Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(30/01/2021 to 05/02/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

                  

1. Survey sees economy rebounding to 11% in FY22

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/survey-sees-economy-rebounding-to-11-in-fy22/article33698845.ece

 

2. Needed, a regulator for the health sector

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/needed-a-regulator-for-the-health-sector/article33698767.ece

 

3. The stormy issue of climate finance

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/the-stormy-issue-of-climate-finance/article33698417.ece

 

4. Resilient India fends off pandemic blow

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/resilient-india-fends-off-pandemic-blow/article33697994.ece

 

5. Will Finance Minister give economy the much-expected booster shot today?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/will-finance-minister-give-economy-the-much-expected-booster-shot-today/article33711023.ece

 

6. Survey outlines a roadmap for Atmanirbhar Bharat

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/economic-survey-outlines-a-roadmap-for-atmanirbhar-bharat/article33710290.ece

 

7. Nirmala goes for broke to push growth

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/nirmala-goes-for-broke-to-push-growth/article33721228.ece

 

8. Has not gone the full distance

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/has-not-gone-the-full-distance/article33720707.ece

 

9. Blueprint for a post-pandemic economy

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/blueprint-for-a-post-pandemic-economy/article33733069.ece

 

10. ‘Withdraw forbearance once economy recovers’

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/withdraw-forbearance-once-economy-recovers/article33700668.ece

 

11. India’s ratings don’t reflect economy’s fundamentals: CEA

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/indias-ratings-dont-reflect-economys-fundamentals-cea/article33699155.ece

 

12. Bare necessities gap between States has narrowed since 2012, survey shows

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/improvement-in-access-to-bare-necessities-but-disparities-continue-economic-survey/article33695827.ece

 

13. ‘Focus on growth than on alleviating inequality’

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/focus-on-growth-than-on-alleviating-inequality/article33700674.ece

 

14. ‘Lockdown provided a boost to gig economy’

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/lockdown-provided-a-boost-to-gig-economy/article33700664.ece

 

15. Agility key to countering pandemics

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/agility-key-to-countering-pandemics/article33700662.ece

 

16. Building a robust healthcare system

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/building-a-robust-healthcare-system/article33712736.ece

 

17. Recovery vehicle

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/recovery-vehicle/article33722773.ece

 

18. Economic Survey defends lockdown strategy to fight Covid-19 pandemic

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-survey-defends-lockdown-strategy-to-fight-covid-19-pandemic-121013000072_1.html

 

19. Tight regulation vs discretion: Economic Survey pitches for transparency

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/tight-regulation-vs-discretion-economic-survey-pitches-for-transparency-121013000075_1.html

 

20. Economic survey 2020-21: Forget rating agencies, spend without fear

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-survey-2020-21-forget-rating-agencies-spend-without-fear-121013000078_1.html

 

21. Mid-day meals a lifeline for millions, should be re-activated: UN body

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/mid-day-meals-a-lifeline-for-millions-should-be-re-activated-un-body-121013100312_1.html

 

22. Hit hard by Covid-19 lockdown, economy on firm path of fragile recovery

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/hit-hard-by-covid-19-lockdown-economy-on-firm-path-of-fragile-recovery-121013100896_1.html

 

23. Budget 2021 aims to reset economy with honesty in numbers, without doles

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/budget-2021-aims-to-reset-economy-with-honesty-in-numbers-without-doles-121020100743_1.html

 

24. Budget 2021 a big effort by govt to boost country's economic recovery: S&P

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/budget-2021-a-big-effort-by-govt-to-boost-country-s-economic-recovery-s-p-121020200665_1.html

 

25. Three in four Indians to seek jobs in 2021, reveals LinkedIn survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/three-in-four-indians-to-seek-jobs-in-2021-reveals-linkedin-survey-121020300408_1.html

 

26. Staying on track amid a pandemic, says Economic Adviser Rajiv Mishra

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/staying-on-track-amid-a-pandemic-says-economic-adviser-rajiv-mishra/articleshow/80595499.cms

 

27. Rural demand seen ebbing in 2021-22, but urban consumption to rise: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/rural-demand-seen-ebbing-in-2021-22-but-urban-consumption-to-rise-report/articleshow/80612002.cms

 

28. Budget likely to increase food subsidy allocation by 4%-6%: Sources

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/budget-likely-to-increase-food-subsidy-allocation-by-4-6-sources/articleshow/80620766.cms

 

29. Economy to rebound sharply in FY22 on account of reforms: Government

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/economy-to-rebound-sharply-in-fy22-on-account-of-reforms-government/articleshow/80632019.cms

 

30. FM's interview to Network18: Nirmala Sitharaman reveals NDA govt's macroeconomic philosophy and road ahead

https://www.firstpost.com/india/fms-interview-to-network18-nirmala-sitharaman-reveals-nda-governments-macroeconomic-philosophy-and-the-road-ahead-9264731.html

 

31. This Year's Budget Is Critical to Ensure a Comprehensive Nutrition Response

https://thewire.in/economy/budget-nutrition-anganwadi-mid-day-meal-schemes

 

