Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy
(19/09/2020 to 25/09/2020
- National Accounts and State of the Economy
- How can India get out of the low-growth trap? Sabyasachi Kar has an unconventional proposal
https://scroll.in/article/973368/how-can-india-get-out-of-the-low-growth-trap-sabyasachi-kar-has-an-unconventional-proposal
- Indian economy will contract by 5.9% in 2020-’21, says United Nations
https://scroll.in/latest/973854/indian-economy-will-contract-by-5-9-in-2020-21-says-united-nations
- Record remittance is turning into a crash for emerging markets like India
https://theprint.in/economy/record-remittance-is-turning-into-a-crash-for-emerging-markets-like-india/507842/
- India’s economy set to lag rest of South Asia in race to recovery as Covid surges, report says
https://theprint.in/economy/indias-economy-set-to-lag-rest-of-south-asia-in-race-to-recovery-as-covid-surges-report-says/508007/
- ‘India must focus on reforms as high growth is not a given’
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-must-focus-on-reforms-as-high-growth-is-not-a-given/article32680388.ece
- Global labour income estimated to have declined by $3.5 trillion in first 3 quarters of 2020: ILO
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/global-labour-income-estimated-to-have-declined-by-35-trillion-in-first-3-quarters-of-2020-ilo/article32683498.ece
- Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi fears upsurge in child labour as pandemic shrivels economy
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/nobel-laureate-kailash-satyarthi-fears-upsurge-in-child-labour-as-pandemic-shrivels-economy/article32657132.ece
- How has Covid-19 pandemic impacted the buying habits of consumers?
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/how-has-covid-19-pandemic-impacted-the-buying-habits-of-consumers/article32647595.ece
- 41% of parents unable to afford education amidst Covid-19 crisis: Survey
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/41-of-parents-unable-to-afford-education-amidst-covid-19-crisis-survey/article32682892.ece
- IMF official warns Covid-19 will weigh on some economies for years
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/imf-official-warns-covid-19-will-weigh-on-some-economies-for-years/article32682587.ece
- Rising growth expectations pull up business sentiment in Q2FY21: CII Survey
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rising-growth-expectations-pull-up-business-sentiment-in-q2fy21-cii-survey-120092000651_1.html
- The invisible workforce: Data collection on migrants tough, but possible
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/the-invisible-workforce-data-collection-on-migrants-tough-but-possible-120092000805_1.html
- Weekly economic indicators: Recovery holding ground, but no major upswing
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/weekly-economic-indicators-recovery-holding-ground-but-no-major-upswing-120092100532_1.html
- Committee looking to capture informal sector activities stuck on sample
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/committee-looking-to-capture-informal-sector-activities-stuck-on-sample-120092101605_1.html
- RBI, govt in right direction to keep economy moving, says Axis Bank CEO
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-govt-in-right-direction-to-keep-economy-moving-says-axis-bank-ceo-120092201569_1.html
- Rescuing the economy
https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/rescuing-the-economy-120092101640_1.html
- Contrasting tales: Economy is down, but markets have defied fears
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/contrasting-tales-economy-is-down-but-markets-have-defied-fears-120092300004_1.html
- Employment rate could get worse as govt won't spend, private sector can't
https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/deceptive-fall-in-the-unemployment-rate-120092100996_1.html
- 6 months after lockdown: Covid-19 impact on economy likely to be long-term
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/6-months-after-lockdown-covid-19-impact-on-economy-likely-to-be-long-term-120092300018_1.html
- What makes the NPS so crucial to retirement planning in an ageing India
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/what-makes-the-nps-so-crucial-to-retirement-planning-in-an-ageing-india-120092300893_1.html
- Most Indian employees feel upskilling necessary to stay in job: Survey
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/most-indian-employees-feel-upskilling-necessary-to-stay-in-job-survey-120092301480_1.html
- V-shaped recovery unlikely in India as Covid cases rise: StanChart chief
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/v-shaped-recovery-unlikely-in-india-as-covid-cases-rise-stanchart-chief-120092301693_1.html
- Codes give more power to states to be flexible on labour laws
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/codes-give-more-power-to-states-to-be-flexible-on-labour-laws-120092401255_1.html
