, but the income gap widened.
Dilip Hiro
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All states, barring one, have agreed to back the GST Bill, says Arun Jaitley
Only Tamil Nadu has expressed some reservations at the state finance ministers' meeting in Kolkata.
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Centre hopes to pass GST, bankruptcy bills in second half of Budget session: Arun Jaitley
The GST Bill has already been passed by the Lok Sabha and is pending ratification by the Rajya Sabha, where the ruling National Democratic Alliance government does not have a majority.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Indirect tax reforms major priority for Centre: Arun Jaitley
The Union finance minister is confident that the Goods and Service Tax Bill will come through this year.
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India jumps 12 spots, ranks 130 in ease of doing business, says World Bank report
The report praised the country for eliminating the minimum capital requirement and the need to obtain a certificate to commence business operations.
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