Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(08/08/2020 to 14/08/2020)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. Narayana Murthy Flags Fears of GDP Growth Hitting Lowest Since 1947

https://thewire.in/economy/narayana-murthy-india-gdp-shrinking-covid-19

 

2. Are Micro Lockdowns and Continuing Virus Fears Stalling India's Economic Revival?

https://thewire.in/economy/covid-19-lockdown-economy-revival-coronavirus

 

3. Retail Inflation Above MPC Comfort Range For Fourth Straight Month

https://thewire.in/economy/cpi-consumer-price-index-inflation-mci-repo-rate

 

4. India isn’t facing up to the true financial cost of Covid

https://theprint.in/economy/india-isnt-facing-up-to-the-true-financial-cost-of-covid/477498/

 

5. Record stimulus to fight Covid crisis is slowing credit downgrades of Indian companies

https://theprint.in/economy/record-stimulus-to-fight-covid-crisis-is-slowing-credit-downgrades-of-indian-companies/479147/

 

6. Why deflation is a bigger risk for the global economy than inflation

https://theprint.in/economy/why-deflation-is-a-bigger-risk-for-the-global-economy-than-inflation/480042/

 

7. Asia faces $4.7 trillion labour loss by 2050 due to climate change, McKinsey warns

https://theprint.in/economy/asia-faces-4-7-trillion-labour-loss-by-2050-due-to-climate-change-mckinsey-warns/480743/

 

8. Economy may need stimulus on demand side: Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/economy-may-need-stimulus-on-demand-side-niti-aayog-vice-chairman-arvind-panagariya/article32306695.ece

 

9. ‘India to face economic challenges for many years’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-to-face-economic-challenges-for-many-years/article32338707.ece

 

10. U.K. economy officially in recession after 20.4% Q2 slump

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/uk-economy-officially-in-recession-after-204-q2-slump/article32332920.ece

 

11. National Health Authority board gives nod to integrate central health schemes with Ayushman Bharat

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national-health-authority-board-gives-nod-to-integrate-central-health-schemes-with-ayushman-bharat/article32346182.ece

 

12. Covid-19 impact: Inflation may remain high for a few months, say economists.

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-impact-inflation-may-remain-high-for-a-few-months-say-economists-120080800086_1.html

 

13. Former Niti Aayog VC Arvind Panagariya slams India's move to raise tariffs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/former-niti-aayog-vc-arvind-panagariya-slams-india-s-move-to-raise-tariffs-120080801107_1.html

 

14. 81% SMEs confident of recovery post Covid, 57% have no cash reserve: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/81-smes-confident-of-recovery-post-covid-57-have-no-cash-reserve-survey-120080900707_1.html

 

15. Weekly economic indicators point to a stagnating recovery in activity

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/weekly-economic-indicators-point-to-a-stagnating-recovery-in-activity-120081000934_1.html

 

16. Former PM Manmohan Singh lists three-step solution for economic crisis

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/former-pm-manmohan-singh-lists-three-step-solution-for-economic-crisis-120081001728_1.html

 

17. India's low per capita income worrying, needs to be looked at: Sitharaman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-low-per-capita-income-worrying-needs-to-be-looked-at-sitharaman-120081201518_1.html

 

18. Unlock BFSI 2.0: Rural India revival difficult to sustain, say economists

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/unlock-bfsi-2-0-bharat-might-not-sustain-india-much-longer-says-experts-120081201634_1.html

 

19. Lockdowns hamper recovery in major world economies despite easing of curbs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/lockdowns-hamper-recovery-in-major-world-economies-despite-easing-of-curbs-120081201539_1.html

 

20. Next painful coronavirus question is about the unemployed

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/next-painful-coronavirus-question-is-about-the-unemployed-11597213879277.html

 

21. 74% Indian consumers report a lasting change in shopping behaviour: Adobe

https://www.livemint.com/industry/retail/74-indian-consumers-report-a-lasting-change-in-shopping-behaviour-adobe-11597228405291.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

22. Data | Government's tax revenue records sharp downfall, expenditure increases

https://www.thehindu.com/data/data-governments-tax-revenue-records-sharp-downfall-expenditure-increases/article32325047.ece

 

23. Tamil Nadu asks Centre for special Rs 9,000 crore grant to combat Covid-19

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/tamil-nadu-asks-centre-for-special-rs-9-000-crore-grant-to-combat-covid-19-120081100728_1.html

 

