In conversation with South Africa’s central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago

“There is nothing monetary policy can do to produce the engineers that the country needs in order for its economy to grow.”

Will India’s recycling sector collapse under the new GST regime?

Under the new GST regime, all categories of scrap now have a high tax rate of mostly 18 per cent

GST collection for June 2021 below Rs 1 lakh crore

While GST collection is expected to increase from July onwards, a third wave of COVID-19 could again reduce it

Solar power: In a slump India’s booming

India’s booming solar power sector has witnessed a slowdown as distribution companies delay payments to power plants

Exempt COVID-19 vaccines from GST: Naveen

Odisha CM also seeks for states share of cess, surcharges that Centre collects 

Union Budget 2021-22: Taxing the working class while corporates profit from COVID-19 pandemic

The assumption that the government is making is that we are where we were one year ago. This is a false claim

Rajya Sabha passes the Constitutional Amendment Bill on GST

The move paves way for a uniform tax regime in India

Cess excess: How India’s states remain deprived of what revenue Centre collects

Collection of cesses, surcharges strong tool for central govt to generate revenue, but at cost of states’ share

New tax regime under GST discourages aerated beverage consumption

Under GST regime, aerated beverages will attract a total tax of 40 per cent, which is likely to increase prices

As told to Parliament (July 24, 2019): Survey reveals 54,130 manual scavengers in 18 states

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Ahead of elections, Odisha waives off sal leaf royalty

Imposition of GST and royalty had together almost stopped the procurement of the leaves, which are used to make biodegradable plates

National Security Act targets Narmada Bachao movement: Medha Patkar

The Madhya Pradesh government has invoked the National Security Act from July 1, at the same time when the Goods and Services Tax is all set to …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers advice on freebies

The prime minister’s call to the youth to be careful about political parties bribing them with freebies for votes is also a recognition of …

Millions of labourers to be affected by brick producers’ strike over hike in GST, coal rates

Uttar Pradesh manufacturers to cease production for a year; Coal rates doubled from last year, GST goes up to 12% from 5%

Fortified rice scheme to create Rs 3,000-crore market for just five big firms

The Centre’s decision to provide only fortified food items under government schemes rekindles the debate on whether fortification helps …

GST of 18% on tendu leaves: how it will impact tribals

Many tribals in central India depend of tendu leaf collection for subsistence

Union Budget 2022-23: What India really needs

The consensus among economists and experts: The large but voiceless vulnerable sections need government protection and they need it now.

Union Budget 2019-20: Blue sky thinking hits grey sky limit

New budget gives miss to blue-sky mission. Offers only a few sectoral hooks in transport and energy to nudge clean air action

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (December 7, 2022)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal 

Inclusive budget for inclusive growth

Budgets should not just talk about GDP and sops. It should ensure that basic rights and necessities of people are met in an effective manner