[swatijee]

hi
thanx logic for starting such an important and helpful post.
though i dont et but can always read articles on this thread and post my comments.

well the globalisation article made me realise that although by labour mobility we can increase world output as a whole but it will also increase the disparity b/w developed and and developing nation to such an extent that the latter will never be able to reach the status of the former.

[logic]

Well, i guess not too many people are interested in ET editorials. Hope that wud change.

This time I have picked up a discussion by experts on the Telecom Sector and the tax structure in India.
Should there be a single levy in telecom?-Editorial-Opinion-The Economic Times

Abolish sin-taxes on blessed products

Here are some of the key points discussed:

• Telecom, is today well accepted as an essential utility — a critical infrastructure that boosts economic growth and enhances consumer well-being. The benefits of cellular telephony have percolated down to all the strata of society — from the most affluent and middle class members of our community to common folks like plumbers, vegetable vendors and fishermen.
• The telecom sector is growing at 6.5 to 7 million new subscribers every month.
• because of intense competition that has pushed down tariffs to make them the lowest in the world. Such low tarrifs have, however, also meant very low revenue per user and thus inadequate surplus funds for investing in network roll out and expansion of service.
• various civic authorities in the states impose huge levies on installation of cell towers like the property tax, fire tax, sewerage tax, education cess, and so on. The sum of all those levies would be a staggering 40% or more of the net operator revenue.
• As the sector grows, telecom operators will expand their network to smaller towns. Consumers here would have the requisite purchasing power and this might slow the growth in this sector, and also the overall growth.
• The complex taxation structure also needs to be simplified and made investor — and industry-friendly.

[JuJu]

Originally Posted by logic

Well, i guess not too many people are interested in ET editorials. Hope that wud change.

This time I have picked up a discussion by experts on the Telecom Sector and the tax structure in India.
Should there be a single levy in telecom?-Editorial-Opinion-The Economic Times

Abolish sin-taxes on blessed products

Here are some of the key points discussed:

• Telecom, is today well accepted as an essential utility — a critical infrastructure that boosts economic growth and enhances consumer well-being. The benefits of cellular telephony have percolated down to all the strata of society — from the most affluent and middle class members of our community to common folks like plumbers, vegetable vendors and fishermen.
• The telecom sector is growing at 6.5 to 7 million new subscribers every month.
• because of intense competition that has pushed down tariffs to make them the lowest in the world. Such low tarrifs have, however, also meant very low revenue per user and thus inadequate surplus funds for investing in network roll out and expansion of service.
• various civic authorities in the states impose huge levies on installation of cell towers like the property tax, fire tax, sewerage tax, education cess, and so on. The sum of all those levies would be a staggering 40% or more of the net operator revenue.
• As the sector grows, telecom operators will expand their network to smaller towns. Consumers here would have the requisite purchasing power and this might slow the growth in this sector, and also the overall growth.
• The complex taxation structure also needs to be simplified and made investor — and industry-friendly.

Hi Logic!!!

Am a cat 07 aspirant..I appreciate ur enthu in posting ET editorial discussions..
Keep up the spirits!!
You can definitely count me in for them from now on regularly!!

[JuJu]

[quote=logic;634767]Well, i guess not too many people are interested in ET editorials. Hope that wud change.

This time I have picked up a discussion by experts on the Telecom Sector and the tax structure in India.
Should there be a single levy in telecom?-Editorial-Opinion-The Economic Times

Abolish sin-taxes on blessed products

Here are some of the key points discussed:

• Telecom, is today well accepted as an essential utility — a critical infrastructure that boosts economic growth and enhances consumer well-being. The benefits of cellular telephony have percolated down to all the strata of society — from the most affluent and middle class members of our community to common folks like plumbers, vegetable vendors and fishermen.
• The telecom sector is growing at 6.5 to 7 million new subscribers every month.
• because of intense competition that has pushed down tariffs to make them the lowest in the world. Such low tarrifs have, however, also meant very low revenue per user and thus inadequate surplus funds for investing in network roll out and expansion of service.
• various civic authorities in the states impose huge levies on installation of cell towers like the property tax, fire tax, sewerage tax, education cess, and so on. The sum of all those levies would be a staggering 40% or more of the net operator revenue.
• As the sector grows, telecom operators will expand their network to smaller towns. Consumers here would have the requisite purchasing power and this might slow the growth in this sector, and also the overall growth.
• The complex taxation structure also needs to be simplified and made investor — and industry-friendly.

