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Opinion

The fatal conceit: the hubris of India’s planners

As Modi begins the campaign for next year's general election, he would do well to learn from the great minds of Hayek and Smith, and attempt reforms that are not top-down plans like his predecessors opted for

4 min read23 Jul 2018
Companies

Fitch sees IOC’s net debt levels rising due to large capex

IOC's financial profile, Fitch said, is likely to remain moderate over the medium term due to its high capex and investment plans

2 min read16 Jul 2018
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The crown without a royal head

It was already bad enough that the Cochin royal family had been reduced to putting a price tag on their heritage, and their hope was to do so with a degree of dignity

4 min read30 Jun 2018
Opinion

Where are India’s factory jobs?

Five states account for more than half of India's factory jobs in the organized sector

3 min read28 Aug 2015
Opinion

Nehru’s children

While there have been improvements in infant and child mortality rates, India still remains a relatively child-unfriendly country

3 min read13 Nov 2014

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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared

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