24. Union objects to Kamath on debt recast committee

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/union-objects-to-kamath-on-debt-recast-committee-11597104764653.html

 

25. Government eyes RBI payout to bridge budget deficit

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/rbi-payout-no-succor-for-government-finances-11597363227001.html

 

26. Once bitten, twice shy: Why states doubt centre will share taxes fairly

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/once-bitten-twice-shy-120081200056_1.html

 

27. Centre releases ₹6,195 cr to 14 States

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-releases-6195-cr-to-14-states/article32328078.ece

 

Taxation

28. New 'Transparent Taxation' Platform Aims to Reduce Graft, to Allow Faceless Assessments

https://thewire.in/government/narendra-modi-launches-new-transparent-taxation-platform-faceless

 

29. The Political Fix: Will upcoming compensation battle prompt India to examine GST’s many flaws?

https://scroll.in/article/969882/the-political-fix-will-upcoming-compensation-battle-prompt-india-to-examine-gsts-many-flaws

 

30. IT tribunal judgement on HSBC deposit is an endorsement of the ideology of nationalism tax

https://scroll.in/article/969803/it-tribunal-judgement-on-hsbc-deposit-is-an-endorsement-of-the-ideology-of-nationalism-tax

 

31. For export boots, CII urges extension of interest subsidy scheme, faster GST refunds

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/for-export-boost-cii-urges-extension-of-interest-subsidy-scheme-faster-gst-refunds/article32328350.ece

 

32. Leasehold-right assignment by corporate debtor attracts GST at 18%: AAR

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/leasehold-right-assignment-by-corporate-debtor-attracts-gst-at-18-aar/article32336588.ece

 

33. GSTR 1 and 3B to be linked to determine input tax credit and liability

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gstr-1-and-3b-to-be-linked-to-determine-liability-and-input-tax-credit-120080701909_1.html

 

34. Cross-border tax disputes: ITAT orders to overrule MAP outcomes, says CBDT

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cross-border-tax-disputes-itat-orders-to-overrule-map-outcomes-says-cbdt-120080900239_1.html

 

35. Coming soon: GST technological overhaul to ease compliance, plug leaks

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/coming-soon-gst-technological-overhaul-to-ease-compliance-plug-leaks-120080900989_1.html

 

36. GST intelligence detects over Rs 17-cr tax evasion by MP cement firm

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-intelligence-detects-over-rs-17-cr-tax-evasion-by-mp-cement-firm-120081200878_1.html

 

37. Rights & responsibilities of citizens in new taxpayers' charter: Full text.

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/full-text-new-taxpayers-charter-rights-and-responsibilities-of-citizens-120081300677_1.html

 

38. GoM to take up proposal on gold e-way bills to check tax evasion, smuggling

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gom-to-take-up-proposal-on-gold-e-way-bills-to-check-tax-evasion-smuggling-120081300018_1.html

 

39. Taxpayers' Charter sends right message to investors on regulation: Experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/taxpayers-charter-sends-right-message-to-investors-on-regulation-experts-120081301558_1.html

 

40. Rs 20,000 hotel bill, Rs 50,000 insurance premium may come under I-T lens

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/high-value-transactions-may-come-under-i-t-lens-as-govt-plans-new-tax-rules-120081400316_1.html

 

41. No timelines in Taxpayers' Charter; vague compared to Citizens' Charter

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/no-timelines-in-taxpayers-charter-vague-compared-to-citizens-charter-120081301722_1.html

 

42. Economic recovery to push sales tax from petroleum products by 9%: Crisil

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-recovery-to-push-sales-tax-from-petroleum-products-by-9-crisil-120081301642_1.html

 

43. Govt modifies e-assessment scheme after PM unveils Taxpayers' Charter

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-modifies-e-assessment-scheme-after-pm-unveils-taxpayers-charter-120081400034_1.html

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

44. Offer cashback, relax KYC norms to check decline in remittances, suggests WEF paper

https://theprint.in/economy/offer-cashback-relax-kyc-norms-to-check-decline-in-remittances-suggests-wef-paper/477079/

 

45. Troubled NBFCs begin to show signs of revival after stimulus

https://theprint.in/economy/troubled-nbfcs-begin-to-show-signs-of-revival-after-stimulus/479904/

 

46. Delays feared in RBI’s debt recast plan as Kamath panel seeks clarity on members, deadline

https://theprint.in/economy/delays-feared-in-rbis-debt-recast-plan-as-kamath-panel-seeks-clarity-on-members-deadline/480647/

