Uttam Gupta

Uttam Gupta

Delhi discoms in crisis: Debt and regulatory gaps

Delhi discoms in crisis: Debt and regulatory gaps

Wednesday, 20 November 2024 | Uttam Gupta

A convoluted tariff regime, under-recoveries, power theft, and unpaid subsidies are threatening the sustainability of the Delhi discoms Delhi Government is looking at various options to address twin problems facing its three power distribution companies (discoms) namely BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), discom for South & West Delhi; BSES Yamuna Power...

Can India become a manufacturing hub?

Can India become a manufacturing hub?

Monday, 30 September 2024 | Uttam Gupta

Growth is driven by strong domestic demand, export potential, government infrastructure efforts, private sector investment, and initiatives like ‘Make in India’ According to a Study Report by IDBI Capital, India is set to add US$ 1 trillion to its gross domestic product (GDP) every 18 months over the next six years....

GST cess extension: Is it Justified Beyond 2026?

GST cess extension: Is it Justified Beyond 2026?

Monday, 23 September 2024 | Uttam Gupta

With loans likely to be repaid by January 2026, the question arises—can the continued levy of the cess be logically justified in light of buoyant tax collections In its meeting held early this month, the GST Council had decided to set up a Group of Ministers (GoM) to suggest ‘how to...

Unified pension scheme: Balancing the old and new

Unified pension scheme: Balancing the old and new

Friday, 06 September 2024 | Uttam Gupta

Modi Government unveils unified pension scheme to bridge old and new, aiming to satisfy Central and State employees On August 24, 2024, the Union government announced the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for central government employees. In fact, what looked like a well-orchestrated action plan, on the following day the BJP-led...

E-commerce giants versus mom-and-pop stores

E-commerce giants versus mom-and-pop stores

Tuesday, 03 September 2024 | Uttam Gupta

Amazon’s aggressive pricing strategies could lead to a massive e-commerce expansion, capturing half of India's retail market within the next decade At the launch of the Pahle India Foundation’s report ‘Net Impact of E-Commerce on Employment and Consumer Welfare in India’ on August 21, 2024, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush...

Prospects of privatisation of PSUs are bleak

Prospects of privatisation of PSUs are bleak

Friday, 30 August 2024 | Uttam Gupta

As the Modi government shifts its strategy towards ‘prudent public wealth management’ the prospect of privatising PSBs are increasingly unlikely. Announcing Modi - government's policy on disinvestment of central public sector undertakings (CPSUs) in her Budget speech for FY 2021-22 the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman had talked of  privatizing two...

Gas pricing: Reforms turn into a control regime

Gas pricing: Reforms turn into a control regime

Wednesday, 21 August 2024 | Uttam Gupta

Government's decision to grant a 20 per cent premium on natural gas from the state owned new wells has added complexity to the gas pricing regime The decision of the Union Government to grant a 20 per cent premium over the APM price (a jargon for administered or controlled price) for...

Populism will not let food subsidy reforms take off

Populism will not let food subsidy reforms take off

Monday, 12 August 2024 | Uttam Gupta

Leakages can be curbed if the subsidy is given directly to the beneficiaries using  ‘direct benefit transfer’ mode. The potential for reducing food subsidies is immense In the full Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23, 2024, the government has pegged the budget estimate (BE) food subsidy...

State Editions

MP and Maharashtra join hands for collaborative progress: CM

23 November 2024 | Staff Reporter | Bhopal

Cong wants to defame nation and state: Sabnani

23 November 2024 | Staff Reporter | Bhopal

4 year RI in bribery case

23 November 2024 | PNS | Bhopal

National-level hackathon organized at SISTec Gandhi Nagar

23 November 2024 | Staff Reporter | Delhi

Will Ijtema market worsen traffic woes around Hamidia?

23 November 2024 | Staff Reporter | Bhopal

Sunday Edition

Grand celebration of cinema

17 November 2024 | Abhi Singhal | Agenda

Savouring Kerala’s Rich Flavours

17 November 2024 | Abhi Singhal | Agenda

The Vibrant Flavours OF K0REA

17 November 2024 | Team Agenda | Agenda

A Meal Worth Revisiting

17 November 2024 | Pawan Soni | Agenda

A Spiritual Getaway

17 November 2024 | Santanu Ganguly | Agenda

Exploring Daman A Coastal Escape with Cultural Riches

17 November 2024 | Neeta Lal | Agenda