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Gireesh Chandra Prasad

@Firstday75

New Delhi based journalist @www.business-standard.com Previously with Mint, The Financial Express, The Economic Times, The Indian Express Group and UNI

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Joined March 2013
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AI will significantly increase productivity in banking, say top executives at private sector banks, at Business Standard BFSI Summit in Mumbai #BSBFSI @bsindia
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Senior officials from public sector banks at Business Standard BSFI Summit in Mumbai #BSBFSI @bsindia
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The smartest addition to your portfolio? The right people. Meet the fund managers, CCOs and investors shaping India’s financial landscape, and get insights that can help you make more informed money decisions. Join us at the BSFI Insight Summit, 26th–28th October at Jio Convention Centre. Get your Early Bird Pass Today! Click Here: bit.ly/4h4PxzT #bsbfsi #SmartInvestorArena #BFSISummit
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The strength of India’s financial markets lies in robust regulation, investor confidence, and market integrity. We are pleased to welcome Kamlesh Chandra Varshney, Whole-Time Member, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), as a distinguished speaker at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026. Join us for conversations on financial market regulation, investor protection, and the evolving framework shaping India’s capital markets. 📅 26–28 October 2026 📍 Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai To know more: bit.ly/4ihqcoP #BFSIInsightSummit #BusinessStandard #SEBI #CapitalMarkets #InvestorProtection
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Strong financial markets are built on transparency, accountability, and trust. We are pleased to welcome Nitin Gupta, Chairperson, National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), as a distinguished speaker at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026. Join us for insightful conversations on financial reporting standards, corporate governance, and the regulatory frameworks that strengthen trust in India’s financial ecosystem. 📅 26–28 October 2026 📍 Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai #BFSIInsightSummit #BusinessStandard #NFRA #CorporateGovernance #FinancialReporting #IndianEconomy
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While expressing confidence in the #IndianEconomy, @DP_World Group CEO #YuvrajNarayan pointed out that the country's #energyimport bill, which puts pressure on the #rupee, affects #dollar returns for #investors Report by @DhruvakshSaha & @Firstday75 👇 business-standard.com/s/2gA3…
Govt should act as 'landlord' in port JVs: DP World CEO Yuvraj Narayan

Govt should act as 'landlord' in port JVs: DP World CEO Yuvraj Narayan

While expressing confidence in the Indian economy, Narayan pointed out that the country's energy import bill, which puts pressure on the rupee, affects dollar returns for investors

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The Business Standard front page is out. Here’s a snapshot of today’s biggest business stories. business-standard.com
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#BSEditorial | From enforcement to trust When #GST was introduced in 2017, concerns over revenue uncertainty and the need to compensate states shaped a compliance-heavy tax system. Simplicity took a back seat as authorities focused on preventing evasion. Read more 👉 business-standard.com/s/2gA1… #GSTCouncil
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.@NaushadF , co-chairman of Forbes Marshall, reflects on how the 1991 #economicreforms helped the company expand and why he has consistently advocated a shift from protectionism to a freer economy. Read the interview with @Firstday75 and Rajesh Kumar. #Liberalisation #IndianEconomy business-standard.com/s/2gA0…
History shows weak govts managed to push more reforms: Naushad Forbes

History shows weak govts managed to push more reforms: Naushad Forbes

Naushad Forbes says India needs deeper economic reforms, lower trade barriers and greater deregulation to revive manufacturing, exports, private investment and growth

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#GST Council is likely to review the GST rate structure only once a year, with any changes taking effect from April 1. A slew of process reforms, including wider input tax credit access, tax refunds and easier e-commerce rules for small businesses, is also expected. @Armilu @Firstday75 business-standard.com/s/2g9x…
Reforms on the cards: GST Council likely to shun mid-year rate changes

Reforms on the cards: GST Council likely to shun mid-year rate changes

Officials expect the rate structure to be reviewed only once a year henceforth, and any changes will take effect from April 1, not in the middle of the financial year

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Democracy makes India's economic reforms durable, says vice-president mybs.in/2g9vfAn
Democracy makes India's economic reforms durable, says vice-president

Democracy makes India's economic reforms durable, says vice-president

C P Radhakrishnan said consensus-building may slow decisions at times but makes reforms sustainable, while warning that growth benefits must reach every section of society

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In 1991, India faced not just an economic crisis, but an external relations crisis as the Soviet Union collapsed, says former foreign secretary Shyam Saran. @Firstday75, @ArchisMohan, @Rajesh_views & @v1kramgopal interview him Edited excerpts: mybs.in/2g9M2DT #EconomicReforms #BSSpecial #PMO
'In 1991, we faced both an economic as well as external relations crisis'

'In 1991, we faced both an economic as well as external relations crisis'

Saran says that India must shore up relations in its neighbourhood before it can aim for global leadership and that it must not succumb to pressure from the United States

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Saran discusses the 1991 reforms, P V Narasimha Rao’s political risk, Manmohan Singh’s role and how India navigated the IMF, World Bank and shifting global order. Read: mybs.in/2g9M2DT #EconomicReforms #BSSpecial | @Firstday75 @ArchisMohan @Rajesh_views @v1kramgopal
'In 1991, we faced both an economic as well as external relations crisis'

'In 1991, we faced both an economic as well as external relations crisis'

Saran says that India must shore up relations in its neighbourhood before it can aim for global leadership and that it must not succumb to pressure from the United States

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