‘This is silly…’: Mohandas Pai says GST complexity will hold Indians hostage to ‘rent-seeking officials’

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) system has come under sharp criticism, with former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai taking aim at its ambiguities. “This is silly and complex. It will…

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‘A national tragedy…’: Former CEA Arvind Subramanian slams GST moves amid popcorn tax fury

Minutes after the 55th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council concluded in Jaisalmer on Saturday, former Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian raised sharp concerns over the trajectory…

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People must rise, resist ‘imposition of one thought: Chidambaram on resignation of 2 Ashoka University professors

After two professors of Ashoka University resigned, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram Friday asked what does this say of the "academic freedom" in the country and urged people to rise…

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