Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(29/08/2020 to 04/09/2020)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. India business climate has continuously improved, Amitabh Kant says after WB halts ease index

https://theprint.in/economy/india-business-climate-has-continuously-improved-amitabh-kant-says-after-wb-halts-ease-index/490878/

 

2. Data of 4 nations manipulated in 2018, 2020 Doing Business reports, World Bank to conduct audit

https://theprint.in/economy/data-of-4-nations-manipulated-in-2018-2020-doing-business-reports-world-bank-to-conduct-audit/490964/

 

3. India can grow at 10% but import substitution policy could hurt that, Arvind Panagariya says

https://theprint.in/theprint-otc/india-can-grow-at-10-but-import-substitution-policy-could-hurt-that-arvind-panagariya-says/491188/

 

4. GDP data will show today how badly Covid hit Indian economy that had already slowed down

https://theprint.in/economy/gdp-data-will-show-today-how-badly-covid-hit-indian-economy-that-had-already-slowed-down/492335/

 

5. Indian economy seen shrinking 15-25% in April-June, but worst could be over

https://theprint.in/economy/indian-economy-seen-shrinking-15-25-in-april-june-but-worst-could-be-over/492128/

 

6. Jolted by Q1 slump, economists rush to further lower GDP forecast for fiscal 2020-21

https://theprint.in/economy/jolted-by-q1-slump-economists-rush-to-further-lower-gdp-forecast-for-fiscal-2020-21/493652/

 

7. World Bank Pauses Publication of its 'Doing Business' Report as it Probes "Data Irregularities"

https://thewire.in/economy/world-bank-doing-business-report-probes-data-irregularities

 

8. The Makeover of India's Labour Bureau Requires More Than a New Logo

https://thewire.in/labour/the-makeover-of-indias-labour-bureau-requires-more-than-a-new-logo

 

9. The Pandemic and Lockdown Throws Up More Challenges in Measuring Employment and Work

https://thewire.in/economy/covid-19-lockdown-employment-job-loss-work-india

 

10. COVID-19 Blow: India's GDP Shrinks a Record 23.9% in First Quarter of FY'21

https://thewire.in/economy/india-gdp-record-shrinks-fy21-q1-covid-19-lockdown

 

11. India's GDP Shock: Modi Cannot Adopt a Business As Usual Approach

https://thewire.in/economy/india-gdp-shock-pm-modi-approach

 

12. What the 23.9% Drop in Q1 GDP Tells – and Doesn’t Tell – Us About the Economy

https://thewire.in/economy/india-economy-gdp-q1-decline-coronavirus-lockdown

 

13. What Should the Centre's Policy Response To the Quarterly Growth Catastrophe Look Like?

https://thewire.in/economy/centre-q1-gdp-crash-policy-response-labour-income

 

14. In charts: India’s GDP shrinks more than other major economies, decline set in before pandemic

https://scroll.in/article/971965/in-charts-indias-gdp-shrinks-more-than-other-major-economies-decline-set-in-before-pandemic

 

15. Economy collapse began with demonetisation: Rahul Gandhi

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chidambaram-lauds-states-for-rejecting-centres-options-over-gst-dues/article32493898.ece

 

16. Data | India's GDP was on a downward slope even before COVID-19 wreaked havoc

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/indias-gdp-was-on-a-downward-slope-even-before-covid-19-wreaked-havoc/article32502173.ece

 

17. ‘Economic growth will turn positive by Q1 of next year’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/economic-growth-will-turn-positive-by-q1-of-next-year/article32508232.ece

 

18. Case for a three-pronged demand push

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/case-for-a-three-pronged-demand-push/article32516067.ece

 

19. Q1 GDP: A reminder of the economic cost of lockdowns

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/q1-gdp-a-reminder-of-the-economic-cost-of-lockdowns/article32489767.ece

 

20. A global perspective on innovation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/a-global-perspective-on-innovation-120090100022_1.html

 

21. GDP data: No surprises here; need different policy measures to stem the rot

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gdp-data-no-surprises-here-need-different-policy-measures-to-stem-the-rot-120083101197_1.html

 

