Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(20/02/2021 to 26/02/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. Covid-19 impact: 25% more workers may need to find jobs in new occupations: McKinsey Global Institute

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/covid-19-impact-25-more-workers-may-need-to-find-jobs-in-new-occupations-mckinseyglobal-institute/article33878484.ece

 

2. As the world opens up post pandemic, exit strategies, inflation rule economists' minds

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/as-the-world-opens-up-post-pandemic-exit-strategies-inflation-rule-economists-minds/articleshow/81149622.cms

 

3. Nationalism, resilience and a digital push – the Indian economy's defining factors

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/nationalism-resilience-and-a-digital-push-the-indian-economys-defining-factors/articleshow/81149898.cms

 

4. Bihar clocks 10.5% growth rate in FY 2019-20: Economic Survey

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/bihar-clocks-10-5-growth-rate-in-fy-2019-20-economic-survey/articleshow/81111339.cms

 

5. Retail inflation for farm, rural workers eases in January

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/retail-inflation-for-farm-rural-workers-eases-in-january/articleshow/81110935.cms

 

6. Why the moneyed aren't coming to India’s international financial center in Gujarat

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/why-the-moneyed-arent-coming-to-indias-new-international-financial-center-in-gujarat/articleshow/81132713.cms

 

7. Rethinking policies to generate jobs

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/rethinking-policies-to-generate-jobs/article33906352.ece

 

8. Worrying signs: Global hunger is rising again

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/c-p-chandrasekhar/worrying-signs-global-hunger-is-rising-again/article33906490.ece

 

9. Labour demand, supply to digital platforms increase in India: ILO

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/labour-demand-and-supply-to-digital-platforms-increase-in-india-ilo/article33914969.ece

 

10. Pace of underlying growth in Indian economy remains ‘subdued’: ICRA

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/pace-of-underlying-growth-in-indian-economy-remains-subdued-icra/article33912235.ece

 

11. Half of India’s patents come from three States

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/half-of-indias-patents-come-from-three-states/article33926092.ece

 

12. PM Modi makes strong pitch for privatisation, asset monetisation

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/pm-modi-makes-strong-pitch-for-privatisation-asset-monetisation/article33926563.ece

 

13. Survey finds 88% of firms may offer 7.7% pay raise

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/survey-finds-88-of-firms-may-offer-77-pay-raise/article33918124.ece

 

14. 5 labour surveys including on migrants, domestic workers to begin by Apr 1

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/five-labour-surveys-including-on-migrants-domestic-workers-to-begin-across-india-by-apr-1-121022200777_1.html

 

15. 59% respondents cutting spends to cope with rising fuel prices: survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/59-respondents-cutting-spends-to-cope-with-rising-fuel-prices-survey-121022200934_1.html

 

16. India's inflation target band needs adjustment, says CEA Subramanian

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-inflation-target-band-needs-adjustment-says-cea-subramanian-121022201208_1.html

 

17. India, World Bank sign $68 mn project for improving education in Nagaland

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-world-bank-ink-68-mn-project-for-improving-education-in-nagaland-121022300534_1.html

 

18. At 1.3%, India's GDP may turn positive in December quarter: DBS report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/at-1-3-india-s-gdp-may-turn-positive-in-december-quarter-dbs-report-121022301206_1.html

 

19. India's rich club to grow 75% by 2025 despite pandemic: Knight Frank study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-rich-club-to-grow-75-by-2025-despite-pandemic-knight-frank-study-121022400790_1.html

 

20. 'Monetise & modernise' is our motto: PM Modi on disinvestment

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/monetise-modernise-is-our-motto-pm-on-disinvestment-121022401220_1.html

 

21. India's economy likely returned to growth last quarter, says poll

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-economy-likely-returned-to-growth-last-quarter-reuters-poll-121022400937_1.html

 

22. Moody's projects 13.7% growth in FY22, expects 7% contraction this fiscal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/moody-s-projects-13-7-growth-in-fy22-expects-7-contraction-this-fiscal-121022500541_1.html

 

23. Govt improved rural, coastal connectivity to bolster farmer markets: Modi

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-improved-rural-coastal-connectivity-to-bolster-farmer-markets-modi-121022500581_1.html

 

24. India sees second-best year for fintech funding despite Covid-19: KPMG

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-sees-second-best-year-for-fintech-funding-despite-covid-19-kpmg-121022500647_1.html

 

