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A year after Narendra Modi launched the shock therapy to the Indian economy, we take stock of the Nov. 8 note ban, Indias second attempt to scrap black money through demonetisation.

Note ban failed to achieve its purpose

According to the Economic Survey, it is estimated that an additional Rs 10,587 crore tax will be collected because of...

8 Nov 2017 1:42 AM IST

Today, November 8, 2017, is being observed by various Opposition parties as a Black Day in protest over the demonetisation move exactly a year ago.

Opposition's role: It's not just about parties

The absence of a recognised Opposition of course doesn't mean the erosion of the Opposition's political space or that it...

8 Nov 2017 12:25 AM IST

The fear of demonetisation hurting long-term growth according to Nomura was based on the premise of a large amount of wealth destruction.

DeMo: What did we gain?

Indians' notorious reluctance to pay unto Caesar his due will remain the greatest bugbear to any interventionist reform.

8 Nov 2017 12:17 AM IST

Mukul Roy being welcomed by BJP supporters at the partys state office in Kolkata. (Photo: Asian Age)

BJP man Mukul says those who want change should join party

Mr Roy however indicated that he would speak more at the BJP rally on November 10 for the party supporters against the...

7 Nov 2017 12:37 AM IST

Kanhaiya Kumar was arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell for breaking into Prime Minister Narendra Modis Office. (Photo: File|PTI)

India may announce tax relief for traders next week, says Modi

A panel of ministers last month recommended reducing tax rates for small businesses and traders.

4 Nov 2017 6:48 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday promised to ease problems faced by small businesses due to GST. (Photo: PIB)

Modi promises more relief measures for small businesses under GST

The GST Council had announced several measures to ease problems faced by businesses last month.

4 Nov 2017 4:35 PM IST

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GST to improve India's ease of doing biz ranking further: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said that India's current ranking will make it easier to improve further.

4 Nov 2017 11:44 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that it is now easier to do business in India than ever before. (Photo: AP)

Modi lures investors, says India destination to produce, process,...

The Prime Minister invited global companies to come and invest in the food process industry in India.

3 Nov 2017 12:24 PM IST

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi holding a meeting with the partys general secretaries at AICC headquarters in New Delhi recently. (Photo: PTI)

Dynasty issue: What's wrong with it?

However, much noise is being about the dynasty issue prevalent in politics, faultline herein cannot be missed.

3 Nov 2017 12:43 AM IST

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A look at how India made it to top 100 economies on 'ease of doing...

Despite worrying economic parameters, India jumped 30 places to rank 100 on World Bank's list.

1 Nov 2017 1:55 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) sweeps a street in a residential colony in New Delhi. (Photo: AFP)

Swachchh Bharat, righteous Bharat

The problem is that we cannot preach to individuals on personal dignity.

1 Nov 2017 1:14 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a USD 2.5 billion project to electrify all of the countrys households by the end of 2018.

India launches USD 2.5 billion scheme to electrify all households by...

The government will identify those eligible for free electricity connections across the country.

26 Sept 2017 10:11 AM IST