Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(13/02/2021 to 19/02/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. Now, FM bats for wealth creators, tax-payers and honest citizens

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/we-must-respect-wealth-creators-tax-payers-and-honest-citizens-fm/article33822919.ece

 

2. Retail inflation at 16-month low in Jan

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/retail-inflation-at-16-month-low-in-jan/article33823132.ece

 

3. FinMin backs outlays for health, defence

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/finmin-backs-outlays-for-health-defence/article33833560.ece

 

4. Govt pursuing reforms to make India one of world's top economies: FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-pursuing-reforms-to-make-india-one-of-world-s-top-economies-fm-121021301251_1.html

 

5. Statsguru: Six charts explain India's energy future amid Covid-19 pandemic

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/statsguru-six-charts-explain-india-s-energy-future-amid-covid-19-pandemic-121021400860_1.html

 

6. Consumer sentiment worsened in the week after Budget: CMIE

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/consumer-sentiment-worsened-in-the-week-after-budget-cmie/articleshow/80877497.cms

 

7. Expectations of GDP growth in Q3, Q4 becoming strong: PHDCCI

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/expectations-of-gdp-growth-in-q3-q4-becoming-strong-phdcci/articleshow/80897726.cms

 

8. Over 75% of poor households in India reported a decline in income as a result of road accident, says World Bank Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/over-75-of-poor-households-in-india-reported-a-decline-in-income-as-a-result-of-road-accident-says-world-bank-report/articleshow/80899057.cms

 

9. India may have turned recession corner in Q3

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/et-survey-of-economists-estimates-a-median-of-0-32-growth-in-q3-of-fy21/articleshow/80914448.cms

 

10. Centre may have to tweak the ‘nationalisation’ laws

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/centre-may-have-to-tweak-the-nationalisation-laws/article33854252.ece

 

11. Social security for faster growth

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/social-security-for-faster-growth/article33853380.ece

 

12. GDP to contract 1% in Q3: BofA

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/gdp-to-contract-1-in-q3-bofa/article33855014.ece

 

13. India's recovery gathers pace on good agri show, falling Covid cases: S&P

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economic-revival/india-s-recovery-gathers-pace-on-good-agri-show-falling-covid-cases-s-p-121021600277_1.html

 

14. India on track for economic recovery in fiscal year ending March 2022: S&P

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-economic-recovery-is-gaining-steam-s-p-121021600336_1.html

 

15. GDP to be in growth territory in December quarter: Icra Ratings

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gdp-to-be-in-growth-territory-in-december-quarter-says-report-121021600866_1.html

 

16. India will generate 40% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030: PM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/pm-commits-two-energy-units-to-nation-lays-stone-for-rs-31-500-cr-refinery-121021700907_1.html

 

17. Economic activity on verge of normality, GDP to grow 13.5% in FY22: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/economic-activity-on-verge-of-normality-gdp-to-grow-13-5-in-fy22-report/articleshow/80958383.cms

 

18. Oxford Economics ups India growth forecast to 10.2% for 2021

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/oxford-economics-ups-india-growth-forecast-to-10-2-for-2021/articleshow/81061316.cms

 

19. What will happen to India’s ed-tech startups once schools reopen?

https://scroll.in/article/986966/what-will-happen-to-indias-ed-tech-startups-once-schools-reopen

 

20. Budget 2021: No Lessons Learnt From the Disproportionate Impact of the Pandemic on Women?

https://thewire.in/women/budget-2021-gender-women-impact-of-pandemic

 

21. After Modi, Sitharaman bats for private sector, says BJP always believed in Indian businesses

https://theprint.in/politics/after-modi-sitharaman-bats-for-private-sector-says-bjp-always-believed-in-indian-businesses/604523/

 

22. As Covid declines, Indians are out shopping, dining, getting haircuts & crowding malls

https://theprint.in/economy/as-covid-declines-indians-are-out-shopping-dining-getting-haircuts-crowding-malls/605203/

 

23. Why India is buying more crude oil from Africa & North America and not Middle East

https://theprint.in/economy/why-india-is-buying-more-crude-oil-from-africa-north-america-and-not-middle-east/605231/

 

24. A circular economy isn’t just planet-friendly. It’s a trillion dollar market opportunity

https://theprint.in/opinion/a-circular-economy-isnt-just-planet-friendly-its-a-trillion-dollar-market-opportunity/604408/

 

