Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(06/03/2021 to 12/03/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. Worst of Covid-induced economic crisis is over, says Bibek Debroy

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/worst-of-covid-induced-economic-crisis-over-says-pmeac-chief-debroy/article33995826.ece

 

2. Flexi work-week and issues of productivity

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/flexi-work-week-and-issues-of-productivity/article33998316.ece

 

3. Working women face more domestic violence

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/working-women-face-more-domestic-violence/article33999076.ece

 

4. Six States report sharp rise in Covid-19 cases

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/covid-19-in-india-six-states-exhibit-steep-rise-in-daily-new-cases/article34011360.ece

 

5. Not all women benefit from WFH

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/not-all-women-benefit-from-wfh/article34013461.ece

 

6. Inclusion is as important as diversity

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/inclusion-is-as-important-as-diversity/article34013538.ece

 

7. ‘Pandemic ate up ₹13-lakh crore household income’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/pandemic-ate-up-13-lakh-crore-household-income/article34000069.ece

 

8. Financial sector growth has been slow: CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/financial-sector-growth-has-been-slow-cea-krishnamurthy-subramanian-121030501462_1.html

 

9. Inflation a 'downside risk' to India's growth momentum: Finance ministry

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/inflation-a-downside-risk-to-india-s-growth-momentum-finance-ministry-121030600078_1.html

 

10. Haryana to Andhra Pradesh, jobs for locals have remained on paper in states

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/haryana-to-andhra-pradesh-jobs-for-locals-have-remained-on-paper-in-states-121030501379_1.html

 

11. Covid-19 pandemic hit India's women labourers the hardest, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-pandemic-hit-india-s-women-labourers-the-hardest-shows-data-121030700749_1.html

 

12. Economic Freedom Index: Singapore ranks First, India 26th in Asia-Pacific

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-freedom-index-singapore-ranks-first-india-26th-in-asia-pacific-121030800462_1.html

 

13. Delhi's economy estimated to contract by 3.92 pc in FY'21: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/delhi-s-economy-estimated-to-contract-by-3-92-pc-in-fy-21-survey-121030800655_1.html

 

14. DIPAM, Niti Aayog officials to brainstorm on CPSE asset monetisation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/dipam-niti-aayog-officials-to-brainstorm-on-cpse-asset-monetisation-121030800809_1.html

 

15. Expenditure incurred per student annually on education by Delhi govt increases: Eco survey

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/expenditure-incurred-per-student-annually-on-education-by-delhi-govt-increases-eco-survey/articleshow/81395337.cms

 

16. Cabinet to decide on tax waiver, HQ for new DFI

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/cabinet-to-decide-on-tax-waiver-hq-for-new-dfi/articleshow/81386593.cms

 

17. GSDP estimated to contract 5.6% in Delhi: Lt guv

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/gsdp-estimated-to-contract-5-6-in-delhi-lt-guv/articleshow/81388418.cms

 

18. Women more credit conscious than men: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/women-more-credit-conscious-than-men-report/articleshow/81389164.cms

 

19. Over 60% Indian consumers 'newly constrained'; report decline in household incomes: Nielsen

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/over-60-indian-consumers-newly-constrained-report-decline-in-household-incomes-nielsen/articleshow/81389970.cms

 

20. Unemployment rate is at 5.8%: Centre

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/unemployment-rate-is-at-58-centre/article34021158.ece

 

21. The worrying spike in global food prices

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/c-p-chandrasekhar/the-worrying-spike-in-global-food-prices/article34021195.ece

 

22. Good job! How gig economy has changed the employment landscape in pandemic times

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/good-job-how-gig-economy-has-changed-the-employment-landscape-in-pandemic-times/article34020984.ece

 

23. GDP to grow at 11% in FY22, says Crisil

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/gdp-to-grow-at-11-in-fy22-says-crisil/article34030511.ece

 

24. Working women prioritise savings with 52% of income contribution: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/working-women-prioritise-savings-with-52-of-income-contribution-survey-121030801389_1.html

 

25. Demand for luxury housing improves in national capital

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/demand-for-luxury-housing-improves-in-national-capital-121030901355_1.html

 

26. BBIN countries in South Asia can be economic growth pole: WB India head

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/bbin-countries-in-south-asia-can-be-economic-growth-pole-wb-india-head-121030901373_1.html

 

27. OECD raises India's economic growth forecast to 12.6% for 2021-22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/oecd-raises-india-s-economic-growth-forecast-to-12-6-for-2021-22-121030901665_1.html

 

