Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(16/01/2021 to 22/01/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

                

1. Why India’s unicorn-studded start-up ecosystem is in dire need of a policy push

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/why-indias-unicorn-studded-start-up-ecosystem-is-in-dire-need-of-a-policy-push/article33582619.ece

 

2. GDP may contract 7.5% this year, need policy reforms in Budget: Virmani

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gdp-may-contract-7-5-this-year-need-policy-reforms-in-budget-virmani-120111801087_1.html

 

3. Indian economy may contract 25% in current fiscal: Economist Arun Kumar

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-economy-may-contract-25-in-current-fiscal-economist-arun-kumar-121011700379_1.html

 

4. ‘India must remain a part of global economy, open’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-must-remain-a-part-of-global-economy-open-amitabh-kant/article33612271.ece

 

5. India Innovation Index 2020,

Karnataka retains top ranking; Delhi is No 1 among UTs

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/karnataka-retains-top-ranking-delhi-is-no-1-among-uts/article33620397.ece

 

6. Removing the creases in housework valuation

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/removing-the-creases-in-housework-valuation/article33620752.ece

 

7. ‘Weak reform push, financial sector woes may damp growth’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/weak-reform-push-financial-sector-woes-may-damp-growth/article33620555.ece

 

8. India seen contributing 15% of global growth by fiscal year 2026

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-seen-contributing-15-of-global-growth-by-fiscal-year-2026-121011901272_1.html

 

9. Budget 2021 needs to restore millions of lost jobs to boost demand

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/budget-2021-needs-to-restore-millions-of-lost-jobs-to-boost-demand-121012000153_1.html

 

10. A year after Covid hit economies, India still financially insecure: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/a-year-after-covid-hit-economies-india-still-financially-insecure-survey-121012000560_1.html

 

11. Will Covid-19 impact on informal sector disrupt GDP estimates in FY21?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/will-covid-19-impact-on-informal-sector-disrupt-gdp-estimates-in-fy21-121012000982_1.html

 

12. View: Free coronavirus vaccinations are better than any stimulus the Centre can provide

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/view-free-coronavirus-vaccinations-are-better-than-any-stimulus-the-centre-can-provide/articleshow/80310556.cms

 

13. Weak reform implementation, financial sector woes could lower India's medium-term growth: Fitch

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/weak-reform-implementation-financial-sector-woes-could-lower-indias-medium-term-growth-fitch/articleshow/80366744.cms

 

14. View: Four ways in which the Budget can fulfil Modi's dream of a digital India

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/view-four-ways-in-which-the-budget-can-fulfil-modis-dream-of-a-digital-india/articleshow/80372264.cms

 

15. Indian economy may contract 25 per cent in current fiscal: Economist Arun Kumar

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indian-economy-may-contract-25-per-cent-in-current-fiscal-economist-arun-kumar/articleshow/80312742.cms

 

16. Urban demand picks up after 3 quarters; though rural growth still robust

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/urban-demand-picks-up-after-3-quarters-though-rural-growth-still-robust/articleshow/80314959.cms

 

17. India seen contributing 15% of global growth by FY26

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-seen-contributing-15-of-global-growth-by-fy26/articleshow/80349984.cms

 

18. Union Budget 2021: Timely dissemination of vaccine, easy financial conditions may trigger growth in economy

https://www.firstpost.com/india/union-budget-2021-timely-dissemination-of-vaccine-easy-financial-conditions-may-trigger-growth-in-economy-9223941.html

 

19. Union Budget 2021: Provide grants, investments in new methods of production, automation to cut dependency on imported tech

https://www.firstpost.com/india/union-budget-2021-provide-grants-investments-in-new-methods-of-production-automation-to-cut-dependency-on-imported-tech-9224281.html

 

20. Why fixing the broken labour market should be a top priority in Budget 2021 for Sitharaman

https://theprint.in/economy/why-fixing-the-broken-labour-market-should-be-a-top-priority-in-budget-2021-for-sitharaman/588652/

 

21. What Does the Path for India’s Post-Pandemic Economy Look Like?

https://thewire.in/economy/india-economy-post-pandemic-challenges-plan

 

22. Centre likely to give final push to urban housing scheme

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/centre-likely-to-give-final-push-to-urban-housing-scheme/article33628618.ece

 

23. Recent shifts in macroeconomic landscape brighten outlook: RBI

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/recent-shifts-in-macroeconomic-landscape-brightens-outlook/article33625487.ece

