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Decoding the Tax Code

Almost 10 months back, the Indian Finance Minister had released the much-awaited Direct Tax Bill Code, 2009 (Code) and Discussion Paper for public comments, fulfilling …

Dip Into the Debt Market

To begin from the point of truism, one of the essential elements of a successful enterprise, among other key factors, is the availability of capital. …

Bring Back the Shine

For centuries, owning gold in India has been a tradition, irrespective of any religious, caste or class bias. Religious beliefs have also played a central …

Who Will Fund the Startups?

Being a strong believer in the spirit of entrepreneurship, my heart fills with pride whenever I read about leading global private equity and venture capital …

Budget 2010-11: Another lost opportunity?

Let me, at the outset, say that though overall it is a progressive budget with clear focus on infrastructure, agriculture and …

The Fine Print

What does 2010’s budget hold for the main growth sectors of the Indian economy? We analyze.

Auto Sector

The standard rate of excise duty on all non-petroleum …

Impact on small businesses

The Small and Medium Enterprises sector is an important cog in the wheel for development of the Indian economy. The SMEs’ contribution of 8 percent of …

Think Big, Act Bigger

The Budget has been hailed by almost all quarters as positive and more importantly, ‘balanced’. In his exclusive interview with Network18’s Raghav Bahl, finance minister …

Startups, gear up!

In his drive to select entrepreneurs to be a part of a global network of startups, Sanjay Nayar is a man living on the express …