Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(14/11/2020 to 20/11/2020)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. Arunachal records best sex ratio, Manipur the worst

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/arunachal-records-best-sex-ratio-manipur-the-worst/article33104617.ece

 

2. Will Covid-19 lead to more school drop-outs?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/will-covid-19-lead-to-more-school-drop-outs/article33095912.ece

 

3. Will privatisation power up Discom efficiencies?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/will-privatisation-power-up-discom-efficiencies/article33095786.ece

 

4. Unorganised labour to get social security soon

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/labour-mins-draft-rules-for-social-security-in-unorganised-sector/article33102174.ece

 

5. Data deficit and India’s peripheral States

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/data-deficit-and-indias-peripheral-states/article33102887.ece

 

6. Exploring new paradigms of social funding

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/exploring-new-paradigms-of-social-funding/article33103023.ece

 

7. Gig work & India’s Gen-Z

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/gig-work-indias-gen-z/article33102848.ece

 

8. Fallen through the cracks

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/fallen-through-the-cracks/article33111473.ece

 

9. High praise for Manmohan Singh in Barack Obama’s new memoir

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/high-praise-for-manmohan-singh-in-obamas-new-memoir/article33111559.ece

 

10. WPI quickens to 8-month high

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/wpi-quickens-to-8-month-high/article33111445.ece

 

11. Inflation targeting: Govt has 5 months to decide on new regime

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/govt-yet-to-finalise-new-inflation-target-beginning-april-1-2021/article33107186.ece

 

12. New data centre policy to simplify rules, attract capital

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/new-data-centre-policy-to-simplify-rules-attract-capital/article33109529.ece

 

13. The Covid pandemic’s sledgehammer blow to remittances

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/c-p-chandrasekhar/the-covid-pandemics-sledgehammer-blow-to-remittances/article33109685.ece

 

14. Goldman ups India GDP forecast on vaccine hopes, now sees 10.8% contraction

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/goldman-sachs-ups-india-s-eco-forecast-on-vaccine-progress-now-expects-10-8-pc-contraction-in-fy21-120111700996_1.html

 

15. Odisha migrant workers return to the same gruelling pre-lockdown conditions

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/original-odisha-migrant-workers-return-to-gruelling-shifts-poor-wages-120111700242_1.html

 

16. Number of Indian students in the US fell to 3-year low in FY20: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/number-of-indian-students-in-the-us-feel-to-3-year-low-in-fy20-report-120111700017_1.html

 

17. Weekly economic indicators: Power generation, traffic congestion dip

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/weekly-economic-indicators-power-generation-traffic-congestion-dip-120111600914_1.html

 

18. India rate cuts bets fall as recovery gains hold, inflation stays high

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-rate-cuts-bets-fall-as-recovery-gains-hold-inflation-stays-high-120111500339_1.html

 

19. Indian economy may be recovering faster than anticipated: Oxford Economics

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-economy-may-be-recovering-faster-than-anticipated-oxford-economics-120111500200_1.html

 

20. With technical recession over, is it all well for Indian economy? Not quite

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/with-technical-recession-over-is-it-all-well-for-indian-economy-not-quite-120111400200_1.html

 

21. The need for ‘maximum government’

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/the-need-for-maximum-government/article33128860.ece

 

22. Is ‘Nudge’ a desirable public policy tool?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/is-nudge-a-desirable-public-policy-tool/article33126549.ece

 

23. Increase health spending to 2.5% of GDP, says 15th FC chairman N K Singh

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/increase-health-spending-to-2-5-of-gdp-says-15th-fc-chairman-n-k-singh-120111801627_1.html

 

24. It’s still too early to celebrate the recovery in the Indian economy

https://scroll.in/article/978740/its-still-too-early-to-celebrate-the-recovery-in-the-indian-economy

 

25. Formal economy has failed aspirants but government can’t hire everybody

https://www.firstpost.com/business/jobless-in-india-formal-economy-has-failed-aspirants-but-the-government-cant-hire-everybody-4443285.html

 

26. India’s mask of economic liberalism is off

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/indias-mask-of-economic-liberalism-is-off/article33137083.ece

 