- Covid-19 crisis: Now, FinMin is not so sure about a V-shaped recovery
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-crisis-now-finmin-is-not-so-sure-about-a-v-shaped-recovery-120092400058_1.html
- Economy can be revived only by boosting consumer sentiments: FICCI prez
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economy-can-be-revived-only-by-boosting-consumer-sentiments-ficci-prez-120092301644_1.html
- Even as Covid-19 rages, Indian economy's animal spirits are stabilising
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/even-as-covid-19-rages-indian-economy-s-animal-spirits-are-stabilising-120092500235_1.html
- Let the insights of covidnomics shape our policy interventions
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/let-the-insights-of-covidnomics-shape-our-policy-interventions-11600614502579.html
- A localized approach to address the economic fallout of covid-19
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-localized-approach-to-address-the-economic-fallout-of-covid-19-11600872415336.html
- Public Finance
- External debt increases almost 3% to $559 billion at March-end
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/external-debt-increases-almost-3-to-559-billion-at-march-end/article32650478.ece
- Coronavirus has made a deep dent in the revenues of Indian hospitals big and small
https://scroll.in/article/973866/coronavirus-has-made-a-deep-dent-in-the-revenues-of-indian-hospitals-big-and-small
- Centre giving 107 per cent of gross tax revenue to states: Finance Minister
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/centre-giving-107-per-cent-of-gross-tax-revenue-to-states-finance-minister/article32644550.ece
- CAG raps Centre over non-utilisation of cesses, levies for specified purposes
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/cag-raps-centre-over-non-utilisation-of-cesses-levies-for-specified-purposes/article32679870.ece
- LS okays Rs 2.35 trn extra spending, bulk to be spent on public schemes
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/ls-okays-rs-2-35-trn-extra-spending-bulk-to-be-spent-on-public-schemes-120091801642_1.html
- Raise demand via govt spending
https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/raise-demand-via-govt-spending-120092400060_1.html
- Covid-19 pandemic pushes Union govt's debt past Rs 100-trillion mark
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-pandemic-pushes-union-govt-s-debt-past-rs-100-trillion-mark-120091801648_1.html
- FM Sitharaman asks Asian Development Bank to step up lending to India
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fm-sitharaman-asks-asian-development-bank-to-step-up-lending-to-india-120091900036_1.html
- Most of additional budget spending for people-centric schemes: Sitharaman
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/most-of-additional-budget-spending-for-people-centric-schemes-sitharaman-120091900020_1.html
- Govt collects Rs 84,023 cr non-tax revenue in FY21 so far: Anurag Thakur
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-collects-rs-84-023-cr-non-tax-revenue-in-fy21-so-far-anurag-thakur-120092000629_1.html
- We may go terribly right or wrong, says 15th FC chairman N K Singh
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/we-may-go-terribly-right-or-wrong-says-15th-fc-chairman-n-k-singh-120092100065_1.html
- Fiscal stimulus, lower interest rate needed for 7% growth rate: Panagriya
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fiscal-stimulus-lower-interest-rate-needed-for-7-growth-rate-panagriya-120092101508_1.html
- India's current account to register surplus of $30 bn in FY21: Report
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-current-account-to-register-surplus-of-30-bn-in-fy21-report-120092201058_1.html
- Jammu & Kashmir revenue receipts rose by Rs 6,200 crore in 2016-17: CAG
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/j-k-revenue-receipts-rose-by-rs-6-200cr-in-2016-17-cag-120092301489_1.html
- 5 states allowed to borrow Rs 9,913 cr extra after ration card reform
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/5-states-allowed-to-borrow-rs-9-913-cr-extra-after-ration-card-reform-120092401111_1.html
- CAG raises issue of viability of NPS schemes for govt employees
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cag-raises-issue-of-viability-of-nps-schemes-for-govt-employees-120092401735_1.html
- Seek approval before re-appropriating funds for travel, other costs: FinMin
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/seek-approval-before-re-appropriating-funds-for-travel-other-costs-finmin-120092401636_1.html
- An unfounded fear of the fisc will worsen our economy
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/an-unfounded-fear-of-the-fisc-will-worsen-our-economy-11600700781314.html
- Govt’s liabilities jump 7.1% in April-June quarter
https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/govts-liabilities-jump-7-1-in-april-june-quarter-6601761/
Taxation
- Pre-filled GST Return form soon, says GST Network CEO