 

47. Businesses cheered moratorium on bankruptcy proceedings – but it may actually hurt them

https://scroll.in/article/969877/businesses-cheered-moratorium-on-bankruptcy-proceedings-but-it-may-actually-hurt-them

 

48. Questions that still hover around our monetary policy framework

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/questions-that-still-hover-around-our-monetary-policy-framework-11597153692762.html

 

49. Opinion | RBI plays revive note, will FinMin do an encore?

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/rbi-plays-revive-note-will-finmin-do-an-encore-11597025395962.html

 

50. RBI revises norms for core investment cos

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/rbi-tightens-regulations-for-core-investment-companies-11597324785628.html

 

51. Lenders question RBI’s loan exposure definition

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/lenders-question-rbi-s-loan-exposure-definition-11597281334708.html

 

52. India's bank debt restructuring to delay NPL recognition: Fitch

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/india-s-bank-debt-restructuring-to-delay-npl-recognition-fitch-11597147832128.html

 

53. ‘Timely approval of recast key to avoiding sharp credit cliffs’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/timely-approval-of-recast-key-to-avoiding-sharp-credit-cliffs/article32306320.ece

 

54. ‘Loan recast to aid small firms, retail borrowers’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/loan-recast-to-aid-small-firms-retail-borrowers/article32320272.ece

 

55. Debt revamp to prolong banks’ asset quality uncertainty: Fitch

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/debt-revamp-to-prolong-banks-asset-quality-uncertainty-fitch/article32329066.ece

 

56. Banks may not have to pay service tax for facilitating international trade

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/banks-may-not-have-to-pay-service-tax-for-facilitating-international-trade-120080800075_1.html

 

57. Why RBI has allowed one-time restructuring of corporate and personal loans

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/coronavirus-lockdown-truth-is-the-first-casualty-of-pandemic-finance-120080800177_1.html

 

58. RBI notification excluding NBFCs from gold loan rule will hurt poor women

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/rbi-notification-excluding-nbfcs-from-gold-loan-rule-will-hurt-poor-women-120080900280_1.html

 

59. Wanted: An MPC with more power and 'flexibility'

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/wanted-an-mpc-with-more-power-and-flexibility-120080900901_1.html

 

60. Covid-19: Truth is the first casualty of India's pandemic finance

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-truth-is-the-first-casualty-of-india-s-pandemic-finance-120081001736_1.html

 

61. Centre may allow cooperative banks to lend under Emergency Credit Line

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-may-allow-cooperative-banks-to-lend-under-emergency-credit-line-120081100078_1.html

 

62. About 5-8% of loan book will be recast under RBI scheme, says ICRA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/about-5-8-of-loan-book-will-be-recast-under-rbi-scheme-says-icra-120081101272_1.html

 

63. Retail payments register 28% jump in June; digital mode sees 23% rise

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/retail-payments-register-28-jump-in-june-digital-payments-rise-23-120081301431_1.html

 

64. High retail inflation in July on food price hike dims chances of rate cut

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/high-retail-inflation-in-july-on-food-price-hike-dims-chances-of-rate-cut-120081301589_1.html

 

65. RBI's payout unlikely to plug the huge govt revenue hole created by Covid

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-s-dividend-payout-unlikely-to-plug-govt-s-revenue-gap-due-to-covid-19-120081400146_1.html

 

66. How Social Stock Exchange will help raise funds, regulate social sector

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/how-social-stock-exchange-will-help-raise-funds-regulate-social-sector-120081301952_1.html

 

67. Special market ops can be useful for monetary policy transmission: RBI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/special-market-ops-can-be-useful-for-monetary-policy-transmission-rbi-120081302012_1.html

 

68. RBI remains net purchaser of US dollars in June, buys $9.814 billion

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-remains-net-purchaser-of-us-dollars-in-june-buys-9-814-billion-120081301784_1.html

 

4. External Sector

 

69. What Progress on the US-India Trade Front Should Look Like

https://thewire.in/trade/india-us-trade-progress

 

70. Balance of payments will be strong this year, says Goyal

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/balance-of-payments-will-be-strong-this-year-says-goyal/article32320275.ece

 

71. India has trade deficit with 9 of top 10 commerce partners, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-has-trade-deficit-with-9-of-top-10-commerce-partners-shows-data-120080800061_1.html

 

72. July exports recovered to 91 per cent of July 2019 levels : Piyush Goyal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/july-exports-recovered-to-91-per-cent-of-july-2019-levels-piyush-goyal-120080801096_1.html

