Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(24/10/2020 to 30/10/2020)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. RBI board holds review meeting to take stock of economic situation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-board-holds-review-meeting-to-take-stock-of-economic-situation-120102400069_1.html

 

2. India economy on verge of slow recovery as worst is over, says PHDCCI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-economy-on-verge-of-slow-recovery-as-worst-is-over-says-phdcci-120102500247_1.html

 

3. Statsguru: Jobs situation before Covid-19 hit India's slowing economy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/statsguru-jobs-situation-before-covid-19-hit-india-s-slowing-economy-120102500983_1.html

 

4. 10-year roadmap for clean energy needed to boost innovation: Amitabh Kant

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/10-year-roadmap-for-clean-energy-needed-to-boost-innovation-amitabh-kant-120102601307_1.html

 

5. FM Sitharaman sees GDP growth in negative zone or near zero this fiscal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fm-sitharaman-sees-gdp-growth-in-negative-zone-or-near-zero-this-fiscal-120102700914_1.html

 

6. India to see positive economic growth in 2nd half of 2020-21: Niti Aayog VC

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-to-see-positive-economic-growth-in-2nd-half-of-2020-21-niti-aayog-vc-120102701566_1.html

 

7. Working with states to make licences for biz easier, says Piyush Goyal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/working-with-states-to-make-licences-for-biz-easier-says-piyush-goyal-120102701728_1.html

 

8. As demand picks steam in Sep, Indian economy's animal spirits soar

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/as-demand-picks-steam-in-sep-indian-economy-s-animal-spirits-soar-120102800152_1.html

 

9. Real or nominal? Making sense of FM's 'near zero' GDP growth comment

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/real-or-nominal-making-sense-of-fm-s-near-zero-gdp-growth-comment-120102801136_1.html

 

10. Gig workers to make PF contribution, get social security for first time

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gig-workers-to-make-pf-contribution-get-social-security-for-first-time-120102900060_1.html

 

11. 100% rise in rural children with access to smartphones, says survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/100-rise-in-rural-children-with-access-to-smartphones-says-survey-120103000021_1.html

 

12. Covid-19: Remittances to India to drop by 9% in 2020, says World Bank

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-remittances-to-india-to-drop-by-9-in-2020-says-world-bank-120103000058_1.html

 

13. Developed countries can ignore macro-economic reality but India can't

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/good-years-and-bad-120102500937_1.html

 

14. Preparing for the next crisis

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/preparing-for-the-next-crisis-120102900061_1.html

 

15. Festival bonanza: E-tailers rake in ₹29,000 cr in the first 7 days of sale

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/festival-bonanza-e-tailers-rake-in-29000-cr-in-the-first-7-days-of-sale/article32946917.ece

 

16. Whose inflation is it?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/whose-inflation-is-it/article32946978.ece

 

17. Kerala Govt announces base price of 16 agricultural produce

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/kerala-govt-announces-base-price-of-16-agricultural-produce/article32961504.ece

 

18. Revival on, India will be fastest growing economy next year: FM

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/revival-on-india-will-be-fastest-growing-economy-next-year-fm/article32957435.ece

 

19. FM sees GDP growth in negative zone or near zero in current fiscal

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/fm-sees-gdp-growth-in-negative-zone-or-near-zero-in-current-fiscal/article32955068.ece

 

20. Covid-19: RBI monetary policy panel member says it may take India’s GDP years to recover output

https://scroll.in/latest/976604/covid-19-rbi-monetary-policy-panel-member-says-it-may-take-indias-gdp-years-to-recover-output

 

21. No matter who clinches the US election, Indian stock markets will emerge as winners

https://scroll.in/article/976714/no-matter-who-clinches-the-us-election-indian-stock-markets-will-emerge-as-winners

 

22. Coronavirus hasn’t led to a steep decline in international remittances as predicted

https://scroll.in/article/976498/coronavirus-hasnt-led-to-a-steep-decline-in-international-remittances-as-predicted

 

23. Bangladesh's GDP: Why PM Modi Needs to Pay Attention to Comparisons Showing India in Bad Light

https://thewire.in/economy/bangladeshs-gdp-why-pm-modi-needs-to-pay-attention-to-comparisons-showing-india-in-bad-light

 

24. Why millions of women are going to quit their jobs due to Covid

https://theprint.in/economy/why-millions-of-women-are-going-to-quit-their-jobs-due-to-covid/529758/

 

25. Revival in demand & business activity push Indian economy’s animal spirits up in September

https://theprint.in/economy/revival-in-demand-business-activity-push-indian-economys-animal-spirits-up-in-september/532186/

 