25. Towards a robust healthcare sector

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/towards-a-robust-healthcare-sector/article33863472.ece

 

26. Rising fuel prices: Will OMCs end up picking the tab?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/rising-fuel-prices-will-omcs-end-up-picking-the-tab/article33873431.ece

 

27. Redefining the exit plan for COVID-19

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/redefining-the-exit-plan-for-covid-19/article33866204.ece

 

28. No proposal to hike PDS prices of foodgrains under NFSA: Goyal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/no-proposal-to-hike-pds-prices-of-foodgrains-under-nfsa-goyal-121021801348_1.html

 

29. Demand-supply gap in NPS; needs to be more flexible for subscribers: NCAER

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/demand-supply-gap-in-nps-needs-to-be-more-flexible-for-subscribers-ncaer-121021801504_1.html

 

30. India's inflation target band up for review: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-inflation-target-band-up-for-review-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-121021900048_1.html

 

31. India's graduating students will find less jobs in 2021, says survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-graduating-students-will-find-less-jobs-in-2021-says-survey-121021900062_1.html

 

32. India to be among fastest-growing emerging markets in FY22: S&P

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-to-be-among-fastest-growing-emerging-economies-in-fy22-rating-hinges-on-deficit-debt-sp/articleshow/81054307.cms

 

33. Labour bureau to conduct five nationwide surveys in five languages to check job data inaccuracies

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/labour-bureau-to-conduct-five-nationwide-surveys-in-five-languages-to-check-job-data-inaccuracies/articleshow/81086275.cms

 

34. Employment generation rebounds sharply with 12 million new addition in January

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/employment-generation-rebounds-sharply-with-12-million-new-addition-in-january/articleshow/81087277.cms

 

35. Indian economic documents exude a growth anxiety

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/indian-economic-documents-exude-a-growth-anxiety-11613318958009.html

 

36. Traditional analysts have new metrics to compete with the rush to themes

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/traditional-analysts-have-new-metrics-to-compete-with-the-rush-to-themes-11613621877322.html

 

37. Our privatization challenge calls for a fresh approach

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/our-privatization-challenge-calls-for-a-fresh-approach-11613494129048.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

38. A clear-eyed and consistent Budget

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/a-clear-eyed-and-consistent-budget/article33835943.ece

 

39. ‘Defence fund to tap Gross Revenue Receipts not tax revenue’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/defence-fund-to-tap-gross-revenue-receipts-not-tax-revenue/article33832041.ece

 

40. States’ fiscal deficit to moderate to 4.3% of GDP in FY22: Ind-Ra

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/states-fiscal-deficit-to-moderate-to-43-of-gdp-in-fy22-india-ratings-research/article33843405.ece

 

41. Some missing ‘pillars’ in the Budget

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/some-missing-pillars-in-the-budget/article33844308.ece

 

42. Reining in fiscal deficit key to India keeping investment grade rating: S&P

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/reining-in-high-fiscal-deficits-key-to-india-keeping-investment-grade-rating-s-p-121021700671_1.html

 

43. FinMin loosens purse strings for ongoing quarter, last month of FY21

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/finmin-loosens-purse-strings-for-ongoing-quarter-last-month-of-fiscal/article33862966.ece

 

44. The poor state of the Indian state

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-poor-state-of-the-indian-state/article33864803.ece

 

45. Hitting the right notes with the health budget

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/hitting-the-right-notes-with-the-health-budget/article33864813.ece

 

46. Union Budget’s good ideas dogged by bad timing: Sen

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/union-budgets-good-ideas-dogged-by-bad-timing-sen/article33864786.ece

 

47. Cash-strapped states threaten India’s double-digit growth goal

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/cash-strapped-states-threaten-indias-double-digit-growth-goal/articleshow/81103690.cms

 

48. A bet on reforms-driven growth despite India’s fiscal compression

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-bet-on-reforms-driven-growth-despite-india-s-fiscal-compression-11613663154783.html

Taxation

49. States, UTs get 16th instalment of GST shortfall compensation

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/states-uts-get-16th-instalment-of-gst-shortfall-compensation/article33843418.ece

 

50. FinMin sees I-T, GST implications in the trade in crypto-currencies

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/finmin-sees-i-t-gst-implications-in-the-trade-in-crypto-currencies/article33854213.ece

 

51. Digital services tax is not discriminatory

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/digital-services-tax-is-not-discriminatory/article33853787.ece

