Weekly Updates on Indian Economy

(20/06/2020 – 26/06/2020)

 

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. Covid-19 crisis: Indian economy's road to recovery still has long way to go

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economic-revival/covid-19-crisis-indian-economy-s-road-to-recovery-still-has-long-way-to-go-120062100010_1.html

 

2. India's Covid-19 pandemic fiscal cost lowest among major nations: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economic-revival/india-s-covid-19-pandemic-fiscal-cost-lowest-among-major-nations-report-120061900105_1.html

 

3. The coming economic war with China

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/the-coming-economic-war-with-china-120062000055_1.html

 

4. The question of structural growth

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/the-question-of-structural-growth-120062201832_1.html

 

5. The Peshwa’s tax holiday

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/the-peshwas-tax-holiday/article31880209.ece

 

6. India very likely to announce another set of fiscal stimulus measures: Fitch

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-very-likely-to-announce-another-set-of-fiscal-stimulus-measures-fitch/article31890206.ece

 

7. Economic indicators improved in May: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/economic-indicators-improved-in-may-report/articleshow/76526696.cms

 

8. Finance Ministry lists 14 indicators of economic recovery

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/govt-rbis-prompt-policy-measures-helped-reinvigorate-economy-with-minimal-damage-finance-ministry-report/articleshow/76527633.cms

 

9. Fuel price hike expected to push up cost of essentials

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/fuel-price-hike-expected-to-push-up-cost-of-essentials/article31917943.ece

 

10. IMF scales down growth projection, says Indian economy will contract by 4.5% this fiscal

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/imf-scales-down-growth-projection-says-indian-economy-will-contract-by-45-this-fiscal/article31907412.ece

 

11. Opinion | The IMF’s warning

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/quick-edit/the-imf-s-warning-11593102092874.html

 

12. Opinion | A long-term strategy to steer the economy out of this crisis

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-long-term-strategy-to-steer-the-economy-out-of-this-crisis-11592742983543.html

 

13. Opinion | Must mind the gap

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/quick-edit/must-mind-the-gap-11592932916087.html

 

14. Opinion | Corona has put new forms of economic data into play

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/corona-has-put-new-forms-of-economic-data-into-play-11592923502206.html

 

15. Inequality gap in India to narrow down post COVID-19: SBI report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/inequality-gap-in-india-to-narrow-down-post-covid-19-sbi-report/articleshow/76527662.cms

 

16. The Covid-19-led reverse migration could be a hidden opportunity for India’s Hindi heartland

https://scroll.in/article/964926/the-covid-19-led-reverse-migration-could-be-a-hidden-opportunity-for-indias-hindi-heartland

 

17. At 8.5 percent, unemployment rate falls to pre-lockdown levels, suggests CMIE data; rural employment likely to see 'bigger gains' in coming months

https://www.firstpost.com/business/at-8-5-percent-unemployment-rate-falls-to-pre-lockdown-levels-suggests-cmie-data-rural-employment-likely-to-see-bigger-gains-in-coming-months-8520831.html

 

18. India's Economic Recovery Likely to be 'U' Shaped and Not 'V': Analysts

https://thewire.in/economy/indias-economic-recovery-likely-to-be-u-shaped-and-not-v-analysts

 

19. India's GDP Could Contract 5.3% Due to COVID-19 'Disorder': India Ratings

https://thewire.in/economy/indias-gdp-could-contract-5-3-due-to-covid-19-disorder-india-ratings

 

20. Will Bihar's Economy Rise to the Reverse Migration Challenge?

https://thewire.in/labour/bihar-economy-reverse-migration-challenge

 

21. Why Modi’s goal to make India ‘Atmanirbhar’ is going to be anything but easy

https://theprint.in/economy/why-modis-goal-to-make-india-atmanirbhar-is-going-to-be-anything-but-easy/448246/

 

22. Indian economy can see V-shaped recovery if Covid vaccine is found this year: CEA Subramanian

https://theprint.in/economy/indian-economy-can-see-v-shaped-recovery-if-covid-vaccine-is-found-this-year-cea-subramanian/447049/

 

23. Hard Times: A Gurugram gig-economy worker struggles with unsafe demands and fears of a bad rating

https://scroll.in/article/965278/hard-times-a-gurugram-gig-economy-worker-struggles-with-unsafe-demands-and-fears-of-a-bad-rating

 

24. How Rajasthan managed the migrant worker crisis

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/how-rajasthan-managed-the-migrant-worker-crisis/article31915228.ece?homepage=true