25. Budget 2021 marks directional change for Indian economy: FM Sitharaman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/budget-2021-marks-directional-change-for-indian-economy-fm-sitharaman-121022500886_1.html

 

26. Privatisation to unleash new opportunities, boost investment: India Inc

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/privatisation-to-unleash-new-opportunities-boost-investment-india-inc-121022500995_1.html

 

27. Economists bat for fuel tax cut to rein in inflation

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/economists-bat-for-fuel-tax-cut-to-rein-in-inflation/articleshow/81190930.cms

 

28. Business activity almost back to pre-pandemic levels; NIBRI touches 99.3

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/business-activity-almost-back-to-pre-pandemic-levels-nibri-touches-99-3/articleshow/81155247.cms

 

29. India's recovery has entered the consolidation phase since January: ICRA

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-recovery-has-entered-the-consolidation-phase-since-january-icra/articleshow/81172010.cms

 

30. India's GDP may turn positive at 1.3 per cent in December quarter: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-gdp-may-turn-positive-at-1-3-per-cent-in-december-quarter-report/articleshow/81172559.cms

 

31. India's Covid-19 resurgence unlikely to result in second wave, no impact on medium term outlook: Nomura

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-covid-19-resurgence-unlikely-to-result-in-second-wave-no-impact-on-medium-term-outlook-nomura/articleshow/81186457.cms

 

32. India's economy likely returned to growth last quarter

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-economy-likely-returned-to-growth-last-quarter/articleshow/81190478.cms

 

33. January was another good month for Indian economy, data tomorrow may show end of recession

https://theprint.in/economy/january-was-another-good-month-for-indian-economy-data-tomorrow-may-show-end-of-recession/611387/

 

34. Indians Work Longest, Earn Least With Virtually No Time for Leisure: ILO Report

https://thewire.in/labour/indians-work-longest-earn-least-with-virtually-no-time-for-leisure-ilo-report

 

35. Macroeconomics has four big truths that we must not ignore

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/macroeconomics-has-four-big-truths-that-we-must-not-ignore-11614010811110.html

 

36. Employers planning to go the gig economy way should think again

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/employers-planning-to-go-the-gig-economy-way-should-think-again-11614095043678.html

 

37. Glaring errors in a widely used textbook of economics

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/glaring-errors-in-a-widely-used-textbook-of-economics-11614095742279.html

 

38. Is India's economic recovery V-shaped? All eyes on GDP data today

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/is-india-s-economic-recovery-v-shaped-all-eyes-on-gdp-data-today-121022600062_1.html

 

39. India's economy probably resumed growing last quarter post-2020 recession

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-economy-probably-resumed-growing-last-quarter-post-2020-recession-121022600110_1.html

 

40. India looks set to beat recession even as new coronavirus cases loom

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-looks-set-to-beat-recession-even-as-new-coronavirus-cases-loom-121022600157_1.html

 

41. India should focus on job creation for balanced growth

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-should-focus-on-job-creation-for-balanced-growth-11614271094416.html

 

42. Indians are overworked while millions go jobless

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/indians-are-overworked-while-millions-go-jobless-11614269806388.html

 

43. How Can India’s Judiciary be More Economically Responsible?

https://thewire.in/economy/india-judiciary-economically-responsible-environment

 

2. Public Finance

 

44. Centre, States must work to lower fuel price: FM

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/centre-states-must-work-to-lower-fuel-price-fm/article33889918.ece

 

45. ‘Every number in this budget has been vetted for being achievable’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget/every-number-in-this-budget-has-been-vetted-for-being-achievable/article33896659.ece

 

46. Karnataka, AP among 7 states to meet reform-linked target, can now borrow to meet Covid-19 challenges

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/karnataka-ap-among-7-states-to-meet-reform-linked-target-can-now-borrow-to-meet-covid-19-challenges/articleshow/81112200.cms

 

47. View: Why India cannot apply rich countries’ current orthodoxy of running on debt

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/view-why-india-cannot-apply-rich-countries-current-orthodoxy-of-running-on-debt/articleshow/81122016.cms

 

48. How far can the fiscal deficit be stretched?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/how-far-can-the-fiscal-deficit-be-stretched/article33915755.ece

 

49. The excise duty-fiscal policy contradiction

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/the-excise-duty-fiscal-policy-contradiction/article33918156.ece

 

50. Federalism and India’s human capital

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/federalism-and-indias-human-capital/article33928146.ece

 

51. Plan to monetise 100 public sector assets, drawing Rs 2.5 trillion: PM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/plan-to-monetise-100-public-sector-assets-drawing-rs-2-5-trillion-pm-121022401702_1.html

