Tag: Taxation

Can A VAT Cut Give Wings?

Against this backdrop, the Tamil Nadu government has announced significant reductions in Value Added Tax (VAT) on ATF used by domestic scheduled airlines. This...

The Supply Gap

In the tyre industry, natural rubber is considered a material commodity, as its consumption accounts for more than 30 per cent of the overall...

A Law On Confidence, Not Just Concessions

It is worth pausing about why an ordinance was the route chosen. It shows the closely watching foreign holders of Indian bonds that the...

Why Growth Isn’t Translating into Fiscal Strength

“Looking beyond the white paper, any incoming Chief Minister will have many things to ponder about,” says Dr Kalaiyarasan, a faculty member in Economics...

A Tightrope Walk

Like any other political party TVK also promised a slew of welfare measures. Key among them include Rs 2500 monthly support for women heads...

Fiscal Tremors Beneath Growth

There is no immediate fiscal crisis, nor is Tamil Nadu in a position of financial distress. The larger question is whether future governments will...

Aren’t Asking Anything Ambitious Anymore?

To understand the ‘expectations’ from Budget 2026, imagine a round table with each stakeholder – the middle class, small owners, and large corporations –...

Dividing the financial pie…

The 16th finance commission under the chairmanship of  Dr Arvind Panagariya has submitted its report for the period of 2026-31 to the president.  It...

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