27. Oxford Economics cuts India’s 2020-25 growth average to 4.5%

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/oxford-economics-cuts-indias-2020-25-growth-average-to-45/article33137072.ece

 

28. Moody’s narrows FY21 GDP outlook to 10.6% contraction

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/moodys-narrows-fy21-gdp-outlook-to-106-contraction/article33137073.ece

 

29. PMAY Urban: Plan is concrete, but implementation hits a wall

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/pmay-urban-plan-is-concrete-but-implementation-hits-a-wall/article33135071.ece

 

30. Will the rise in crude oil prices sustain?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/will-the-rise-in-crude-oil-prices-sustain/article33134811.ece

 

31. India's economy may continue to face Covid-19 aftershocks till 2025: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-economy-to-struggle-with-effects-of-virus-through-2025-120111900510_1.html

 

32. Analysts revise Q2 GDP projections, are divided on sharpness on contraction

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/analysts-revise-q2-gdp-projections-are-divided-on-sharpness-on-contraction-120111901219_1.html

 

33. Property registrations in Mumbai surge, but FY21 to be tough: Crisil

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/property-registrations-in-mumbai-surge-but-fy21-to-be-tough-crisil-120111901248_1.html

 

34. Over 77% optimistic of economic recovery in a year: IndiaLends survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/over-77-optimistic-of-economic-recovery-in-a-year-indialends-survey-120111901400_1.html

 

35. India will be worst-hit among major economies even after Covid-19 pandemic: Report

https://scroll.in/latest/978981/india-will-be-worst-hit-among-major-economies-even-after-covid-19-pandemic-report

 

36. It’s not just food prices, Covid pandemic has also helped push inflation to 7.6% in India

https://theprint.in/economy/its-not-just-food-prices-covid-pandemic-has-also-helped-push-inflation-to-7-6-in-india/546473/

 

37. ‘Keep the faith, trust the recovery’, Morgan Stanley says in its outlook for 2021

https://theprint.in/economy/keep-the-faith-trust-the-recovery-morgan-stanley-says-in-its-outlook-for-2021/545221/

 

38. Expand the ‘missing middle’ to fix our problem of job creation

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/expand-the-missing-middle-to-fix-our-problem-of-job-creation-11605622543723.html

 

39. Covid-19 recovery: Data is telling an interesting tale

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/covid-19-recovery-data-is-telling-an-interesting-tale-11605629307100.html

 

40. Opinion | 2025 nutrition targets call for a multi-dimensional focus

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/opinion-2025-nutrition-targets-call-for-a-multi-dimensional-focus-11605603135610.html

 

41. A real revival must rely on an investment boom

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-real-revival-must-rely-on-an-investment-boom-11605452354075.html

 

42. Green shoots in our economy: Are they real and sustainable?

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/green-shoots-in-our-economy-are-they-real-and-sustainable-11605710466178.html

 

43. Need to reform banking, be watchful on trade protectionism: N K Singh

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/need-to-reform-banking-be-watchful-on-trade-protectionism-n-k-singh-7057912/

 

44. PM Modi: Invest in urbanisation, India has exciting opportunities

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/pm-modi-invest-in-urbanisation-india-has-exciting-opportunities-7055133/

 

45. Centre, states must seize opportunity to come together for water governance

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/river-water-disputes-amendment-bill-water-conservation-governance-7056512/

 

46. Arvind Panagariya’s book points out that export remain key to economic growth

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/coronanvirus-impact-on-economy-india-covid-vaccine-trade-data-7056511/

 

47. SBI revises Q2 GDP estimates to -10.7 per cent from -12.5 per cent earlier

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/sbi-revises-q2-gdp-estimates-to-10-7-per-cent-from-12-5-per-cent-earlier/articleshow/79317892.cms

 

48. Indian economy will see double-digit growth next fiscal: Former CEA Arvind Virmani

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/indian-economy-will-see-double-digit-growth-next-fiscal-former-cea-arvind-virmani/articleshow/79285032.cms

 

49.  India's pandemic-induced reforms could potentially raise medium term growth: Fitch Ratings

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/indias-pandemic-induced-reforms-could-potentially-raise-medium-term-growth-fitch-ratings/articleshow/79316733.cms

