Page 88 - Economy & Policy Analysis
The lure of industrial parks
The state's policy of building hubs for industry is pulling in investments
 "The lure of industrial parks")
China and Japan are keen to invest
In a few years there may be 100 Japanese companies in Gujarat, while Chinese firms may commit investments of over Rs 6,000 crore
 "China and Japan are keen to invest")
 "Business Standard round table: Focus on social sector will not dilute industry-friendliness")
Boosting rural incomes
The new chief minister is committed to raising rural incomes by providing rural youth with better jobs, says Saurabh Patel
 "Boosting rural incomes")
The dawn of a new direction
Chief Minister Anandiben Patel is increasingly focusing on social sector issues such as women's empowerment, the education of girls, health care and skill-building
 "The dawn of a new direction")
Here's why the draft aviation policy is a damp squib
Though the attempt to come out with a draft policy needs to be applauded, the policy seems to be raising more questions than providing answers.
 "Here's why the draft aviation policy is a damp squib")
Clearing the cobwebs from the concept of GST
GST necessarily includes service tax, but VAT can only be on goods without including service tax
 "Clearing the cobwebs from the concept of GST")
Laws that regulate black money in India
If any foreign account holder violates Indian laws, tax authorities can enforce repatriation of funds
 "Laws that regulate black money in India")
Govt eases green laws for biz push
A high-level commission set up to review six laws is expected to come up with suggestions by November-end
 "Govt eases green laws for biz push")
Privatising sick PSUs: who would like to buy them?
If one looks at the reasons behind the poor condition of PSUs, it boils down to poor governance
 "Privatising sick PSUs: who would like to buy them?")
Spearheading a revolution in the mobile telecom space
The people whose actions shaped the sector's policy
 "Spearheading a revolution in the mobile telecom space")
A long, winding road for mobile telephony
Beginning as a service for the well-heeled 20 years ago, mobile phones have revolutionised the way people communicate. With the abolishing of incoming call charges in 2003, there was a spike in its ad
 "A long, winding road for mobile telephony")
Good flow of national highway projects could turn NHAI score high this year
During the current quarter, October-December 2014, national highway projects amounting to Rs 20,000 cr have been tendered
 "Good flow of national highway projects could turn NHAI score high this year")
Private banks trump government peers on efficiency
Turning the spotlight on the changes banking & insurance saw after the introduction of private banks
 "Private banks trump government peers on efficiency")
Maharashtra needs to make Modi's slogan work
Various instruments listed in the schedule to the Bombay Stamp Act are subject to payment of stamp duty
 "Maharashtra needs to make Modi's slogan work")
How Gujarat cracked the code
Industry favours lesser number of procedures in setting businesses
 "How Gujarat cracked the code")
Bumpy road to register a firm
Here we look at how Gujarat cracked the ease of doing business puzzle through land reforms, and an empowered bureaucracy
 "Bumpy road to register a firm")