Ahead of the Union Budget, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman says it has made progress on crucial issues despite the numbers deficit in the Rajya Sabha
The PMO's 'muscle', Niti Aayog's 'mind' and the finance ministry's 'money' can help build institutional capacities and resources that can yield desired results
The country needs a big push to policies and initiatives that lead to a high and sustainable trajectory of good quality economic growth
The year 2015 was a mixed bag for India's economy. The Modi government, which is leading an economic transformation, should now present a brave budget riding on macro-economic fundamentals
Amendments to the tax law to benefit foreign companies will boost investor confidence
Budget 2016 should propose remedial measures to ensure that domestic steel producers are shielded from unbridled imports at unfair prices
By rationalising its expenses and divesting assets, the government can mop up enough resources to boost capital expenditure
Any reduction in the maximum rate will be viewed pro-rich
What's on India Inc's mind in the run-up to Budget 2016
Arun Jaitley should pause on fiscal consolidation, believes India Inc, and instead focus on spending towards infrastructure, the rural economy and health care
India's focus should be on growth, but in a manner that is responsible, compassionate and typical of inclusive capitalism