22. Growth decline due to lockdown; V-shaped recovery in some sectors: CEA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/growth-decline-due-to-lockdown-v-shaped-recovery-in-some-sectors-cea-120083101559_1.html

 

23. Q1 GDP data: Employment-creating sectors bear brunt of slowdown

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/q1-gdp-data-employment-creating-sectors-bear-brunt-of-slowdown-120090100053_1.html

 

24. Q1 GDP numbers just first instalment of a bad news story on economy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/q1-gdp-numbers-just-first-instalment-of-a-bad-news-story-on-economy-120083101401_1.html

 

25. Economic contraction: India paid the price of lockdown for little reward

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-contraction-india-paid-the-price-of-lockdown-for-little-reward-120090100625_1.html

 

26. Slowdown: India's Gen Z risks getting left out of formal jobs, says study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/slowdown-india-s-gen-z-risks-getting-left-out-of-formal-jobs-says-study-120090100656_1.html

 

27. Labour conditions worsening. Expect job losses in August

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/expect-job-losses-in-august-120083101357_1.html

 

28. Once fastest-growing large economy, India faces steepest quarterly slump

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-impact-india-s-economy-faces-worst-quarterly-slump-ever-120083100119_1.html

 

29. Raters see India's GDP contracting more in FY21 than projected earlier

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rating-agencies-up-projection-for-india-s-gdp-contraction-in-fy21-120090200039_1.html

 

30. Kashmir can be a model for sustainable economies of tomorrow: Haseeb Drabu

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/kashmir-can-be-a-model-for-sustainable-economies-of-tomorrow-haseeb-drabu-120090200675_1.html

31. UP is the new Kerala in terms of remittances from Indians in the Gulf

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/up-is-the-new-kerala-in-terms-of-remittances-from-indians-in-the-gulf-120090201049_1.html

 

32. India jumps 4 places on Global Innovation Index to enter top 50 league

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-jumps-4-places-on-global-innovation-index-to-enter-top-50-league-120090201679_1.html

 

33. Gita Gopinath confirms India's GDP most affected among G-20 countries

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gita-gopinath-confirms-india-s-gdp-most-affected-among-g-20-countries-120090300014_1.html

 

34. Do not blame globalization for every economic ailment in sight

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/do-not-blame-globalization-for-every-economic-ailment-in-sight-11598885553143.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

35. Indian economy contracts by 23.9% in Covid-hit Q1 of 2020-21, fiscal situation worsens

https://theprint.in/economy/indian-economy-contracts-by-23-9-in-covid-hit-q1-of-2020-21-fiscal-situation-worsens/492850/

 

36. Acts of God and the All-Important GST Pact Between the State and Centre

https://thewire.in/economy/acts-of-god-and-the-all-important-gst-pact-between-the-state-and-centre

 

37. The Great GST Impasse Threatens India’s Federal Structure

https://thewire.in/economy/india-gst-tax-states-centre-federalism

 

38. India among large emerging market sovereigns to have highest debt burden by 2021, says Moody's

https://www.firstpost.com/business/india-among-large-emerging-market-sovereigns-to-have-highest-debt-burden-by-2021-says-moodys-8775331.html

 

39. Finance Commission to meet its economic advisory panel on September 4

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/finance-commission-to-meet-its-economic-advisory-panel-on-friday/article32514370.ece

 

40. Fiscal deficit touches 103% of Budget Estimate in April-July

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/macro-economy/fiscal-deficit-touches-103-of-budget-estimate-in-april-july/article32488934.ece

 

41. Parliamentary scrutiny of government finances should not be put off any longer

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/parliamentary-scrutiny-of-government-finances-should-not-be-put-off-any-longer/article32480956.ece

 

42. The journey of economic reforms

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/the-journey-of-economic-reforms-120083000944_1.html

 

43. Fiscal deficit to touch 7% in FY21 as Covid hits revenue: Brickwork Ratings

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fiscal-deficit-to-touch-7-in-fy21-as-covid-hits-revenue-brickwork-ratings-120083000498_1.html

 