 

52. India's fiscal position to remain weak even as deficit improves: Moody's

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-fiscal-position-to-remain-weak-even-as-deficit-improves-moody-s-121022500678_1.html

 

53. Stealth attacks will not be able to fund our fiscal deficit

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/stealth-attacks-will-not-be-able-to-fund-our-fiscal-deficit-11614013683038.html

 

54. Trust is in a ‘state’ of deficit today

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/trust-is-in-a-state-of-deficit-today/article33934312.ece

 

55. States can move first on fuel tax cut: FM

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/states-can-move-first-on-fuel-tax-cut-fm/article33936908.ece

Taxation

56. Interest on net GST liability with retrospective effect to get legal backing

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/interest-on-net-gst-liability-with-retrospective-effect-to-get-legal-backing/article33881128.ece

 

57. GST shortfall: ₹1 lakh crore released so far

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/gst-shortfall-rs-1-lakh-crore-released-so-far/article33892678.ece

 

58. Large resident welfare associations may have to pay GST retrospectively

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/real-estate/large-resident-welfare-associations-may-have-to-pay-gst-retrospectively/article33905903.ece

 

59. Expect high GST collections to continue in Feb, say FinMin sources

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/expect-high-gst-collections-to-continue-in-feb-say-finmin-sources-121022301427_1.html

 

60. CBIC exempts non-Indian citizens, PSUs from Aadhaar authentication for GST registration

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/cbic-exempts-non-indian-citizens-psus-from-aadhaar-authentication-for-gst-registration/articleshow/81190054.cms

 

61. Simplify GST, trader body tells PM, says penalty system has brought ‘tax terrorism’ to country

https://theprint.in/economy/simplify-gst-trader-body-tells-pm-says-penalty-system-has-brought-tax-terrorism-to-country/609107/

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

62. General insurance sector may revive in Q4

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/general-insurance-sector-may-revive-in-q4/article33882332.ece

 

63. The changing face of monetary intervention

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/the-changing-face-of-monetary-intervention/article33895997.ece

 

64. Bank privatisation: NPA hive-off, staff transfers being considered

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/psb-privatisation-npa-hive-off-staff-transfers-being-considered/articleshow/81140877.cms

 

65. As bond yields harden further, all eyes on RBI

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/as-bond-yields-harden-further-all-eyes-on-rbi/article33906326.ece

 

66. ‘Accommodative monetary policy is needed to boost economic recovery’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/accommodative-monetary-policy-stance-needed-to-strengthen-economic-recovery/article33906006.ece

 

67. NBFCs need to plan for effective IBOR transition: EY India report

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/nbfcs-in-india-need-to-plan-for-effective-ibor-transition-ey-india/article33903616.ece

 

68. RBI should stop fretting over bond yields

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/rbi-should-stop-fretting-over-bond-yields/article33925921.ece

 

69. ‘Growth momentum needs to be strengthened’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/growth-momentum-needs-to-be-strengthened/article33907138.ece

 

70. India Ratings raises banking sector outlook to ‘stable’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-ratings-raises-banking-sector-outlook-to-stable/article33907232.ece

 

71. Interest cost for state loans soars to 11-month high of 7.19%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/interest-cost-for-state-loans-soars-to-11-month-high-of-7-19-121022301438_1.html

 

72. India's economic recovery to cut bank stress, but Covid hit to be felt: S&P

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-economic-recovery-to-cut-bank-stress-but-covid-hit-to-be-felt-s-p-121022400807_1.html

 

73. RBI balance sheet not compromised by liquidity operations: Shaktikanta Das

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/rbi-balance-sheet-not-compromised-by-liquidity-operations-shaktikanta-das-121022500564_1.html

 

74. Shaktikanta Das voices ‘major concerns’ about cryptocurrency

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/rbi-governor-shaktikanta-das-voices-major-concerns-about-cryptocurrency/articleshow/81187214.cms

 

75. Finance Ministry allows private sector banks for government related transactions

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/finance-ministry-allows-private-sector-banks-for-government-related-transactions/articleshow/81190630.cms

 

76. How bond traders are hurting India’s fragile economic recovery

https://theprint.in/economy/how-bond-traders-are-hurting-indias-fragile-economic-recovery/610718/

 

77. Why is Indian Banks’ Association not under RTI?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-is-indian-banks-association-not-under-rti/article33934677.ece

 