 

25. We cannot operate economic policy if we do not have a strategic and medium-term framework: Rathin Roy

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/we-cannot-operate-economic-policy-if-we-do-not-have-a-strategic-and-medium-term-framework-rathin-roy/article31916170.ece?homepage=true

 

2. Public Finance

 

26. Covid-19: Drop in civic revenue to affect urban projects

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/covid-19-drop-in-civic-revenue-to-affect-urban-projects/article31897757.ece

 

27. Health-first budget mooted for Kerala

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/health-first-budget-planned/article31891441.ece

 

28. Well-being may get top billing

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/well-being-may-get-top-billing/article31895026.ece

 

• Taxation

 

29. Input tax credit cannot be availed on GST paid for employees cabs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/input-tax-credit-cannot-be-availed-on-gst-paid-for-employees-cabs-120062200034_1.html

30. Decoding India's stand on digital tax

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/decoding-india-s-stand-on-digital-tax-120062100913_1.html

 

31. India, European nations may soon tax digital firms as US upends global plan

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-european-nations-may-soon-tax-digital-firms-as-us-upends-global-plan-120062000076_1.html

 

32. Securities transaction tax mop-up rises 14% despite sharp sell-off

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/securities-transaction-tax-mop-up-rises-14-despite-sharp-sell-off-120062000017_1.html

 

33. Kerala becomes the first State to adopt second level verification for new GST registrations

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/kerala-becomes-the-first-state-to-adopt-second-level-verification-for-new-gst-registrations/article31890084.ece

 

34. ITC cannot be availed on GST paid for hiring vehicles for employee transportation

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/itc-cannot-be-availed-on-gst-paid-for-hiring-vehicles-for-employee-transportation/article31882910.ece

 

35. Sale of developed plots not the same as land sale; will attract GST: Authority for Advance Rulings

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/real-estate/sale-of-developed-plots-not-the-same-as-land-sale-will-attract-gst/article31881926.ece

 

36. Revenue collection: State falls short of target

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/revenue-collection-state-falls-short-of-target/article31894608.ece

 

37. A case to exempt GST in Central Police Canteens

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-case-to-exempt-gst-in-central-police-canteens/article31893547.ece

 

38. Deadline to file IT returns for 2018-’19 extended till July 31

https://scroll.in/latest/965599/deadline-to-file-it-returns-for-2018-19-extended-till-july-31

 

39. Govt considering basic customs duty of 20% on solar energy equipment

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-considering-basic-customs-duty-of-20-on-solar-energy-equipment-120062301424_1.html

 

40. Centralised AAAR put on fast track

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/gst/centralised-aaar-put-on-fast-track/primeshow/76517987.cms

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

41. Covid-19 impact: RBI may review extra-provisioning norms of June 7 circular

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/covid-19-impact-rbi-may-review-extra-provisioning-norms-of-june-7-circular-120062300057_1.html

 

42. Bank deposits grow at 11.3% but credit growth moderates, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/bank-deposits-grow-at-11-3-but-credit-growth-moderates-shows-data-120062300051_1.html

 

43. Covid-19 impact: RBI asks banks to carry out detailed stress testing

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/covid-19-impact-rbi-asks-banks-to-carry-out-detailed-stress-testing-120062100834_1.html

 

44. Will ensure banks pass on rate cuts to consumers: Sitharaman to India Inc

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/will-ensure-banks-pass-on-rate-cuts-to-consumers-sitharaman-to-india-inc-120061901381_1.html

 

45. Mortgage norms: Tightened or relaxed?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/mortgage-norms-tightened-or-relaxed-120062100906_1.html

 

46. Fitch downgrades outlook for SBI, 8 other banks following India’s sovereign rating

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/fitch-downgrades-outlook-for-sbi-8-other-banks-following-india-s-sovereign-rating-11592826413181.html

 

47. China’s biggest bank makes inroads into India market

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/china-s-biggest-bank-makes-inroads-into-india-market-11592872489892.html

 

48. Treasury operations boost bank profitability

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/treasury-operations-boost-bank-profitability-11592959126065.html

 

49. Huge conflict of interest in bank governance

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/rbi-and-banks-conflict-on-board/article31891713.ece

 

50. New ground rules for housing finance welcome

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/new-ground-rules-for-housing-finance-welcome/article31891556.ece

 

51. RBI slams banks, NBFCs as digital loan agents flout code

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/rbi-slams-banks-nbfcs-as-digital-loan-agents-flout-code/article31910411.ece