 

50. All signs point to economic revival: Amitabh Kant, Niti CEO

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/all-signs-point-to-economic-revival-kant/articleshow/79238124.cms

 

2. Public Finance

 

51. FinMin asks industry bodies, experts to submit ideas for Budget FY22 via e-mail

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/finmin-asks-industry-bodies-experts-to-submit-ideas-for-budget-fy22-via-e-mail/article33095204.ece

 

52. Six States to get extra central assistance of over ₹4,300 crore on account of natural calamities

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/six-states-to-get-extra-central-assistance-of-over-4300-crore-on-account-of-natural-calamities/article33091469.ece

 

53. ‘Stimulus 3.0 supportive for growth, fiscal impact unclear’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/stimulus-30-supportive-for-growth-fiscal-impact-unclear/article33110168.ece

 

54. Odisha clears investment projects of Rs 4645 cr, provide jobs to 870 people

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/odisha-clears-investment-projects-of-rs-4645-cr-provide-jobs-to-870-people-120111701534_1.html

 

55. Finance panel for PPPs on health infra

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/finance-panel-for-ppps-on-health-infra/article33128906.ece

 

56. Getting MGNREGS wages harder than the labour

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/getting-mgnregs-wages-harder-than-the-labour/article33128917.ece

 

57. IMF foresees legacy scars from COVID-19 crisis

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/imf-foresees-legacy-scars-from-covid-19-crisis/article33128832.ece

 

58. Taking stock of the economic toll

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/taking-stock-of-the-economic-toll-7056332/

 

59. A calibrated package: Govt’s restraint in spending is commendable

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/third-covid-package-mgnrega-jobs-7050924/

 

60. India's overall spending on health sector 'low', says Niti Aayog member V K Paul

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/indias-overall-spending-on-health-sector-low-says-niti-aayog-member/articleshow/79302092.cms

 

Taxation

61. Reverse charge system in GST, a grey area

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/reverse-charge-system-in-gst-a-grey-area/article33096101.ece

 

62. Fake GST invoices: Issuers, beneficiaries may be booked under COFEPOSA

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/fake-gst-invoices-issuers-beneficiaries-may-be-booked-under-cofeposa/article33102214.ece

 

63. GST data in Form 26AS will not add to compliance burden: Finance Ministry

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/gst-data-in-form-26as-not-to-result-in-additional-compliance-finance-ministry/article33107478.ece

 

64. West Bengal partially agrees to Centre's GST compensation proposal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/west-bengal-partially-agrees-to-centre-s-gst-compensation-proposal-120111301467_1.html

 

65. Telangana decides to go for Option 1 to meet GST compensation shortfall

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/telangana-decides-to-go-for-option-1-to-meet-gst-compensation-shortfall/article33118652.ece

 

66. Delhi govt may introduce new tax reforms, enforcement measures: Sisodia

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/delhi-govt-may-introduce-new-tax-reforms-enforcement-measures-sisodia-120111801603_1.html

 

67. Govt collects Rs 72K-cr under Vivad Se Vishwas direct tax resolution scheme

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-collects-rs-72k-cr-under-vivad-se-vishwas-direct-tax-resolution-scheme-120111801550_1.html

 

68. GST not a perfect system, requires changes, rate rationalisation: N K Singh

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-not-a-perfect-system-requires-changes-rate-rationalisation-n-k-singh-120111901548_1.html

 

69. Variations in the GST experience of states may have a big message

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/variations-in-the-gst-experience-of-states-may-have-a-big-message-11605536097609.html

 

70. Opinion | It’s about time that government fixes loopholes in GST regime

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/opinion-it-s-about-time-that-government-fixes-loopholes-in-gst-regime-11605783145216.html

 

71. GST Council law panel to take up steps to curb fake invoices

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/gst-council-law-panel-to-take-up-steps-to-curb-fake-invoices-7055137/

 

72. GST revenue shortfall: Kerala CM urges PM to raise borrowing limit

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/gst-revenue-shortfall-kerala-cm-pinarayi-vijayan-urges-pm-to-raise-borrowing-limit-7056619/