78. ‘Bad bank’ move will not hit existing ARCs: RBI’s Das

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/bad-bank-move-will-not-hit-existing-arcs-rbis-das/article33935569.ece

 

79. Official, private digital currencies can coexist, say IMF experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/official-private-digital-currencies-can-coexist-say-imf-experts-121022501235_1.html

 

4. External Sector

 

80. Philippines invites Indian firms to explore investment opportunities in infra sector

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/philippines-invites-indian-firms-to-explore-investment-opportunities-in-infra-sector/articleshow/81111780.cms

 

81. India, EU express hope to forge host of bilateral cooperation arrangements

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-eu-express-hope-to-forge-host-of-bilateral-cooperation-arrangements/articleshow/81114197.cms

 

82. India-UK bilateral relations to touch new high post Covid: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-uk-bilateral-relations-to-touch-new-high-post-covid-report/articleshow/81136784.cms

 

83. After 9-month freeze, Centre starts clearing China FDI plans

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/after-9-month-freeze-centre-starts-clearing-china-fdi-plans/articleshow/81146729.cms

 

84. Forex reserves down by $249 million to $583.697 billion

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/forex-reserves-down-by-249-million-to-583-697-billion-121021901088_1.html

 

85. Foreign portfolio investors’ bet on cyclicals yields robust returns this fiscal

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/foreign-portfolio-investors-bet-on-cyclicals-yields-robust-returns-this-fiscal/article33904365.ece

 

86. India’s exports to China top $20 b in 2020

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indias-exports-to-china-top-20-b-in-2020/article33914784.ece

 

87. India needs to get into cutting edge tech to boost exports: Amitabh Kant

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-needs-to-get-into-cutting-edge-tech-to-boost-exports-amitabh-kant-121022301344_1.html

 

88. China becomes India's biggest trading partner in first 9 months of FY21

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/china-becomes-india-s-biggest-trading-partner-in-first-9-months-of-fy21-121022400018_1.html

 

89. India, Mauritius ink free trade pact

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-inks-fta-with-mauritius-the-1st-with-an-african-nation/articleshow/81165898.cms

 

90. India set to manufacture containers to boost exports

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-set-to-manufacture-containers-to-boost-exports/articleshow/81174628.cms

 

91. The relevance of a century-old Indian report on protectionism

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-relevance-of-a-century-old-indian-report-on-protectionism-11614094311933.html

 

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

92. Needed, a comprehensive farm policy

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/needed-a-comprehensive-farm-policy/article33882599.ece

 

93. Rs 2.97 lakh cr more food subsidy to be released this fiscal; Punjab, Haryana asked to use e-mode for MSP payments

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/rs-2-97-lakh-cr-more-food-subsidy-to-be-released-this-fiscal-punjab-haryana-asked-to-use-e-mode-for-msp-payments/articleshow/81111091.cms

 

94. Additional Budget allocation to wipe out fertiliser subsidy backlog: Ind-Ra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/additional-budget-allocation-to-wipe-out-fertiliser-subsidy-backlog-ind-ra-121021900560_1.html

 

95. Will Budget help in real agriculture growth?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/will-budget-help-in-real-agriculture-growth/article33926047.ece

 

96. Foodgrains output hits record 303 mt

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/foodgrains-output-to-touch-record-303-million-tonnes/article33925223.ece

 

97. India's foodgrain production to rise 2% in 2020-21: Government

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-foodgrain-production-to-rise-2-in-2020-21-government-121022401224_1.html

 

98. India likely to harvest bumper wheat, mustard & chana crops in 2020-21

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-likely-to-harvest-bumper-wheat-mustard-chana-crops-in-2020-21-121022500029_1.html

 

99. MGNREGA played a critical role in providing wage employment during the pandemic, says Tomar

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/mgnrega-played-a-critical-role-in-providing-wage-employment-during-the-pandemic-says-tomar/articleshow/81188282.cms

 

100. Farm laws will make agri sector flexible to deal with future uncertainty: Sanjeev Sanyal

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/farm-laws-will-make-agri-sector-flexible-to-deal-with-future-uncertainty-sanjeev-sanyal/articleshow/81190936.cms

 

101. 54 Farmer Producer Organizations converge for conversations towards inclusive agribusiness

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/54-farmer-producer-organizations-converge-for-conversations-towards-inclusive-agribusiness/articleshow/81186994.cms

 

