Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(12/12/2020 to 18/12/2020)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. NFHS throws up a mixed bag for State

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/nfhs-throws-up-a-mixed-bag-for-state/article33317241.ece

 

2. NFHS finds jump in vaccination

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/nfhs-finds-jump-in-vaccination/article33318084.ece

 

3. ‘5% growth as nations turn inward will be big for India’

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/5-growth-as-nations-turn-inward-will-be-big-for-india/article33318028.ece

 

4. A sector that needs to be nursed back to health

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-sector-that-needs-to-be-nursed-back-to-health/article33322153.ece

 

5. November sees food inflation drop to 9.43%

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/november-sees-food-inflation-drop-to-943/article33332523.ece

 

6. India needs to rethink its nutrition agenda

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/india-needs-to-rethink-its-nutrition-agenda/article33332490.ece

 

7. Crisil narrows FY21 GDP shrinkage estimate to 7.7%

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/crisil-narrows-fy21-gdp-shrinkage-estimate-to-77/article33331027.ece

 

8. Discretionary spending set for uptick: survey

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/discretionary-spending-set-for-uptick-says-survey/article33330832.ece

 

9. India has reduced emission intensity of GDP by 21%: Environment Minister

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-has-reduced-emission-intensity-of-gdp-by-21-javadekar/article33307333.ece

 

10. Economic recovery will be faster than predicted: FSDC

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/economic-recovery-will-be-faster-than-predicted-fsdc/article33338954.ece

 

11. Driving growth through a sticky patch

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/driving-growth-through-a-sticky-patch/article33338804.ece

 

12. TN’s sui generis development model

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/tns-sui-generis-development-model/article33339436.ece

 

13. Covid wiped out 81 mn jobs in Asia-Pacific; women, youngsters affected: ILO

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-wiped-out-81-mn-obs-in-asia-pacific-women-youngsters-affected-ilo-120121600325_1.html

 

14. India GDP recovering better than expected; to contract 7.4% in FY21: SBI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/fy21-gdp-to-contract-at-7-4-pc-on-better-recovery-sbi-report-120121600408_1.html

 

15. Macro situation uncertain, economy to contract by 10% in FY21: Pronab Sen

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/macro-situation-uncertain-economy-to-contract-by-10-in-fy21-pronab-sen-120121300194_1.html

 

16. CEA foresees V-shaped recovery in industrial production going ahead

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cea-foresees-v-shaped-recovery-in-industrial-production-going-ahead-120121300681_1.html

 

17. Inflation targeting ‘loses meaning’ if band is made too wide – RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

https://theprint.in/economy/inflation-targeting-loses-meaning-if-band-is-made-too-wide-rbi-governor-shaktikanta-das/566394/

 

18. S&P raises India’s GDP forecast to (-) 7.7% for FY21

https://theprint.in/economy/sp-raises-indias-gdp-forecast-to-7-7-for-fy21/567211/

 

19. These are the 10 themes that’ll determine the direction of emerging markets in 2021

https://theprint.in/economy/these-are-the-10-themes-thatll-determine-the-direction-of-emerging-markets-in-2021/567575/

 

20. No amount of government intervention enough to deal Covid-19’s impact on economy: Nirmala Sitharaman

https://scroll.in/latest/981580/no-amount-of-government-intervention-enough-to-deal-covid-19s-impact-on-economy-nirmala-sitharaman

 

21. How coronavirus has made a mark on the list of India’s richest women

https://scroll.in/article/980852/how-coronavirus-has-made-a-mark-on-the-list-of-indias-richest-women

 

22. Under the shadow of Covid-19 pandemic, inflation bites India the hardest

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/under-the-shadow-of-covid-19-pandemic-inflation-bites-india-the-hardest-120121600750_1.html

 

23. SBI Research ups projections for economy, narrows GDP contraction to 7.4%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/sbi-research-ups-projections-for-economy-narrows-gdp-contraction-to-7-4-120121600956_1.html

 

24. India slips a spot in UN's human development index, ranks at 131 now

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-slips-a-spot-in-un-s-human-development-index-ranks-at-131-now-120121700041_1.html