[These levies include, inter-alia, licence fee, spectrum charges, ADC, service tax, entry tax, octroi, stamp duties, etc.]

As you see in the article amongst the various levies mentioned there is an "ADC".What wud tht be? dint find it google search.
& as the author of the article says..is it possible to actually integrate multiple levies into a single one? If so who wud be responsible for doing so?

[Cobain]

Great thread logic...count me in as a regular...

[logic]

[quote=JuJu;635008]

Originally Posted by logic

Well, i guess not too many people are interested in ET editorials. Hope that wud change.

This time I have picked up a discussion by experts on the Telecom Sector and the tax structure in India.
Should there be a single levy in telecom?-Editorial-Opinion-The Economic Times

Abolish sin-taxes on blessed products

Here are some of the key points discussed:

• Telecom, is today well accepted as an essential utility — a critical infrastructure that boosts economic growth and enhances consumer well-being. The benefits of cellular telephony have percolated down to all the strata of society — from the most affluent and middle class members of our community to common folks like plumbers, vegetable vendors and fishermen.
• The telecom sector is growing at 6.5 to 7 million new subscribers every month.
• because of intense competition that has pushed down tariffs to make them the lowest in the world. Such low tarrifs have, however, also meant very low revenue per user and thus inadequate surplus funds for investing in network roll out and expansion of service.
• various civic authorities in the states impose huge levies on installation of cell towers like the property tax, fire tax, sewerage tax, education cess, and so on. The sum of all those levies would be a staggering 40% or more of the net operator revenue.
• As the sector grows, telecom operators will expand their network to smaller towns. Consumers here would have the requisite purchasing power and this might slow the growth in this sector, and also the overall growth.
• The complex taxation structure also needs to be simplified and made investor — and industry-friendly.

As you see in the article amongst the various levies mentioned there is an "ADC".What wud tht be? dint find it google search.
& as the author of the article says..is it possible to actually integrate multiple levies into a single one? If so who wud be responsible for doing so?

Access Deficit Charge (ADC) : This is the charge that a service provider has to pay to BSNL/MTNL for using its network.

[khushi4406]

hello ! this is khushi here .
thanx for starting this useful thread .... along with comprehension it adds to the knowledge of an individual reading it and also is helping to add new words to my vocab ....
i'll b a regular visitor ..
and pls continue posting ET editorials too ....as always we cant go by our interest .... in xam v gotta comprehend the aricle given ... so v shld make it our habit frm very begining ..

[logic]

Well, a lot of puys are interested in this thread, but there has hardly been any discussion. Also, i would really urge others to contribute in this thread as I do not get enuff time from my job and hence I sure i am missing out on a lot of gud stuff that is just waiting to be explored.

Plzz don't just be a fence sitter, contribute and v all will benefit. I am afraid that this thread might go into hibernation like it did earlier on becoz lack of contribution from others.

[JuJu]

Originally Posted by logic

Well, a lot of puys are interested in this thread, but there has hardly been any discussion. Also, i would really urge others to contribute in this thread as I do not get enuff time from my job and hence I sure i am missing out on a lot of gud stuff that is just waiting to be explored.

Plzz don't just be a fence sitter, contribute and v all will benefit. I am afraid that this thread might go into hibernation like it did earlier on becoz lack of contribution from others.

Hey Logic!!
I think loads of them rnt aware of this thread..I suggest you give a post in the "cat07 aspirants" or "preparation agenda for cat07" threads..You could find more responses flowing in..
Am eager to see more discussions here too..

[c_mon_chatty]

Originally Posted by Cobain

Great thread logic...count me in as a regular...

me toooo........