 

73. Centre must borrow ₹1.7 lakh crore for GST relief shortfall: 5 non-BJP states

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/centre-must-borrow-1-7-lcr-for-gst-relief-shortfall-5-non-bjp-states/articleshow/79271428.cms

 

74. Free transport to work to face GST: Haryana AAR

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/free-transport-to-work-to-face-gst-haryana-aar/articleshow/79316302.cms

 

75. Centre, states look to tighten GST registration process

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/centre-states-look-to-tighten-gst-registration-process/articleshow/79267081.cms

 

76. DRI detects double benefit by traders from IGST, compensation cess exemption

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/dri-detects-double-benefit-by-traders-from-igst-compensation-cess-exemption/articleshow/79309739.cms

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

77. World Bank to advise DIPAM on monetising non-core assets of CPSEs

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/world-bank-to-advise-dipam-on-monetising-non-core-assets-of-cpses/article33109834.ece

 

78. Small banks, formidable growth: SFBs outpace larger peers across key metrics

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/small-banks-formidable-growth-sfbs-outpace-larger-peers-across-key-metrics/article33119182.ece

 

79. Is loan guarantee scheme serving the purpose?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/is-loan-guarantee-scheme-serving-the-purpose/article33119221.ece

 

80. Kris Gopalakrishnan appointed first Chairperson of RBI Innovation Hub

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/kris-gopalakrishnan-appointed-first-chairperson-of-reserve-bank-innovation-hub/article33114833.ece

 

81. Reserve Bank starts test phase of retail payments under ‘Regulatory Sandbox’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-commences-first-test-phase-of-regulatory-sandbox-retail-payments/article33115591.ece

 

82. Corporate stressed debt dipped 37% in Sept quarter: Credit Suisse

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/search/?q=Corporate+stressed+debt+dipped+37%25+in+Sept+quarter%3A+Credit+Suisse&order=DESC&sort=publishdate

 

83. LVB bailout: A ‘nudge’ for foreign banks

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/lvb-bailout-a-nudge-for-foreign-banks/article33135023.ece

 

84. Banks lend over Rs 65,000 crore to commercial sector in a fortnight

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/banks-lend-over-rs-65-000-crore-to-commercial-sector-in-a-fortnight-120111901582_1.html

 

85. NREGA Workers Have To Walk Miles, Spend Hours To Access Wages, Finds Study

https://theprint.in/economy/borrowing-costs-of-nbfcs-come-down-as-rbi-pumps-in-more-money-into-credit-market/547486/

 

4. External Sector

 

86. Mega trade bloc RCEP takes off

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/mega-trade-bloc-rcep-takes-off/article33104660.ece

 

87. Exports decline 5.12% to $24.8 b in Oct; trade deficit shrinks to $8.71 b

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/exports-decline-512-to-248-b-in-oct-trade-deficit-shrinks-to-871-b/article33096185.ece

 

88. India, 9 nations seek clarity on post-Brexit trade

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/brexit-india-nine-others-seek-concessions-for-lost-market-opportunities/article33102222.ece

 

89. Reforms, corporate earnings pull FPIs to Indian equities

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/reforms-corporate-earnings-pull-fpis-to-indian-equities/article33110094.ece

 

90. Shifting sands for Asian economies

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/shifting-sands-for-asian-economies/article33121362.ece

 

91. Modi calls for greater trade, economic co-operation among BRICS nations

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/modi-calls-for-greater-trade-economic-cooperation-among-brics-nations/article33117936.ece

 

92. Special forum likely for foreign investors to ease contract woes

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/special-forum-likely-for-foreign-investors-to-ease-contract-woes-120111800006_1.html

 

93. RCEP with China, minus India: Is the trade deal a threat or opportunity?

https://www.business-standard.com/podcast/international/rcep-with-china-minus-india-is-the-trade-deal-a-threat-or-opportunity-120111700987_1.html

 

94. RCEP decoded: Why India chose to stay out of Asia's mega free trade pact

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rcep-decoded-why-india-chose-to-stay-out-of-asia-s-mega-free-trade-pact-120111700053_1.html

 