32. Sitharaman's ‘Pro-Growth’ Budget Misses A Few Thorns in the Indian Economy

https://thewire.in/economy/budget-2021-jobs-stock-market-middle-class-employment

 

33. Budget 2021 Stops Short of the Kick the Indian Economy Needed

https://thewire.in/economy/budget-2021-stops-short-of-the-kick-the-indian-economy-needed

 

34. How Budget 2021 Was or (Was Not) Business as Usual

https://thewire.in/business/budget-2021-nirmala-sitharaman-health-taxes-auto-infra-msmes

 

35. Budget 2021 Utterly Disregards the Education Catastrophe Inflicted by COVID-19

https://thewire.in/education/union-budget-education

 

36. It's Time that Budgeting Assumed Responsibility for the Most Marginalised

https://thewire.in/economy/its-time-that-budgeting-assumed-responsibility-for-the-most-marginalised

 

37. Privatisation gets mega push in Budget 2021, most ambitious plan since Vajpayee era

https://theprint.in/economy/privatisation-gets-mega-push-in-budget-2021-most-ambitious-plan-since-vajpayee-era/596280/

 

38. Leaving the middle class high and dry

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/r-srinivasan/leaving-the-middle-class-high-and-dry/article33752250.ece

 

39. Towards sustainable growth

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/towards-sustainable-growth/article33744181.ece

 

40. Niti Aayog's next list of cos for disinvestment in few weeks: Rajiv Kumar

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/niti-aayog-s-next-list-of-cos-for-disinvestment-in-few-weeks-rajiv-kumar-121020401089_1.html

 

41. The Finance Commission has tried to balance need, equity and efficiency: NK Singh

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/the-finance-commission-has-tried-to-balance-need-equity-and-efficiency-nk-singh/articleshow/80700970.cms

 

42. IMF welcomes India's focus on growth in Union Budget

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/imf-welcomes-indias-focus-on-growth-in-union-budget/articleshow/80693040.cms

 

43. Budget's transparency on numbers will enthuse rating agencies: SBI economists

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/the-finance-commission-has-tried-to-balance-need-equity-and-efficiency-nk-singh/articleshow/80700970.cms

 

44. RBI lowers inflation projection to 5.20% for Q4 FY21, sees it around 5pc in H1 next fiscal

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/rbi-lowers-inflation-projection-to-5-20-for-q4-fy21-sees-it-around-5pc-in-h1-next-fiscal/articleshow/80702157.cms

 

45. Moody’s projects nominal growth of 17% for next fiscal

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/moodys-projects-nominal-growth-of-17-for-next-fiscal/articleshow/80680016.cms

 

46. To push growth, Modi govt targets land disputes that are blocking infrastructure projects

https://theprint.in/economy/to-push-growth-modi-govt-targets-land-disputes-that-are-blocking-infrastructure-projects/598440/

 

47. We Need to Make Sense of the Modi Government's Big Privatisation Push

https://thewire.in/banking/we-need-to-make-sense-of-the-modi-governments-big-privatisation-push

 

48. No magic pill to revive demand overnight

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/no-magic-pill-to-revive-demand-overnight-11612377447317.html

 

49. Go beyond setting up a development finance institution

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/go-beyond-setting-up-a-development-finance-institution-11612370641659.html

 

50. The budget got its growth focus right but challenges still remain

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-budget-got-its-growth-focus-right-but-challenges-still-remain-11612277256634.html

 

51. Centre has accepted the need to change policies that curb wealth creation

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/centre-has-accepted-the-need-to-change-policies-that-curb-wealth-creation-11612207456261.html

 

52. A ‘never before’ budget for ‘never before’ times

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-never-before-budget-for-never-before-times-11612204936113.html

 

53. A post-ideology budget: It’s bold and well-aimed

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-post-ideology-budget-it-s-bold-and-wellaimed-11612194520759.html

 

54. A growth-oriented approach that aims to consolidate economic recovery

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-growth-oriented-approach-that-aims-to-consolidate-economic-recovery-11612200835928.html

 

55. Indian pandenomics for a self-assured economy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/indian-pandenomics-for-a-self-assured-economy-11612108591581.html

 

56. There is no political freedom without economic liberty

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/there-is-no-political-freedom-without-economic-liberty-11612277918481.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

57. Budget should focus on demand stimulus

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/budget-should-focus-on-demand-stimulus/article33698272.ece

 

58. Countercyclical fiscal policy may not help

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/countercyclical-fiscal-policy-may-not-help/article33710640.ece

 

59. Coming, an exclusive funding institution

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/coming-an-exclusive-funding-institution-for-infrastructure/article33720437.ece

 

60. ‘A clear glide path’ for fiscal expansion

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/a-clear-glide-path-for-fiscal-expansion/article33719880.ece

 

61. Behind the fiscal math

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/budget-2021-behind-the-fiscal-math/article33717961.ece

 

62. Capital expenditure to see over 34% jump

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/capital-expenditure-to-see-over-34-jump/article33723949.ece

 