 

24. India within striking distance of attaining positive growth: RBI

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/india-within-striking-distance-of-attaining-positive-growth-rbi/article33624972.ece

 

25. Economy getting over pandemic, growth headed for 'glorious summer': RBI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economy-getting-over-pandemic-growth-headed-for-glorious-summer-rbi-121012100731_1.html

 

26. Pandemic-induced lockdowns boost household savings to 20-yr high: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/pandemic-induced-lockdowns-boost-household-savings-to-20-yr-high-report-121012101098_1.html

 

27. India Inc on recovery path; 53% firms to raise headcount in 2021: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-inc-on-recovery-path-53-firms-to-raise-headcount-in-2021-report-121012101178_1.html

 

28. Hit Hardest by the Pandemic, What Can the Common Man Expect from the Union Budget?

https://thewire.in/economy/union-budget-common-man-expectations-tax-direct-relief

 

29. The Sobering Disconnect Between a Soaring Sensex and Contractions in the Real Economy

https://thewire.in/economy/sensex-real-economy-disconnect-india-gdp

 

30. View: Leveraging innovation in a post-Covid world

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/view-leveraging-innovation-in-a-post-covid-world/articleshow/80383107.cms

 

31. Government approves construction of 1.68 lakh new houses under PMAY (Urban)

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/government-approves-construction-of-1-68-lakh-new-houses-under-pmay-urban/articleshow/80383057.cms

 

32. Budget 2021: Make it inclusive and substantive

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/budget-2021-make-it-inclusive-and-substantive/articleshow/80391885.cms

 

33. How Nirmala Sitharaman can come to the rescue of stressed sectors

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/how-nirmala-sitharaman-can-come-to-the-rescue-of-stressed-sectors/articleshow/80392159.cms

 

34. Pre-budget ground reality: The Indian middle class under Modi 1.0 and 2.0

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/pre-budget-ground-reality-the-indian-middle-class-under-modi-1-0-and-2-0/articleshow/80399930.cms

 

35. India bent Covid curve like Beckham, growth on solid ground: RBI

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-bent-covid-curve-like-beckham-growth-on-solid-ground-reserve-bank/articleshow/80392496.cms

 

36. The role of family aspirations in women leaving the labour force

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-role-of-family-aspirations-in-women-leaving-the-labour-force-11610899796918.html

 

37. The options we have to finance our economic revival

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-options-we-have-to-finance-our-economic-revival-11611249609957.html

 

38. Enable private participation in broader efforts to revive growth

https://www.livemint.com/budget/opinion/enable-private-participation-in-broader-efforts-to-revive-growth-11611071207117.html

 

39. Financing India’s growth revival

https://www.livemint.com/budget/news/financing-india-s-growth-revival-11610928940152.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

40. Financial stability is a public good, need to preserve it — Shaktikanta Das

https://theprint.in/economy/financial-stability-is-a-public-good-need-to-preserve-it-shaktikanta-das/586738/

 

41. Great expectations: What India wants from the Budget

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/great-expectations-what-india-wants-from-the-budget/article33582549.ece

 

42. Budget in the time of Covid pandemic

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/ashima-goyal/budget-in-the-time-of-covid-pandemic/article33594587.ece

 

43. States’ deficits matter, too

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/deep-dive/states-deficits-matter-too/article33594867.ece

 

44. Financial boom at a time of economic stagnation

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/financial-boom-at-a-time-of-economic-stagnation/article33595248.ece

 

45. Budget 2021: Gross tax revenues likely to get back on track in FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/budget-2021-gross-tax-revenues-likely-to-get-back-on-track-in-fy22-121011501617_1.html

 

46. Budget 2021: Govt likely to target fiscal deficit at 4% of GDP by FY26

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/budget-2021-govt-may-target-fiscal-deficit-at-4-of-gdp-by-2025-26-121011800008_1.html

 

47. States want cess/surcharges subsumed in basic tax rate

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/states-want-cesssurcharges-subsumed-in-basic-tax-rate/article33603180.ece

 

48. What the Finance Minister must Budget for

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/what-the-finance-minister-must-budget-for/article33602609.ece

 

49. States’ FY21 fiscal deficit to hit peak of ₹8.7 lakh crore: Crisil

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/states-fy21-fiscal-deficit-to-hit-peak-of-rs-87-lakh-crore-crisil/article33622046.ece