 

25. India wants a V-shaped recovery at any cost. But what will RBI do?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-wants-a-v-shaped-recovery-at-any-cost-but-what-will-rbi-do-120121700126_1.html

 

26. Icra narrows its GDP decline forecast for FY21 to 7.8% from 11% earlier

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/icra-narrows-its-gdp-decline-forecast-for-fy21-to-7-8-from-11-earlier-120121701022_1.html

 

27. Putting food at the centre of India’s nutrition agenda

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/putting-food-at-the-centre-of-indias-nutrition-agenda/article33359344.ece

 

28. Cybersecurity, data protection must to promote financial inclusion: Shaktikanta Das

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/cybersecurity-data-protection-must-to-promote-financial-inclusion-shaktikanta-das-11608124133673.html

 

29. Covid to hit India's household consumption in 2021 as well: BCG report

https://www.livemint.com/industry/retail/covid-to-hit-india-s-household-consumption-in-2021-as-well-bcg-report-11608203169343.html

 

30. Steps that will help India stay in the crypto race

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/steps-that-will-help-india-stay-in-the-crypto-race-11607875218551.html

 

31. ‘Too much’ growth could be the challenge we’ll face this decade

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/-too-much-growth-could-be-the-challenge-we-ll-face-this-decade-11607959204206.html

 

32. When politicians are sold on a V-shaped recovery at any cost

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/when-politicians-are-sold-on-a-v-shaped-recovery-at-any-cost-11608219143549.html

 

33. India must not weaken its resolve on inflation

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-must-not-weaken-its-resolve-on-inflation-11607879023931.html

 

34. Covid pandemic would lead to food insecurity; govt, businesses need to work together: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/covid-pandemic-would-lead-to-food-insecurity-govt-businesses-need-to-work-together-report/articleshow/79719750.cms

 

35. Urban female labour participation rate falls to its lowest in November since 2016: CMIE

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/urban-female-labour-participation-rate-falls-to-its-lowest-in-november-since-2016-cmie/articleshow/79777189.cms

 

36. A look at revision in GDP estimates and reasons, risks to those projections

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/a-look-at-revision-in-gdp-estimates-and-reasons-risks-to-those-projections/articleshow/79789664.cms

 

37. Despite economic slowdown in H1 of FY 21, India will see double-digit growth: Top Industrialists

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/despite-economic-slowdown-in-h1-of-fy-21-india-will-see-double-digit-growth-top-industrialists/articleshow/79743616.cms

 

38. Consumer price inflation is easing, core inflation remains sticky: UBS report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/consumer-price-inflation-is-easing-core-inflation-remains-sticky-ubs-report/articleshow/79737729.cms

 

39. India's recovery process gains strength in December, shows survey by Nomura

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-recovery-process-gains-strength-in-december-shows-survey-by-nomura/articleshow/79717807.cms

 

40. Less than 45% of households in five states use clean fuel for cooking: Govt survey

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/less-than-45-of-households-in-five-states-use-clean-fuel-for-cooking-govt-survey/articleshow/79735199.cms

 

41. India's economy showing signs of bottoming out: Credit Suisse

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/indias-economy-showing-signs-of-bottoming-out-credit-suisse/articleshow/79779644.cms

 

42. About 48% of Indians planning to spend more in the coming months: LocalCircles survey

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/about-48-of-indians-planning-to-spend-more-in-the-coming-months-loclecircle-survey/articleshow/79737969.cms

 

43. Macro situation very uncertain, economy to shrink by 10 per cent in FY21: Pronab Sen

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/macro-situation-very-uncertain-economy-to-shrink-by-10pc-in-fy21-pronab-sen/articleshow/79703834.cms

 

2. Public Finance

 

44. N.K. Singh calls for a fresh look at the Seventh Schedule

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/nk-singh-calls-for-a-fresh-look-at-the-seventh-schedule/article33311634.ece

 

45. Without planning commission, states & Centre need forum for policy dialogue — N.K. Singh

https://theprint.in/economy/without-planning-commission-states-centre-need-forum-for-policy-dialogue-n-k-singh/565158/