63. FM blows the privatisation bugle

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/fm-blows-the-privatisation-bugle/article33720420.ece

 

64. Will Finance Minister’s gamble with market borrowing work?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/will-finance-ministers-gamble-with-market-borrowing-work/article33720679.ece

 

65. Spending more to stimulate growth

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/spending-more-to-stimulate-growth/article33719861.ece

 

66. Bold reforms for a ‘V’ shaped recovery

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/bold-reforms-for-a-v-shaped-recovery/article33720189.ece

 

67. Growth push scores over prudence

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/growth-push-scores-over-prudence/article33720810.ece

 

68. A missed opportunity

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/a-missed-opportunity/article33720230.ece

 

69. Fiscal conundrums in pandemic shadow

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/fiscal-conundrums-in-pandemic-shadow/article33720590.ece

 

70. FinMin sees multiplier effect from capex, heavy infra spend

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/finmin-sees-multiplier-effect-from-capex-heavy-infra-spend/article33733804.ece

 

71. Health financing redefined

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/health-financing-redefined/article33733372.ece

 

72. A building-block Budget

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/a-building-block-budget/article33733120.ece

 

73. Achieving Pareto Optimality

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/achieving-pareto-optimality/article33733180.ece

 

74. A Budget blueprint for difficult times

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/a-budget-blueprint-for-difficult-times/article33700602.ece

 

75. ‘High out-of-pocket expenses for health can lead to poverty’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/economic-survey-high-out-of-pocket-expenses-for-health-can-lead-to-poverty/article33699314.ece

 

76. Stake sale expected to fetch ₹1.75 lakh crore

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/stake-sale-expected-to-fetch-rs-175-lakh-crore/article33722626.ece

 

77. Govt. hopes to cut fiscal deficit to 4.5% by FY26

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/govt-hopes-to-cut-fiscal-deficit-to-45-by-fy26/article33722655.ece

 

78. 137% increase in health and well-being spend

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/137-increase-in-health-and-well-being-spend/article33722694.ece

 

79. Carrying over fiscal conservatism

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/carrying-over-fiscal-conservatism/article33722710.ece

 

80. Despite some hits, the Budget has crucial misses

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/despite-some-hits-the-budget-has-crucial-misses/article33722712.ece

 

81. A promising Budget with a few disappointments

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/a-promising-budget-with-a-few-disappointments/article33722721.ece

 

82. A Budget that fails to address the hunger pandemic

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/a-budget-that-fails-to-address-the-hunger-pandemic/article33722718.ece

 

83. The Finance Minister has delivered, but the road ahead is long

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/the-finance-minister-has-delivered-but-the-road-ahead-is-long/article33722715.ece

 

84. It’s goodbye to fiscal orthodoxy

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/its-goodbye-to-fiscal-orthodoxy/article33735467.ece

 

85. A normal budget for abnormal times

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/a-normal-budget-for-abnormal-times/article33735469.ece

 

86. Economic Survey's optimism about India's public debt looks misplaced

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-survey-s-optimism-about-india-s-public-debt-looks-misplaced-121013000069_1.html

 

87. Budget 2021: Capital expenditure hiked 34.5% to Rs 5.54 trillion in FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/budget-2021-capital-expenditure-hiked-34-5-pc-to-rs-5-54-trillion-in-fy22-121020100475_1.html

 

88. Budget 2021 can be a turning point in India's socialist orientation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/budget-2021-can-be-a-turning-point-in-india-s-socialist-orientation-121020101030_1.html

 

89. Winners and losers: Who got what in India's pandemic budget

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/winners-and-losers-who-got-what-in-india-s-pandemic-budget-121020101107_1.html

 

90. Subsidy bill nears Rs 6 trn in FY21 on extra free foodgrain distribution

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/subsidy-bill-nears-rs-6-trn-in-fy21-on-extra-free-foodgrain-distribution-121020101144_1.html

 

91. Budget bets big on growth: FM squeezes subsidies, raises capex again

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/budget-bets-big-on-growth-fm-squeezes-subsidies-raises-capex-again-121020200015_1.html

 

92. Budget: Govt pegs FY21 fiscal deficit at 9.5%; sets target at 6.8% for FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/budget-govt-pegs-fy21-fiscal-deficit-at-9-5-sets-target-at-6-8-for-fy22-121020200034_1.html

 

93. Revenue expenditure to decline 8.6% in FY22, show Budget documents

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/revenue-expenditure-to-decline-8-6-in-fy22-show-budget-documents-121020200035_1.html

 

94. 'Get well soon' outlay: Health care gets best-ever shot in Budget 2021

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/get-well-soon-outlay-health-care-gets-best-ever-shot-in-budget-2021-121020200048_1.html

 

95. Finance Commission report: States' borrowing window, health spending & more

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/finance-commission-report-states-borrowing-window-health-spending-more-121020200052_1.html

 

96. Budget: Central schemes outlay sees rise despite talks of rationalisation

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/budget-central-schemes-outlay-sees-rise-despite-talks-of-rationalisation-121020200059_1.html