28. India's retail inflation probably rose in Feb as fuel, food prices went up

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-retail-inflation-probably-rose-in-feb-as-fuel-food-prices-went-up-121031000261_1.html

 

29. Housing sales likely to drop 34% in FY21 in volume terms: India Ratings

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/housing-sales-likely-to-drop-34-in-fy21-in-volume-terms-india-ratings-121031000635_1.html

 

30. PE-VC exit deals hit 23-month high in Feb

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/pe-vc-exit-deals-hit-23-month-high-in-feb/article34037586.ece

 

31. A case for a revamped, need-based PDS

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-case-for-a-revamped-need-based-pds/article34039080.ece

 

32. Work from home culture may mute demand for office space: Ind-Ra study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/work-from-home-culture-may-mute-demand-for-office-space-ind-ra-study-121031001300_1.html

 

33. Covid impact: India's combined fiscal gap to reach 12.7% in FY21, says SBI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-impact-india-s-combined-fiscal-gap-to-reach-12-7-in-fy21-says-sbi-121031001038_1.html

 

34. Double digit GDP growth expected in FY22 as economy gathers pace: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/double-digit-gdp-growth-expected-in-fy22-as-economy-gathers-pace-report-121031100320_1.html

 

35. Indian economy to be hardest hit by Covid-19 despite recovery, predicts new OECD report

https://scroll.in/article/989096/indian-economy-to-be-hardest-hit-due-to-covid-19-despite-recovery-predicts-new-oecd-report

 

36. India at forefront in fighting COVID-19, stands out in terms of vaccine policy: Gita Gopinath

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/india-at-forefront-in-fighting-covid-19-stands-out-in-terms-of-vaccine-policy-gita-gopinath/articleshow/81409553.cms

 

37. Finance leaders making bold moves to maintain relevance of corporate reporting amid pandemic: Survey

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/finance-leaders-making-bold-moves-to-maintain-relevance-of-corporate-reporting-amid-pandemic-survey/articleshow/81412649.cms

 

38. View: A step forward in urban governance

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/view-a-step-forward-in-urban-governance/articleshow/81424194.cms

 

39. States budgets can help improve India's GDP projections: SBI Research

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-combined-fiscal-deficit-to-reach-12-7-this-year-says-sbi-report/articleshow/81430600.cms

 

40. Urban unemployment rate in April-June 2020 rose to 20.9%: Government

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/urban-unemployment-rate-in-april-june-2020-rose-to-20-9-government/articleshow/81433200.cms

 

41. Vaccines unlikely to be a silver bullet for the global economy: Moody's

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/vaccines-unlikely-to-be-a-silver-bullet-for-the-global-economy-moodys/articleshow/81445698.cms

 

42. Consumer sentiment fails to keep up with rising income: CMIE

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/consumer-sentiment-fails-to-keep-up-with-rising-income-cmie/articleshow/81447529.cms

 

43. Cement set for big growth in FY22 on infra, realty revival

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/cement-sales-to-hit-a-decade-high-next-fiscal/article34043489.ece

 

44. The ‘right way’ towards a $5-trillion economy

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/the-right-way-towards-a-5-trillion-economy/article34046388.ece

 

45. ‘Economies to see pre-Covid activity only by ’22’

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/economies-to-see-pre-covid-activity-only-by-22/article34048482.ece

 

46. Indian students heading back to foreign universities, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-students-heading-back-to-foreign-universities-shows-data-121031200057_1.html

 

47. NITI Aayog submits first list of about 12 PSUs for privatisation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/niti-aayog-submits-first-list-of-about-12-psus-for-privatisation-121031200061_1.html

 

48. Five years of inflation targeting: CPI averages 3.9% during Oct 2016-Mar 2020, says report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/five-years-of-inflation-targeting-cpi-averages-3-9-during-oct-2016-mar-2020-says-report/articleshow/81466123.cms

 

49. Fuel Demand Falls to Five-Month Low in February Over Price Hike

https://thewire.in/energy/fuel-demand-falls-to-five-month-low-in-february-over-price-hike

 

50. Look at petrol, diesel prices – not frothy stock markets – for health of Indian economy

https://theprint.in/opinion/look-at-petrol-diesel-prices-not-frothy-stock-markets-for-health-of-indian-economy/618851/

 

51. A grand privatization plan to get India’s economy going

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-grand-privatization-plan-to-get-india-s-economy-going-11615444707857.html

 

52. The opportunity covid offers to make workplaces more gender equal

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-opportunity-covid-offers-to-make-workplaces-more-gender-equal-11615182135244.html

 