26. India can still become a $5-tn economy by 2024, PM Modi shows hope despite Covid setback

https://theprint.in/economy/india-can-still-become-a-5-tn-economy-by-2024-pm-modi-shows-hope-despite-covid-setback/533044/

 

27. 2020: The gap year for the world economy, India

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/2020-the-gap-year-for-the-world-economy-india-11603678381247.html

 

28. Should emerging markets go for modern monetary theory?

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/should-emerging-markets-go-for-modern-monetary-theory-11603984870843.html

 

29. A front-footed approach to the world calls for a strong economy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-front-footed-approach-to-the-world-calls-for-a-strong-economy-11603639255611.html

 

30. The new trinity that presides over our economic future

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-new-trinity-that-presides-over-our-economic-future-11603639723420.html

 

31. India should use this economic crisis to implement Reforms 3.0

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-should-use-this-economic-crisis-to-implement-reforms-3-0-11603728986754.html

 

32. The worsening gender skew of our workforce

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-worsening-gender-skew-of-our-workforce-11603726840117.html

 

33. The economics of India’s high prevalence of child brides

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-economics-of-india-s-high-prevalence-of-child-brides-11603727733091.html

 

34. The fallacy of equating growth with the pursuit of higher GDP

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-fallacy-of-equating-growth-with-the-pursuit-of-higher-gdp-11603811210462.html

 

35. India needs policy intervention to uplift its urban poor

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-needs-policy-intervention-to-uplift-its-urban-poor-11603897754701.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

36. States' rising debt amid pandemic a risk to their finances, says RBI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/states-rising-debt-amid-pandemic-a-risk-to-their-finances-says-rbi-120102701086_1.html

 

37. States will need years to recover from 'scissor effect' of Covid: RBI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/states-will-need-years-to-recover-from-scissor-effect-of-covid-rbi-120102701227_1.html

 

38. States cut FY20 capital expenditure by 0.6% of GDP, says RBI study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/states-cut-fy20-capital-expenditure-by-0-6-of-gdp-says-rbi-study-120102800034_1.html

 

39. States facing increasing redemption pressure as borrowings have zoomed

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/states-facing-increasing-redemption-pressure-as-borrowings-have-zoomed-120102801528_1.html

 

40. People opting for lower tax regime not eligible for LTC stimulus: Govt

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/people-opting-for-lower-tax-regime-not-eligible-for-ltc-stimulus-govt-120102901721_1.html

 

41. Revenue stress: Fiscal deficit in first half soars to 115% of target

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/revenue-stress-fiscal-deficit-in-first-half-soars-to-115-of-target-120103000013_1.html

 

42. States: Collapsing revenue

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/states-collapsing-revenue/article32957677.ece

 

43. Discoms’ rising debt, persistent losses may hit State finances: RBI

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/discoms-rising-debt-persistent-losses-may-hit-state-finances-rbi/article32961222.ece

 

44. Financial conditions in India are on the mend, affirms Crisil

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/financial-conditions-in-india-are-on-the-mend-affirms-crisil/article32962341.ece

 

45. Indian financial sector has miles to go: Chief Economic Advisor

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indian-financial-sector-has-miles-to-go-chief-economic-advisor/article32970774.ece

 

46. We’ve to finely balance deficit and the need for stimulus: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/weve-to-finely-balance-deficit-and-the-need-for-stimulus-fm-nirmala-sitharaman/article32976030.ece

 

47. COVID to erode 3 years of fiscal consolidation gains of States: RBI

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/covid-to-erode-3-years-of-fiscal-consolidation-gains-of-states-rbi/article32957611.ece

 

48. SC panel for financial autonomy to KRSA

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sc-panel-for-financial-autonomy-to-krsa/article32976286.ece

 

49. ₹60,000-cr stimulus package soon: Isaac

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/60000-cr-stimulus-package-soon-isaac/article32973282.ece

 

50. Next few years challenging for states, says RBI

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/next-few-years-challenging-for-states-says-rbi-11603802460479.html

Taxation

51. Centre borrows Rs 6,000 cr to compensate GST to 18 domains in first tranche

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-borrows-rs-6-000-cr-to-compensate-gst-to-18-domains-in-first-tranche-120102301371_1.html

 

52. Deadline for filing FY19 GST annual returns extended till December 31

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cbic-extends-gstr-9-filing-date-for-fy19-from-october-31-to-december-31-120102400569_1.html

 

53. Taxes on fuel set to rise further to mobilise addl revenue for Covid relief

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/taxes-on-fuel-set-to-rise-further-to-mobilise-addl-revenue-for-covid-relief-120102600479_1.html

 