 

97. FC report: Andhra Pradesh, Assam to West Bengal, who gets how much

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/fc-report-andhra-pradesh-assam-to-west-bengal-who-gets-how-much-121020200060_1.html

 

98. Budget positions India towards its target of $5 trillion economy: USISPF

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/budget-positions-india-towards-its-target-of-5-trillion-economy-usispf-121020200098_1.html

 

99. India's $500 billion Budget to spur growth leaves little for the poor

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/india-s-500-billion-budget-to-spur-growth-leaves-little-for-the-poor-121020200159_1.html

 

100. Wider fiscal deficit, consolidation could pressure India's ratings: Fitch

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/wider-fiscal-deficit-consolidation-could-pressure-india-s-ratings-fitch-121020200640_1.html

 

101. India's fiscal targets higher; consolidation slower than expected: Fitch

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/india-s-fiscal-targets-higher-consolidation-slower-than-expected-fitch-121020200716_1.html

 

102. With off-budget borrowings, FY22 fiscal deficit rises to 6.9%: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/with-off-budget-borrowings-fy22-fiscal-deficit-rises-to-6-9-report-121020201035_1.html

 

103. Reform measures in Budget to take India out of downturn: Rajiv Kumar

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/reform-measures-in-budget-to-take-india-out-of-downturn-rajiv-kumar-121020201241_1.html

 

104. Budget does not address inequities, bold for its fiscal stance: Economists

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/budget-does-not-address-inequities-bold-for-its-fiscal-stance-economists/articleshow/80632679.cms

 

105. We spent, spent and spent, how else did deficit hit 9.5%?: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/we-have-spent-otherwise-deficit-wouldnt-have-reached-this-number-fm-nirmala-sitharaman/articleshow/80633061.cms

 

106. View: Can India spend its way to a V-shaped recovery?

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/view-can-india-spend-its-way-to-a-v-shaped-recovery/articleshow/80636723.cms

 

107. Finance Commission recommends FRBM Act revamp

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/fin-panel-for-frbm-act-revamp/articleshow/80638288.cms

 

108. View: Nifty job on expenditures, just keep an eye on fiscal deficit post-Covid

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/view-nifty-job-on-expenditures-just-keep-an-eye-on-fiscal-deficit-post-covid/articleshow/80640553.cms

 

109. Non-tax revenues hold key to meeting budget targets: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/non-tax-revenues-hold-key-to-meeting-budget-targets-report/articleshow/80646146.cms

 

110. View : India needs a Fiscal Commission on the lines of the Finance Commission

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/high-time-for-a-fiscal-commission/articleshow/80655301.cms

 

111. New central schemes added in rejig, allocation jumps 12.3%

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/new-central-schemes-added-in-rejig-allocation-jumps-12-3/articleshow/80660901.cms

 

112. View: Survey bats for countercyclical fiscal policy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/survey-bats-for-countercyclical-fiscal-policy/articleshow/80592182.cms

 

113. Moody's expresses doubts on India's higher revenue targets from tax, divestment

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-fy22-fiscal-deficit-target-slightly-wider-than-expected-moodys-analyst/articleshow/80628721.cms

 

114. Budget 2021: 41% of central tax to states, separate fund for defence buys

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/budget-2021-41-of-central-tax-to-states-separate-fund-for-defence-buys/articleshow/80641232.cms

 

115. India's near-term fiscal deficit target higher than expected: Fitch

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/wider-fiscal-deficits-could-pressure-indias-ratings-says-fitch/articleshow/80645727.cms

 

116. High fiscal deficit may invite rating agencies' ire, Fitch may downgrade: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/high-fiscal-deficit-may-invite-rating-agencies-ire-fitch-may-downgrade-report/articleshow/80650506.cms

 

117. Government pegs gross market borrowing at Rs 12.05 lakh crore for FY22

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/govt-to-borrow-about-rs-12-lakh-cr-in-fy22-fm-nirmala-sitharaman/articleshow/80628185.cms

 

118. For a country recovering from economic and health crisis, Budget’s social sector spend disappoints

https://scroll.in/article/985686/for-a-country-recovering-from-economic-and-health-crisis-budgets-social-sector-spend-disappoints

 

119. Sitharaman’s Budget 2021 is being praised for its honesty. Why is that being considered ‘brave’?

https://scroll.in/article/985665/sitharamans-budget-2021-is-being-praised-for-its-honesty-why-is-that-being-considered-brave

 

120. Understanding the Anatomy of India's High Fiscal Deficit

https://thewire.in/economy/budget-2021-india-high-fiscal-deficit

 

121. Here’s How the Budget 2021 Treated India’s Most Vulnerable in Terms of Spending

https://thewire.in/economy/heres-how-the-budget-2021-treated-indias-most-vulnerable-in-terms-of-spending

 

122. Can Budget 2021 Ensure a Faster Return to a Sustainable Growth Path?

https://thewire.in/economy/union-budget-2021-sustainable-growth

 

