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India’s Pilot Shortage Looks A Lot Like A Bottleneck
India’s pilot “shortage” may be less about numbers and more about mismatched supply, hiring bottlenecks and a lack of experienced commanders.
GST Rate Cuts Promise Cheaper Goods, But At What Cost?
In The Core Report’s Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with S. Ramesh, managing director at Pricewaterhouse & Company and former CBIC chairman, and Krishan Arora, head of indirect tax at Grant Thornton Bharat, on the government’s sweeping GST rate cuts—set to lower prices on essentials, medicines, and consumer goods—while unresolved transition hurdles, dealer losses, and input tax credit issues cloud how much benefit will truly reach consumers.
Engines, OEMs, Delays: Hurdles Still Remain In India’s MRO Growth
Adani’s consolidation is a significant development for the sector, but OEM reluctance, slow turnarounds, and policy gaps still keep India from challenging Dubai or Singapore.
GST Reform Will Boost Consumption, But There Are Some Hidden Costs
The latest round of GST reforms seeks to propitiate consumers by lowering rates they can see, while raising rates they do not directly observe. Visible taxes down, invisible taxes up.
The Unopened GST Diwali Hamper Creates Hurdles For The Season Of Discounting
To discount or not to discount — that’s the question chasing retailers this festive season.
Floods, Tariffs, AI: India’s Perfect Storm Of Disruption
Trump tariffs hit India despite hopes of waiver, leaving exporters panicked. Government scrambles to find new markets as industries face threats, northern floods worsen, and AI disruptions add fresh uncertainty.
Why India’s Pilots Say DGCA’s Anti-‘Poaching’ Push Misses The Point
India has urged ICAO to curb foreign airlines “poaching” Indian pilots, seeking notice periods to protect carriers. Pilots oppose, calling it restrictive and blaming poor pay, conditions, and industry instability for exits.
Global Blockchain, Local Battles: Why India Needs Shield With Local Touch
Online scams often look the same, but the tricks used by fraudsters in India are very much local. To keep our investors safe, we need rules and tools built for our own backyard, not borrowed or copied from the West.
Middle Managers On Road To Perdition As Tech, Age, And Slowdown Eat Up Jobs
Unable to transition ahead, India’s middle managers face an existential crisis.
Suzlon’s High-Tech Makeover: Vice Chairman On Using Data To Squeeze Every Electron From The Wind
In The Core Report's Special Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Girish Tanti, vice chairman of Suzlon, about how Suzlon has adopted digitalisation using data science, IoT, robotics, and drones to optimise design, manufacturing, and manage wind assets efficiently.
Trump, Putin, GST: A Hectic Week For India And The World
Last week saw GST reform plans, a Trump-Putin summit, and US criticism of India, but clarity on tariffs and GST impact remains elusive.
GST Overhaul Aims to Lift Spending, Cushion Trade Shocks
In The Core Report's Special Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks to Prashanth Agarwal, Partner, PwC and Rohit Jain, Deputy Managing Partner at Economic Laws Practice (ELP), to discuss what Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new GST plan could mean for businesses, consumers, and the Indian economy. Experts also highlight achievements in tax uniformity, digitalisation, rising compliance, revenue growth, and the unfinished agenda.