 

46. Disbursal of Mudra loans hits the slow lane in FY21

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/disbursal-of-mudra-loans-hits-the-slow-lane-in-fy21/article33338910.ece

 

47. India Inc seeks growth-oriented budget, higher health spend from FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-inc-seeks-growth-oriented-budget-higher-health-spend-from-fm-120121401147_1.html

 

48. FinMin approves Rs 9,879 cr capital expenditure proposal of 27 states

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/finmin-approves-rs-9-879-cr-capital-exp-proposal-of-27-states-120121200472_1.html

 

49. At ₹83,114 cr, P-note investments hit 27-month high in November

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/at-83114-cr-p-note-investments-hit-27-month-high-in-november/article33348980.ece

 

50. State govts worry as Centre plans to trim schemes in upcoming Budget

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/state-govts-worry-as-centre-plans-to-trim-schemes-in-upcoming-budget-120121800033_1.html

 

51. A proposed fiscal strategy for a sustainable economic recovery

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-proposed-fiscal-strategy-for-a-sustainable-economic-recovery-11608218716712.html

 

52. Finance ministry extends deadline for states to implement reforms linked to additional borrowing limits

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/finance-ministry-extends-deadline-for-states-to-implement-reforms-linked-to-additional-borrowing-limits/articleshow/79757026.cms

 

53. Financial Stability and Development Council takes stock of economy, financial sector

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/financial-stability-and-development-council-takes-stock-of-economy-financial-sector/articleshow/79742036.cms

Taxation

54. Centre cancels 1.63 lakh GST registrations

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/centre-cancels-163-lakh-gst-registrations/article33311630.ece

 

55. Tax policy in trying times

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/tax-policy-in-trying-times/article33332486.ece

 

56. State gets ₹956.04 crore as GST compensation

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/state-gets-rs-95604-crore-as-gst-compensation/article33341419.ece

 

57. States/UTs get 7th instalment of ₹6,000-crore loan

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/statesuts-get-7th-instalment-of-6000-crore-loan/article33330863.ece

 

58. Garment makers want GST to be cut to 5% from 12%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/garment-makers-want-gst-to-be-cut-to-5-from-12/article33338994.ece

 

59. Centre releases Rs 42,000 cr to states to meet GST compensation shortfall

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/centre-releases-rs-42-000-cr-to-states-to-meet-gst-compensation-shortfall-120121401044_1.html

 

60. More personal vehicles, cooking at home spark a petrol and LPG boom in India

https://theprint.in/economy/more-personal-vehicles-cooking-at-home-spark-a-petrol-and-lpg-boom-in-india/568391/

 

61. GST revenues take a beating as Council tweaks rates far too often

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-revenues-take-a-beating-as-council-tweaks-rates-far-too-often-120121600627_1.html

 

62. Q3 corporate advance tax mop up rises 49%, signals robust earnings

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/advance-tax-mop-up-under-corporate-tax-jumps-49-in-q3/article33354756.ece

 

63. Opinion | How GST e-invoicing will reduce the government's compliance burden

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/opinion-how-gst-e-invoicing-will-reduce-the-government-s-compliance-burden-11608008220926.html

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

64. Finance Ministry to take call on Rs 14,500 crore capital infusion into banks in Q4

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/finance-ministry-to-take-call-on-rs-14500-crore-capital-infusion-into-banks-in-q4/articleshow/79703994.cms

 

65. Centre working on framework for widening credit push: Kant

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/centre-working-on-framework-for-widening-credit-push-kant/article33318024.ece

 

66. Slowdown in loans sanctioned to struggling firms

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/slowdown-in-loans-sanctioned-to-struggling-firms/article33323534.ece

 

67. Credit cards gain currency again

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/credit-cards-gain-currency-again/article33309045.ece

 

68. As bitcoin rally roars, Indian banks look to cash in on opportunities

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/as-bitcoin-rally-roars-indian-banks-look-to-cash-in-on-opportunities-120121600037_1.html

 

