Spurt in indirect taxes indicates economic recovery: CEA
The Finance Ministry Thursday said the spurt in indirect tax collections this fiscal was an indication of economic recovery though there was some need for caution as these were only early indications.
Jun 11, 2015, 20:04 PM ISTGood economics becoming good politics: Subramanian
Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian on Friday said one of the welcome changes the country had seen in recent years was that good economics practised by different state governments was paying dividend to them in elections.
May 29, 2015, 20:55 PM IST1% tax by states over and above GST may hurt Make in India:CEA
Government needs to reconsider levy of one percent additional tax by states over and above GST rate as it could make intra-state movement of goods expensive and hurt the 'Make in India' campaign, Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian said on Tuesday.
May 26, 2015, 20:43 PM ISTSubramanian to head panel to fix data issues
The government has formed a Coordination Committee under chairmanship of Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Arvind Subramanian to address issues while reporting Government Finance Statistics (GFS) data.
May 02, 2015, 11:26 AM ISTWhen Rajan and Subramanian got flak at IMF for a leaked paper!
Top financial gurus -- RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian -- got a "little flak" when at IMF, after their research paper on aid by rich nations got leaked to media and created a sensational headline.
Apr 12, 2015, 15:56 PM ISTArvind Subramanian pitches for rate cut by RBI
The RBI should consider cutting lending rates on the back of lower inflation, Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian said Friday.
Feb 27, 2015, 22:03 PM ISTRBI may ease rates further: Chief Economic Advisor
Lauding RBI's role in helping bring down inflation, Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian said the central bank may further ease the interest rates as improvement on price front has opened the space for monetary easing.
Jan 26, 2015, 14:02 PM ISTProspects for Indian economy bright going forward: CEA
"The biggest change is the new government in power that has unleashed a slew of reforms. Prospects for the Indian economy should be very bright going forward," Subramanian said while speaking at a workshop.
Jan 14, 2015, 14:54 PM ISTGovt committed to meet 4.1% fiscal deficit target: CEA
The government is committed to containing fiscal deficit at 4.1 percent of the GDP this fiscal, Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian said on Friday.
Dec 19, 2014, 19:04 PM ISTFormer CEA to head FinMin panel to hear industry's tax issues
The Finance Ministry Wednesday set up a high level committee to interact with trade and industry on tax related issues on regular basis and ascertain areas where clarity in tax laws is required.
Dec 03, 2014, 21:31 PM ISTSubramanian an excellent choice as CEA: Chidambaram
Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian is pro-growth and pro-reform, Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram said Thursday, while terming the choice as "excellent".
Oct 16, 2014, 20:42 PM ISTArvind Subramanian appointed CEA; finance secy Mayaram shifted to tourism
Government has brought in a new team at the Finance Ministry shunting out Finance Secretary Arvind Mayaram and inducting US-based economist Arvind Subramanian as Chief Economic Advisor as it prepares the groundwork for its first full-fledged Budget next February.
Oct 16, 2014, 18:47 PM ISTArvind Subramanian appointed Chief Economic Advisor
The government on Thursday appointed US-based economist Arvind Subramanian as Chief Economic Advisor.
Oct 16, 2014, 17:44 PM ISTPM seeks more names for appt of Chief Economic Advisor
The post of CEA has been lying vacant for over a year now after Raghuram Rajan took over as RBI Governor on September 4 last year.
Oct 07, 2014, 19:45 PM IST