CEA Arvind Subramanian

GST may have fewer slabs in future, says CEA Subramanian

CEA said that over time, the 12 percent and 18 percent rate can probably be collapsed into one rate.

Nov 25, 2017, 10:06 AM IST

Need to fight economic challenges on multiple fronts: CEA

The big appreciation in the rupee between January and April impacted both exports and imports, he said, adding that the RBI has been intervening in the forex market for the past three months.

Sep 23, 2017, 15:54 PM IST

5.4 lakh new tax payers added post-demonetisation: CEA Arvind Subramanian

The Economic Survey said "a series of deflationary impulses are weighing on an economy yet to gather its full momentum"

Aug 11, 2017, 20:01 PM IST

Government may not cut excise duty on petrol, diesel for now

Government may not cut excise duty on petrol and diesel in the near-term if it accepts the suggestions made in the approach paper submitted by Chief Economic Adviser for maintaining status quo when oil prices can climb by another USD 15 a barrel.

Jul 03, 2016, 13:25 PM IST

FM Jaitley springs to CEA Arvind Subramanian's defence, says govt has full confidence in him

Arun Jaitley on Wednesday strongly defended Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian saying the government has full confidence in him and his advice is of "great value" to it.

Jun 22, 2016, 15:50 PM IST

Subramanian Swamy fires fresh salvo at Arvind Subramanian, FinMin defends CEA

As BJP leader Subramanian Swamy went after his new target Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian, Finance Ministry on Wednesday defended his appointment, saying it knew of his stance on key issues like IPR before hand.

Jun 22, 2016, 13:08 PM IST

India pitches for ratings upgrade with Fitch

New Delhi: India on Tuesday pitched for a ratings upgrade with global agency Fitch Ratings citing improvement in macroeconomic conditions and the government's commitment to fiscal consolidation.

Jun 07, 2016, 15:53 PM IST

CEA hopeful of states containing fiscal deficit at 3% of GSDP

New Delhi: Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian today expressed hope that states will show "prudence" and contain their fiscal deficit at 3 percent of the GSDP.

Jun 03, 2016, 16:58 PM IST