A K Bhattacharya

All stories by A K Bhattacharya

Budget 2026: Nirmalaji's Challenges, Opportunities
Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

The best course for the government at this time would be to tighten the seat belt a...

'On Track For GDP Growth Exceeding 6.8%'
Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'I will not be surprised if there is a 7 per cent handle in front of the decimal place...

The Story Behind India's National Anthem
Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Nehru had requested Tagore to compose a national anthem. But the poet died soon after...

'Petrol, Diesel In GST? Not In Immediate Future'
Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'Tax cannot be emotional.'

Nirmalaji, Streamline GST Assessment Machinery!
Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'It must become faceless, just as the entire direct tax assessment system has already...

'My God, The Number Of Meetings We Had On GST!'
Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'It was like rigorously preparing for a solid, good exam...' 'I don't know what marks I...

'I Can't Say On September 22, I Will Be With A Stick'
Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'I am doing the drive in making sure that people pass this on. So the drive is not with...

'I Won't Wait For Decades To Get Reform Done'
Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'That is going to have an impact on literally every one, whether you buy a toothpaste,...

The Regret About This Budget Is...
Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'... that it once again shies away from renewing its commitment to strategic...

Budget 2025: What Nirmalaji Needs To Fix
Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

If the fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of GDP has to be met for 2024-2025, which the...

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?
Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the...

Why Modi Prefers Babus At RBI Helm
Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Perhaps because the Modi government had some differences of opinion with two of the...

What You Can Now Expect Every Election
Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

A freebie once granted can hardly be discontinued. All that can happen is to substitute...

'In Equity Markets, One Has To Be Patient'
Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'While investors need to be prepared for making some losses, they should not lose big...

Modi 3.0: Focus Shifts To Governance
Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'It would be reasonable to assume that Modi 3.0 would be more focused on projects and...

A Tale Of Two Modi Decisions
Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Why did the political system in the country react to these two decisions of the Modi...

We Haven't Seen This In 39 Years!
Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Dr T V Somanathan is the first finance secretary to be appointed Cabinet secretary...

Political Savvy Nirmalaji's Bold Budget
Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Few finance ministers announce any taxation measure that could upset the stock market....

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'
Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'We have essentially tried to set out an agenda for the next five years and it, in...

Budget Must Focus On Raising Revenue
Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

With the fiscal deficit target staring at the government, the FY25 Budget has limited...