Bibek Debroy

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This is regarding the fact that the estimate was done by NCAER (National Council of Applied Economic Research) for the ninth Finance Commission for terminal ideal GST, whereas GST -- which is work in progress - may take 20 years. It is not that you are going to get 1.5-2 per cent (additional) GDP growth overnight, said Bibek Debroy, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. (Photo: File)

Impact of GST will take time to show results: Bibek Debroy

Collections under the GST, which was introduced in July 2017, has remained mostly below the target.

17 Dec 2019 12:07 PM

Bibek debroy is heading Economic Advisory Council to the PM. (Photo: File)

Govt reconstitutes Economic Advisory Council under Bibek Debroy

Government has reconstituted the EAC-PM for a period of two years with effect from September 26, 2019, said an official release.

25 Sep 2019 7:19 PM

Debroy also said GST collection has been revenue negative so far instead of being revenue neutral.

Wrong to say India on 5 pc growth trajectory: Bibek Debroy

The GDP growth in the April-June quarter of the 2019- 20 fiscal was 5 per cent, according to government data.

20 Sep 2019 2:10 PM

Debroy also said there is a continuity between the policies from 2014 to 2019 and the expected policies from 2019 to 2024.

Economic Survey: A blue print for growth and jobs over next 5 years, says Debroy

EAC-PM welcomes the emphasis of the Survey on fiscal consolidation, fiscal discipline and investments.

04 Jul 2019 4:20 PM

The Indian Railways will opt for a restructuring exercise to ensure better efficiency.

Government considers proposal to ‘right-size’ Indian Railways

The Indian Railways is drawing up a plan to rebuild and right-size the gigantic organisation.

21 Jun 2019 2:04 PM

In a research paper, Arvind Subramanian, who stepped down last year, said India's economic growth rate has been overestimated by around 2.5 percentage points between 2011-12 and 2016-17. (Photo: File | ANI)

EAC-PM rejects Subramanian's claim on over-estimation of GDP

Primary contributors of the paper are economists Bibek Debroy, Rathin Roy, Surjit Bhalla, Charan Singh, Arvind Virmani.

19 Jun 2019 7:44 PM

Niti Aayog member Bibek Debroy on Friday said that 95 per cent of the entrepreneurial attempts fail in the country.

95 per cent entrepreneurial attempts fail in India, says Debroy

Debroy said that prime minister's initiatives of `Startup India' and `Stand-Up India' were not meant for the corporates.

11 May 2018 3:59 PM

Packing a fun punch

Economist Bibek Debroy adds his fun spin to the crucial economic, social and political developments of 2017 and pens limericks in his new book.

25 Feb 2018 1:19 AM

Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Bibek Debroy.

India likely to be USD 6.5-7 trillion economy by 2030: Debroy

Per capita income in India by 2030 will however be just USD 4,000, still less than many other countries.

21 Dec 2017 1:40 PM

Benami law, note ban achieved its objective, says Bibek Debroy

He simply said that since the EAC is the Prime Minister’s team, therefore it will report only to him and discuss all issues with him.

21 Nov 2017 1:49 AM

The Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spelt out a road map for stepping up skill development, job creation and enhanced resource investment in the social sector. (Photo: ANI)

EAC-PM spells out 'road map' for job creation, skill development, social welfare

The EAC also made recommendations to guide the framework for the Fifteenth Finance Commission.

10 Nov 2017 4:01 PM

Dr Shamika Ravi, a Senior Fellow of Governance Studies Program at Brookings India and Brookings Institution Washington D.C. is attending the meeting of the EAC to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a part-time member. (Photo: ANI)

Dr Shamika Ravi attends Economic Advisory Council meeting

The second meeting of the Economic Advisory Council is underway, headed by Bibek Debroy.

10 Nov 2017 1:03 PM

Can’t end corruption overnight: Bibek Debroy

The government last year on November 8 announced demonetisations of old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes to crack down on black money.

10 Nov 2017 2:20 AM

Stick to fiscal consolidation road map: EAC-PM to govt

Council, which met for first time today, has identified ten themes, including economic growth and job creations.

11 Oct 2017 5:54 PM

The Economic Advisory Council led by Bibek Debroy met on Wednesday and identified 10 core issues that it will work on. (Photo: Twitter| Niti Aayog)

PM's Economic Advisory Council identifies 10 focus areas

The Council was set up with the approval of the Prime Minister on September 26, 2017.

11 Oct 2017 4:26 PM

The newly constituted Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) will hold its first meeting on Wednesday. Photo: AP

Modi appointed economic advisory council to hold first meet today

The Council will address all issues of emergent importance, will engage with stakeholders and formulate advice accordingly.

11 Oct 2017 10:33 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday set up an economic advisory council to look into issues of macroeconomic importance. Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay

Modi forms economic council headed by Niti's Bibek Debroy amidst slowdown

The figures piled pressure on Modi, who was widely criticised by the opposition for his demonetisation move last year.

26 Sep 2017 9:53 AM

Talk that GST would boost GDP growth by 1-1.5 per cent rubbish: Debroy

Debroy said the Indian GST is not an "ideal" one because of the country's federal structure.

30 Jun 2017 5:18 PM

Five states selected for Niti Aayog's SATH programme

The Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital programme aims to build three future 'role model' states for better health systems.

10 Jun 2017 7:08 PM

Arvind Panagariya is NITI Aayog's vice chairman.

No question of taxing agricultural income: Panagariya

NITI member Bibek Debroy had earlier proposed to levy tax on agricultural income.

29 Apr 2017 5:24 PM

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