All stories by Sukumar Mukhopadhyay
Rao-Manmohan reforms are outdated
Rediff.com12 Dec 2019'Those who are talking of adopting the Narasimha Rao-Manmohan Singh policy must understand now that what was a reform then is no longer a reform now,' argues Sukumar Mukhopadhyay who was associated with the 1991 economic reforms.
Why real estate should NEVER be under GST
Rediff.com15 Dec 2017If the government tries to bring in real estate under GST now, it will be a typical case of biting more than what one can chew, says Sukumar Mukhopadhyay.
DeMo: A true report card
Rediff.com14 Sep 2017The biggest achievement of demonetisation is that it has brought about a social revolution against black money and corruption, says Sukumar Mukhopadhyay.
Demonetisation: Can the Supreme Court intervene?
Rediff.com25 Jan 2017It has always been accepted in various apex court rulings that economic policy is not justiciable. It can intervene only if the legislation is seen to violate fundamental rights says Sukumar Mukhopadhyay.
All about tax planning in the context of Panama Papers
Rediff.com2 May 2016It is important to clarify that availing of an exemption is neither evasion nor tax planning.
How to end tax uncertainty
Rediff.com7 Sep 2015Pushing people to litigation is a major source of tax uncertainty.
Certain issues on GST that must be resolved
Rediff.com3 Aug 2015The Congress filed a dissent note on eight provisions.
Tax terrorism can be reduced if FM is serious
Rediff.com1 Jun 2015Despite finance minister's assurance, tax officials seem reluctant to take steps for tackling issues at stake
How to make Budget 2015-16 investment-friendly
Rediff.com2 Feb 2015Simplicity will make the Budget investment-friendly
How GST will benefit traders and manufacturers
Rediff.com12 Jan 2015The benefits are common in many cases, but are also different in some other respects.
Clearing the cobwebs from the concept of GST
Rediff.com10 Nov 2014GST necessarily includes service tax, but VAT can only be on goods without including service tax