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‘Trumpian Tariffs Will Enable India To…’: Ex NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant urges CBIC to lead India’s economic transformation through AI and tech-driven tax reforms. Speaking on August 25, 2025, Kant emphasized modernizing GST and customs with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital forensics to boost compliance and efficiency. Amid Trump’s 50% tariffs, he sees a chance for CBIC to simplify GST, reduce burdens, and make India a global leader by 2047.
28 Aug 2025Mamata Banerjee skips NITI Aayog meeting, BJP says, ‘move to go against Centre will not benefit Bengal’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will not attend the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi.
2 min read24 May 2025NITI Aayog’s investment friendliness index to rank states on four key pillars
Designed to strengthen cooperative federalism, the Investment Friendliness Index will help states identify and address regulatory hurdles that deter private investment, improving the overall investment climate but also spurring inter-state competition.
3 min read2 May 2025Bengaluru Water Crisis Just The Beginning? | Indian Cities That May Face Water Scarcity This Summer
The water crisis in Bengaluru signals an alarming situation, especially considering summer months are just about starting. But the situation in India's silicon valley seems to be just the beginning -- there is a nationwide crisis looming over India's urban landscape. UP's Ghaziabad has already been declared a 'red zone' after the groundwater level reached concerning levels. Here are other top Indian cities which may face a water scarcity this summer.
26 Mar 2024BVR Subrahmanyam appointed NITI Aayog CEO, Parameswaran lyer moves to World Bank as ED
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Subrahmanyam's appointment for a period of two years from the date of assumption of the charge of the post
1 min read20 Feb 2023State govts must also take lead in instituting labour reforms: NITI Aayog CEO
NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant also expressed concern over high food inflation due to higher prices of oilseeds and edible oils
1 min read16 Jul 2021India better prepared to tackle Covid third wave: NITI Aayog VC
Emphasising on the development in Covid-19 management, the NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said that states have learned their lesson in dealing with the pandemic
1 min read11 Jul 2021Centre seeks states’ backing in asset monetization drive to boost infra
Nirmala Sitharaman called for 'a proactive and collaborative approach' by central and state agencies for achieving the goals of the national asset monetization pipeline, a statement saidShe explained the infrastructure investment planned was critical for boosting states’ growth
1 min read9 Mar 2021Our economy will grow at 10% in 2021-22 in real terms: NITI Aayog
The NITI Aayog Vice Chairman said the government is trying its best to get their understanding and that they are not misguided and their doubts are cleared
1 min read1 Jan 2021Next round of stimulus should focus on infrastructure: NITI Aayog VC
NITI Aayog is in favour of infrastructure projects being the focus of the next round of stimulus measures rather than helicopter moneyKumar cited railway station redevelopment as one example of short gestation infrastructure project which can get off the ground quickly
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