53. The return of puzzling numbers for India’s GDP growth

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-return-of-puzzling-numbers-for-india-s-gdp-growth-11615136421541.html

 

54. A disconnect that shows the real state of the country’s economy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/a-disconnect-that-shows-the-real-state-of-the-country-s-economy-11615480601420.html

 

55. Examine India’s bond market to read its economic tea leaves

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/examine-india-s-bond-market-to-read-its-economic-tea-leaves-11615396514867.html

 

56. Is flexible inflation targeting still fit for the purpose it must serve?

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/is-flexible-inflation-targeting-still-fit-for-the-purpose-it-must-serve-11615220965081.html

 

57. How India could speed up the financial inclusion of women

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/how-india-could-speed-up-the-financial-inclusion-of-women-11615220290174.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

58. Maharashtra economy to dip 8% in FY21: State economic survey

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/maharashra-likely-to-post-negative-8-per-cent-growth-in-fy21/article33995945.ece

 

59. Anti-competition law must be strengthened: 15th FC chairman N K Singh

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/anti-competition-law-must-be-strengthened-15th-fc-chairman-n-k-singh-121030600058_1.html

 

60. Karnataka govt reduces stamp duty for apartments to 3% from 5%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/karnataka-govt-reduces-stamp-duty-for-apartments-to-3-from-5-121030800541_1.html

 

61. FY21 GDP performance may beat estimates, says Finance Ministry

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indian-economy-to-do-better-than-8-pc-prediction-finmin/articleshow/81352242.cms

 

62. 15th Finance Commission chairman N K Singh rues lack of fiscal institutions

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/15th-fc-chairman-singh-raises-issue-of-15th-fc-chairman-singh-raises-issue-of-lack-of-fiscal-institutions-in-indialack-of-fiscal-institutions-in-india-121030801358_1.html

 

63. We aim for 'Singapore-level' per capita income by 2047, says Sisodia

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/we-aim-for-singapore-level-per-capita-income-by-2047-says-sisodia-121030900763_1.html

 

64. Revenue shortfall will affect import of nuclear fuel: DAE to parl panel

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/revenue-shortfall-will-affect-import-of-nuclear-fuel-dae-to-parl-panel-121030901482_1.html

 

65. Revenue deficit grant of Rs 6,194 cr released to 14 states: Govt

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/revenue-deficit-grant-of-rs-6-194-cr-released-to-14-states-govt-121031000660_1.html

 

66. Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma presents tax-free deficit budget

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/meghalaya-cm-conrad-sangma-presents-tax-free-deficit-budget-121031001224_1.html

 

67. States' avg per capita debt jumps 16.4% for 3-yr period ending FY21: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/states-avg-per-capita-debt-jumps-16-4-for-3-yr-period-ending-fy21-report-121031001583_1.html

 

68. Fiscal steps taken by government led to positive growth in Q3: Nirmala Sitharaman

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/fiscal-steps-taken-by-government-led-to-positive-growth-in-q3-nirmala-sitharaman/articleshow/81396886.cms

 

69. Growth in corporate debt remains weak

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/growth-in-corporate-debt-remains-weak/article34046319.ece

 

Taxation

70. ‘Alcohol-based hand sanitiser to draw 18% GST’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/alcohol-based-hand-sanitiser-to-draw-18-gst/article33999872.ece

 

71. Industry wants GST rate cut on branded snacks, commonly used food items

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/industry-wants-gst-rate-cut-on-branded-snacks-commonly-used-food-items/article34013192.ece

 

72. Opted for predictability in deciding tax devolution to states: N K Singh

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/opted-for-predictability-in-deciding-tax-devolution-to-states-n-k-singh-121030600478_1.html

 

73. Online+offline retail could fetch $8 b in incremental GST by 2030

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/digitally-enabled-retail-could-contribute-8-billion-in-incremental-tax-collections-by-2030-report/article34019991.ece

 

74. Vivad se Vishwas scheme collected Rs 54,000 cr till March 1: MoS Finance

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/vivad-se-vishwas-scheme-collected-rs-54-000-cr-till-march-1-mos-finance-121030801109_1.html

 

75. Maharashtra budget: Concession in stamp duty for women; tax on liquor hiked

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/maharashtra-budget-concession-in-stamp-duty-for-women-tax-on-liquor-hiked-121030800856_1.html

 

76. Centre releases Rs 1.06 trn GST compensation shortfall to states since Oct

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-releases-rs-1-06-trn-gst-compensation-shortfall-to-states-since-oct-121030901488_1.html

 

