Sutanu Guru wonders why the world molly coddles a failed terrorist state. Most Indians don't want any hostility with the neighbour. Most believe in live and let live. But at what cost?
Read MoreThe proposal for 1 per cent excise levy on jewellery has evoked strong protests from around the country. Even if the proposal is rolled back, as happened earlier in 2005 and 2012, industry associations need to take the lead in drawing up a sector-specific policy framework that takes into account the needs of the industry and the government
Read MoreWill the Budget solve these long-term issues? After you have finished with the incoherent bytes on TV and the quick fixes of the dailies, do sit back and absorb the cerebral analysis we have put together by authors who know what they are talking about.
Read MoreThe central message of the Budget is that the NDA will rely on executive decisions, budgets and a bureaucracy in mission mode to deliver on its electoral promises. Parliament is for public entertainment only.
Read MoreOverall the Budget has been positive for startups. But it leaves more work to been done in the next year.
Read MoreDon't fall into the trap of assuming you have a certain image. Sometimes, there can be a dissonance between how you perceive your image and how others perceive you to be
Read MoreThe danger from the revenue’s perspective could be that with the abundance of data and limited resources to analyse it, some key information could slip through the cracks.
Read MoreGovernment capex will help in stimulating the local economy and kickstart the capex growth from the private sector in years to come
Read MoreThe problems of the power sector have been created over the last several decades and can obviously not be resolved in a hurry. Renewable energy will have to be part of the solution. It would be good to see the government think creatively about this.
Read MoreThe Budget does not actually disappoint as it has stuck to the roadmap that was laid down earlier and has also assured that it would be willing to provide more funds if required
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