44. FRBM hike not enough; need 0.75 percentage point leeway: Thomas Isaac

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/frbm-hike-not-enough-need-0-75-percentage-point-leeway-thomas-isaac-120082900053_1.html

 

45. India's fiscal deficit crosses full-year budgeted target in four months

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-fiscal-deficit-crosses-full-year-budgeted-target-in-four-months-120083100979_1.html

 

46. Centre has walked the talk on capex, shows official data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-has-walked-the-talk-on-capex-shows-official-data-120090201819_1.html

 

47. India among large EMs set for highest debt burden by 2021, says Moody's

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-among-large-emerging-mkts-with-highest-debt-burden-in-2021-moody-s-120090101573_1.html

 

48. Opinion | Fiscal spending will have to do the heavy lifting

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-fiscal-spending-will-have-to-do-the-heavy-lifting-11599011229096.html

 

49. The very concept of cooperative federalism needs resuscitation

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-very-concept-of-cooperative-federalism-needs-resuscitation-11599148169368.html

Taxation

50. States politicising tax shortfall, govt has given best package, says GST veteran Sushil Modi

https://theprint.in/economy/states-politicising-tax-shortfall-govt-has-given-best-package-says-gst-veteran-sushil-modi/494534/

 

51. With the Centre refusing to pay compensation to states, is GST nearing an end?

https://scroll.in/article/971657/with-the-centre-refusing-to-pay-compensation-to-states-is-gst-nearing-an-end

 

52. ‘If coronavirus pandemic was Act of God, why was the economy doing poorly earlier?’ asks Chidambaram

https://scroll.in/latest/971682/if-coronavirus-pandemic-was-act-of-god-why-was-the-economy-doing-poorly-earlier-asks-chidambaram

 

53. Covid-19: Centre releases details of two borrowing options for states to meet GST revenue shortfall

https://scroll.in/latest/971729/covid-19-centre-releases-details-of-two-borrowing-options-for-states-to-meet-gst-revenue-shortfall

 

54. GST compensation: Chhattisgarh CM asks Centre to take loan to pay Rs 2,828 crore to state

https://scroll.in/latest/971918/gst-compensation-chhattisgarh-cm-asks-centre-to-take-loan-to-pay-rs-2828-crore-to-state

 

55. ‘GDP figures are man-made disaster, don’t blame God,’ Chidambaram tells Nirmala Sitharaman

https://scroll.in/latest/971952/gdp-figures-are-man-made-disaster-dont-blame-god-chidambaram-tells-nirmala-sitharaman

 

56. GST collection dips to Rs 86,449 crore for August, 12% lower than in corresponding month last year

https://scroll.in/latest/971983/gst-collection-dips-to-rs-86449-crore-for-august-12-lower-than-in-corresponding-month-last-year

 

57. Centre must borrow and pay States’ GST dues: Kerala

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/kerala-rejects-options-on-gst-compensation/article32473204.ece

 

58. GST: Karnataka to go with first of the two options offered by Centre

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/gst-karnataka-to-go-with-first-of-the-two-options-offered-by-centre/article32507814.ece

 

59. Simplifying compliance: GSTN launches auto-drafted ITC statement GSTR-2B for July

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/simplifying-compliance-gstn-launches-auto-drafted-itc-statement-gstr-2b-for-july/article32474856.ece

 

60. Import data in GSTR-2A on trial basis, feedback requested

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/import-data-in-gstr-2a-on-trial-basis-feedback-requested/article32475090.ece

 

61. Govt extends FY20 GST return filing date for composition dealers till October 31

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/govt-extends-fy20-gst-return-filing-date-for-composition-dealers-till-october-31/article32490899.ece

 

62. States to bear interest burden for borrowing Rs 2.35 trn shortfall in GST

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/states-to-bear-interest-burden-for-borrowing-entire-rs-2-35-trn-shortfall-120082901114_1.html

 

63. Telangana says it lost Rs 8,000 cr income; seeks full GST compensation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/telangana-says-it-lost-rs-8-000-cr-income-seeks-full-gst-compensation-120083101356_1.html

 

64. GST compensation cess mop-up rises for first time in five months

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-compensation-cess-mop-up-rises-for-first-time-in-five-months-120090200035_1.html