123. Budget '21: Fiscal Stimulus Was Already Weak. How Can Its Premature Withdrawal Aid Economic Recovery?

https://thewire.in/economy/union-budget-2021-fiscal-stimulus-revenue-expenditure

 

124. 3 states slam new cess in Budget, say it’ll ‘rob’ them of their rightful share of tax revenues

https://theprint.in/economy/3-states-slam-new-cess-in-budget-say-itll-rob-them-of-their-rightful-share-of-tax-revenues/596965/

 

125. Spending to get back growth impulses

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/spending-to-get-back-growth-impulses/article33742899.ece

 

126. Why did the market go euphoric over Budget?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-did-the-market-go-euphoric-over-budget/article33752546.ece

 

127. ‘India’s weak fiscal position to remain a key credit challenge’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/indias-weak-fiscal-position-to-remain-a-key-credit-challenge/article33743373.ece

 

128. Budget makes a directional change, to encourage entrepreneurial spirit: FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/budget-makes-a-directional-change-to-encourage-entrepreneurial-spirit-fm-121020401835_1.html

 

129. Defence fund to state grants, Modi govt may ignore some ideas of NK Singh finance commission

https://theprint.in/economy/defence-fund-to-state-grants-modi-govt-may-ignore-some-ideas-of-nk-singh-finance-commission/598301/

 

130. The reason that India cannot afford to go on a debt binge

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-reason-that-india-cannot-afford-to-go-on-a-debt-binge-11612454825758.html

Taxation

131. Tax revenue to States to be kept at 41% for 5 years

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/tax-revenue-to-states-to-be-kept-at-41-for-5-years/article33719941.ece

 

132. Customs duty hikes a boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/customs-duty-hikes-a-boost-to-atmanirbhar-bharat/article33719888.ece

 

133. GST mop-up for Jan. sees a new high of ₹1.2 lakh crore

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/gst-revenues-touch-about-rs-12-lakh-crore-in-january/article33712800.ece

 

134. Tax revenue may grow 16.7%

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/tax-revenue-may-grow-167/article33722627.ece

 

135. At record Rs 1.19 trn, GST collections give FM confidence ahead of Budget

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/at-record-1-9-trillion-gst-collections-give-fm-confidence-ahead-of-budget-121013100808_1.html

 

136. Finance Commission keeps tax devolution for states at 41% in FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/finance-commission-keeps-tax-devolution-for-states-at-41-in-fy22-121020101805_1.html

 

137. 15th FC report: Annual GST losses hit Rs 4 trillion on lower rates

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/15th-fc-report-annual-gst%E2%80%88losses-hit-rs-4-trillion-on-lower-rates-121020200063_1.html

 

138. Centre releases 14th installment of Rs 6,000 crore to states to meet GST compensation shortfall

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/centre-releases-14th-installment-of-rs-6000-crore-to-states-to-meet-gst-compensation-shortfall/articleshow/80666717.cms

 

139. Tax burden on larger firms has increased since 2014

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/tax-burden-on-larger-firms-has-increased-since-2014/article33742947.ece

 

140. Exporters worried over losing tax flexibility after IGST tweak

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/exporters-worried-over-losing-tax-flexibility-after-igst-tweak/articleshow/80693703.cms

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

141. ‘The idea of bad bank has merit’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/the-idea-of-bad-bank-has-merit/article33705220.ece

 

142. Centre plans law to ban private cryptocurrencies

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/budget-session-centre-to-unveil-a-law-to-ban-private-cryptocurrencies-introduce-official-digital-currency/article33702063.ece

 

143. Is there a case for a bad bank?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/is-there-a-case-for-a-bad-bank/article33710346.ece

 

144. Good move: A ‘bad’ bank to tide over NPAs

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/fm-proposes-bad-bank-to-tide-over-npas/article33718524.ece

 

145. RBI must use reserves for domestic investment, says Economic Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-must-use-reserves-for-domestic-investment-says-economic-survey-121013000065_1.html

 

146. India's massive borrowing puts RBI under pressure to keep yields in check

https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/india-s-massive-borrowing-puts-rbi-under-pressure-to-keep-yields-in-check-121020200135_1.html

 

147. UPI Jan volume up 77% to 2.3 bn year-on-year, value doubles to Rs 4.3 trn

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/upi-jan-volume-up-77-to-2-3-bn-year-on-year-value-doubles-to-rs-4-3-trn-121020201455_1.html

 

148. Expect RBI to keep accommodative stance at least till first half of FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/expect-rbi-to-keep-accommodative-stance-at-least-till-first-half-of-fy22-121020300026_1.html

 

149. India's bad bank plan sparks concern loan prices could be inflated

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/india-s-bad-bank-plan-sparks-concern-loan-prices-could-be-inflated-121020300274_1.html

 

150. Government expects lower dividend from RBI in the next fiscal year

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/government-expects-lower-dividend-from-rbi-in-the-next-fiscal-year/articleshow/80651282.cms

 

151. RBI tightens internal audit framework for NBFCs, UCBs

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-issues-guidelines-on-risk-based-internal-audit-for-nbfcs-ucbs/article33738044.ece

