Srinivasa Rao, ex-Economic Advisor at Finance Ministry, spent 28 years in IES, and now heads strategy at Bajaj Finserv.
India’s proposed GST rejig is being billed as a Diwali bonanza. The risk is that it leaves state finances stretched without delivering a real consumption boost.
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RBI holds repo with a neutral stance, but October policy could pivot if growth slows or tariffs bite.
August 7, 2025 at 12:39 PM IST
With GST at a critical juncture, the Council must push key reforms to sustain revenue, simplify compliance, and drive India's growth ambitions.
March 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM IST
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India's growth ambitions hinge on a finely tuned real interest rate—one that stimulates investment while maintaining inflation control and financial stability.
February 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM IST
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RBI must navigate a delicate trade-off between supporting growth and stabilising the rupee amid rising capital outflows. Inflation, global uncertainties, and structural gaps demand a nuanced policy mix.
February 20, 2025 at 3:56 AM IST
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