95. Banks can consider extending time limit for settling import dues: Expert

https://www.business-standard.com/article/sme/banks-can-extend-time-limit-for-settling-import-dues-120111600596_1.html

 

96. Mega free trade agreement likely to be a closed chapter for India

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/mega-free-trade-agreement-likely-to-be-a-closed-chapter-for-india-120111500747_1.html

 

97. India's services exports fall 1.4% to $17.3 billion in September: RBI data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-services-exports-fall-1-4-to-17-3-billion-in-september-rbi-data-120111301190_1.html

 

98. India expresses concern over EU’s Green Deal, possible carbon taxes

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-expresses-concern-over-eus-green-deal-possible-carbon-taxes/article33127033.ece

 

99. Joining RCEP would have had ‘immediate negative consequences’ for India’s economy, says S Jaishankar

https://scroll.in/latest/978880/joining-rcep-would-have-had-immediate-negative-consequences-for-indias-economy-says-s-jaishankar

 

100. What are Sri Lanka’s prospects with RCEP in India’s absence?

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/what-are-sri-lankas-prospects-with-rcep-in-indias-absence/article33137101.ece

 

101. Why trade deals are the next logical step

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/search/?q=Why%20trade%20deals%20are%20the%20next%20logical%20step&sort=publishdate&order=DESC

 

102. Modi pitches for strong economic relations in India-Luxembourg summit

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/modi-pitches-for-strong-economic-relations-in-india-luxembourg-summit-120111901183_1.html

 

103. Asia's Mega Free Trade Pact is Born Sans India, But Door Remains Open for New Delhi

https://thewire.in/economy/rcep-agreement-signing-india-door-open

 

104. With the RCEP Pact Now Done, How Successful Is the Final Version in Achieving Its Goals?

https://thewire.in/economy/with-the-rcep-pact-now-done-how-successful-is-the-final-version-in-achieving-its-goals

 

105. A confident India need not stay out of RCEP anymore

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/a-confident-india-need-not-stay-out-of-rcep-anymore-11605537770496.html

 

106. A self-reliance dilemma for India to grapple with

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-self-reliance-dilemma-for-india-to-grapple-with-11605623549747.html

 

107. Opinion | Atmanirbhar Bharat – Promoting local shouldn't be seen as anti-trade

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/opinion-atmanirbhar-bharat-promoting-local-shouldn-t-be-seen-as-anti-trade-11605493703580.html

 

108. China perceives rising India as 'rival'; wants to constraint its partnership with US, allies: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/china-perceives-rising-india-as-rival-wants-to-constraint-its-partnership-with-us-allies-report/articleshow/79297342.cms

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

109. Madhya Pradesh pushes up total rabi sowing area by 21% to 185 lha

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/madya-pradesh-pushes-up-rabi-sowing-area-by-21/article33107032.ece

 

110. Importers may find FSSAI’s proposed regulatory amendments ‘unpalatable’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/importers-may-find-fssais-proposed-regulatory-amendments-unpalatable/article33118891.ece

 

111. India's 10,000 farmers-collective plan may fail without funding reforms

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/india-s-10-000-farmers-collective-plan-may-fail-without-funding-reforms-120111800155_1.html

 

112. It’s Time for a 10-Year-Plan that Says How Much Rice and Wheat Will Be Procured From Each State

https://thewire.in/agriculture/punjab-protests-rice-wheat-procurement-ten-year-plan-foood-security

 

113. Agriculture and rural sector can jump-start economy if we fix its ills

https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/agriculture-gdp-growth-economy-7055240/

 

114. Govt okays subsidised loans worth Rs 3,971.31 cr for micro-irrigation projects

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/govt-okays-subsidised-loans-worth-rs-3971-31-cr-for-micro-irrigation-projects/articleshow/79320272.cms

 

115. India to export 3.5-4 million tonnes of wheat to neighbouring countries till March if govt extends export subsidy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/india-to-export-3-5-4-million-tonnes-of-wheat-to-neighbouring-countries-till-march-if-govt-extends-export-subsidy/articleshow/79276225.cms

 

116. India favours 'support-per-farmer' rule at WTO farm subsidy negotiations

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/india-favours-support-per-farmer-rule-at-wto-farm-subsidy-negotiations/articleshow/79215306.cms