 

65. Centre, state finmin officials thrash out GST compensation gaps

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-state-finmin-officials-thrash-out-gst-compensation-gaps-120090200037_1.html

 

66. GST compensation row: Bihar bats for the first option proposed by Centre

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-compensation-row-bihar-bats-for-the-first-option-proposed-by-centre-120090301951_1.html

 

67. The GST is at a crossroads, it needs a political fix, not a legal one

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/gst-the-simple-good-faith-and-only-solution-120083101720_1.html

 

68. Finance Commission to deliberate on GDP growth, GST compensation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/finance-commission-to-deliberate-on-gdp-growth-gst-compensation-120090301156_1.html

 

69. The idea of one nation, one tax is under siege

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-idea-of-one-nation-one-tax-is-under-siege-11598833786304.html

 

70. The GST pact must hold for this tax reform to work out

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-gst-pact-must-hold-for-this-tax-reform-to-work-out-11598887119896.html

 

71. There’s a way out of India’s GST compensation impasse

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/there-s-a-way-out-of-india-s-gst-compensation-impasse-11598975652338.html

 

72. There are no bad guys in India’s muddle over GST compensation

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/there-are-no-bad-guys-in-india-s-muddle-over-gst-compensation-11598886094393.html

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

73. Moratorium Period on Loan Repayment Can Be Extended by 2 Years: Centre, RBI Tell SC

https://thewire.in/law/moratorium-loan-repay-rbi-supreme-court

 

74. Finance ministry asks banks not to levy any charges on electronic transactions

https://scroll.in/latest/971794/finance-ministry-asks-banks-not-to-levy-any-charges-on-electronic-transactions

 

75. Loan moratorium scheme: SC bars non-NPA accounts from being declared NPAs for two months

https://scroll.in/latest/972012/loan-moratorium-scheme-sc-bars-non-npa-accounts-from-being-declared-npas-for-two-months

 

76. The current banking challenge is the most intractable one even before COVID-19: Urjit Patel

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/the-current-banking-challenge-is-the-most-intractable-one-even-before-covid-19-urjit-patel/article32478756.ece

 

77. RBI announces additional measures to foster orderly money market conditions

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/rbi-announces-additional-measures-to-foster-orderly-money-market-conditions/article32491722.ece

 

78. Nirmala gives banks September 15 deadline to roll out loan resolution schemes

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/nirmala-gives-banks-september-15-deadline-to-roll-out-loan-resolution-schemes/article32515840.ece

 

79. RBI may douse inflation by letting the rupee gain

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/rbi-may-douse-inflation-by-letting-the-rupee-gain/article32501876.ece

 

80. Allowing the rupee to strengthen can help contain the creeping inflation

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/allowing-the-rupee-to-strengthen-can-help-contain-the-creeping-inflation/article32516074.ece

 

81. Monetary Policy Committee is just a cosmetic addition, not suited to India

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/monetary-policy-committee-is-just-a-cosmetic-addition-not-suited-to-india-120090100292_1.html

 

82. Financial experts express mixed feelings on RBI's restructuring package

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/financial-experts-express-mixed-feelings-on-rbi-s-restructuring-package-120082900524_1.html

 

83. GST compensation row: FM's 'act of God' can be a nightmare for RBI.

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-compensation-row-fm-s-act-of-god-can-be-a-nightmare-for-rbi-120083001002_1.html

 

84. No corporate insolvency proceedings once debt converted into capital: NCLAT

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/no-corporate-insolvency-proceedings-once-debt-converted-into-capital-nclat-120090201968_1.html

 

85. Asking banks to waive interest will adversely impact financial system: Govt

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/asking-banks-to-waive-interest-will-adversely-impact-financial-system-govt-120090300107_1.html

 

86. Firms raising 3-month money at much lower than RBI's overnight rates

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/firms-raising-3-month-money-at-much-lower-than-rbi-s-overnight-rates-120090300794_1.html

 

87. India becoming a leading destination for foreign investment: PM Modi

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-becoming-a-leading-destination-for-foreign-investment-pm-modi-120090301869_1.html

