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Vinay K Srivastava

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Associate Professor| Author| Columnist| D.Phil| Co-author of most recently, Indirect Tax Reform in India: 1947 to GST and Beyond (Sage)| The Future of Indian Economy: Past Reforms and Challenges Ahead (Rupa)| https://linktr.ee/meetdrvinay

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Budget 2026: Holding the growth line in uncertain times The Union Budget presented at a time when the global economy is facing considerable uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions, slow global growth, volatile financial market, and persistent inflation pr...

My take on Budget 2026 for Fortune india. Budget 2026 strikes a careful balance between sustaining growth and maintaining fiscal prudence, even as global uncertainties loom large.

#Budget2026 #IndianEconomy #idrvinay #FiscalPrudence #GrowthWithStability #UnionBudget #meetdrvinay #EconomicResilience

02.02.2026 13:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Indiaโ€™s primary and secondary sectorsโ€™ growth continue to decline post-Covid: Experts explain why Explore the uneven economic recovery in India as the primary and secondary sectors struggle post-Covid. Experts discuss the impact of weather, farm prices, and structural constraints on growth.

Spoke with Fortune India on new GDP estimates.Post-Covid momentum in primary & tertiary sectors is slowing. Services still drive growthโ€”but seem range-bound.Without a new investment or export cycle, what can push services higher?
#GDP #ServicesGrowth #meetdrvinay www.fortuneindia.com/economy/indi...

10.01.2026 06:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wishing a successful and prosperous New Year filled with achievements and growth. #HappyNewYear2026

01.01.2026 05:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Smart Spending, Smart Growth: Harnessing Public Expenditure For India's Future

My take for @CNNnews18

#samrtspending #SmartGrowth #GDPgrowth #EconomicGrowth #renewalenergy #ViksitBharat #IndianEconomy #idrvinay #econofacebook #meetdrvinay

www.news18.com/opinion/opin...

20.12.2025 13:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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OPINION | India's New Momentum: How Renewable Energy And IT Are Powering The Nation's Future OPINION | India's New Momentum: How Renewable Energy And IT Are Powering The Nation's Future

My take ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜‚๐—บ: ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐˜† ๐—”๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—œ๐—ง ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ปโ€™๐˜€ ๐—™๐˜‚๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ for #ABPLive.
#renewableenergy #greenindiacleanindia #ITSector #DigitalIndia
#CleanEnergy #SolarPower #WindEnergy #greeneconomy #Innovation #FutureReady #poweringthenation
news.abplive.com/blog/renewab...

06.12.2025 18:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Outlook Business has included my view in its report on balancing welfare spending with long-term capital investment in the context of Bihar's recent elections.
www.outlookbusiness.com/economy-and-...

28.11.2025 15:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Populism vs Prudence: Can India Afford Its New Electoral Economics? โ€“ Outlook Business Are we witnessing a new era of runaway populism, with economic and financial ruin at the end of it?

Outlook Business has included my view on balancing welfare spending with long-term capital investment in the context of Bihar's recent elections.
#indiaeconomics #WelfareSpending #CapitalInvestment #biharelections #fiscalresponsibility
#sustainabledevelopment
www.outlookbusiness.com/economy-and-...

18.11.2025 16:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rebalancing Asian growth: How India can take advantage of Chinaโ€™s structural slowdown Chinaโ€™s Structural Slowdown: Explore how India can capitalize on China's structural economic slowdown, leveraging opportunities in trade, investment, and market dynamics to emerge as a key growth engi...

My column โ€œRebalancing Asian Growth: How India Can Take Advantage of Chinaโ€™s Structural Slowdown, for ET Government.
#IndiaGrowthStory #ChinaSlowdown #GlobalEconomy #EconomicDevelopment #IndiaRising #EconomicPolicy #SupplyChain #DigitalEconomy
government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/blog/indias-...

17.11.2025 12:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How can management institutes unfold a new paradigm in AI - EducationTimes.com To leverage AI potential alignment, we need curriculum innovation, faculty readiness to embrace and learn AI, institutional investment for better facilities and policy support to keep the use ethical,...

My take - How can management institutes unfold a new paradigm in AI, in @timesofindianews.bsky.social' #educationtimes
#AI #AIInManagement #aiinmanagementeducation #managementeducation
www.educationtimes.com/article/camp...

05.11.2025 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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India's Digital Governance: Saving Billions Through Transparent Public Spending Indiaโ€™s digital push through PFMS, DBT and GeM has boosted transparency, cut leakages, saved over Rs 4 trillion, and freed funds for growth, innovation and public welfare.

My take - ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ'๐˜€ ๐——๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—š๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—•๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด & ๐—˜๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜, for ABP News

#DigitalIndia #PublicFinance #GoodGovernance #FiscalDeficit #growth
news.abplive.com/business/ind...

