Subhayan Chakraborty

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FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

FinMin junks Apple's demands for tax sops to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

Apple sought exemption from mandatory local sourcing of components for its products

Exports rise for 5th month, but imports at 2 year high

Exports rise for 5th month, but imports at 2 year high

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2017

Imports rise at highest pace in more than 2 years as crude oil price spikes.

India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

India to seek foodgrain stockpiling solutions at WTO

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2017

New Delhi to push for services trade facilitation & food stockpiling.

From March, you can start a business in Mumbai and Delhi in just 4 days

From March, you can start a business in Mumbai and Delhi in just 4 days

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

Government planning to slash the number of days required to start a business in Mumbai, Delhi from the current 26.

Why easy credit for MSMEs may not take off soon

Why easy credit for MSMEs may not take off soon

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2017

The MSME sector, which is employment-intensive, accounts for 45 per cent of the country's manufacturing, 40 per cent of exports and nearly 8 per cent of gross domestic product.

Trade after Trump: Here's where the cheer ends

Trade after Trump: Here's where the cheer ends

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2016

India Inc had cheered Donald Trump's decision to scrap TPP, but now there is a growing sense that it won't really lead to positive growth in trade with the US. Subhayan Chakraborty reports.

Will prices of petrol, diesel skyrocket in near term?

Will prices of petrol, diesel skyrocket in near term?

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2016

India is estimated to spend $1.36 billion more a year for every one dollar a barrel increase in crude oil prices, says Subhayan Chakraborty.

Bibek Debroy picks holes in Dr Singh's notes ban criticism

Bibek Debroy picks holes in Dr Singh's notes ban criticism

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2016

Debroy, in an interview with India TV news anchor Karan Thapar, said there would be no shortage of currency notes and the demonetisation exercise was justified -- it would be a deterrent for future generations.

Demonetisation casts a grim shadow over India's exports

Demonetisation casts a grim shadow over India's exports

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2016

Exporters believe the situation will also have a grave outcome for employment, with large numbers of casual laborers looking at no work, as well as downstream units facing a loss of work, reports Subhayan Chakraborty.

India Inc says demand rising, but credit a concern

India Inc says demand rising, but credit a concern

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2016

Overall business confidence index is at 6-quarter high: Ficci survey

Clash of the titans: A look at Ola vs Uber

Clash of the titans: A look at Ola vs Uber

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2016

Uber started its business three years ago in India and is now operating in over 20 cities with thousands of cab drivers.

Red tape snipped for start-ups

Red tape snipped for start-ups

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2016

Vetting by inter-ministerial board removed for benefits under Startup India Action Plan

A 'green' moves into MoEF but may not break from Javadekar's past

A 'green' moves into MoEF but may not break from Javadekar's past

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

Anil Madhav Dave is a known conservationist but may have to fight green allegations.

From Bathinda to Bengaluru, 88 firms make it to start-up fund

From Bathinda to Bengaluru, 88 firms make it to start-up fund

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2016

These start-ups are different from the ones that have made it big in India.

Foreign firms to be invited to StartUp India anniversary

Foreign firms to be invited to StartUp India anniversary

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2016

The event will aim at drawing foreign investment in startups and push local partnerships.

India Inc to government: Focus on GST, ease of doing biz

India Inc to government: Focus on GST, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com   24 May 2016

Implementation of GST is expected to increase the gross domestic product of the country.

Tough job in hand for the new expenditure secretary

Tough job in hand for the new expenditure secretary

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2016

Lavasa will replace Rajan Watal, who retires on Saturday, even as the budgetary process is yet to be finally completed.

Did AOL know of damage extent before Yamuna event?

Did AOL know of damage extent before Yamuna event?

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2016

The Art of Living Foundation chose to hold the World Culture Festival on the Yamuna floodplains in spite of being aware of the environmental, legal consequences, letters exchanged between it and the Delhi Development Authority show.

'GST is stuck because of politicking'

'GST is stuck because of politicking'

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2016

'The role reversal of those in favour of GST and those opposing it is troubling.'

October rise in pulses prices, highest monthly change in a decade!

October rise in pulses prices, highest monthly change in a decade!

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2015

Onions had the highest inflation rate among all major commodities.