69. Reserve Bank of India unlikely to let rupee appreciate much: Experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/reserve-bank-of-india-unlikely-to-let-rupee-appreciate-much-experts-120121600041_1.html

 

70. Hope for troubled PMC Bank as 4 entities show interest in acquiring it

https://theprint.in/economy/hope-for-troubled-pmc-bank-as-4-entities-show-interest-in-acquiring-it/567743/

 

71. Winding down liquidity to be challenge for RBI going forward: Subbarao

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/winding-down-liquidity-to-be-challenge-for-rbi-going-forward-subbarao-120121601304_1.html

 

72. Will investors shun bank bonds now?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/will-investors-shun-bank-bonds-now/article33348389.ece

 

73. Non-banks will see asset growth only in FY22, says Crisil

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/nbfcs-to-see-asset-growth-only-in-fy22-post-likely-contraction-this-year-crisil-11607683618905.html

 

74. Central Bank of India to raise up to ₹500 crore by issuing bonds

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/central-bank-of-india-to-raise-up-to-rs-500-crore-by-issuing-bonds-11607705186165.html

 

75. No specific plan needed for invoking Resolution Framework: RBI

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/no-specific-plan-needed-for-invoking-resolution-framework-rbi-11607783097625.html

 

76. Loan disbursement by NBFC-MFIs dips 43% to ₹10,617 cr in Q2

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/loan-disbursement-by-nbfc-mfis-dips-43-to-10-617-cr-in-q2-11608034091684.html

 

77. The fiscal cost of RBI’s bulging foreign exchange stash

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-fiscal-cost-of-rbi-s-bulging-foreign-exchange-stash-11608047652850.html

 

78. The bankruptcy code alone can’t resolve distressed debt

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-bankruptcy-code-alone-can-t-resolve-distressed-debt-11607959627560.html

 

79. RBI has preserved financial stability of economy during COVID crisis, says Subbarao

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/rbi-has-preserved-financial-stability-of-economy-during-covid-crisis-says-subbarao/articleshow/79764496.cms

 

80. Draft dividend payout norms unlikely to significantly impact most NBFCs: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/draft-dividend-payout-norms-unlikely-to-significantly-impact-most-nbfcs-report/articleshow/79743707.cms

 

4. External Sector

 

81. Three European envoys vouch for green economy

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/three-european-envoys-vouch-for-green-economy/article33317097.ece

 

82. Exports fall 8.7%; trade deficit shrinks

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/exports-fall-87-trade-eficit-shrinks/article33339681.ece

 

83. What to do with forex reserve riches

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/what-to-do-with-forex-reserve-riches/article33321387.ece

 

84. Bilateral swaps’ role in China’s rising global footprint

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/bilateral-swaps-role-in-chinas-rising-global-footprint/article33330279.ece

 

85. India is the world's best market for portfolio disclosure, finds study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-is-the-world-s-best-market-for-portfolio-disclosure-finds-study-120121500107_1.html

 

86. Wave of foreign money threatens RBI’s tight grip on rupee

https://theprint.in/economy/wave-of-foreign-money-threatens-rbis-tight-grip-on-rupee/566851/

 

87. China’s recovery gathers pace in November, setting up strong growth for 2021

https://theprint.in/world/chinas-recovery-gathers-pace-in-november-setting-up-strong-growth-for-2021/566891/

 

88. Bitcoin crosses $21,000-mark for first time amid dizzying rally

https://theprint.in/economy/bitcoin-crosses-21000-mark-for-first-time-amid-dizzying-rally/568428/

 

89. RBI’s dollar mopping spree could slow down as US puts India on currency watchlist

https://theprint.in/economy/rbis-dollar-mopping-spree-could-slow-down-as-us-puts-india-on-currency-watchlist/568494/

 

90. Bold reforms have ensured steady FDI flow even during pandemic: FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/bold-reforms-have-ensured-steady-fdi-flow-even-during-pandemic-fm-120121701295_1.html

 

91. India has been transparent in its forex intervention: US Treasury

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-has-been-transparent-in-its-forex-intervention-us-treasury-120121601377_1.html

 

