North (Un)Block

North (Un)Block

North (Un)Block is an insider’s diary from Delhi’s finance ministry corridors, where policy meets politics and numbers tell their own stories.

India’s China Filter Isn’t an Opening, It’s a Calibration

India’s PN3 tweak unclogs global capital flows while keeping Chinese investment tightly controlled, signalling calibration rather than a policy thaw.

North (Un)Block

April 28, 2026 at 1:13 PM IST

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Opposition’s Silence, Centre’s Smirk

GST Council drama fizzled as opposition states fell silent, leaving the Centre to claim consensus and race ahead with tax reforms.

North (Un)Block

September 4, 2025 at 7:04 AM IST

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Independence Day, Interrupted by GST

What happens when Independence Day collides with tax reform? For reporters, a holiday turned into GST Day as North Block dropped its surprise two-rate blueprint.

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August 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM IST

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