 

50. States urge FM Nirmala Sitharaman to raise fiscal limit in Budget

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/states-urge-govt-to-announce-big-fiscal-support-in-upcoming-budget-121011801440_1.html

 

51. India Inc looking for demand push, increase in expenditure in Budget 2021

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/india-inc-looking-for-demand-push-increase-expenditure-in-budget-2021/articleshow/80367113.cms

 

52. Budget 2021: Nirmala Sitharaman's 'Stress Test' and Macroeconomic Challenges Ahead

https://thewire.in/economy/budget-2021-nirmala-sitharamans-stress-test-and-macroeconomic-challenges-ahead

 

53. Budget 2021: Go for bond, not cess to fund Covid expenditure, say experts

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/budget-2021-go-for-bond-not-cess-to-fund-covid-expenditure-say-experts-121012200047_1.html

 

54. Union Budget 2021: Hope Nirmala Sitharaman is able to reverse economic downturn caused by COVID-19

https://www.firstpost.com/india/union-budget-2021-hope-nirmala-sitharaman-is-able-to-reverse-economic-downturn-caused-by-covid-19-9228011.html

 

55. Union Budget 2021: Focus must be on creating demand, encouraging infrastructure spending, says India Inc survey

https://www.firstpost.com/business/union-budget-2021-focus-must-be-on-creating-demand-encouraging-infrastructure-spending-says-india-inc-survey-9228331.html

 

56. Union Budget 2021: Increase FDI cap to digital media from 26% to 49% to create level playing field, attract foreign investment

https://www.firstpost.com/india/union-budget-2021-increase-fdi-cap-to-digital-media-from-26-to-49-to-create-level-playing-field-attract-foreign-investment-9224601.html

 

57. Budget FY22: A big bang divestment programme?

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/budget-fy22-a-big-bang-divestment-programme/articleshow/80397651.cms

 

58. Time for India to show some love to Bitcoins? 6 crypto ideas for budget

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/time-for-india-to-show-some-love-to-bitcoins-6-crypto-ideas-for-budget/articleshow/80398916.cms

 

59. The 30 years that changed the country

https://www.livemint.com/budget/news/the-30-years-that-changed-the-country-11611274312908.html

Taxation

60. Excise duty collection jumps 48% this fiscal on record hike in fuel taxes

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/excise-duty-collection-jumps-48-this-fiscal-on-record-hike-in-fuel-taxes-121011700357_1.html

 

61. ‘Fried/unfried fryums not papad, will attract 18% GST’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/friedunfried-fryums-not-papad-will-attract-18-gst/article33602781.ece

 

62. Budget could levy two new cesses

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget-could-levy-two-new-cesses/article33611924.ece

 

63. GST shortfall: Govt. releases 12th tranche

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/gst-shortfall-govt-releases-12th-tranche/article33604794.ece

 

64. Commodity Transaction Tax must go

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/commodity-transaction-tax-must-go/article33619420.ece

 

65. High Courts serve notice on Centre over IGST rebate by exporters

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/high-courts-serve-notice-on-centre-over-igst-rebate-by-exporters-121011901728_1.html

 

66. Excise duty collection jump 48 per cent this fiscal on record hike in taxes on petrol, diesel

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/excise-duty-collection-jump-48-pc-this-fiscal-on-record-hike-in-taxes-on-petrol-diesel/articleshow/80312430.cms

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

67. Why a ‘bad bank’ may not be a good idea

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-a-bad-bank-may-not-work-well/article33582553.ece

 

68. Indian economy ‘weak,’ credit growth bottoming out: BofA

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/indian-economy-weak-credit-growth-bottoming-out-bofa/article33583665.ece

 

69. Short-term interest rates increase 25-30 basis points, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/short-term-interest-rates-increase-25-30-basis-points-shows-data-121011800015_1.html

 

70. The man who took banking to the masses

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/the-man-who-took-banking-to-the-masses/article33602498.ece

 

71. Can Budget fuel the decade-long Nifty50 rally?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/can-budget-fuel-the-decade-long-nifty50-rally/article33611542.ece

 

72. Emerging market NPAs to continue rising: S&P

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/emerging-market-npas-to-continue-rising-sp/article33620492.ece

 

73. Govt may bring regional rural banks under a holding company in Budget

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-may-bring-regional-rural-banks-under-a-holding-company-in-budget-121011901695_1.html

 

