All stories by Mukesh Butani
Budget rebate for individuals not as bold as it seemed
Rediff.com18 Feb 2019Even if the same party returns to power, what is important to debate is that having introduced an entitlement, how challenging it is to reverse such decisions, says Mukesh Butani.
Indian tax regime is set for total makeover
Rediff.com2 Jan 2017The Narendra Modi government's alacrity in promoting ease of tax administration, a critical component in the ease of doing business index, has set in motion several incremental policy and administrative reforms, says Mukesh Butani.
Modi's efforts to usher reforms hits a roadblock
Rediff.com17 Aug 2015Chaos in Parliament threw a spanner in the government's efforts to revive the economy and kick-start reforms.
Budget: A preparatory exercise to usher in reforms
Rediff.com11 Jul 2014Finance minister tries to put house in order before reforms are unveiled in February.