 

52. Money supply surge signals uncertainty amid pandemic

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/money-supply-surge-signals-uncertainty-amid-pandemic/article31901104.ece

 

53. RBI will supervise cooperative banks

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/rbi-will-supervise-cooperative-banks/article31910460.ece

 

54. Opinion | Under RBI watch now

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/quick-edit/under-rbi-watch-now-11593013037657.html

 

55. Finance Ministry credits govt, RBI for ‘green shoots of economic revival’ as agriculture, petroleum, electricity indicators pick up

https://www.firstpost.com/india/finance-ministry-credits-govt-rbi-for-green-shoots-of-economic-revival-as-agriculture-petroleum-electricity-indicators-pick-up-8519141.html

 

56. Google Pay says all transactions are fully protected by redressal processes laid out by RBI, NPCI

https://www.firstpost.com/business/google-pay-says-all-transactions-are-fully-protected-by-redressal-processes-laid-out-by-rbi-npci-8521691.html

 

57. One-time loan recast for India Inc may come up at Friday's RBI board meet

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/one-time-loan-recast-for-india-inc-may-come-up-at-friday-s-rbi-board-meet-120062600057_1.html

 

58. Interest rates to processing fee, RBI brings relief for loan app borrowers

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pf/interest-rates-to-processing-fee-rbi-brings-relief-for-loan-app-borrowers-120062600032_1.html?utm_source=Spotlight&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=Premium_11072018

 

4. External Sector

 

59. Galwan stand-off: India takes another shot at free trade deal with US

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/galwan-fallout-india-seeks-to-start-new-round-of-talks-over-us-fta-120061901656_1.html

 

60. Galwan Valley clash: Govt plans to cap China FPI investments at 5%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/galwan-valley-clash-govt-plans-to-cap-china-fpi-investments-at-5-120062300061_1.html

 

61. Border backlash: India may put on hold FDI proposals of 6 Chinese firms

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/watching-the-dragon-half-a-dozen-chinese-fdi-proposals-may-be-on-hold-120062100822_1.html

 

62. Govt seeks product details to curb low quality imports from China: Sources

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-seeks-product-details-to-curb-low-quality-imports-from-china-sources-120062100784_1.html

 

63. China accounts for two-thirds of India’s bulk drug imports

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/china-accounts-for-two-thirds-of-indias-bulk-drug-imports/article31881676.ece

 

64. India can reduce trade deficit with China by $8.4 bn: study

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-can-reduce-trade-deficit-with-china-by-84-bn-study/article31893193.ece

 

65. Pension fund FDI cap proposed at 49%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/fdi-push-draft-foreign-investment-rules-for-pension-funds-issued/article31877811.ece

 

66. WTO: India against easing farm export tariffs amid Covid

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-argues-against-farm-tariff-concessions-to-ease-covid-19-woes/article31881868.ece

 

67. Foreign buying in some firms may breach FDI limits in subsidiaries

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/foreign-buying-in-some-firms-may-breach-fdi-limits-in-subsidiaries/primeshow/76521394.cms

 

68. Chinese firms’ loss could bring gains for local infra, construction players

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/chinese-firms-loss-could-bring-gains-for-local-infra-construction-players/primeshow/76522360.cms

 

69. Data | Is an economic boycott of China feasible for India?

https://www.thehindu.com/data/data-is-an-economic-boycott-of-china-feasible-for-india/article31903776.ece

 

70. Ladakh face-off | Industry flags delay in China imports

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/ladakh-face-off-industry-flags-delay-in-china-imports/article31918011.ece

 

71. FY21 exports may fall by 10% if there's no second corona wave: FIEO

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fy21-exports-may-fall-by-10-if-there-s-no-second-corona-wave-fieo-120062500839_1.html

 

72. India's trust and credibility deficits

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/india-s-trust-and-credibility-deficits-120062500028_1.html

 

73. Imports from Hong Kong on the rise as trade gap with China narrows

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/galwan-clash-imports-from-hong-kong-boom-as-trade-with-china-slows-120062402054_1.html

 

74. Cutting economic ties with China isn’t easy

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/cutting-economic-ties-with-china-isnt-easy/article31908016.ece

 

75. Apple, Other US Goods from China Held Up at Indian Ports: Report

https://thewire.in/economy/apple-other-us-goods-from-china-held-up-at-indian-ports-report

 