74. Bank credit grows 3.2 pc in first nine months of FY21

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/bank-credit-grows-3-2-pc-in-first-nine-months-of-fy21/articleshow/80312464.cms

 

75. A surge in bad loans is set to worsen India’s NBFC crisis

https://theprint.in/economy/a-surge-in-bad-loans-is-set-to-worsen-indias-nbfc-crisis/588653/

 

76. Do not tinker with ‘Flexible Inflation Targeting’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/do-not-tinker-with-flexible-inflation-targeting/article33627775.ece

 

77. ‘Small Finance Banks have wider presence in well-banked States’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/small-finance-banks-have-greater-presence-in-well-banked-states-says-rbi-report/article33624640.ece

 

78. RBI remains net purchaser of US dollar in November, buys $10.261 bn

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-remains-net-purchaser-of-us-dollar-in-november-buys-10-261-bn-121012101057_1.html

 

79. Prospects of a strong rupee face headwinds from RBI desire to hoard dollars

https://theprint.in/economy/prospects-of-a-strong-rupee-face-headwinds-from-rbi-desire-to-hoard-dollars/589350/

 

80. It’s better to stop the creation of bad debt than set up a bad bank

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/its-better-to-stop-the-creation-of-bad-debt-than-set-up-a-bad-bank-11610985109485.html

 

4. External Sector

 

81. Goods exports rise a tad to $27.15 b in Dec; deficit widens to $15.44 billion

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/goods-exports-rise-a-tad-to-2715-b-in-dec-deficit-widens-to-1544-billion/article33582143.ece

 

82. Govt. may raise import duties by 5-10%

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/govt-may-raise-import-duties-by-5-10/article33603070.ece

 

83. China’s economy grows 2.3%, slowest pace in 44 years

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/chinas-economy-grows-23-slowest-pace-in-44-years/article33604784.ece

 

84. Uttar Pradesh emerges fifth largest exporter during Covid-19 pandemic

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/uttar-pradesh-emerges-fifth-largest-exporter-during-covid-19-pandemic-121011901024_1.html

 

85. US remains key forex source for India, accounts for 15-17% of goods exports

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/us-remains-key-forex-source-for-india-accounts-for-15-17-of-goods-exports-121012001144_1.html

 

86. Government planning tighter FDI rules for ecommerce sector

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-planning-tighter-fdi-rules-for-ecommerce-sector/articleshow/80352532.cms

 

87. Hardly any finished goods incur anti-dumping duties

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/hardly-any-finished-goods-incur-anti-dumping-duties/articleshow/80322560.cms

 

88. India's oil imports at near 3 year high in December

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/indias-oil-imports-at-near-3-year-high-in-december/articleshow/80348206.cms

 

89. India keen on investment, trade talks with European Union

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-keen-on-investment-trade-talks-with-european-union/articleshow/80371853.cms

 

90. Indian exports likely to lose edge on rising rupee, says RBI study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-exports-likely-to-lose-edge-on-rising-rupee-says-rbi-study-121012200040_1.html

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

91. Exploring solutions to deadlock on farm laws

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/exploring-solutions-to-deadlock-on-farm-laws/article33582669.ece

 

92. Rabi sowing seen headed for record this year

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/rabi-sowing-seen-headed-for-record-this-year/article33581913.ece

 

93. How Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani were caught in crossfire over farming laws

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/how-mukesh-ambani-gautam-adani-were-caught-in-crossfire-over-farming-laws-121011700060_1.html

 

94. Building a viable value chain for pulses

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/building-a-viable-value-chain-for-pulses/article33611527.ece

 

95. Retail inflation for farm, rural workers eases in Dec on lower food prices

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/retail-inflation-for-farm-rural-workers-eases-in-dec-on-lower-food-prices-121012000981_1.html

 

96. Build consensus on farm laws, Montek Singh Ahluwalia tells Modi govt

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/build-consensus-on-farm-laws-montek-singh-ahluwalia-tells-modi-govt-121012001434_1.html

 

97. Government procures paddy worth Rs 1.06 lakh crore so far this kharif season

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/government-procures-paddy-worth-rs-1-06-lakh-crore-so-far-this-kharif-season/articleshow/80316318.cms

 

98. Farm Ordinances Passed Without NITI Aayog Appraising 'High-Powered' CMs Panel Report: RTI

https://thewire.in/agriculture/farm-ordinances-cms-panel-niti-aayog

 