 

52. With crude on boil, tax structure helps some States rake it in more than Centre

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/with-crude-on-boil-tax-structure-helps-some-states-rake-it-in-more-than-centre/article33864423.ece

 

53. GST Council may take up rationalising tax rates, slab merger in next meet

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-council-may-take-up-rationalising-tax-rates-slab-merger-in-next-meet-121021900069_1.html

 

54. Relieve our fuel burden by placing it under GST

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/relieve-our-fuel-burden-by-placing-it-under-gst-11613711754935.html

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

55. Price rigging down, insider trading up

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/price-rigging-down-insider-trading-up/article33836372.ece

 

56. Small Finance Banks gear up for expansion, higher disbursements

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/small-finance-banks-gear-up-for-expansion-higher-disbursements/article33836401.ece

 

57. RBI sets up 8-member panel to ‘strengthen’ UCB sector

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-sets-up-eight-member-panel-to-strengthen-ucb-sector/article33842129.ece

 

58. RBI likely to nudge banks to streamline information access for nominees/heirs

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/unclaimed-deposits-rbi-may-nudge-banks-to-streamline-information-access-for-nomineesheirs/article33849764.ece

 

59. RBI’s central board reviews current economic situation

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-board-reviews-current-economic-situation/article33851281.ece

 

60. ‘NBFCs’ stressed assets may rise to ₹1.5-1.8 lakh cr. by March-end’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/nbfcs-stressed-assets-may-rise-to-15-18-lakh-cr-by-march-end/article33854990.ece

 

61. Government could raise Rs 28,600 crore if it fully exits Bank of India, IOB: CARE Ratings

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/govt-could-raise-rs-28600-crore-if-it-fully-exits-bank-of-india-iob-care-ratings/articleshow/80985467.cms

 

62. P-Note investment surge is no cause for concern: SEBI chief

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/p-note-investment-surge-is-no-cause-for-concern-sebi-chief/article33874029.ece

 

63. NBFC stress will ease from FY22 with recovery in the economy: Experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nbfc-stress-will-ease-from-fy22-with-recovery-in-the-economy-experts-121021800060_1.html

 

64. Finance Ministry asks RBI to ensure a higher dividend for govt in FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/finance-ministry-asks-rbi-to-ensure-a-higher-dividend-for-govt-in-fy22-121021800072_1.html

 

65. Governments will eventually defeat cryptocurrencies

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/governments-will-eventually-defeat-cryptocurrencies-11613317872625.html

 

66. The weird world of cryptos and an emerging struggle for power

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-weird-world-of-cryptos-and-an-emerging-struggle-for-power-11613405263523.html

 

67. We don’t need a crypto ban to secure the rupee

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/we-don-t-need-a-crypto-ban-to-secure-the-rupee-11613317194758.html

 

4. External Sector

 

68. FPIs invest Rs 22,038 crore in February so far amid post-Budget cheer

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fpis-invest-rs-22-038-crore-in-february-so-far-amid-post-budget-cheer-121021400212_1.html

 

69. View: Can growing anti-China sentiments favour Indian overseas direct investment?

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/view-can-growing-anti-china-sentiments-favour-indian-overseas-direct-investment/articleshow/80905244.cms

 

70. Exports surge 6.2%, imports rise 2%

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/exports-surge-62-imports-rise-2/article33846369.ece

 

71. India's January trade deficit narrows to $14.54 bn, exports rise 6.16%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-january-trade-deficit-narrows-to-14-54-bn-exports-rise-6-16-121021600010_1.html

 

72. Cabinet approves economic cooperation pact between India, Mauritius

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cabinet-approves-economic-cooperation-pact-between-india-mauritius-121021700786_1.html

 

73. Govt to infuse Rs 1,500 cr into Exim Bank next fiscal

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/govt-to-infuse-rs-1500-cr-into-exim-bank-next-fiscal/articleshow/81053572.cms

 

74. India Set to Clear Some New Investment Proposals From China in Coming Weeks: Report

https://thewire.in/business/india-china-investment-fdi

 

75. India recorded $1422 mn FDI inflow from UK in 2019-20: Grant Thornton report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/india-recorded-1422-mn-fdi-inflow-from-uk-in-2019-20-grant-thornton-report/articleshow/81063285.cms

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

76. Palm oil imports up 8% at 2.17 mt in Nov-Jan

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/palm-oil-import-up-soft-oil-down-marginally-in-nov-jan-quarter-of-2021-22/article33819733.ece

