Fast-forward Modi govt leaves babus huffing & puffing

Bureaucrats are finding it difficult to keep pace with Modi's working style -- from long work hours to faster clearance of files -- it is a telling tale in the corridors of power. Vrishti Beniwal......

Why Indian bureaucracy is under virtual lockdown

Recent investigations into the telecom spectrum and coal scams have made bureaucrats very wary of taking decisions The lack of energy inside North Block -- the red sandstone building which houses......

How PM Modi keeps babus on tight leash

New Delhi bureaucrats, accustomed to leisurely lunches, golf in the afternoon and long weekends, have been shaken out of their somnolence, say authors. Fear and suspicion hang heavy over the......

GST set to roll out in April 2012

The revenue department has exceeded its tax collections target this year. Revenue Secretary Sunil Mitra agrees the target for 2011-12 is ambitious but achievable. In an interview with Vrishti......

What to expect from the Budget

The Budget mood has not yet gripped North Block, headquarters of the finance ministry. There are no special security guards stationed outside the rooms of key secretaries, though preparatory work......

FinMin to pitch for upgrade from Japanese agency

FinMin to pitch for upgrade from Japanese agency Vrishti Beniwal in New Delhi Amid fears of a downgrade from ratings agencies, the finance ministry is gearing up for a visit of Japan Credit Rating......

Budget 2014: Tax woes of multi-national cos likely to end

A higher payment to the MNC parent helps an Indian company show lower income and save on tax. But the exchequer takes a hit, notes Vrishti Beniwal In a move aimed at avoiding litigation in......