54. Composition taxpayers can now file 'nil' GST statement through SMS

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/composition-taxpayers-can-now-file-nil-gst-statement-through-sms-120102601229_1.html

 

55. GST collection from centrally administered assessees rise 10% in Sept in WB

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-collection-from-centrally-administered-assessees-rise-10-in-sept-in-wb-120102800938_1.html

 

56. Petroleum ministry says it supports including natural gas under GST

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/petroleum-ministry-says-it-supports-including-natural-gas-under-gst-120102801738_1.html

 

57. Jump in returns filing may take GST mop-up to Rs 1 trillion this month

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/jump-in-returns-filing-may-take-gst-mop-up-to-rs-1-trillion-this-month-120102801876_1.html

 

58. Covid likely to leave lasting scars, could lead to higher taxation in future, says RBI

https://theprint.in/economy/covid-likely-to-leave-lasting-scars-could-lead-to-higher-taxation-in-future-says-rbi/531858/

 

59. Tax revenues decline 22% in April-September, at one-fourth of full year target

https://theprint.in/economy/tax-revenues-decline-22-in-april-september-at-one-fourth-of-full-year-target/533462/

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

60. Rupee falls sharply to the dollar as pandemic resurgence grips Europe

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rupee-falls-sharply-to-the-dollar-as-pandemic-resurgence-grips-europe-120102601045_1.html

 

61. Interest relief: A simple scheme with wide coverage, say experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/interest-relief-a-simple-scheme-with-wide-coverage-say-experts-120102700034_1.html

 

62. How Covid-19 disruptions and food inflation have worsened RBI's trilemma

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/impossible-trinity-covid-food-inflation-have-made-things-tougher-for-rbi-120102700146_1.html

 

63. RBI to conduct second OMO purchase of State Development Loans next month

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-to-conduct-second-omo-purchase-of-state-development-loans-next-month-120102901631_1.html

 

64. Banks focus on services sector for credit growth, shows RBI data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/banks-focus-on-services-sector-for-credit-growth-shows-rbi-data-120102901832_1.html

 

65. Is it curtains for the interest-waiver issue?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/is-it-curtains-for-the-interest-waiver-issue-120102500916_1.html

 

66. Loan moratorium: Lenders to credit ‘interest on interest’ to borrowers by Nov 5, Centre tells SC

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/loan-moratorium-lenders-to-credit-interest-on-interest-to-borrowers-by-nov-5-centre-tells-sc/article32952206.ece

 

67. MPC wary of inflation: minutes

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/mpc-wary-of-inflation-minutes/article32932911.ece

 

68. Centre to implement loan relief scheme by November 5, issues guidelines

https://scroll.in/latest/976643/centre-to-implement-loan-relief-scheme-by-november-5-issues-guidelines

 

69. Future rate cuts depends on moderation in inflation, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

https://theprint.in/economy/future-rate-cuts-depends-on-moderation-in-inflation-says-rbi-governor-shaktikanta-das/529733/

 

70. Why the ‘Impossible Trinity’ is pushing RBI toward strengthening the rupee

https://theprint.in/economy/why-the-impossible-trinity-is-pushing-rbi-toward-strengthening-the-rupee/531432/

 

71. RBI’s MPC is now decidedly more dovish, the consensus on ‘lower for longer’ rates is proof

https://theprint.in/economy/rbis-mpc-is-now-decidedly-more-dovish-the-consensus-on-lower-for-longer-rates-is-proof/531636/

 

72. Why emerging markets like India are wary of using modern monetary theory to fix the economy

https://theprint.in/economy/why-emerging-markets-like-india-are-wary-of-using-modern-monetary-theory-to-fix-the-economy/532893/

 

73. Banks have not a signed a single agreement for RBI’s debt recast scheme for high value loans

https://theprint.in/economy/banks-have-not-a-signed-a-single-agreement-for-rbis-debt-recast-scheme-for-high-value-loans/533021/

 

74. CEA says lenders should be watchful of asset quality

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/cea-says-lenders-should-be-watchful-of-asset-quality-11603969186718.html

 

75. A fresh capital crisis looms over India’s banking sector

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-fresh-capital-crisis-looms-over-india-s-banking-sector-11603814755059.html

 

4. External Sector

 

76. FPIs remain net buyers in October so far, pump in Rs 17,749 crore

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fpis-remain-net-buyers-in-october-so-far-pump-in-rs-17-749-crore-120102500511_1.html

 

77. Dairy farmers become roadblock for India's trade deals with US, EU

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/dairy-farmers-become-roadblock-for-india-s-trade-deals-with-us-eu-120102700678_1.html

 