76. US firms in India complain about clearance delays of their shipments from China

https://theprint.in/economy/us-firms-in-india-complain-about-clearance-delays-of-their-shipments-from-china/448806/

 

77. Virus disruption will push rupee to record 80/dollar, says Reliance forex head

https://theprint.in/economy/virus-disruption-will-push-rupee-to-record-80-dollar-says-reliance-forex-head/448239/

 

78. Opinion | It’s India, not China, that tariffs would hurt

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/it-s-india-not-china-that-tariffs-would-hurt-11593106614588.html

 

79. Opinion | India's Kalidas moment: Are we hacking at a branch of the economy?

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-s-kalidas-moment-are-we-hacking-at-a-branch-of-the-economy-11593106201065.html

 

80. Exports fall this fiscal may be limited to 10%: FIEO

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/exports-fall-this-fiscal-may-be-limited-to-10-fieo/article31913957.ece?homepage=true

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

81. Rising diesel price cripples farmers

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/rising-diesel-price-cripples-farmers/article31871755.ece

 

82. Why regulated crop cultivation holds promise

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-regulated-crop-cultivation-holds-promise/article31871646.ece

 

83. Prices of pulses to remain under pressure

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/portfolio/commodity-analysis/prices-of-pulses-to-remain-under-pressure/article31882880.ece

 

84. Time to strengthen Urban Local Body revenues

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/time-to-strengthen-urban-local-body-revenues/article31858448.ece

 

85. Tale of two flawed agri ordinances

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/tale-of-two-flawed-agri-ordinances/article31883449.ece

 

86. Kharif sowing: Labour shortage in Punjab, abundance in UP amid Covid-19

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/kharif-sowing-labour-shortage-in-punjab-abundance-in-up-amid-covid-19-120062402069_1.html

 

87. Podcast: Are India’s agriculture reforms likely to double farmers’ incomes? A conversation with academician Mekhala Krishnamurthy

https://scroll.in/article/965285/podcast-are-indias-agriculture-reforms-likely-to-double-farmers-incomes

 

88. India’s three new agricultural ordinances will weaken state finances – and short change farmers

https://scroll.in/article/964682/indias-three-new-agricultural-ordinances-will-weaken-state-finances-and-shortchange-farmers

 

89. Cash transfers to farmers are a temporary fix. India must pursue structural reforms in agriculture

https://scroll.in/article/965450/cash-transfers-to-farmers-are-a-temporary-fix-india-must-pursue-structural-reforms-in-agriculture

 

90. Kharif planting rises 40% on strong monsoon start

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/kharif-planting-rises-40-on-strong-monsoon-start/articleshow/76473479.cms

 

91. Crop of ironies

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/crop-of-ironies/article31900748.ece

 

92. Panchayats to get ₹10 lakh crore till 2026

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/panchayats-to-get-10-lakh-cr-till-2026/article31918244.ece

 

93. India's farm trade may rebound in second half of 2020: Fitch Solutions

https://www.livemint.com/industry/agriculture/india-s-farm-trade-may-rebound-in-second-half-of-2020-fitch-solutions-11592907841208.html

 

94. Opinion | Ease the sale of agricultural land to help our farmers

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/ease-the-sale-of-agricultural-land-to-help-our-farmers-11592840673372.html

 

95. The Fine Print of the Essential Commodities Act Ordinance Must be Carefully Parsed

https://thewire.in/agriculture/the-fine-print-of-the-essential-commodities-act-ordinance-must-be-carefully-parsed

 

96. Insurance Companies Have Paid No Penal Interest for Delay in Payment of Crop Insurance Claims

https://thewire.in/agriculture/crop-insurance-companies-penal-interest-pmfby-rti

 

97. How China Reduced the Urban-Rural Economic Chasm – and How India Can Do it Too

https://thewire.in/agriculture/urban-rural-economic-growth

 

98. Centre's Agricultural Marketing Reforms Are an Assault on Federalism

https://thewire.in/agriculture/agriculture-marketing-reforms-federalism

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

99. MSMEs may see another round of restructuring as RBI moratorium eases

https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/msmes-may-see-another-round-of-restructuring-as-rbi-moratorium-eases-120062300749_1.html

 

100. GST poses a hurdle for small firms venturing into e-commerce

https://www.livemint.com/industry/retail/gst-poses-a-hurdle-for-small-firms-venturing-into-e-commerce-11592585155760.html

 

