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India’s tax cuts: Structural inefficiencies temper expected benefits

India’s tax cuts: Structural inefficiencies ...

February 10, 2025

In the Union Budget of 2019, the Government of India announced a substantial cut in corporate tax rates, aiming to stimulate private investment and boost economic growth. The government reduced the tax rate for existing companies from 30 pc to 22 pc, and for new manufacturing com...

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Hits & Misses of Union Budget 2025

Hits & Misses of Union Budget 2025

February 6, 2025

For decades, the presentation of the union budget has been a closely watched activity and one that brings cheer and disappointment in equal doses, irrespective of the year when it was presented or by which minister. The scenario has been no different this year as well, since the ...

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Budget 2025: A critical moment for strengthening India’s education system

Budget 2025: A critical moment for strengthening I...

February 1, 2025

As India gears up for the Union Budget 2025, the education sector finds itself at a critical juncture. The upcoming budget is expected to provide further insights into the government’s priorities in addressing systemic challenges that continue to hinder the country’s progress...

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Union budget 2025: India’s divestment push slows down

Union budget 2025: India’s divestment push slows...

January 31, 2025

On January 27, 2022, the Government of India, after 70 years, completed the strategic disinvestment of the country’s domestic airline, Air India. It was sold to India’s largest conglomerate the Tata Group, which had originally sold its majority stake to the government in 1953...

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Jammu & Kashmir’s first budget in 6 years: A turning point or another missed opportunity?

Jammu & Kashmir’s first budget in 6 years: ...

January 31, 2025

After years of financial and political uncertainty, Jammu & Kashmir is set to present its first state budget in six years, a crucial moment for the region’s development. With pressing issues in education, healthcare, and employment, experts call for strategic investments, f...

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Union Budget 2025: Stakeholders push for increased healthcare funding

Union Budget 2025: Stakeholders push for increased...

January 30, 2025

While Indian government’s healthcare spending has seen gradual increases, significant challenges remain in the accessibility and quality of care, particularly in rural areas. As India approaches the Union Budget for 2025, both the healthcare and med-tech industries are advocati...

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Indians take a shine to professional car wash services

Indians take a shine to professional car wash serv...

January 27, 2025

On a Sunday evening not too long ago, 42-year-old businessman Swaran Singh drove to DLF Mall at Vasant Kunj in Delhi. While looking for a parking spot, he came across a person who offered professional car washing services. Noticing that his car was indeed dirty, Swaran decided to...

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Workplace stress in India: The unseen toll on employees

Workplace stress in India: The unseen toll on empl...

January 20, 2025

Recently, S N Subramanian, the Chairperson of L&T, stirred controversy with his comments on working hours and work pressure, a topic that has been widely discussed both in India and globally. In an interview, Subramanian expressed a wish that he could make employees work 90 h...

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India’s space industry funding collapsed by 55 pc in 2024

India’s space industry funding collapsed by 55 p...

January 15, 2025

With capabilities to launch its own satellites and several landmark space missions, for long India has been one of the global leaders in space exploration. However, despite several high-profile successes, funding in India’s space sector has taken a significant hit. According to...

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International Kite Festival & Makar Sankranti spark kite sales surge

International Kite Festival & Makar Sankranti...

January 13, 2025

Kite flying is one of the most popular activities in India, with people eagerly awaiting the chance to fill the skies with vibrant colours. January marks the peak of this aerial spectacle in some regions of India, particularly during the lively festivals of Uttarayan or Makar San...

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