UBI only after withdrawal of present schemes: Subramanian
Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian on Friday said Universal Basic Income (UBI), as proposed in the recent Economic Survey, can be put in place only after withdrawal of the existing welfare projects.
Feb 24, 2017, 21:48 PM IST
India comfortable with crude oil prices up to $65/barrel: CEA
Rising global oil prices will not pose a serious risk to the economy if they remain within the range of USD 55-65 a barrel, said chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian.
Feb 22, 2017, 18:00 PM IST
Economic Survey 2017: Remonetisation to revive economic growth, says CEA
Confident of economic recovery post demonetisation, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian on Tuesday said remonetisation will be completed in a month or two and growth will pick up once the process is over.
Jan 31, 2017, 18:19 PM IST
Effort was to make Survey look like Big B blockbuster: CEA
Adding colour to an otherwise dull and dry Economic Survey, its lead author Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian on Tuesday said the endeavour was to make it look like an Amitabh Bachchan blockbuster with "some drama, some tragedy and some comedy".
Jan 31, 2017, 18:16 PM IST
Economic Survey 2017: Low GDP growth to be 6.5% in FY17; call for tax cuts
With corporate profitability likely to remain subdued owing to note-ban and global developments, overseas investors are expected to pump in a moderate USD 15-20 billion, during the next fiscal, says a ICRA report.
Jan 31, 2017, 16:15 PM IST
Economic Survey 2017: Developments around RBI Guv appointment impacted Indian market
Developments surrounding the appointment of new RBI Governor were among the factors last year that weighed down on the Indian markets, according to the Economic Survey.
Jan 31, 2017, 15:38 PM IST
India's GDP growth numbers in Q2 good; uncertainty remains for 2nd half: CEA
GDP growth numbers for the first half of the current fiscal have revealed a good and consistent performance but lot of uncertainty remains on the outlook for the second half, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian said Wednesday.
Nov 30, 2016, 20:17 PM IST
GST tax structure to bring down prices and soften inflation: Arvind Subramanian
The decision of the GST council to keep the tax rate on items of mass consumption pegged at 5 percent will help in softening of inflation by bringing down prices said chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian on Thursday.
Nov 03, 2016, 19:08 PM IST
Announce higher MSP for pulses, speed up procurement: CEA panel
In sweeping reforms aimed at boosting pulse production and checking prices, a CEA-led panel today called for raising the support price by up to Rs 1,000 per quintal and lifting of export ban and stock limit, besides promoting GM crops.
Sep 16, 2016, 17:46 PM IST
Raghuram Rajan, Arvind Subramanian 'foisted' on India by Americans: Swamy
BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Thursday continued with jibes at RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian, calling them "micro minded" management degree holders "foisted" by America.
Aug 25, 2016, 14:42 PM IST
Subramanian Swamy takes on Chief Economic Advisor again, terms continuance 'tolerance'
BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Sunday launched a fresh attack on Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian, terming his continuance in job as "tolerance".
Aug 21, 2016, 17:39 PM IST
RBI transfers Rs 65,876 crore surplus to govt
The Reserve Bank on Thursday said it will transfer to the government Rs 65,876 crore of its surplus, generated through investment activities, which is a tad lower than last fiscal.
Aug 11, 2016, 18:03 PM IST
No impact on inflation even if GST rate is 18-20%: FinMin
Finance Ministry on Thursday said that all efforts are being made to roll out GST from April 1, 2017, and allayed fears that it will have an impact on inflation even if the rate is kept at 20 percent.
Aug 04, 2016, 14:20 PM IST
Urjit Patel, Arvind Subramanian and Rakesh Mohan in race to succeed Rajan as RBI Guv
The three short-listed candidates are: Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Urjit Patel, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian and former Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Rakesh Mohan.
Jul 15, 2016, 17:19 PM IST
Subramanian Swamy denies targeting Arun Jaitley, says he looks very smart in a coat
Swamy said reports that he had been targeting Jaitley are all “rumours”.
Jun 25, 2016, 17:21 PM IST
BJP upset with Subramanian Swamy but will wait and watch before taking action
The BJP leadership is said to be upset over its MP Subramanian Swamy's open attacks on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and top bureaucrats and has taken a serious view of the matter.
Jun 24, 2016, 18:56 PM IST
Shiv Sena backs Subramanian Swamy, takes a dig at BJP leadership
The Shiv Sena on Friday said it appreciates the views of Subramanian Swamy and took a dig at BJP saying the party "cannot disown" his comments on the Chief Economic Advisor after having "used" him against the Gandhi family in the National Herald case.
Jun 24, 2016, 16:35 PM IST
Subramanian Swamy takes on Arun Jaitley again
In an implicit attack on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday criticised those "giving me unasked for advice of discipline".
Jun 24, 2016, 14:16 PM IST
Ministers in 'coat and tie' look like waiters, says Subramanian Swamy
On Thursday Subramanian Swamy fired a fresh salvo targeting Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das.
Jun 24, 2016, 09:15 AM IST
'Unguided missile Subramanian Swamy has backfired at BJP'
Terming Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy as an 'unguided missile', the Janata Dal (United) on Friday said he has backfired at the saffron party, who brought him to the Rajya Sabha to counter the Gandhi family.
Jun 24, 2016, 06:35 AM IST