99. Why demand for guaranteed MSP is justified

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/search/?q=Why%20demand%20for%20guaranteed%20MSP%20is%20justified&sort=publishdate&order=DESC

 

100. The Threat of Corporate Interests Is a Key Unifying Factor in the Farmer Protests

https://thewire.in/agriculture/farmers-protests-agriculture-laws-corporate-interests

 

101. Farmers' Groups Reject Centre's Offer to Suspend Laws for ‘Year and Half’, Firm on Repeal Demand

https://thewire.in/agriculture/farm-law-suspension-talk-centre-farmers-unions

 

102. How Parliament Overstepped Itself in Bringing the Three Farm Laws

https://thewire.in/agriculture/how-the-parliament-overstepped-in-bringing-the-three-farm-laws

 

103. Govt plans to expand summer-crops area by 50%

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/govt-plans-to-expand-summer-crops-area-by-50/articleshow/80390316.cms

 

104. Assam is emerging as a global hub in agricultural production: Narendra Singh Tomar

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/assam-is-emerging-as-a-global-hub-in-agricultural-production-narendra-singh-tomar/articleshow/80391317.cms

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

105. Trade with China shrank in 2020, deficit at five-year low

                https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/indias-trade-with-china-falls-in-2020-deficit-at-five-year-low/article33581648.ece

 

106. Budget 2021-22 wishlist: Here are the key challenges in retail sector

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/budget-2021-22-wishlist-here-are-the-key-challenges-in-retail-sector-121011800028_1.html

 

107. Commodity markets to normalise in 2021

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/commodity-markets-to-normalise-in-2021/article33611373.ece

 

108. Can the FM turbo-charge EV sales?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/can-the-fm-turbo-charge-ev-sales/article33619553.ece

 

109. Why is the government so wary of e-comm?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/r-srinivasan/why-is-the-government-so-wary-of-e-comm/article33619352.ece

 

110. Economic activity tentatively returning to pre-Covid levels, says Icra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-activity-tentatively-returning-to-pre-covid-levels-says-icra-121011801426_1.html

 

111. SMEs, real estate to drive asset quality deterioration in India, China: S&P

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/smes-real-estate-to-drive-asset-quality-deterioration-in-india-china-s-p-121012000510_1.html

 

112. Housing sales in October-December jump 25% across seven cities

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/housing-sales-in-october-december-jump-25-across-seven-cities-121012000817_1.html

 

113. The curious case of investment in education

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/the-curious-case-of-investment-in-education/articleshow/80306498.cms

 

114. Toll revenue to touch Rs 1.34 lakh crore a year by 2025: Nitin Gadkari

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/toll-revenue-to-touch-rs-1-34-lakh-crore-a-year-by-2025-nitin-gadkari/articleshow/80370241.cms

 

115. Business activity continues uptrend in January after robust rebound in December: Nomura

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/business-activity-continues-uptrend-in-january-after-robust-rebound-in-december-nomura/articleshow/80330083.cms

 

116. Base metals and gold, too, join the Sensex party

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/base-metals-and-gold-too-join-the-sensex-party/article33628232.ece

 

117. India requires efficient energy markets

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/india-requires-efficient-energy-markets/article33628132.ece

 

118. Iraq cuts crude oil supplies for most Indian refiners in 2021: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/iraq-cuts-crude-oil-supplies-for-most-indian-refiners-in-2021-report-121012101488_1.html

 

119. Giving a boost to local manufacturing: Budget 2021 may raise duty on finished goods

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/budget-may-raise-duty-on-finished-goods/articleshow/80396444.cms

 

120. Adopt a clear strategy to raise our trade intensity

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/adopt-a-clear-strategy-to-raise-our-trade-intensity-11610899450786.html

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

121. Opinion | Four Rules That Should Guide Bidenomics

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/14/opinion/biden-economy.html

 

122. Opinion | Who’s Radical Now? The Case of Minimum Wages

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/18/opinion/minimum-wage-us.html

 

123. Opinion | The Corrupt, the Clueless and Joe Biden

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/opinion/biden-republicans-stimulus.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Ideas for India

 

124. Evaluating inflation targeting in India

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/macroeconomics/evaluating-inflation-targeting-in-india.html

 

125. Employment entry and exit by women in India

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/social-identity/employment-entry-and-exit-by-women-in-india.html

 