102. Why cleaning up FCI’s books won’t resolve India’s agriculture crisis or food subsidy bill

https://theprint.in/economy/why-cleaning-up-fcis-books-wont-resolve-indias-agriculture-crisis-or-food-subsidy-bill/610193/

 

103. The New Farm Laws May Facilitate a Shift in India's Agricultural Export Policy

https://thewire.in/agriculture/the-new-farm-laws-may-facilitate-a-shift-in-indias-agricultural-export-policy

 

104. India should consider repealing its highly controversial farm laws

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-should-consider-repealing-its-highly-controversial-farm-laws-11614011160572.html

 

105. End brinkmanship and go for a win-win on farm laws

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/end-brinkmanship-and-go-for-a-win-win-on-farm-laws-11614184329199.html

 

106. Rice exports hit a high as buyers queue up

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/as-more-buyers-queue-up-for-indian-rice-2020-21-exports-set-to-top-16-million-tonnes/article33930715.ece

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

107. Indian millennials drawn to Bitcoin’s charms

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/indian-millennials-drawn-to-bitcoins-charms/article33882162.ece

 

108. Decline in world goods trade in 2020 may be lower than predicted

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/decline-in-world-goods-trade-in-2020-may-be-slightly-lower-than-92-predicted-earlier-wto/article33876676.ece

 

109. Cryptocurrency players form lobby group in a bid to stave off a likely ban in India

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/cryptocurrency-players-form-lobby-group-in-a-bid-to-stave-off-a-likely-ban-in-india/articleshow/81108603.cms

 

110. FM urges industry to unleash animal spirits; make India fastest growing economy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/fm-urges-industry-to-unleash-animal-spirits-make-india-fastest-growing-economy/articleshow/81124456.cms

 

111. 448 infra projects show cost overruns worth Rs 4.02 lakh crore

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/448-infra-projects-show-cost-overruns-worth-rs-4-02-lakh-crore/articleshow/81134182.cms

 

112. Toll collections through FASTags inch closer to 90%

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/toll-collections-through-fastags-inch-closer-to-90/articleshow/81088148.cms

 

113. Consumer confidence among urban Indians improves slightly in February

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/consumer-confidence-among-urban-indians-moves-up-slightly-in-february/articleshow/81111699.cms

 

114. Indian media, entertainment to see 27% revenue growth in FY22: Crisil

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-media-entertainment-to-see-27-revenue-growth-in-fy22-crisil-121022300663_1.html

 

115. IT sector continues to see sequential growth in hiring in January: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/it-sector-continues-to-see-sequential-growth-in-hiring-in-january-report-121022301034_1.html

 

116. Growth pace in high volume indicators slows in January, says ICRA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/growth-pace-in-high-volume-indicators-slows-in-january-says-icra-121022400028_1.html

 

117. Economic pain from Covid upends lives of restaurant owners, entertainers

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-pain-from-covid-upends-lives-of-restaurant-owners-entertainers-121022401169_1.html

 

118. India's recession exit gains momentum on services, manufacturing

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-recession-exit-gains-momentum-on-services-manufacturing-121022500142_1.html

 

119. Office space absorption to grow 12-18% next fiscal : Crisil

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/office-space-absorption-to-grow-12-18-next-fiscal-crisil-121022500522_1.html

 

120. Bitcoin’s market value crosses $1 trillion, hits all-time high

https://theprint.in/economy/bitcoins-market-value-crosses-1-trillion-hits-all-time-high/608769/

 

121. This is NITI Aayog’s blueprint to make India a global manufacturing hub

https://theprint.in/india/governance/this-is-niti-aayogs-blueprint-to-make-india-a-global-manufacturing-hub/609902/

 

122. In Covid-struck India, Ola and Uber face a bumpy ride

https://scroll.in/article/987703/in-covid-struck-india-ola-and-uber-face-a-bumpy-ride

 

123. Why Apple ended up selling a lot more iPhones in India during the pandemic

https://scroll.in/article/987509/why-apple-ended-up-selling-a-lot-more-iphones-in-india-during-the-pandemic

 

124. Telecom sector revenue growth recovers to pre-Jio entry levels

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/telecom-sector-revenue-growth-recovers-to-pre-jio-entry-levels/article33930523.ece

 

125. India’s recovery will be led by sectors such as ferrous and non-ferrous metals, auto and textiles: Moody’s and ICRA

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-recovery-will-be-led-by-sectors-such-as-ferrous-and-non-ferrous-metals-auto-and-textiles-moodys-and-icra/articleshow/81212679.cms