78. Global FDI flows fell 49% in first half of 2020 due to Covid-19: UNCTAD

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/global-fdi-flows-fell-49-in-first-half-of-2020-due-to-covid-19-unctad-120102701447_1.html

 

79. India's weighting in widely-tracked MSCI EM index set for major boost

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-weighting-in-widely-tracked-msci-em-index-set-for-major-boost-120102800063_1.html

 

80. Govt put out update FDI policy, ambiguity on Chinese firms continues

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-put-out-update-fdi-policy-ambiguity-on-chinese-firms-continues-120102801795_1.html

 

81. India and UK agree to establish a bilateral Sustainable Finance Forum

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-and-uk-agree-to-establish-a-bilateral-sustainable-finance-forum-120102801918_1.html

 

82. US hints at possibility of reducing trade, investment barriers with India

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/us-hints-at-possibility-of-reducing-trade-investment-barriers-with-india-120102900436_1.html

 

83. Doing business in India getting easier for British firms, says report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/doing-business-in-india-getting-easier-for-british-firms-says-report-120102901402_1.html

 

84. Covid-19 economic impact: India favours WTO budget cut to ease members’ financial strain

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/covid-19-economic-impact-india-favours-wto-budget-cut-to-ease-members-financial-strain/article32944073.ece

 

85. Modi to meet global funds on November 5, invite investments into India

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/modi-to-meet-global-funds-on-november-5-invite-investments-into-india/article32944597.ece

 

86. Govt unveils ‘Consolidated FDI Policy’ with curbs on China, other countries

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/govt-unveils-consolidated-fdi-policy-with-curbs-on-china-other-countries/article32965839.ece

 

87. Forex reserves hit record high of $555.12 bn

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/forex-reserves-hit-record-high-of-55512-bn/article32933210.ece

 

88. With right policies, India can be most attractive place for FDI, says FT columnist Martin Wolf

https://theprint.in/economy/indias-tendency-towards-self-sufficiency-will-prove-crippling-says-economy-expert-martin-wolf/530102/

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

89. Govt procures 15.11 mn tonne paddy at MSP for Rs 28,543 cr so far

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-procures-15-11-mn-tonne-paddy-at-msp-for-rs-28-543-cr-so-far-120102600922_1.html

 

90. Heavy rains hit onion crop; damage may keep inflation elevated for longer

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/heavy-rains-hit-onion-crop-damage-may-keep-inflation-elevated-for-longer-120102800031_1.html

 

91. There's business in farming: How companies gain from agri sector reforms

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/there-s-business-in-farming-how-companies-gain-from-agri-sector-reforms-120102800698_1.html

 

92. Paddy procurement rises 26% this kharif season at 17 million tonne

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/paddy-procurement-rises-26-this-kharif-season-at-17-million-tonne-120102801431_1.html

 

93. Higher rural demand unlikely to offset urban plunge, warns report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/higher-rural-demand-unlikely-to-offset-urban-plunge-warns-report-120102900910_1.html

 

94. Higher crop sowing likely to raise fertiliser subisdy bill

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/higher-crop-sowing-likely-to-raise-fertiliser-subisdy-bill/article32944298.ece

 

95. Irrigation makes living miserable in Indo-Gangetic belt: Study

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/irrigation-makes-living-miserable-in-indo-gangetic-belt-study/article32960039.ece

 

96. Multi-layered issue: Why onion is a political hot potato in India

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/multi-layered-issue-why-onion-is-a-political-hot-potato-in-india/article32952469.ece

 

97. Interest-on-interest waiver: Crop, tractor loans not part of ex-gratia relief scheme

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/interest-on-interest-waiver-crop-tractor-loans-not-part-of-ex-gratia-relief-scheme/article32979357.ece

 

98. Punjab’s Challenge to the Centre Shows the Limitations of MSP As Agriculture Policy

https://thewire.in/agriculture/punjab-challenge-centre-limitations-msp-agriculture-policy

 

99. What Tamil Nadu's Experience With Private Milk Procurement Tells us About the Pitfalls Of New Farm Bills

https://thewire.in/agriculture/as-india-gears-up-for-agri-reform-a-look-back-at-tamil-nadu-and-its-small-dairy-producers

 

100. Punjab's New Farm Laws: High on Rhetoric, Short on Ideas?

https://thewire.in/agriculture/punjabs-new-farm-laws-high-on-rhetoric-short-on-ideas

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

101. Coal imports rise 12% to 19 MT in September on improved consumption

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/coal-imports-rise-12-to-19-mt-in-september-on-improved-consumption-120102500212_1.html

 