126. How wide is the ‘sink of localism’ in India?

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/poverty-inequality/how-wide-is-the-sink-of-localism-in-india.html

 

127. Covid-19: Debunking fake news among slum-dwellers

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/covid-19-debunking-fake-news-among-slum-dwellers.html

 

• The India Forum

 

128. ‘Mere Paas Sarkaar Hai’ State Intervention in Indian Agriculture: Why it is needed and how it must change

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/mere-paas-sarkaar-hai

 

129. Learning from Crises, The Evolution of Indian Banking Regulation

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/crisis-crisis

 

• EPW

Commentary

 

130. MSP in a Changing Agricultural Policy Environment

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/3/commentary/msp-changing-agricultural-policy-environment.html

 

131. Garnering the Fiscal Stimulus, A Bargaining Game

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/3/commentary/garnering-fiscal-stimulus.html

 

132. Demystifying Caste in Bengal

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/3/commentary/demystifying-caste-bengal.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

133. The Inevitability of German Stimulus

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/strong-euro-calls-for-german-fiscal-stimulus-by-melvyn-krauss-2021-01?a_la=english&a_d=6006e8d100d8cf769c668d20&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=strong-euro-calls-for-german-fiscal-stimulus-by-melvyn-krauss-2021-01&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• The Economist

 

134. China’s economy zooms back to its pre-covid growth rate

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/01/18/chinas-economy-zooms-back-to-its-pre-covid-growth-rate

 

135. Will Joe Biden’s fiscal stimulus overheat the American economy?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/01/19/will-joe-bidens-fiscal-stimulus-overheat-the-american-economy

 

136. Have banks now got too much cash?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/01/20/have-banks-now-got-too-much-cash

 

137. Supply bottlenecks are pushing up costs for manufacturers

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/01/21/supply-bottlenecks-are-pushing-up-costs-for-manufacturers

 

138. What is the link between economic crises and political ruptures?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/01/21/what-is-the-link-between-economic-crises-and-political-ruptures

 

139. China’s regional gap is worsening

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/01/23/chinas-regional-gap-is-worsening

 

9. News on Kerala

 

140. Rubber support price hike to benefit Kerala’s small and marginal farmers

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/rubber-support-price-hike-to-benefit-keralas-small-and-marginal-farmers/article33581921.ece

 

141. State witnessing developmental surge

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/state-witnessing-developmental-surge/article33585195.ece

 

142. Role of local bodies to be expanded

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/role-of-local-bodies-to-be-expanded/article33581253.ece

 

143. Budget treats capital well

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/budget-treats-capital-well/article33585412.ece

 

144. Cut in stamp duty, registration fee

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cut-in-stamp-duty-registration-fee/article33581079.ece

 

145. ₹112-cr. allocation for coir sector

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/112-cr-allocation-for-coir-sector/article33580897.ece

 

146. ₹100 cr. for expatriate employment scheme

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/rs-100-cr-for-expatriate-employment-scheme/article33585189.ece

 

147. Jobs for educated unemployed a key focus

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/jobs-for-educated-unemployed-a-key-focus/article33585192.ece

 

148. Nothing new for Health in Budget

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/nothing-new-for-health-in-budget/article33585184.ece

 

149. Kerala Budget | 8 lakh jobs to be created in 2021- 22

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-budget-january-15-2021-issac-thomas-live/article33577359.ece

 

150. Kerala budget promises 20 lakh jobs in 5 years

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-budget-promises-20-lakh-jobs-in-5-years/article33582724.ece

 

151. Isaac leans on welfarism with an eye on polls

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/isaac-leans-on-welfarism-with-an-eye-on-polls/article33581620.ece

 

152. Praise for higher education plans in Kerala Budget

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/praise-for-higher-education-plans-in-budget/article33590488.ece

 

153. Gender budgeting touches ₹4,025-cr.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/gender-budgeting-touches-4025-cr/article33596027.ece

 

154. CII terms State Budget progressive, inclusive

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/cii-terms-state-budget-progressive-inclusive/article33591712.ece

 

155. KIIFB borrowings bypass limits for State: CAG

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kiifb-borrowings-bypass-limits-for-state-cag/article33603716.ece

 

156. Fiscal, revenue deficits up: report

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/fiscal-revenue-deficits-up-report/article33605220.ece

 

157. School dropout rate falls to 0.11% in Kerala

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/school-dropout-rate-falls-to-011-in-kerala/article33605197.ece

 

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