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

126. Failing to Pass Biden's Relief Package Would Be Irresponsible

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/2021/02/25/failing_to_pass_bidens_relief_package_would_be_irresponsible_536853.html

 

127. Opinion | Et Tu, Ted? Why Deregulation Failed

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/22/opinion/texas-electricity-storm.html

 

128. Opinion | The Paradox of Pandemic Partisanship

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/25/opinion/covid-relief-republicans-biden.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Ideas for India

 

129. ‘Outside’ managers’ productivity, firm dynamics, and economy growth

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/productivity-innovation/outside-managers-productivity-firm-dynamics-and-economy-growth.html

 

130. Budget 2021-22: Healthcare takes centre stage, again

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/budget-2021-22-healthcare-takes-centre-stage-again.html

 

131. Covid-19 and other diseases: An ‘Animal Farm’ perspective

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/covid-19-and-other-diseases-an-animal-farm-perspective.html

 

132. Budget 2021-22: Case for a ‘bad bank’

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/money-finance/budget-2021-22-case-for-a-bad-bank.html

 

• EPW

Commentary

 

133. Agricultural Reforms in India

Need for a Unique Model

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/8/commentary/agricultural-reforms-india.html

 

134. The Lockdown in India

Understanding the Matrix of Caste, Class and Gender

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/8/commentary/lockdown-india.html

 

Special Articles

 

135. Digital Empowerment and Indian Handlooms

Case-based Policy Recommendations

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/8/special-articles/digital-empowerment-and-indian-handlooms.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

136. Gaming Our Economies

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/financial-transactions-tax-no-solution-to-gamestop-problem-by-todd-g-buchholz-2021-02?a_la=english&a_d=60350339c5be37188401850e&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=financial-transactions-tax-no-solution-to-gamestop-problem-by-todd-g-buchholz-2021-02&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

137. Central Banking’s Brave New World

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/central-banking-brave-new-world-inequality-climate-change-by-jean-pisani-ferry-2021-02?a_la=english&a_d=6035195ac5be3718842c0f6d&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=central-banking-brave-new-world-inequality-climate-change-by-jean-pisani-ferry-2021-02&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

138. How to Cooperate with China

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/us-china-competition-cooperation-red-lines-by-andrew-sheng-and-xiao-geng-2021-02?a_la=english&a_d=603628486d0dde12f8269a4a&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=us-china-competition-cooperation-red-lines-by-andrew-sheng-and-xiao-geng-2021-02&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

139. Resetting US-China Trade Relations

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/us-china-trade-relations-reset-must-be-via-wto-by-anne-o-krueger-2021-02?a_la=english&a_d=60365c226d0dde12f880fb31&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=us-china-trade-relations-reset-must-be-via-wto-by-anne-o-krueger-2021-02&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

140. The Case for a Higher Minimum Wage

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/case-for-higher-minimum-wage-in-the-us-by-daron-acemoglu-2021-02?a_la=english&a_d=60367e1c6d0dde12f8c25dc1&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=case-for-higher-minimum-wage-in-the-us-by-daron-acemoglu-2021-02&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

141. Winners and Losers in the Digital Transformation of Work

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/distributional-effects-of-automation-artificial-intelligence-by-michael-spence-2021-02?a_la=english&a_d=6037b43aeec4b12fcce1dae4&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=distributional-effects-of-automation-artificial-intelligence-by-michael-spence-2021-02&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

142. Pulling Up the Inflation Anchor

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/inflation-threat-us-fed-ignoring-long-term-inflation-expectations-by-robert-j-barro-2021-02?a_la=english&a_d=6037c133eec4b12fccfbb772&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=inflation-threat-us-fed-ignoring-long-term-inflation-expectations-by-robert-j-barro-2021-02&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• The Economist

 

143. 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

 

144. Inflation will rise in the coming months

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

 

145. 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

 

146. 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

 

147. 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

 

148. 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

 

149. The pandemic has pushed working mums out of the labour force

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/02/27/the-pandemic-has-pushed-working-mums-out-of-the-labour-force

 

9. News on Kerala

 

150. State gets Rs. 575 cr. for GST shortfall

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/state-gets-rs-575-cr-for-gst-shortfall/article33893110.ece

 

151. 6.34% rise in State’s livestock count

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/634-rise-in-states-livestock-count/article33882112.ece

 

152. Higher MSP may see Kerala growers produce more rubber

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/higher-msp-may-see-kerala-growers-produce-more-natural-rubber-from-april/article33901447.ece

 

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