Challenges in Import Duty Rationalization
07 Jan 2022 India’s external sector displayed a strong performance in 2020-21. During April-December of 2021, India’s exports stood at around US$ 299.74 billion, bringing India rather close to the export target of US$ 400 by 2022. Given the propensity of exports to drive growth and create jobs, it is critical to sustain this momentum, especially […]
Space – A New Frontier for Industry
21 Sep 2022 Since forever the human psyche has been fascinated by the cosmos. The scientific advancements of the 20th century enabled us to venture into space and understand its genesis and evolution. As latest technologies keep entering the sector, the desire for new discoveries continues to create new opportunities in the outer space. Global Space […]
India’s Emerging FTA Strategy: Harnessing Global Demand
10 Jan 2022 With India’s exports exhibiting robust growth over 2021, the Indian Government has entered into discussions with different countries / regions for economic cooperation agreements. Expected to be concluded over 2022 and 2023, these agreements are likely to be different in nature from earlier such deals and would impart a fresh boost to […]
Powering the Indian Tech Sector with Green Data Centres
22 Sep 2022 In the last couple of years, technology adoption by Indian companies grew at an exponential rate. Focussed drive from the Government of India to realize the vision of ‘Digital India’ and factors such as higher usage of internet due to pandemic-induced lockdown, increased the use of smart devices, adoption of cloud services, […]
Infrastructure Financing: The Way Forward
23 Sep 2022 The global economy is going through turbulent times with the protracted war in East Europe and evolving geopolitical situation showing no signs of abatement. Thus, expectations of a recession in Europe and the USA are gathering momentum. At the same time, the zero Covid-19 policy in China, sharp spike in commodity prices […]
New Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme
11 Jan 2022 As per the Receipts Budget 2021-22, the direct tax disputed amount as on 31st March 2020 stands at INR 8.8 lakh crores. While a majority (78.6%) of the cases are locked in litigation at Commissioner (Appeals) level, a huge amount is also locked at Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), High Courts and the […]
Fostering an Environment of Innovation and Intrapreneurship
26 Sep 2022 India is poised to become a USD 5 trillion economy in 5-6 years and a USD 10 trillion economy in the next 10-15 years, with an aim to raise per capita income from USD 2000 to more than USD 6000. In the last 30 years, India’s GDP has grown five times, from […]
Budget 2022: An opportunity to accelerate economic revival
13 Jan 2022 The Indian economy has shown great resilience amidst severe pandemic disruption. Guided by the Government’s supportive policies, India is now back on growth track with four consecutive quarters of growth and the feasibility of 9.5% annual growth for this fiscal. At this juncture, India Inc would like the forthcoming Budget to continue […]
The Journey Ahead for Ease of Doing Business in India
27 Sep 2022 For any developing or developed economy, the key to entrepreneurship, innovation or wealth creation lies in the ease of doing business in that country. In the recent years, India has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations, not only for investments, but also for doing business. The country has risen significantly […]
Client Experience (CX): Developing Trends and the Future
14 Jan 2022 Increased consumer expectations are making old business models of engagement obsolete and driving new transformations every day. Today, a product or service is expected to add value in a client’s life directly and be aligned to a company’s purpose. Digital has become, therefore, a key differentiator in building competitive advantage. It means that […]