 

117. Supply disruptions in agriculture hike up food inflation even as demand remains low

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/supply-disruptions-in-agriculture-hike-up-food-inflation-even-as-demand-remains-low/slideshow/79280537.cms

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

118. ‘PLI scheme to benefit auto industry over 2020-25 period’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/pli-scheme-to-benefit-auto-industry-over-2020-25-period/article33096975.ece

 

119. Govt to take help from industry chambers to create jobs under new scheme

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/govt-to-take-help-from-industry-chambers-to-create-jobs-via-new-employment-scheme/article33093328.ece

 

120. Is Reliance Industries really net debt-free?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/is-reliance-industries-really-net-debt-free/article33119676.ece

 

121. Govt to launch PLI schemes for 10 sectors in 45 days. Is it overambitious?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-to-launch-pli-schemes-for-10-sectors-in-45-days-is-it-overambitious-120111700051_1.html

 

122. Despite 'Make-in-India' push, industry share in GDP hit 20-year low in 2019

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/despite-make-in-india-push-industry-share-in-gdp-hit-20-year-low-in-2019-120111801618_1.html

 

123. India has potential to scale up laptop, tablet manufacturing to $100 bn by 2025: ICEA.

https://www.livemint.com/industry/manufacturing/india-has-potential-to-scale-up-laptop-tablet-manufacturing-to-100-bn-by-2025-icea-11605696709157.html

 

124. The MSME sector holds the key to an Indian economic recovery

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-msme-sector-holds-the-key-to-an-indian-economic-recovery-11605797825742.html

 

125. Consumer optimism in India reaches April levels, net spending improves too: McKinsey survey

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/consumer-optimism-in-india-reaches-april-levels-net-spending-improves-too-mckinsey-survey/articleshow/79257435.cms

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman

 

126. Opinion | A Republican Senate Would Be Bad for Business

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/12/opinion/biden-mitch-mcconnell-economy.html

 

127. Opinion | Covid, Climate and the Power of Denial

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/16/opinion/coronavirus-climate.html

 

128. Coronavirus Stockholm syndrome

https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/template/oakv2?campaign_id=116&emc=edit_pk_20201117&instance_id=24186&nl=paul-krugman&productCode=PK&regi_id=60722959&segment_id=44709&te=1&uri=nyt%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter%2F89f57bcc-0d88-570c-a545-2dcd625b182c&user_id=95489afce1b383d1dfa7e43a31c941e4

 

129. Opinion | Making the Most of the Coming Biden Boom

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/19/opinion/joe-biden-economy.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• The India Forum

130. The Silent Takeover of Labour Rights

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/silent-takeover-labour-rights

 

• The Economist

 

131. Why relations between economists and epidemiologists have been testy

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/11/14/why-relations-between-economists-and-epidemiologists-have-been-testy

 

132. News of an effective vaccine injects optimism into markets

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/11/14/news-of-an-effective-vaccine-injects-optimism-into-markets

 

133. Could the vaccine help ailing emerging-market shares?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/11/14/could-the-vaccine-help-ailing-emerging-market-shares

 

134. The meaning of RCEP, the world’s biggest trade agreement

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/11/15/the-meaning-of-rcep-the-worlds-biggest-trade-agreement

 

135. Why money is changing hands much less frequently

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/11/21/why-money-is-changing-hands-much-less-frequently

 

136. How can governments recover faster from insolvency?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/11/19/how-can-governments-recover-faster-from-insolvency

 

137. Who gains from RCEP, Asia’s new trade pact?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/11/21/who-gains-from-rcep-asias-new-trade-pact

 

• Economic and Political Weekly

 

Commentary

138. The Pandemic and Economic Fallout in South Asia

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/46/commentary/pandemic-and-economic-fallout-south-asia.html

 

139. Negotiating Livelihood during COVID-19

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/46/commentary/negotiating-livelihood-during-covid-19.html

 

140. National Education Policy, 2020

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/46/commentary/national-education-policy-2020.html

 

 

 

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

Journals:              Economic and Political Weekly, The Economist