 

152. Higher pro forma gross NPAs indicate rising stress

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/higher-pro-forma-gross-npas-indicate-rising-stress/article33752884.ece

 

153. RBI in focus as India looks towards bigger borrowing: Decision Guide

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/rbi-in-focus-as-india-looks-towards-bigger-borrowing-decision-guide-121020400450_1.html

 

154. RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 4%, projects 10.5% growth rate for 2021-’22

https://scroll.in/latest/986001/rbi-keeps-repo-rate-unchanged-at-4-maintains-accomodative-stance

 

155. How millions of defaults threaten the future of microfinance in India

https://theprint.in/economy/how-millions-of-defaults-threaten-the-future-of-microfinance-in-india/598649/

 

156. India first needs a good market for bad assets

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-first-needs-a-good-market-for-bad-assets-11612368573559.html

 

4. External Sector

 

157.  ‘Bangladesh holds a lesson on how export growth can be fuelled by specialisation’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/export-growth-may-hinge-on-specialisation-in-items-of-comparative-advantage/article33696140.ece

 

158. Foreign funds in education remain scant

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/education/foreign-funds-in-education-remain-scant/article33698375.ece

 

159. FDI cap in insurance sector to go up to 74%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/proposal-to-hike-fdi-in-insurance-to-74-could-bring-in-capital/article33718046.ece

 

160. Economy looking up as January exports rise 5.37%, trade deficit narrows to $15 b

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/exports-rise-537-in-jan-trade-deficit-narrows-to-15-b/article33731658.ece

 

161. India has received $358.30 bn in FDI during 2014-20: Govt tells Lok Sabha

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-has-received-358-30-bn-in-fdi-during-2014-20-govt-tells-lok-sabha-121020301962_1.html

 

162. Why higher FDI threshold could deepen, widen market for insurance products

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/why-higher-fdi-threshold-could-deepen-widen-market-for-insurance-products-121020301934_1.html

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

163. ‘New agriculture-related laws will herald market freedom for farmers’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/new-agriculture-related-laws-are-a-remedy-for-farmers-problems/article33696564.ece

 

164. Rabi sowing at a record 685l hectares

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/rabi-sowing-at-a-record-685-lakh-hectares/article33698713.ece

 

165. MGNREGA scheme must ensure more jobs in rural areas

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/deep-dive/mgnrega-budget-2021-should-maintain-the-pace/article33711071.ece

 

166. New farm cess won’t pinch your pocket

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/new-farm-cess-wont-pinch-your-pocket/article33719903.ece

 

167. Agriculture set for accelerated growth

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/agriculture-set-for-accelerated-growth/article33720462.ece

 

168. Agri credit hiked by 10% to ₹16.5-lakh crore

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/budget-makes-higher-allocation-to-agri-sector/article33715977.ece

 

169. MSP regime has undergone sea-change: FM

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/msp-regime-has-undergone-sea-change-says-fm/article33718174.ece

 

170. The farm laws need political resolution

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/the-farm-laws-need-political-resolution/article33712722.ece

 

171. ‘Consumers will not be burdened by farm cess’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/consumers-will-not-be-burdened-by-farm-cess/article33721649.ece

 

172. Budget sends mixed signals on farm sector

https://www.thehindu.com/business/budget/union-budget-2021-is-nirmala-sending-a-message-to-agitating-farmers/article33719123.ece

 

173. Rural India’s lifeline missing in Budget speech

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/rural-indias-lifeline-missing-in-budget-speech/article33722705.ece

 

174. Govt proposes 10% hike in farm loan target for FY22; announces agri infra development cess

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/govt-proposes-10-hike-in-farm-loan-target-for-fy22-announces-agri-infra-development-cess/articleshow/80631135.cms

 

175. Agri Ministry gets 5.63% more budget for FY22; half of it for PM-KISAN

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/agri-ministry-gets-5-63-more-budget-for-fy22-half-of-it-for-pm-kisan/articleshow/80632476.cms

 

176. Will the new Agriculture Infrastructure & Development Cess affect common man?

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/will-the-new-agriculture-infrastructure-development-cess-affect-common-man/articleshow/80634404.cms

 

177. Finance Commission recommends laws to free up farms for leasing

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/finance-panel-wants-laws-to-free-up-farms-for-leasing/articleshow/80655741.cms

 

178. Centre allocates Rs 73K cr to MGNREGA for next fiscal, 34pc less than revised estimate of FY '21

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/centre-allocates-rs-73k-cr-to-mgnrega-for-next-fiscal-34pc-less-than-revised-estimate-of-fy-21/articleshow/80636862.cms

 

179. How Could the New Farm Laws Bring Agricultural Income Under the Tax Net?

https://thewire.in/agriculture/how-could-the-new-farm-laws-bring-agricultural-income-under-the-tax-net

 

180. 'Empty Budget': Farmers' Unions Allege Centre Gave Least Priority to Agriculture

https://thewire.in/agriculture/union-budget-agriculture-farmers-protest

 

