Tag: public policy

  • Understanding 80G and the impact of donations

    Understanding 80G and the impact of donations

    DONATING to NGOs not only serves as a noble act of philanthropy but also offers significant benefits to donors. The Indian government encourages donations by providing tax incentives to individuals and corporations under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. This provision allows donors to claim tax deductions on their contributions, making it a win-win…

  • Is GDP The ONLY Way To Measure Progress?

    GDP, GDP, GDP. Has India’s GDP gone up, gone down, gone sideways – it’s all you hear about these days. So what is it, why the obsession and are so many column inches and hours of air time justified?   Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the globally accepted measure of a country’s economy using its financial inputs, i.e.…