14.10.2025 15:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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GST 2.0: The twin edge reform and its fiscal impact on Indiaโ€™s growth trajectory Explore the fiscal impact of GST 2.0 on India's growth trajectory and revenue generation. Understand the implications of the new tax structure on various sectors.

My two cents - Impact of GST 2.0 on India's fiscal growth, for the Economics Times Government.
#gst2_0 #fiscaldeficit #gdp

government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/blog/impact-...

08.10.2025 04:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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GST 2.0: A Step Towards the Rate Rationalisation GST 2.0 should be seen as a natural evolution of the country's indirect tax system, and the transformation should be carried out in phases.

My take, GST 2.0: A Step Towards the Rate Rationalisation for #financialexpress

#gst2_0 #GSTReforms2025 #secondgenerationreform

bfsi.financialexpressb2b.com/blogs/gst-20...

12.09.2025 12:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Budget 2025: Growth Vs Prudence โ€” Finding The Balance Budget 2025: Growth Vs Prudence โ€” Finding The Balance

My take on budget 2025 for ABP News

#Budget2025
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02.02.2025 10:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Monetisation Through NMP Promotes Infrastructure Development And Attracts Investment - News18 To maximise benefits, the Centre should link budgetary support to the asset monetisation performance of the states

Monetisation Through NMP Promotes Infrastructure Development And Attracts Investment.

My take for CNN News18

#monetization
www.news18.com/opinion/opin...

08.12.2024 12:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shifting Gears: Municipal Corporations Focus on Capital Expenditure Municipal Corporations in India are shifting their focus towards capital expenditure

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Report on Municipal Finances offers a comprehensive analysis of the financial health of municipal corporations in India.

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20.11.2024 15:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This marks the third consecutive year that a country heavily dependent on fossil fuel production has hosted the event. This trend follows the previous two conferences, COP28 in the United Arab Emirates and COP27 in Egypt. Besides, Qatar previously hosted COP18 in Doha.

#COP29 #COP28 #COP27 #COP18

14.11.2024 15:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A notable pattern has emerged in the hosting of COP conferences, with the ongoing COP29 conference is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan.

#COP29 #COP28 #COP27 #COP18

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14.11.2024 15:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#5yearsofGST

14.11.2024 14:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump's return to the White House will likely signal a resurgence of tariff wars, a major concern for global manufacturers.

As reported in the Financial Times #trump #donaldtrump

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08.11.2024 18:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jharkhand's Poverty Puzzle: can elections bring change? Jharkhand is rich in mineral resources yet struggles with poverty and the elections highlight its potential to bring positive change.

Check out my latest article: Jharkhand's Poverty Puzzle: can elections bring change?
www.linkedin.com/pulse/jharkh...

03.11.2024 14:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#ProjectSyndicate

01.11.2024 12:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The race for the White House is in the home stretch, with #KamalaHarris and @donaldtrump.bsky.social running neck and neck. As the economy takes center stage,Harris has made significant strides in closing the gap with Trump, but the latter still holds a slight advantage.
#USPresidentialElection2024

01.11.2024 12:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Asia's manufacturing sector is near global benchmarks, limiting further productivity gains. However, its services sector lags behind, offering significant room for growth and productivity improvement by catching up with global leaders.

#IMFBlog

01.11.2024 11:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wishing you a very happy and prosperous deepawali ๐Ÿช”๐Ÿช”๐Ÿช”

31.10.2024 07:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Focus on rationalising GST rates States fear changing GST rates for semi-essential items and increasing taxes on essential goods, but the rates should be more effective and transparent.

Focus on rationalising GST rates.

www.financialexpress.com/opinion/focu...

29.10.2024 10:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Haryana poll promises and its fiscal implications: What should the political parties do? - ET Government Poll Promises And Its Fiscal Implications: Political parties should strive to build consensus to avoid making election promises that may undermine the economic stability of the state by becoming a fin...

Haryana poll promises and its fiscal implications: What should the political parties do?

My take for #ETGovernment

#PoliticalConsensus #freebee #FiscalHealth #electoralpromises
government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/blog/haryana...

23.10.2024 15:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Muck Rack | For journalists and public relations Articles by Vinay K Srivastava on Muck Rack. Find Vinay K Srivastava's email address, contact information, LinkedIn, Twitter, other social media and more.

@muckrack.bsky.social

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23.10.2024 16:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The world must overcome an โ€œunforgiving combinationโ€ of low growth and high debt while people are still angry about the inflation shock that led to a spike in consumer prices.

the IMF Managin Director

25.10.2024 01:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My two cents "Focus on rationalising GST rates" in today's The Financial Express

#gst #gstrate #gstraterationalisation

28.10.2024 03:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The world must overcome an โ€œunforgiving combinationโ€ of low growth and high debt while people are still angry about the inflation shock that led to a spike in consumer prices.

the IMF Managin Director

25.10.2024 01:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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