Parthasarathi Shome

China's unrelenting ascension is unstoppable

Set economic growth aside, intensify redistribution

A growing challenge has gripped society

There is a built-in inconsistency in addressing both

Tax administration advances, though continuing improvement remains paramount

Condition has improved but India needs to speed up

Despite challenges, policymakers are monitoring and evaluating well-being

A soft touch with an eagle eye from the top is the best approach

India has been unable to address population growth meaningfully which has prevented it from reaching global average for decline in extreme poverty

An urgent revisit to population policy is indispensable

After a year, electronic invoices and litigation remain challenges

Is global reaction to the OECD's base erosion and profit shifting actions drifting?

In a country like India, a tax on wealth is imperative for equity

The final draft - say DTC14 - had cleared all ministries but was not taken to Cabinet

India continues to be weighed down by its disputes

Reducing vulnerability and restoring infrastructure remain challenges

There are tell-tale signs of slide in the quality of Budgets of the current administration

It is disconcerting that India's ranking hardly improved in 2016-17

No adverse impact on GDP, but on the vulnerable

History shows that if wars over economic issues are not contained, they can escalate into ethnic conflicts. India should be wary