 

88. Central bank announces measures to boost liquidity

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/rbi-announces-liquidity-measures-to-ensure-orderly-market-conditions-11598871277598.html

 

4. External Sector

 

89. Why growth of India’s forex reserves is set to slow after new RBI measures

https://theprint.in/economy/why-growth-of-indias-forex-reserves-is-set-to-slow-after-new-rbi-measures/493899/

 

90. India an attractive global investment destination: Modi at USISPF

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/covid-19-shows-the-world-that-global-supply-chain-should-also-be-based-on-trust-says-pm-modi/article32517260.ece

 

91. Japan to extend emergency loan worth Rs 3,500 cr for India to fight Covid19

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/japan-to-extend-emergency-loan-worth-rs-3-500-cr-for-india-to-fight-covid19-120090100100_1.html

 

92. Once nearly half, China's market capitalisation is now 5x India's

https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/once-nearly-half-china-s-market-capitalisation-is-now-5x-india-s-120090300059_1.html

 

93. India must exercise hard power in response to Chinese hostility

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/india-must-exercise-hard-power-in-response-to-chinese-hostility-11598972752015.html

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

94. How much cotton does India have? That’s the latest dispute between Indian trade body & USDA

https://theprint.in/economy/how-much-cotton-does-india-have-thats-the-latest-dispute-between-indian-trade-body-usda/494901/

 

95. SBI report says rural economy is losing steam, flags rising unemployment and fall in wages

https://theprint.in/economy/sbi-report-says-rural-economy-is-losing-steam-flags-rising-unemployment-and-fall-in-wages/495154/

 

96. COVID-19 Lockdown: Reverse Migration Cheers up Rural Agricultural Sector

https://thewire.in/agriculture/covid-19-lockdown-reverse-migration-cheers-up-rural-agricultural-sector

 

97. It’s Time To Make Punjab Agriculture Great Again. But How To Do So?

https://thewire.in/agriculture/punjab-agriculture-reforms-roadmap-montek-panel

 

98. Rain pushes summer crop planting to record

https://www.thehindu.com/business/agri-business/rain-pushes-summer-crop-planting-to-record/article32476079.ece

 

99. How India can become Aatmanirbhar in cashew sector

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/how-india-can-become-aatmanirbhar-in-cashew-sector/article32486392.ece

 

100. Mixed trend in sugar

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/mixed-trend-in-sugar/article32513314.ece

 

101. Spot rubber prices in red

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/spot-rubber-prices-in-red/article32514744.ece

 

102. Agriculture clocks growth rate of 3.4% in Q1 despite GDP contraction

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/agriculture-clocks-growth-rate-of-3-4-in-q1-despite-gdp-contraction-120090100046_1.html

 

103. India's sugar crop faces delays with Covid-19 raging throughout nation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-sugar-crop-faces-delays-with-covid-19-raging-throughout-nation-120090200362_1.html

 

104. To soften Covid-19 blow, India plans to extend MGNREGA to the cities

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/to-soften-covid-19-blow-india-plans-to-extend-mgnrega-to-the-cities-120090200431_1.html

 

105. Why sugar farmers remain under the stress of mounting payment dues

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/why-sugar-farmers-remain-under-the-stress-of-mounting-payment-dues-120090201454_1.html

 

106. 66% year-on-year spike in household demand for MGNREGA work in August

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/66-year-on-year-spike-in-household-demand-for-mgnrega-work-in-august-120090201690_1.html

 

107. India hopes farming can boost its economy. It may not be enough

https://www.livemint.com/industry/agriculture/india-hopes-farming-can-boost-its-economy-it-may-not-be-enough-11599177111089.html

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

108. Output of 8 crore infrastructure sectors drops by 9.6% in July

https://theprint.in/economy/output-of-8-crore-infrastructure-sectors-drops-by-9-6-in-july/492621/

 

109. The Future Is in Good Hands, But Will the Promoter Buyout Come Later?

https://thewire.in/business/the-future-is-in-good-hands-but-will-the-promoter-buyout-come-later

 