102. India's crude steel output dips 3% to 8.5 MT in Sept: World Steel Assoc

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-crude-steel-output-dips-3-to-8-5-mt-in-sept-world-steel-assoc-120102600641_1.html

 

103. Auto-component units face 14-16% fall in revenue: CRISIL SME Tracker

https://www.business-standard.com/article/sme/auto-component-units-face-14-16-fall-in-revenue-crisil-sme-tracker-120102601072_1.html

 

104. Covid-19 lockdown cost Goa tourism Rs 1,000 crore: Industry group

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-lockdown-cost-goa-tourism-rs-1-000-crore-industry-group-120102700754_1.html

 

105. MSMEs backbone of economy, can help in boosting exports: Nitin Gadkari

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/msmes-backbone-of-economy-can-help-in-boosting-exports-nitin-gadkari-120102901826_1.html

 

106. Govt. to seek Parliament nod for ₹37,000-crore spending on infra development

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/govt-to-seek-parliament-nod-for-37000-crore-spending-on-infra-development/article32940094.ece

 

107. Output of eight core industries shrank 0.8% in September – lowest since March, shows data

https://scroll.in/latest/977139/output-of-eight-core-industries-shrank-0-8-in-september-lowest-since-march-shows-data

 

108. India’s steel demand bounces back at faster-than-expected rate

https://theprint.in/economy/indias-steel-demand-bounces-back-at-faster-than-expected-rate/530928/

 

109. In 6 yrs of Modi govt, market cap of PSUs fell 36% — but that of BSE, Sensex almost doubled

https://theprint.in/economy/in-6-yrs-of-modi-govt-market-cap-of-psus-fell-36-but-that-of-bse-sensex-almost-doubled/532831/

 

110. Opinion | Covid and its impact on economy and MSMEs

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/opinion-covid-and-its-impact-on-economy-and-msmes-11603604611652.html

 

111. Retail sector sees 15% uptick in hiring in Sept this year: Naukri.com Survey

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/retail-sector-sees-15-uptick-in-hiring-in-sept-this-year-naukricom-survey/article32970746.ece

 

112. Retail investors will get to own more of public sector banks, says Nirmala Sitharaman

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/retail-investors-will-get-to-own-more-of-public-sector-banks-says-nirmala-sitharaman/article32975895.ece

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

113. Trump Tells Coronavirus, ‘I Surrender’

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/26/opinion/trump-coronavirus-climate-change.html

 

114. Trump Killed the Pax Americana

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/29/opinion/trump-trade-international-relations.html

 

115. Lies, Damned Lies and Trump Rallies

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/29/opinion/trump-lies.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• The India Forum

116. Understanding India’s Economic Slowdown: Need for Concerted Action

R Nagaraj

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/understanding-india-s-economic-slowdown

 

• The Economist

117. Who decides what counts as an emerging market?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/10/24/who-decides-what-counts-as-an-emerging-market

 

118. The overseas activities of Chinese banks shift up a gear

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/10/28/the-overseas-activities-of-chinese-banks-shift-up-a-gear

 

119. Emerging markets’ experiments with QE have not turned out too badly

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/10/29/emerging-markets-experiments-with-qe-have-not-turned-out-too-badly

 

120. What GDP can and cannot tell you about the post-pandemic economy

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/10/29/what-gdp-can-and-cannot-tell-you-about-the-post-pandemic-economy

 

121. Who is the world’s best banker?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/10/29/who-is-the-worlds-best-banker

 

122. If China’s economy is so strong, why isn’t its currency stronger?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/10/31/if-chinas-economy-is-so-strong-why-isnt-its-currency-stronger

 

123. What next for the EU’s fiscal rules?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/10/31/what-next-for-the-eus-fiscal-rules

 

• Economic and Political Weekly

Commentary

124. India’s Far from Neo-liberal Economic Order in the Modi Era

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/44/commentary/indias-far-neo-liberal-economic-order-modi-era.html

 

125. Agricultural Market Operations across the Lockdown in J&K

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/43/commentary/agricultural-market-operations-across-lockdown-jk.html

 

Special articles

 

126. Multiple Vulnerabilities in Utilising Maternal and Child Health Services in Uttar Pradesh, India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/43/special-articles/multiple-vulnerabilities-utilising-maternal-and.html

 

127. Progressiveness of Finance Commission: A Critical Review of Bihar

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/43/special-articles/progressiveness-finance-commission.html

 

Print Sources:   The Hindu, Business Line, Business Standard, Economic Times, Indian Express

Online: Livemint, Scroll.in, The Wire, The Print, The India Forum, Newyork Times

Journals:              Economic and Political Weekly, The Economist