Tag: Budget 2018

A Budget that Seeks to Boost Votes, Not Growth

open view web desk Budget 2018 may be a good election weapon but given the difficulties faced by the economy and the incapacity of the government to deliver quickly, it can produce a political dividend for the BJP only if elections are held soon. The Union Budget 2018-19 […]

Budget 2018: As Cities Swell, Cheques Not Cashed, Progress Slow

open view web desk With India’s urban population rising by 11 million annually–the equivalent of adding a Bengaluru every year–and urban voters forming a major vote base for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), making money and management available for cities would appear to be a priority. But promises […]

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