 

73. India a good option for UK businesses exploring alternative to China: UKIBC

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/india-attractive-proposition-for-uk-businesses-exploring-alternative-to-china-ukibc-120080900613_1.html

 

74. Commerce Min suggests expanding MEIS successor scheme to support exporters

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/commerce-min-suggests-expanding-meis-successor-scheme-to-support-exporters-120081100705_1.html

 

75. CII wants end to inverted duty structure to make India an exporting nation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cii-wants-end-to-inverted-duty-structure-to-make-india-an-exporting-nation-120081100854_1.html

 

76. CII calls for early FTP to raise India's global export share to 5% by 2025

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cii-calls-for-early-ftp-to-raise-india-s-global-export-share-to-5-by-2025-120081101419_1.html

 

77. India's gem, jewellery exports shrink 38% in July on weak global demand

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-gem-jewellery-exports-shrink-38-in-july-on-weak-global-demand-120081201644_1.html

 

78. Travel ban, border closures directly affected trade in goods, services: WTO

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/travel-ban-border-closures-directly-affected-trade-in-goods-services-wto-120081302025_1.html

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

79. Are the New Agriculture Ordinances an Extension of the WTO's Agenda?

https://thewire.in/agriculture/agriculture-ordinance-wto-india-farmers-msp-apmc

 

80. Economic disruption to rural economy less severe, says Birla

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/economic-disruption-to-rural-economy-less-severe-says-birla/article32338745.ece

 

81. Rice exports jump 52% in Apr-May

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/rice-exports-jump-52-in-apr-may/article32328315.ece

 

82. PMFBY: A special model for Beed district

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/pmfby-a-special-model-for-beed-district/article32347074.ece

 

83. ISB launches one-stop portal for indicators of economic recovery

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/isb-launches-one-stop-portal-for-indicators-of-economic-recovery/article32347092.ece

 

84. Agri Infra Fund crucial in hiking farm sector share in GDP: Farmer group

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/agri-infra-fund-crucial-in-hiking-farm-sector-share-in-gdp-farmer-group-120081101472_1.html

 

85. Many states like MP are embracing new agri reforms: Niti Aayog member

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/many-states-like-mp-are-embracing-new-agri-reforms-niti-aayog-member-120081201558_1.html

 

86. The illusion of a revival in the country’s agricultural sector

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-illusion-of-a-revival-in-the-country-s-agricultural-sector-11597329780225.html

 

87. FM Nirmala Sitharaman signals further support to farm sector

https://www.livemint.com/industry/agriculture/fm-nirmala-sitharaman-signals-further-support-to-farm-sector-11597242689191.html

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

88. When will India Start Adopting the World's Tough Scrutiny of Global Tech Giants?

https://thewire.in/business/when-will-india-start-adopting-the-worlds-tough-scrutiny-of-global-tech-giants

 

89. Decoding India's Economic Playbook in the Times of COVID-19

https://thewire.in/economy/decoding-indias-economic-playbook-in-the-times-of-covid-19

 

90. Survey Says 57% SMEs Have No Cash Reserve To Recover from COVID-19

https://thewire.in/business/sme-covid-19-economy-india

 

91. Stockpiling Leads India's Coal Import to Drop 43.2% In July

https://thewire.in/energy/india-coal-imports-dropped-july-2020

 

92. Indian Firms Raise 35% Less Foreign Loans on Future Retail Default

https://thewire.in/business/indian-firms-foreign-loans-interest-rates

 

93. India’s industrial output contracts 16.6% in June, performance improves from May

https://scroll.in/latest/970066/indias-industrial-output-contracts-16-6-in-june-performance-improves-from-may

 

94. Who benefits from Modi government’s commercial coal auctions? Not coal mining states

https://scroll.in/article/969802/who-benefits-from-modi-governments-commercial-coal-auctions-not-coal-mining-states

 

95. Nitin Gadkari exhorts industry to identify sectors to boost exports, make India ‘self-reliant’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/nitin-gadkari-exhorts-industry-to-identify-sectors-to-boost-exports-make-india-self-reliant/article32306567.ece

 

96. Fuel demand dips 11.7% in July

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/fuel-demand-dips-117-in-july/article32339027.ece

 

97. Measures to aid MSMEs will help improve the economy, says Gadkari

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/measures-to-aid-msmes-will-help-improve-the-economy-says-gadkari/article32317591.ece

 

