In this US election, the din has buried the consequence. The narrative is of a festering society amid a ravaging pandemic, with warts of racism and inequality stoked by boorish political theatre.
For a world used to rising prosperity and longevity, the shock of Covid-19 is shaking us to the foundations. Princes and prime ministers have been sequestered, the greatest sporting tournaments have been annulled and rituals of a civilised life have… Continue Reading →
Against a backdrop of a sluggish economy and rising inflation, the budget called for pro-growth measures without exacerbating the deficit. The FM walked through the tightrope with a signal towards bold privatisation through the IPO and partial divestment of LIC,… Continue Reading →
The Union budget was an opportunity to bolster the economy on the back of a strong mandate for a stable government. The budget had to unequivocally demonstrate India’s commitment to propelling economic growth by engendering demand, reviving animal spirits in… Continue Reading →
The Indian budget is akin to a State of Union address in that the finance minister reports the health of the nation and prescribes fiscal doses to fix ailing sectors. How he raises and spends funds spells out the government’s… Continue Reading →
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