92. As economy recovers, fall in direct tax mop-up slows

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/as-economy-recovers-fall-in-direct-tax-mop-up-slows/article33348948.ece

 

93. The dichotomy in FPI and MF behaviour

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/the-dichotomy-in-fpi-and-mf-behaviour/article33348100.ece

 

94. An export thrust would call for a rupee strategy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/an-export-thrust-would-call-for-a-rupee-strategy-11608219977658.html

 

95. India signs $400 million loan agreement with World Bank for social protection programme assistance

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/india-signs-400-million-loan-agreement-with-world-bank-for-social-protection-programme-assistance/articleshow/79764931.cms

 

96. Exports dip 8.74% in November, trade deficit at 10-month high

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/exports-dip-8-74-pc-in-november-trade-deficit-narrows-to-usd-9-87-billion/articleshow/79741947.cms

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

97. The roots of the agricultural crisis run deep

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-roots-of-the-agricultural-crisis-run-deep/article33322146.ece

 

98. Punjab, Haryana need to look beyond MSP crops

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/punjab-haryana-need-to-look-beyond-msp-crops/article33339838.ece

 

99. CII says farmers' blockade likely to impact India's economic recovery

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cii-says-farmers-blockade-likely-to-impact-india-s-economic-recovery-120121500046_1.html

 

100. Statsguru: Why Punjab farmers stand out among major agrarian states

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/statsguru-why-punjab-farmers-stand-out-among-major-agrarian-states-120121300899_1.html

 

101. Why Are Most Assam Farmers Not Protesting Against the Farm Laws?

https://thewire.in/agriculture/why-are-most-assam-farmers-not-protesting-against-the-farm-laws

 

102. The Protests Against the Farm Laws Present a Familiar Pattern

https://thewire.in/agriculture/farm-laws-protest-narendra-modi-bjp-government-familiar-pattern

 

103. What Should the Outcome of India's Farmer Protests Look Like?

https://thewire.in/agriculture/what-should-the-outcome-of-indias-farmer-protests-look-like

 

104. The Ominous Possibilities of the Outcome of the Farmers' Protests

https://thewire.in/politics/modi-government-farmers-protest

 

105. Economic indicators much more encouraging now, farmers interests remain a priority, says Modi

https://theprint.in/economy/economic-indicators-much-more-encouraging-now-farmers-interests-remain-a-priority-says-modi/565563/

 

106. Maximum fuss over MSP

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/maximum-fuss-over-msp/article33348559.ece

 

107. Cabinet clears ₹3,500-cr subsidy for sugarcane farmers

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/cabinet-okays-3500-cr-sugar-export-subsidy/article33344971.ece

 

108. Guaranteed MSP will claim half the Budget

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/guaranteed-msp-will-claim-half-the-budget/article33357330.ece

 

109. In agri-reforms, go back to the drawing board

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/in-agri-reforms-go-back-to-the-drawing-board/article33358238.ece

 

110. The awkward myth of a revival in the country’s rural economy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-awkward-myth-of-a-revival-in-the-country-s-rural-economy-11608220540424.html

 

111. View: What Modi should do to end India's farm crisis

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/view-what-modi-should-do-to-end-indias-farm-crisis/articleshow/79689656.cms

 

112. India signs $1 billion loan with NDB to support MGNREGS and rural infrastructure

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/india-signs-1-billion-loan-with-ndb-to-support-mgnregs-and-rural-infrastructure/articleshow/79762453.cms

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

                               

113. At 3.6 per cent, industrial growth hits eight-month high in October

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/at-36-per-cent-industrial-growth-hits-eight-month-high-in-october/article33309651.ece

 

114. November auto sales rise 10%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/november-auto-sales-rise-10/article33309070.ece

 

115. WPI inflation rises to 9-month high of 1.55% in November as manufactured items turn costlier

https://theprint.in/economy/wpi-inflation-rises-to-9-month-high-of-1-55-in-november-as-manufactured-items-turn-costlier/566356/

 

116. PLI scheme to give $520-bn boost to manufacturing sector in 5 yrs: Amitabh Kant

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/pli-scheme-to-give-520-bn-boost-to-manufacturing-sector-in-5-yrs-amitabh-kant-120121200834_1.html