 

77. Micro loans to women improve livelihoods

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/micro-loans-to-women-improve-livelihoods/article33835979.ece

 

78. Farm income mission off target

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/farm-income-mission-off-target/article33837695.ece

 

79. Rs 30,000 crore via agri cess will go to states to improve APMC infra: FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rs-30-000-crore-via-agri-cess-will-go-to-states-to-improve-apmc-infra-fm-121021301104_1.html

 

80. Farm laws to empower marginal farmers: Chief Economic Adviser KV Subramanian

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/farm-laws-to-empower-marginal-farmers-cea/articleshow/80886244.cms

 

81. Govt procures paddy worth Rs 1.20 lakh crore so far this kharif marketing season

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/govt-procures-paddy-worth-rs-1-20-lakh-crore-so-far-this-kharif-marketing-season/articleshow/80898629.cms

 

82. Modi’s fight with farmers is a pivotal moment in India’s growth

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/modis-fight-with-farmers-is-a-pivotal-moment-in-indias-growth/articleshow/80900476.cms

 

83. Socio-economic costs of legalising MSP

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/socio-economic-costs-of-legalising-msp/article33844062.ece

 

84. Agri infra cess for whom?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/agri-infra-cess-for-whom/article33853651.ece

 

85. Farm laws and ‘taxation’ of farmers

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/farm-laws-and-taxation-of-farmers/article33845343.ece

 

86. Cess introduced in budget will boost states' agri infra: Govt

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/cess-introduced-in-budget-will-boost-states-agri-infra-govt/articleshow/80993461.cms

 

87. Converging eNAM network with private mandis

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/converging-enam-network-with-private-mandis/article33863812.ece

 

88. Foodgrain production to hit record high in 2020-21

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/foodgrain-production-to-hit-record-high-in-2020-21/articleshow/81081707.cms

 

89. Iran keen to lift whole leaf teas from India, ready to pay good price

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/iran-keen-to-lift-whole-leaf-teas-from-india-ready-to-pay-good-price/articleshow/81087584.cms

 

90. How Punjab's Rural Women, Neck-Deep in Debt, Are Trapped in Microloan Cycles

https://thewire.in/banking/punjabs-rural-women-debt-micro-loan-finance-suicide

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

91. Number of B2B tech start-ups that raised funds hit 2-year low in 2020

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/number-of-b2b-tech-start-ups-that-raised-funds-hit-2-year-low-in-2020/article33824275.ece

 

92. India rated as best alternative destination for firms: Report

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/india-rated-as-best-alternative-option-for-companies-planning-to-relocate-out-of-china/article33823896.ece

 

93. Strong demand, low inventory to support domestic steel prices: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/strong-demand-low-inventory-to-support-domestic-steel-prices-report-121021300909_1.html

 

94. More start-ups are founded every year in Bengaluru than in San Francisco

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/more-start-ups-are-founded-every-year-in-bengaluru-than-in-san-francisco-report/article33840848.ece

 

95. Digital drive: IT sector to post 2.3% rise in revenue this fiscal, says Nasscom

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/digital-drive-it-sector-to-post-23-rise-in-revenue-this-fiscal-says-nasscom/article33844733.ece

 

96. WPI inflation rises to 2.03% in January on costlier manufactured products

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/wpi-inflation-rises-to-203-in-january-on-costlier-manufactured-products/article33843288.ece

 

97. MSMEs from Maharashtra, TN lead in registration on the Udyam portal

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/msmes-from-maharashtra-tn-lead-in-registration-on-udyam-portal/article33851928.ece

 

98. FMCG sector brings cheer; grows 7.3% in Q4

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/fmcg-sector-clocks-73-growth-in-december-quarter/article33851222.ece

 

99. Affordable housing finance companies may grow at 12-15% in FY22: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/affordable-housing-finance-companies-may-grow-at-12-15-in-fy22-report-121021700999_1.html

 

100. Cabinet approves PLI scheme worth ₹12,195 cr

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/govt-approves-over-rs-12000-cr-pli-scheme-for-telecom-sector/article33860864.ece

 

101. Gold prices dip to 8-month low on weak global trends

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/gold-prices-dip-to-8-month-low-on-weak-global-trends/article33864427.ece

 

