Haryana Liquor Policy- Why is it Significant?
Recently, Haryana government announced its new liquor policy. Following approval by the Haryana Cabinet, the policy has sparked widespread discussions…
Taxation
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism- Purpose, Working & Criticisms
From October, EU is to commence its ambitious and controversial CBAM regime. While the intentions behind the move may be appreciable, several countrie…
Crypto under PMLA- Background, Recent Developments & Significance
Recently, the government made a significant move with relations to crypto-regulations, especially with regards to the use of crypto-assets for money l…
Demonetisation – A Success or a Failure?
The government under the prime ministership of Narendra Modi on November 8, 2016, had announced that the largest denomination of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 we…
The digital tax challenges – Two-pillar approach and associated concerns
Over the past four years, 137 countries have engaged intensively with the OECD to find a solution to the tax challenges arising from digitalisation. L…
Plateauing of National Tax Base and Its Fallout
What the editorial is about? The Tax/GDP ratio of India Context: The Economic Survey Report 2022 reveals that despite all claims made by the government…
Taxing Cryptocurrency Transactions
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Tobacco Industry in India
Background: Tobacco products kill over 13 lakh people in India every year. Tobacco use imposes an economic burden of ₹177,340 crore– which is over 1%…
GST Council’s Decision on Textiles
What did the GST Council decide recently? On New Year’s eve, the Finance Minister announced that the existing GST rate on textiles (of 5%) is…