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/pre-filled-gst-return-form-soon-says-gst-network-ceo/article32659928.ece
- Net direct tax collection dips 31% in April-August
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/net-direct-tax-collection-dips-31-in-april-august/article32650644.ece
- Borrowing options for GST dues: Decide by Oct 5 or wait till June 2022, Centre to States
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/21-states-accept-97000-cr-borrowing-proposal-to-meet-gst-shortfall/article32654158.ece
- GST relief: Interest only on net cash liability from July 1, 2017
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gst-relief-interest-only-on-net-cash-liability-from-july-1-2017/article32666128.ece
- Parliament gives its approval to Taxation Bill
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/taxation-bill-rajya-sabha-lok-sabha-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-it-returns-capital-gains/article32669113.ece
- C&AG raps I-T Dept for not turning its lens on assessees dealing in penny stocks and getting LTCG benefit
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/cag-raps-i-t-dept-for-not-turning-its-lens-on-assessees-dealing-in-penny-stocks-and-getting-ltcg-benefit/article32678796.ece
- GST Council to take call on funding compensation shortfall: FM Sitharaman
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-council-to-take-call-on-funding-compensation-shortfall-fm-sitharaman-120091801662_1.html
- Entries invited for contest on showcasing GST reforms on video, graphics
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/entries-invited-for-contest-on-showcasing-gst-reforms-on-video-graphics-120091900786_1.html
- Net direct tax collections decline 31% in April-August FY21
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/net-direct-tax-collections-decline-31-in-april-august-fy21-120091901030_1.html
- 21 states opt for Rs 97,000-crore RBI window to meet GST shortfall
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/21-states-opt-for-rs-97-000-crore-rbi-window-for-gst-compensation-120092000720_1.html
- Four key reasons why the AAR is losing its relevance in direct taxes
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/four-key-reasons-why-the-aar-is-ruling-its-relevance-in-direct-taxes-120092300798_1.html
- CBDT issues over Rs 1 trn refunds to 3.2 mn taxpayers since April
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cbdt-issues-over-rs-1-trn-refunds-to-3-2-mn-taxpayers-since-april-120092300845_1.html
- Mismanaging GST
https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/mismanaging-gst-120092101636_1.html
- Faceless regime: Appeals will be filed in assessee's state, clarifies CBDT
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/faceless-regime-appeals-will-be-filed-in-assessee-s-state-clarifies-cbdt-120092400005_1.html
- Faceless income tax assessment starts today: Here is all you need to know
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/it-appeals-to-go-faceless-from-today-here-is-all-you-need-to-know-120092500202_1.html
- Punjab, Kerala, Chhattisgarh say majority view being pushed by Centre on GST compensation issue
https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/punjab-kerala-chhattisgarh-say-majority-view-being-pushed-by-centre-on-gst-compensation-issue-6605475/
- States’ reliance on GST compensation payment doubles
https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/states-reliance-on-gst-compensation-payment-doubles-6609682/
- Banking and Monetary policy
- In charts: Things are getting better for India’s $370 billion non-banking financial sector
https://scroll.in/article/973875/in-charts-things-are-getting-better-for-indias-370-billion-non-banking-financial-sector
- Are people holding on to cash after lockdown? New RBI data seems to suggest so
https://theprint.in/economy/are-people-holding-on-to-cash-after-lockdown-new-rbi-data-seems-to-suggest-so/504724/
- RBI won’t allow rupee to rise sharply despite high consumer inflation, ICICI says
https://theprint.in/economy/rbi-wont-allow-rupee-to-rise-sharply-despite-high-consumer-inflation-icici-says/508596/
- Interest rate policy makers shouldn’t ignore stubborn food price inflation, RBI study says
https://theprint.in/economy/interest-rate-policy-makers-shouldnt-ignore-stubborn-food-price-inflation-rbi-study-says/509484/
- Bankruptcy, job cuts, no investment – Indian firms face new crises as loan moratorium ends
https://theprint.in/economy/bankruptcy-job-cuts-no-investment-indian-firms-face-new-crises-as-loan-moratorium-ends/509356/
- Indian banking system will be among last to recover due to NPA overhang, S&P says
https://theprint.in/economy/indian-banking-system-will-be-among-last-to-recover-due-to-npa-overhang-sp-says/509717/
- Relax current account curbs for borrowers: CII
https://www.thehindu.com/business/relax-current-account-curbs-for-borrowers-cii/article32689330.ece
- Privatise select PSU banks: Raghuram Rajan
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/privatise-select-psu-banks/article32663931.ece