98. Miners are the major users of ammonium nitrate imported into India

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/miners-are-the-major-users-of-ammonium-nitrate-imported-into-india/article32344354.ece

 

99. Production shortfall not alarming to warrant duty-free import of tea, say industry insiders

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/production-shortfall-not-alarming-to-warrant-duty-free-import-of-tea-say-industry-insiders/article32333445.ece

 

100. Are insurance companies earning profit from PMFBY?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/are-insurance-companies-earning-profit-from-pmfby/article32333009.ece

 

101. India's consumer confidence plummets to record low in July: RBI survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-consumer-confidence-plummets-to-record-low-in-july-rbi-survey-120080800074_1.html

 

102. FM launches NIP online dashboard for info on infra projects across India

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fm-launches-nip-online-dashboard-for-info-on-infra-projects-across-india-120081001462_1.html

 

103. Throwback to SEZ era: Real estate sector makes room for data centres

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/throwback-to-sez-era-real-estate-sector-makes-room-for-data-centres-120081100035_1.html

 

104. UP announces new investment policy to attract companies leaving China

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/up-announces-new-investment-policy-to-attract-companies-leaving-china-120081100795_1.html

 

105. Accreditation scheme launched for prospecting, mining plan consultancies

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/accreditation-scheme-launched-for-prospecting-mining-plan-consultancies-120081101799_1.html

 

106. Why Atmanirbhar could be govt's biggest gift to Indian pvt sector in 30 yrs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/why-atmanirbhar-could-be-govt-s-biggest-gift-to-indian-pvt-sector-in-30-yrs-120081201519_1.html

 

107. Govt panel moots 2 formats for business responsibility reporting by firms

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-panel-moots-2-formats-for-business-responsibility-reporting-by-firms-120081201745_1.html

 

108. Kerala set to tap post-Covid potential with investor-friendly legislations

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/kerala-set-to-tap-post-covid-potential-with-investor-friendly-legislations-120081301251_1.html

 

109. Andhra govt embarking on comprehensive survey to map industry's needs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/andhra-govt-embarking-on-comprehensive-survey-to-map-industry-s-needs-120081301463_1.html

 

110. Andhra Pradesh govt to invest Rs 12K cr in first phase to build four ports

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/andhra-pradesh-govt-to-invest-rs-12k-cr-in-first-phase-to-build-four-ports-120081302054_1.html

 

111. Organic e-commerce platform to directly link farmers with retail: Govt

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/organic-e-commerce-platform-to-directly-link-farmers-with-retail-govt-120081301525_1.html

 

112. MSMEs will take at least 7-8 months to recover from covid impact: Dun & Bradstreet

https://www.livemint.com/industry/manufacturing/msmes-will-take-at-least-7-8-months-to-recover-from-covid-impact-dun-bradstreet-11597147324897.html

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman & Joseph E Stiglitz

 

113. How to prevent the looming debt crisis

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/how-to-prevent-the-looming-debt-crisis-120081300020_1.html

 

114. Opinion | An Impeccable Disaster

https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/12/opinion/an-impeccable-disaster.html

 

115. Opinion | Trump Sends In the Economic Quacks

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/10/opinion/trump-coronavirus-social-security.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• The India Forum

 

116. Toxic Ecologies Assam, Oil, and a Crude Future

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/toxic-ecologies-assam-oil-and-crude-future

 

117. Surely, We Could Trade This for Something Else…Myths about Trade in Economic Theory

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/surely-we-could-trade-something-else

 

• The Economist

 

118. Official economic forecasts for poor countries are too rosy

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/08/04/official-economic-forecasts-for-poor-countries-are-too-rosy

 

119. What it takes to become an academic economist is changing

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/08/08/what-it-takes-to-become-an-academic-economist-is-changing

120. Should personal financial data be sent to foreign tax authorities?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/08/15/should-personal-financial-data-be-sent-to-foreign-tax-authorities

 

121. In India, gold-based finance is booming

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/08/15/in-india-gold-based-finance-is-booming

 

122. Blended finance is struggling to take off

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/08/15/blended-finance-is-struggling-to-take-off

 

123. A new study shows emerging economies are catching up

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/08/15/a-new-study-shows-emerging-economies-are-catching-up

 

124. The Trump administration wants a US-China commercial split

https://www.economist.com/business/2020/08/15/the-trump-administration-wants-a-us-china-commercial-split

 

Print Sources:                                   The Hindu, Business Line, Business Standard, Economic Times, Times of India

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