110. Purchasing Managers' Index Shows Activities in Services Fell for 6th Month in August

https://thewire.in/economy/ihs-purchasing-managers-index-pmi

 

111. Manufacturing sector activity returns to growth in August as demand picks up: PMI

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/manufacturing-sector-activity-returns-to-growth-in-august-as-demand-picks-up-pmi/article32495954.ece

 

112. Fund pooling can meet need for capital: Piyush Goyal

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/fund-pooling-can-meet-need-for-capital/article32517144.ece

 

113. Covid-19: 1,700 mid-size companies need debt restructuring, says CRISIL

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-1-700-mid-size-companies-need-debt-restructuring-says-crisil-120090100063_1.html

 

114. India's factory activity grows for first time in five months in August

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-factory-activity-grows-for-first-time-in-five-months-in-august-120090100372_1.html

 

115. Unlock: Major garment export factories back to 60-80% capacity utilisation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/unlock-major-garment-export-factories-back-to-60-80-capacity-utilisation-120090200185_1.html

 

116. Why a bullion exchange can be a game changer for India's gold economy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/why-a-bullion-exchange-can-be-a-game-changer-for-india-s-gold-economy-120090201803_1.html

 

117. Essential goods to fuel retail industry's growth in coming quarters: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/essential-goods-to-fuel-retail-industry-s-growth-in-coming-quarters-report-120090300897_1.html

 

118. A social contract for economic recovery

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/a-social-contract-for-economic-recovery-120090300042_1.html

 

119. Property developers in Maharashtra to bear stamp duty charges

https://www.livemint.com/industry/infrastructure/property-developers-in-maharashtra-to-bear-stamp-duty-charges-11599129441134.html

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman and Joseph Stiglitz

 

120. Opinion | Trump Had One Good Response to Covid-19. His Party Killed It.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/31/opinion/trump-coronavirus-economy.html

 

121. Opinion | April Was Trump’s Cruelest Month

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/27/opinion/donald-trump-coronavirus.html

 

122. Opinion | Trump and the Attack of the Invisible Anarchists

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/03/opinion/trump-democrats-cities.html

 

123. Conquering the Great Divide

https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2020/09/COVID19-and-global-inequality-joseph-stiglitz.htm

 

124. Doesn’t Feel Like a Recession? You Should Be Paying More in Taxes

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/03/opinion/sunday/progressive-policies-taxes.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

 

125. Geoeconomic and Geopolitical Implications of the Pandemic

https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/faculty/jstiglitz/sites/jstiglitz/files/GD-SpED-Stiglitz-pro.pdf

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

126. Pranab as FM: Remembering how he managed controversies, even created some

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/pranab-mukherjee-as-finance-minister-two-stints-25-years-apart-120083101196_1.html

 

127. Pranab Mukherjee: In memory of a truly remarkable individual

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/pranab-mukherjee-in-memory-of-a-truly-remarkable-individual-11598975226762.html

 

• The India Forum

 

128. What Would Make India’s Growth Sustainable?

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/what-would-make-india-s-growth-sustainable

 

• Economic and Political Weekly

Special Articles

129. Too Much Care: Private Healthcare Sector and Caesarean Sections in India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/35/special-articles/too-much-care.html

 

130. The Curious Case of PAN–Aadhaar Linkage

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/35/special-articles/curious-case-pan%E2%80%93aadhaar-linkage.html

 

Commentary

131. Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan and Agriculture

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/35/commentary/atmanirbhar-bharat-abhiyan-and-agriculture.html

 

132. COVID-19 and Women Informal Sector Workers in India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/35/commentary/covid-19-and-women-informal-sector-workers-india.html

 

133. Higher Disease Burden in India’s Elderly

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/35/commentary/higher-disease-burden-indias-elderly.html

 

• The Economist

 

134. Did Abenomics work?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/03/did-abenomics-work

 

135. The World Bank’s business-rankings mess

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/05/the-world-banks-business-rankings-mess

 

136. Two damning portrayals of Indian finance

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/05/two-damning-portrayals-of-indian-finance

 

137. Will the Fed’s policy shift start a trend?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/05/will-the-feds-policy-shift-start-a-trend

 

 

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