- Bilateral Netting Bill passed; move will boost financial market stability
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/bilateral-netting-bill-passed-move-will-boost-financial-market-stability/article32675376.ece
- Indian banking to be among the last to recover in Covid-19 crisis: S&P
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-banking-to-be-among-the-last-to-recover-in-covid-19-crisis-s-p-120092401015_1.html
- RBI brings 5-pillared approach to deal with cybersecurity issues in UCBs
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-brings-5-pillared-approach-to-deal-with-cybersecurity-issues-in-ucbs-120092401620_1.html
- 65% people suffer loss of income, 55% may seek loan recast, says survey
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/65-people-suffer-loss-of-income-55-may-seek-loan-recast-says-survey-120092401422_1.html
- Rajan, Viral call for a major overhaul of banking system
https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/rajan-viral-call-for-a-major-overhaul-of-banking-system-11600737963277.html
- Parliament clears banking regulation bill to bring co-op banks under RBI
https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/parliament-clears-banking-regulation-bill-to-bring-co-op-banks-under-rbi-11600761327684.html
- Debt recast comes at a cost for borrowers
https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/debt-recast-comes-at-a-cost-for-borrowers-11600823260193.html
- Pandemic has accelerated the shift to digital banking
https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/pandemic-has-accelerated-the-shift-to-digital-banking-11601000454898.html
- Opinion | Financial sector reforms will shape a more conducive regulatory setup
https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/financial-sector-reforms-11601001838262.html
- India’s banking system to be among last to recover: report
https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/india-s-banking-system-last-among-global-peers-to-recover-from-covid-crisis-s-p-11600939826607.html
- External Sector
- China share in India imports up 5% points in April-July over last year, despite overall decline
https://theprint.in/economy/india-imports-from-china-up-5-points-in-april-july-over-last-year-despite-overall-decline/508370/
- India’s Covid-19 control lags neighbours’, and so will its economy
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indias-covid-19-control-lags-neighbours-and-so-will-its-economy/article32666504.ece
- SEZ sops can be based on employment, R&D, green-tech use, instead of export income, says ICRIER study
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/sez-sops-can-be-based-on-employment-rd-green-tech-use-instead-of-export-income-says-icrier-study/article32661362.ece
- Not all imports from China coming down
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/not-all-imports-from-china-coming-down/article32677265.ece
- New rule for importers to get FTA concessions; industry raises concern
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/new-rule-for-importers-to-get-fta-concessions-industry-raises-concern-120091801599_1.html
- India's forex reserves can be used for infra investment, say economists
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/part-of-india-s-forex-reserves-could-be-used-for-boosting-infra-experts-120092000609_1.html
- India's imports from China fall by 27.63% during Apr-Aug this fiscal: Goyal
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-imports-from-china-fall-by-27-63-during-apr-aug-this-fiscal-goyal-120092101392_1.html
- Kerala to Philippines, remittance boom is turning into a bust for Asia
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/remittance-boom-is-turning-into-a-bust-for-asia-s-emerging-markets-120092201252_1.html
- India's economy to contract 5.9 per cent in 2020, says UN trade body
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-economy-to-contract-5-9-per-cent-in-2020-says-un-trade-body-120092201688_1.html
- CAG recommends automation of foreign trade promotion schemes administration
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cag-recommends-automation-of-foreign-trade-promotion-schemes-adminsitration-120092301337_1.html
- FDI equity inflows into India decline 60% in Q1 to $6.56 bn: DPIIT
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fdi-equity-inflows-into-india-decline-60-in-q1-to-6-56-bn-dpiit-120092301669_1.html
- Indo-US trade deal unlikely in next 4 yrs: Ex-White House economic adviser
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indo-us-trade-deal-unlikely-in-next-4-yrs-ex-white-house-economic-adviser-120092401719_1.html
- Agriculture and Rural Economy
- India hopes digital tech will save its floundering farm sector – but it’s working without evidence
https://scroll.in/article/973544/india-hopes-digital-tech-will-save-its-floundering-farm-sector-but-is-working-without-evidence
- Modi insists farm bills have nothing to do with MSP – so why are farmers protesting?