101. E-commerce to contribute 5-6% of consumer packaged goods sales

https://www.livemint.com/industry/retail/e-commerce-of-packaged-consumer-goods-to-be-at-5-6-in-medium-term-report-11592832869915.html

 

102. Lenders see small and medium businesses making a recovery soon

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/lenders-see-small-and-medium-businesses-making-a-recovery-soon-11593129219333.html

 

103. Defence can aid India’s manufacturing rise

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/defence-can-aid-india-s-manufacturing-rise-11592924027671.html

 

104. Labour laws are not the reason hindering India's rapid industrialisation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/labour-laws-are-not-the-reason-hindering-india-s-rapid-industrialisation-120062001326_1.html

 

105. Signalling intent

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/signalling-intent/article31910420.ece

 

106. Housing sales may plunge 81% in Apr-Jun; new launches to fall 98%, says report

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/housing-sales-may-plunge-81-in-apr-jun-new-launches-to-fall-98-says-report/article31915248.ece

 

107. Power sector hopes for reforms at state level as Centre curbs imports

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/power-sector-hopes-for-reforms-at-state-level-as-centre-curbs-imports-120062500003_1.html

 

108. How Modi’s ‘vocal for local’ campaign is going places

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/brandhub/vocalforlocal/how-modis-vocal-for-local-campaign-is-going-places/article31917030.ece

 

109. Wholesale vegetable prices soar as demand rises, retail rates to spike too if supply gap stays

https://theprint.in/economy/wholesale-vegetable-prices-soar-as-demand-rises-retail-rates-to-spike-too-if-supply-gap-stays/445939/

 

110. Road EPC firms' revenues may contract 8-10% in FY21: Crisil

https://www.livemint.com/industry/infrastructure/road-epc-firms-revenues-may-contract-8-10-in-fy21-crisil-11593060416051.html

 

111. Pivot or Perish: India should focus on improving local manufacturing in next few years

https://www.livemint.com/industry/manufacturing/pivot-or-perish-india-should-focus-on-improving-local-manufacturing-in-next-few-years-11593104944284.html

 

112. Focus on domestic manufacturing, a positive for Indian solar players

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/focus-on-domestic-manufacturing-a-positive-for-indian-solar-players/article31915546.ece

 

113. Centre looking at one-time loan rejig plan for non-MSME businesses

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/centre-looking-at-one-time-loan-restructuring-plan-for-non-msme-businesses-says-nirmala-sitharaman/article31915631.ece?homepage=true

 

114. Construction firms turn to apps in search of labour amid Covid-19 crisis

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economic-revival/walk-ins-print-ads-how-firms-scramble-for-labour-amid-covid-19-crisis-120062501962_1.html

 

115. MSMEs may need massive restructuring post moratorium, says industry

https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/msmes-may-need-massive-restructuring-post-moratorium-says-industry-120062501063_1.html

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman

 

116. A Plague of Willful Ignorance

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/22/opinion/coronavirus-trump.html

 

117. America Didn’t Give Up on Covid-19. Republicans Did.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/25/opinion/coronavirus-republicans.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• News Paper

 

118. Prof A Vaidyanathan: The 'data man' who restructured Indian economy in 1970s

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/prof-a-vaidyanathan-the-data-man-who-restructured-indian-economy-in-1970s/primeshow/76472392.cms

 

119. A tribute to a quintessential finance man - BPR Vithal

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-tribute-to-a-quintessential-finance-man/article31901180.ece

 

• EPW

 

Commentary

120. Remembering A Vaidyanathan (1931–2020)

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/25/commentary/remembering-vaidyanathan-1931%E2%80%932020.html

 

121. Procedural Rationality in the Time of COVID-19

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/25/commentary/procedural-rationality-time-covid-19.html

 

Perspectives

122. Gandhi and the Pandemic

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/25/perspectives/gandhi-and-pandemic.html

 

Special Articles

123. Decoding Ayushman Bharat, A Political Economy Perspective

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/25/special-articles/decoding-ayushman-bharat.html

 

124. Farmer Suicides in Maharashtra, 2001–2018, Trends across Marathwada and Vidarbha

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/25/special-articles/farmer-suicides-maharashtra-2001-2018.html

 

• The Economist

 

125. New research casts light on the pandemic’s effects on resource allocation

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/06/20/new-research-casts-light-on-the-pandemics-effects-on-resource-allocation

 

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Online Sources:       Livemint, Scroll.in, First Post, The Wire, The Print, The India Forum, Newyork Times, The Guardian

Journals:                   Economic and Political Weekly, The Economist