Suchetana Ray covers aspects of the government’s economic policy. A news junkie, she is invested in HT’s ‘digital first’ policy.
Articles by Suchetana Ray
Can India bring Vijay Mallya back? Only time will tell
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned the beleaguered businessman to appear before it on Friday. Directorate sources say they have not yet received any response to the summons issued under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Updated on Mar 16, 2016 09:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Suchetana Ray, New Delhi
As India economy grows, female participation in work force declines: ILO
Usually, economic growth goes hand in hand with emancipation of women. But data available with the International Labour Organization (ILO) shows otherwise for India.
Updated on Mar 08, 2016 04:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Suchetana Ray
How oil can play spoilsport for govt’s fiscal math
The budget has announced a 3% cut down of the government’s subsidy bill of Rs 2.5 lakh crore. This has been largely due to a 10.2% reduction in petroleum subsidy.
Updated on Mar 05, 2016 01:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Suchetana Ray, New Delhi
5 things about Aadhaar you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask
Aadhaar is a 12-digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India on behalf of the government . This number will serve
Updated on Mar 03, 2016 02:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Suchetana Ray
With the tax on EPF, how safe are your investments?
How safe are your investment and pension funds after the government proposed to tax employee provident fund?
Updated on Mar 02, 2016 03:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Suchetana Ray, New Delhi
Is your pension fund taxable?
Faced with criticism from all quarters, the government today issued clarifications on the impact of the proposal to tax 60% of your pension corpus. Here’s everything you need to know about the impact of this tax on your pension fund.
Updated on Mar 01, 2016 12:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Suchetana Ray, New Delhi
Govt may announce incentives to solar sector to meet 100-GW target
To achieve the ambitious target of attaining 100 gigawatts of solar capacity by 2022 in the country, the government is likely to announce incentives in the upcoming budget to boost manufacturing of solar panels.
Updated on Feb 27, 2016 08:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Suchetana Ray, New Delhi
Freightonomics to derail Indian Railways’ finances
In his budget, rail minister Suresh Prabhu has promised to address the concerns of all stakeholders – passengers, employees and industry. By leaving fares intact, he has given passengers cause for cheer. But the same cannot be said about freight.
Updated on Feb 26, 2016 11:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Suchetana Ray, New Delhi