181. Planters voice concerns over reduced budgetary allocation to Commodity Boards

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/planters-voice-concern-over-lower-budgetary-allocation-to-commodity-boards/article33719318.ece

 

182. India's tea output drops in 2020, lifts prices to a record high

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/indias-tea-output-drops-in-2020-lifts-prices-to-a-record-high/articleshow/80690738.cms

 

183. Centre integrates trading system with agricultural services on eNAM

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/centre-integrates-trading-system-with-agricultural-services-on-enam/articleshow/80688897.cms

 

184. India lines up deepwater port for rice, exports to surge amid global shortage

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-lines-up-deepwater-port-for-rice-exports-to-surge-amid-global-shortage/articleshow/80685572.cms

 

185. Centre's Allocation to Rural Economy Paints a Nuanced Picture of its Commitment

https://thewire.in/economy/centres-allocation-to-rural-economy-paints-a-nuanced-picture-of-its-commitment

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

186. With online schooling taking roots, over 60% students in rural areas now own a smartphone

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/with-online-schooling-taking-roots-over-60-students-in-rural-areas-now-own-a-smartphone/article33698537.ece

 

187. Air passenger traffic expected to reach pre-Covid levels in early 2021

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/air-passenger-travel-aircraft-movement-expected-to-reach-pre-covid-levels-in-early-2021-economic-survey/article33695347.ece

 

188. Centre notifies seed fund for start-ups with ₹945-cr corpus

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/centre-notifies-945-crore-seed-fund-scheme-for-start-ups/article33693047.ece

 

189. TN Cabinet clears new industrial policy, over ₹52,000-crore investment plans

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/tn-cabinet-clears-new-industrial-policy-over-52000-crore-investment-plans/article33698369.ece

 

190. Four options for manufacturing in India

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/four-options-for-manufacturing-in-india/article33710868.ece

 

191. India’s Manufacturing PMI improves to 57.7 in January

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indias-manufacturing-pmi-improves-to-577-in-january/article33714359.ece

 

192. I chose to spend big on infrastructure: FM

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/i-chose-to-spend-big-on-infrastructure-fm/article33719939.ece

 

193. Government bets big on infrastructure

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/government-bets-big-on-infrastructure/article33720249.ece

 

194. New economy: Push for technological innovation is lacking

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/new-economy-push-for-technological-innovation-is-lacking/article33720521.ece

 

195. Mobile phone, durables prices set to increase

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/mobile-phone-durables-prices-set-to-increase/article33719746.ece

 

196. A ₹2.24-lakh-crore shot in the arm

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/a-224-lakh-crore-shot-in-the-arm/article33720436.ece

 

197. Will gold turn cheaper after duty cut?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/will-gold-turn-cheaper-after-duty-cut/article33733364.ece

 

198. Core sector output shrank 1.3% in Dec.

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/core-sector-output-shrank-13-in-dec/article33698910.ece

 

199. ‘Businesses must ramp up R&D spending to boost innovation’

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/businesses-must-ramp-up-rd-spending-to-boost-innovation/article33700585.ece

 

200. Budget 2021: Govt lays out Rs 5.54 trn for capital creation in infra sector

https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/budget-2021-govt-lays-out-rs-5-54-trn-for-capital-creation-in-infra-sector-121020102020_1.html

 

201. Economic Survey underlines infrastructure's foundational impact on an economy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/economic-survey-underlines-infrastructures-foundational-impact-on-an-economy/articleshow/80578858.cms

 

202. Infrastructure quintessential to boost growth; sectors to grow with unlocking of economy: Economic Survey

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/infrastructure-quintessential-to-boost-growth-sectors-to-grow-with-unlocking-of-economy-economic-survey/articleshow/80585604.cms

 

203. Highways construction to regain high pace of pre-COVID level: Eco Survey

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/highways-construction-to-regain-high-pace-of-pre-covid-level-eco-survey/articleshow/80587379.cms

 

204. Rural infra development fund increased to Rs 40,000 cr in FY22: FM

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/rural-infra-development-fund-increased-to-rs-40000-cr-in-fy22-fm/articleshow/80627749.cms

 

205. January factory activity hits 3-month high, job cuts subside

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/january-factory-activity-hit-3-month-high-job-cuts-subside/articleshow/80624185.cms

 

206. Services activity expanded in January as PMI rose to 52.8

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indian-services-industry-improved-in-january-job-cuts-continued/articleshow/80663051.cms

 

207. Budget 2021: New cess on petrol, diesel not to affect consumers, foreign-made liquor to get costlier

https://scroll.in/latest/985640/budget-2021-new-cess-on-petrol-diesel-not-to-affect-consumers-foreign-made-liquor-to-get-costlier

 

208. Union Budget 2021: PLI scheme for 13 manufacturing sectors will includue firms in global supply chains

https://www.firstpost.com/india/union-budget-2021-pli-scheme-for-13-manufacturing-sectors-will-includue-firms-in-global-supply-chains-9263401.html

 

209. TV ad volumes grew 23% in January: BARC

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/tv-ad-volumes-grew-by-23-in-january-2021-barc-india/article33748852.ece