https://scroll.in/article/973762/modi-insists-farm-bills-have-nothing-to-do-with-msp-so-why-are-farmers-protesting
- Before the Centre, a few states had freed agriculture markets to attract investments – and failed
https://scroll.in/article/973773/before-the-centre-a-few-states-had-freed-agriculture-markets-to-attract-investments-and-failed
- Govt increases minimum support price for 6 rabi crops, MSP of wheat hiked by Rs 50
https://theprint.in/economy/govt-announces-increase-in-msp-of-6-rabi-crops-wheat-price-hiked-by-rs-50/507616/
- Modi’s farm bills gamble is risky, but it was about time and is still worth it
https://theprint.in/economy/modis-farm-bills-gamble-is-risky-but-it-was-about-time-and-is-still-worth-it/509360/
- Farm Bills | Government should bring in another Bill or amend current one, says RSS-affiliate SJM
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rss-affiliate-sjm-has-an-issue-with-the-farm-bills/article32671767.ece
- Farm Bills | Amid protests, kharif crops ripen
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/agriculture/early-impact-of-farm-bills-likely-as-kharif-marketing-season-begins/article32671878.ece
- ‘Technology intervention must for farm development’
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/technology-intervention-must-for-farm-development/article32659612.ece
- ‘Bring in transparency in agriculture supply chain’
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/bring-in-transparency-in-agriculture-supply-chain/article32662720.ece
- Rubber Board to launch new campaign for growers to boost output
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/rubber-board-to-launch-new-campaign-for-growers-to-boost-output/article32658088.ece
- Bills will provide sustainable, profitable future for farmers, say stakeholders
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/bills-will-provide-sustainable-profitable-future-for-farmers-say-stakeholders/article32670768.ece
- Don’t sell pulses below MSP during procurement
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/dont-notold-not-to-nosell-pulses-below-msp-during-procurement/article32671134.ece
- Expect a bumper kharif output of 144.5 mt: Agri Ministry
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/expect-a-bumper-kharif-output-of-1445-mt-agri-ministry/article32671174.ece
- National Fishworkers Forum plans agitation against Centre’s policies impacting fisheries sector
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/national-fishworkers-forum-plans-agitation-against-centres-policies-impacting-fisheries-sector/article32675259.ece
- Paddy prices under pressure in West Bengal
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/paddy-prices-under-pressure-in-west-bengal/article32679552.ece
- Has the Modi govt finally freed farmers from the tyranny of mandis?
https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/with-the-mandi-system-about-to-go-is-it-time-to-inaugurate-forward-markets-120092000661_1.html
- Reformist farm laws that dent status quo have strong basis in data
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/reformist-farm-laws-that-dent-status-quo-have-strong-basis-in-data-120092000932_1.html
- The net loser is the farmer
https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/the-net-loser-is-the-farmer-120092100006_1.html
- Farm bills may prompt companies to procure directly, set up front-end infra
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/farm-bills-may-prompt-companies-to-procure-directly-set-up-front-end-infra-120092101357_1.html
- Farm Bills need of 21st century, says Modi; assures MSP will continue
https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/farm-bills-need-of-21st-century-says-modi-assures-msp-will-continue-120092101606_1.html
- India expected to harvest bumper kharif crop in FY21, may pull down prices
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-expected-to-harvest-bumper-kharif-crop-in-fy21-may-pull-down-prices-120092201624_1.html
- Farm Bills impact: Punjab, Haryana cut market fee for basmati and cotton
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/farm-bills-impact-punjab-haryana-cut-market-fee-for-basmati-and-cotton-120092300041_1.html
- Govt panel suggests cash fertiliser subsidy of Rs 5,000 per year per farmer
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-panel-suggests-cash-fertiliser-subsidy-of-rs-5-000-per-year-per-farmer-120092300836_1.html
- Why the temporal distribution of 2020 monsoon season is highly skewed
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/why-the-temporal-distribution-of-2020-monsoon-season-is-highly-skewed-120092300854_1.html
- Tracking 'sticky' food prices important for MPC, says RBI paper
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/tracking-sticky-food-prices-important-for-mpc-says-rbi-paper-120092301733_1.html
- In his bid to revive Indian economy, Modi takes a gamble on the farm
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/pm-modi-bets-the-farm-in-a-gamble-to-relaunch-indian-economy-120092400228_1.html
- Agri min Tomar launches portal for testing performance of farm machinery
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/agri-min-tomar-launches-portal-for-testing-performance-of-farm-machinery-120092401276_1.html
- Will incomes improve? Agri Bills see mixed response from farmers
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/will-incomes-improve-agri-bills-see-mixed-response-from-farmers-120092500027_1.html