102. Watch out for MSME risk build-up amid Covid-19 pandemic, says report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/watch-out-for-msme-risk-build-up-amid-covid-19-pandemic-says-report-121021801579_1.html

 

103. The technology dilemma that low-income countries confront

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-technology-dilemma-that-low-income-countries-confront-11613317523508.html

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

104. The Social Cost of Carbon, Risk, Distribution, Market Failures: An Alternative Approach

https://www.nber.org/papers/w28472

 

105. Opinion | Texas, Land of Wind and Lies

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/opinion/texas-storm-power.html

 

106. Opinion | The Plot to Help America’s Children

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/15/opinion/child-tax-credit.html

 

107. Opinion | Biden Is the Big Spender America Wants

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/11/opinion/biden-economic-plan.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Ideas for India

 

108. Budget 2021-22: Agriculture, procurement, and food security

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/agriculture/budget-2021-22-agriculture-procurement-and-food-security.html

 

109. An agenda for agricultural reforms

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/agriculture/an-agenda-for-agricultural-reforms.html

 

110. Regionalist party representation and tribal insecurity

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/governance/regionalist-party-representation-and-tribal-insecurity.html

 

111. Budget 2021-22: A political economy perspective

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/macroeconomics/budget-2021-22-a-political-economy-perspective.html

 

• EPW

Commentary

 

112. Framework for India’s Long-term Strategy for Curbing Climate Change

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/7/commentary/framework-indias-long-term-strategy-curbing.html

 

113. Need for Local Access Points for Central Administration of Identity Cards

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/7/commentary/need-local-access-points-central-administration.html

 

Perspectives

 

114. Untangling Policy Mishaps

How to Make Policies More Effective during a Pandemic

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/7/perspectives/untangling-policy-mishaps.html

 

Special Articles

 

115. Gendered Desire in Kerala

Affect and Assemblages as Development Indicators

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/7/special-articles/gendered-desire-kerala.html

 

116. Achieving Sustainable Healthy Food Systems

The Need for Actual Food Consumption Data for Measuring Food Insecurity and Its Consequences

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/7/special-articles/achieving-sustainable-healthy-food-systems.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

117. Will Inflation Make a Comeback?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/why-covid19-pandemic-could-lead-to-higher-inflation-by-axel-weber-1-2021-02?a_la=english&a_d=602d17c96a294e7fb0cc2c3f&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=why-covid19-pandemic-could-lead-to-higher-inflation-by-axel-weber-1-2021-02&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

118. The Silent Revolution in Economic Policy

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/covid19-economic-recovery-plans-fiscal-policy-by-robert-skidelsky-2021-02?a_la=english&a_d=602bd5482903e96cd4d23672&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=covid19-economic-recovery-plans-fiscal-policy-by-robert-skidelsky-2021-02&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

119. Europe’s Ambitious Parochialism

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/european-union-stimulus-package-lacks-international-solidarity-by-jayati-ghosh-2021-02?a_la=english&a_d=602a651514d37e4be0a6a38a&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=european-union-stimulus-package-lacks-international-solidarity-by-jayati-ghosh-2021-02&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• The Economist

 

120. China leads in precision-guided central banking. Does it work?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/02/13/china-leads-in-precision-guided-central-banking-does-it-work

 

121. Should governments in emerging economies worry about their debt?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/02/13/should-governments-in-emerging-economies-worry-about-their-debt

 

122. Inflation will rise in the coming months

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/02/13/inflation-will-rise-in-the-coming-months

 

123. What a hot American economy means for the rest of the world

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/02/20/what-a-hot-american-economy-means-for-the-rest-of-the-world

 

124. The WTO has a new chief. Is it time for new trade rules too?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/02/20/the-wto-has-a-new-chief-is-it-time-for-new-trade-rules-too

 

125. Bitcoin crosses $50,000

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/02/20/bitcoin-crosses-50000

 

126. Economic forecasters are pencilling in heady growth rates

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/02/20/economic-forecasters-are-pencilling-in-heady-growth-rates

 

127. What market break-evens do and don’t tell you about inflation fears

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/02/20/what-market-break-evens-do-and-dont-tell-you-about-inflation-fears

 

9. News on Kerala

 

128. Property tax to be based on land value

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/property-tax-to-be-based-on-land-value/article33855924.ece

 

129. State gets another ₹252 cr. for GST shortfall

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/state-gets-another-rs-252-cr-for-gst-shortfall/article33866513.ece

 

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