 

210. It’s time India sets up a National Infrastructure Bank

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/its-time-india-sets-up-a-national-infrastructure-bank-11612446340164.html

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

211. Joe Biden's $1.9tn recovery package is vital - but we can debate the detail

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/feb/01/joe-bidens-recovery-package-tax-revenues-federal-government-states

 

212. Economic Fluctuations and Pseudo-Wealth

https://www.nber.org/papers/w28415

 

213. Opinion | Pumps and Dumps and Chumps

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/04/opinion/gamestop-stocks.html

 

214. Opinion | The Republican Economic Plan Is an Insult

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/01/opinion/coronavirus-relief-biden-republicans.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Ideas for India

 

215. Fiscal rules during the Covid-19 pandemic

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/macroeconomics/fiscal-rules-during-the-covid-19-pandemic.html

 

216. An assessment of policy performance under the current regime

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/macroeconomics/an-assessment-of-policy-performance-under-the-current-regime.html

 

217. Budget 2021-22: A gender lens

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/macroeconomics/budget-2021-22-a-gender-lens.html

 

218. What can we learn about Swachh Bharat Mission from NFHS-5 factsheets?

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/what-can-we-learn-about-swachh-bharat-mission-from-the-nfhs-5-factsheets.html

 

219. Budget 2021-22: Missed opportunity for increasing tax collection

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/macroeconomics/budget-2021-22-missed-opportunity-for-increasing-tax-collection.html

 

220. Budget 2021-22: Over-reliance on infrastructure investment to spur growth?

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/macroeconomics/budget-2021-22-over-reliance-on-infrastructure-investment-to-spur-growth.html

 

• EPW

Commentary

 

221. Working with Women’s Groups to Improve Nutrition in India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/5/commentary/working-womens-groups-improve-nutrition-india.html

 

222. Technology Diffusion and Competition in the Smartphone Industry

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/5/commentary/technology-diffusion-and-competition-smartphone.html

 

Special Articles

 

223. Performance of Self-help Groups in India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/5/special-articles/performance-self-help-groups-india.html

 

224. Rural Economic Growth and Emerging Pattern of Rural Towns

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/5/special-articles/rural-economic-growth-and-emerging-pattern-rural.html

 

225. Impact of Public Distribution System on Quality and Diversity of Food Consumption

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/5/special-articles/impact-public-distribution-system-quality-and.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

226. Will East Asia Win the Pandemic?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/east-asia-covid-19-recovery-by-lee-jong-wha-2021-02?a_la=english&a_d=601a72f8019fb5393c364041&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=east-asia-covid-19-recovery-by-lee-jong-wha-2021-02&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

227. The COVID Tsunami and Emerging Markets

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/why-covid-tsunami-has-spared-emerging-and-developing-countries-by-andres-velasco-2021-02?a_la=english&a_d=60191bcdcea1ea325cea0420&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=why-covid-tsunami-has-spared-emerging-and-developing-countries-by-andres-velasco-2021-02&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

228. This Decade’s Growth Champions

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/south-korea-vietnam-mexico-growth-champions-of-the-decade-by-kaushik-basu-2021-02?a_la=english&a_d=60181acd63aba43668b64930&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=south-korea-vietnam-mexico-growth-champions-of-the-decade-by-kaushik-basu-2021-02&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• The Economist

 

229. Will India’s government act to save its public-sector banks?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/01/30/will-indias-government-act-to-save-its-public-sector-banks

 

230. How should economists think about biodiversity?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/02/06/how-should-economists-think-about-biodiversity

 

9. News on Kerala

 

231. Minimum basic pay fixed at ₹23,000

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/minimum-basic-pay-fixed-at-rs-23000/article33701088.ece

 

232. Isaac: KIIFB funds set aside for key city projects

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/isaac-kiifb-funds-set-aside-for-key-city-projects/article33701331.ece

 

233. Big-ticket announcements for Kerala

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/big-ticket-announcements-for-kerala/article33722920.ece

 

234. Kerala industry sees a mixed bag

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/kerala-industry-sees-a-mixed-bag/article33722974.ece

 

235.   All-cause mortality drops during pandemic year

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/all-cause-mortality-drops-during-pandemic-year/article33723375.ece

 

236. No measures to boost the economy: Isaac

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/no-measures-to-boost-the-economy-isaac/article33723365.ece

 

237. Reinforce productive capabilities: Stiglitz

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/reinforce-productive-capabilities-stiglitz/article33723381.ece

 

238. Pandemic taught role of public health-care institutions: WHO Chief Scientist

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/pandemic-taught-role-of-public-health-care-institutions-who-chief-scientist/article33722305.ece

 

239. Local governance in limelight

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/local-governance-in-limelight/article33734654.ece

 

240. Buoy capital expenditure: Isaac

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/buoy-capital-expenditure-isaac/article33736238.ece

 

241. Keep the mind open, Amartya Sen tells Kerala

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/keep-the-mind-open-amartya-sen-tells-kerala/article33745155.ece

 

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