- Onion shipments handed over to customs before export ban could be released
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/onion-shipments-handed-over-to-customs-before-export-ban-could-be-released-120092401770_1.html
- Data collection could help India tackle its food inflation problem
https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/data-collection-could-help-india-tackle-its-food-inflation-problem-11600787240440.html
- Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology
- India Inc’s business sentiment recovers in Jul-Sep: CII survey
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/india-incs-business-sentiment-recovers-in-jul-sep-cii-survey/article32653332.ece
- ‘MSMEs, start-ups not for non-personal data policy’
https://www.thehindu.com/business/msmes-start-ups-not-for-non-personal-data-policy/article32680727.ece
- Sales of manufacturing companies declined 7.4% in FY20: RBI data
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/sales-of-manufacturing-companies-declined-74-in-fy20-rbi-data/article32662554.ece
- India’s fuel demand to contract 11.5 per cent in 2020: Fitch
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indias-fuel-demand-to-contract-115-per-cent-in-2020-fitch/article32647248.ece
- Covid-19 impact: Small businesses optimistic of recovery, finds Amex India survey
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/covid-19-impact-small-businesses-optimistic-of-recovery-finds-amex-india-survey/article32670456.ece
- Petroleum Ministry yet to recover ₹3,652.64 crore from exploration firms, says CAG report
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/petroleum-ministry-yet-to-recover-365264-crore-from-exploration-firms-says-cag-report/article32679093.ece
- Lok Sabha passes Major Port Authorities Bill 2020
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/lok-sabha-passes-major-port-authorities-bill-2020/article32679407.ece
- Business activity may not touch pre-Covid-19 levels before March: Survey
https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/business-activity-may-not-touch-pre-covid-19-levels-before-march-2021-survey-120092101287_1.html
- Stressed funds set to make beeline for India on spike in Covid-driven NPAs
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/stressed-funds-set-to-make-beeline-for-india-on-spike-in-covid-driven-npas-120092201349_1.html
- Raising tariffs is ineffective and bad for India's manufacturing prowess
https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/the-ineffectiveness-of-raising-tariffs-120092300052_1.html
- Majority of retailers expect festive season sales to fall by 25%: Report
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/majority-of-retailers-expect-festive-season-sales-to-fall-by-25-report-120092201518_1.html
- Govt forms five task forces to make Indian MSMEs future-ready: Secy
https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-forms-five-task-forces-to-make-indian-msmes-future-ready-secy-120092401549_1.html
- Automakers worry about slow recovery in demand in urban India
https://www.livemint.com/industry/manufacturing/automakers-worry-about-slow-recovery-in-demand-in-urban-india-11600659591410.html
- Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz
- Opinion | Voting G.O.P. Means Voting Against Health Care
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/21/opinion/trump-supreme-court-health-care.html
- Opinion | What Is It With Trump and Face Masks?
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/17/opinion/donald-trump-masks.html
- Other Articles/ Columns
- Idea of Social Stock Exchanges for India
https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/social-stock-exchanges-india-sebi-s-promise
- Can Conventional Metrics of Employment be Accurate During a Lockdown?
https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/are-conventional-metrics-employment-accurate-during-economic-lockdown
- Economic and Political Weekly
Alternative Standpoint
- Macroeconomics of a Lockdown
https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/38/alternative-standpoint/macroeconomics-lockdown.html
Commentary
- Why It Makes Sense to Leave and Stay Gone: Understanding the Mass Exodus from Mumbai
https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/38/commentary/why-it-makes-sense-leave-and-stay-gone.html
- Thinking of Gandhi Today
https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/38/commentary/thinking-gandhi-today.html
- Policy Complementarities in Achieving Universal Immunisation Coverage in India
https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/38/commentary/policy-complementarities-achieving-universal.html
Special articles
- Value Relevance, Earnings Management, and Corporate Governance in India
https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/38/special-articles/value-relevance-earnings-management-and-corporate.html
- What is fuelling China’s economic recovery?
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/19/what-is-fuelling-chinas-economic-recovery
- Why is America’s economy beating forecasts?
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/24/why-is-americas-economy-beating-forecasts
- Does economic growth boost stock prices?
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/24/does-economic-growth-boost-stock-prices
- Can China’s economic miracle continue?
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/26/can-chinas-economic-miracle-continue
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