 

117. All global firms like Apple, its suppliers Wistron, Foxconn relocating to India — NITI Aayog CEO

https://theprint.in/economy/all-global-firms-like-apple-its-suppliers-wistron-foxconn-relocating-to-india-niti-aayog-ceo/565634/

 

118. Gig economy takes centre stage as tech boosts opportunities for workers

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gig-economy-takes-centre-stage-as-tech-boosts-opportunities-for-workers-120121400001_1.html

 

119. Past lemons shouldn’t turn India Inc bitter

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/past-lemons-shouldnt-turn-india-inc-bitter/article33356759.ece

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

120. America is no longer a land of opportunity

https://www.ft.com/content/56c7e518-bc8f-11e1-a111-00144feabdc0?FTCamp=engage/CAPI/website/Channel_muckrack//B2B

 

121. The Mauritius Miracle | by Joseph E. Stiglitz - Project Syndicate

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/the-mauritius-miracle?barrier=accesspaylog

 

122. Opinion | Trump Tries to Kill Covid Relief

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/10/opinion/trump-coronavirus-relief.html

 

123. Opinion | When Did Republicans Start Hating Facts?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/14/opinion/republicans-reagan-disinformation.html

 

124. Opinion | Return of the Phony Deficit Hawks

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/17/opinion/coronavirus-stimulus-deficit.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Project Syndicate

 

125. The Debt Dogs that Didn’t Bark

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/poor-countries-debt-challenge-will-grow-in-2021-by-barry-eichengreen-2020-12?a_la=english&a_d=5fd3a407e7a0fd5e608debaa&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=poor-countries-debt-challenge-will-grow-in-2021-by-barry-eichengreen-2020-12&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

126. Bull or Bear in 2021?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/equity-market-outlook-for-2021-by-jim-o-neill-2020-12?a_la=english&a_d=5fd7350b3eec134c38fe72f8&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=equity-market-outlook-for-2021-by-jim-o-neill-2020-12&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

127. Kick-Starting FDI in Africa

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/african-diaspora-foreign-direct-investment-by-carl-manlan-and-efosa-ojomo-2020-12?a_la=english&a_d=5fd8e4a591b0341d10a24e02&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=african-diaspora-foreign-direct-investment-by-carl-manlan-and-efosa-ojomo-2020-12&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

128. The Measure of Financial Regulators’ Independence

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/independent-financial-regulators-strengthen-banking-stability-by-howard-davies-2020-12?a_la=english&a_d=5fda2bf61a11795cd40c2ed6&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=independent-financial-regulators-strengthen-banking-stability-by-howard-davies-2020-12&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

129. The End of Efficiency

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/economic-thought-efficiency-versus-sustainability-by-robert-skidelsky-2020-12?a_la=english&a_d=5fdb731f7d877c3f90f7ad81&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=economic-thought-efficiency-versus-sustainability-by-robert-skidelsky-2020-12&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• Ideas for India

 

130. Covid-19 crisis: Response should not undermine institutions

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/macroeconomics/covid-19-crisis-response-should-not-undermine-institutions.html

 

131. Combating corruption and illicit outflows: A welfare-oriented approach

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/governance/combating-corruption-and-illicit-outflows-a-welfare-oriented-approach.html

 

132. Welfare through workfare? Lessons from the early days of MNREGA

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/poverty-inequality/welfare-through-workfare-lessons-from-the-early-days-of-mnrega.html

 

• The Economist

 

133. OPEC loosens up

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/12/12/opec-loosens-up

 

134. Making sense of banks’ climate targets

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/12/12/making-sense-of-banks-climate-targets

 

135. Is a wave of supply-chain reshoring around the corner?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/12/16/is-a-wave-of-supply-chain-reshoring-around-the-corner

 

136. What if a gold standard were still in use?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/12/19/what-if-a-gold-standard-were-still-in-use

 

 

 

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, Ideas for India,

Journals:              Economic and Political Weekly, The Economist, Project Syndicate