77. 96% of GST compensation shortfall to states released so far, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/96-of-gst-compensation-shortfall-to-states-released-so-far-shows-data-121031000047_1.html

 

78. Cairn used ‘abusive structure’ to ‘not pay tax anywhere on India profits’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/cairn-used-abusive-structure-to-not-pay-tax-anywhere-on-india-profits/article34038569.ece

 

79. Goods, services procurement on GeM portal may touch Rs 1 lakh cr in FY22

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/goods-services-procurement-on-gem-portal-may-touch-rs-1-lakh-cr-in-fy22/articleshow/81432683.cms

 

80. GST authorities ask field units to ramp up collections, identify defaulting taxpayers

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/gst-authorities-ask-field-units-to-ramp-up-collections-identify-defaulting-taxpayers/articleshow/81464901.cms

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

81. Govt. open to evaluate, explore cryptocurrencies, says Thakur

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/govt-open-to-evaluate-explore-cryptocurrencies-says-thakur/article34009936.ece

 

82. Rupee slumps by 23 paise on strong dollar, high crude prices

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rupee-slumps-by-23-paise-on-strong-dollar-high-crude-prices-121030800897_1.html

 

83. ₹50, ₹500 notes now cheaper to print; ₹10, ₹20, ₹100 pricier

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/50-500-notes-now-cheaper-to-print-10-20-100-pricier/article34021926.ece

 

84. Banks write off ₹5.85-lakh cr over last 3 years

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/banks-write-off-585-lakh-crore-over-last-3-years/article34021313.ece

 

85. Ten questions for the MPC to consider

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/ten-questions-for-the-mpc-to-consider/article34020827.ece

 

86. Microfinance loan disbursements to reach ‘normal’ levels by Q4-end

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/microfinance-loan-disbursements-expected-to-reach-normal-levels-by-q4-end/article34019887.ece

 

87. Women still prefer cash transactions followed by AadhaarPay: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/women-still-prefer-cash-transactions-followed-by-aadhaarpay-survey-121030801100_1.html

 

88. Expect moderately worse banking sector outlook for next fiscal: Fitch

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/expect-moderately-worse-banking-sector-outlook-for-next-fiscal-fitch-121030800699_1.html

 

89. India must take the lead in regulating cryptos

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/india-must-take-the-lead-in-regulating-cryptos/article34037958.ece

 

90. Year after Nirmala’s ‘heartless SBI’ remark, nearly all Assam tea gardens get banking access

https://theprint.in/economy/year-after-nirmalas-heartless-sbi-remark-nearly-all-assam-tea-gardens-get-banking-access/617961/

 

91. Monetisation drive: Govt targets Rs 1.3 lakh crore from rail, telecom assets

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-targets-rs-1-3-lakh-crore-from-rail-telecom-assets/articleshow/81459339.cms

 

92. One Year Later, What Changes Should We Expect in the RBI’s Pandemic Playbook?

https://thewire.in/banking/rbi-covid-19-indian-economy-policy-rates-inflation-liquidity-bonds

 

93. The bad bank proposal and process of value discovery

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-bad-bank-proposal-and-process-of-value-discovery-11615395813403.html

 

94. It’s time for India’s central bank to take the road less travelled

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/its-time-for-india-s-central-bank-to-take-the-road-less-travelled-11615306496093.html

 

95. Monetary policy: Should it step back as fiscal measures kick in?

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/monetary-policy-should-it-step-back-as-fiscal-measures-kick-in-11615307005648.html

 

4. External Sector

 

96. FDI hike in insurance sector likely to see mixed response, say experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fdi%E2%80%88hike-in-insurance-sector-likely-to-see-mixed-response-say-experts-121030600004_1.html

 

97. India Inc's overseas direct investment declines 31% to $1.85 bn in February

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-inc-s-overseas-direct-investment-declines-31-to-1-85-bn-in-february-121030700463_1.html

 

98. Import tariff needs to be halved to for competitiveness: Montek Ahluwalia

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/import-tariff-needs-to-be-halved-to-for-competitiveness-montek-ahluwalia-121031000928_1.html

 

99. Exports in March expected to record healthy growth: Commerce Secy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/exports-in-march-expected-to-record-healthy-growth-commerce-secy/articleshow/81434271.cms

 

100. UK hasn’t sought flexibility in India’s data norms in trade, invest pact: Govt tells Parliament

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/uk-hasnt-sought-flexibility-in-indias-data-norms-in-trade-invest-pact-govt-tells-parliament/articleshow/81431491.cms

 

101. India begins to ‘cautiously’ approve Chinese investment proposals as border tensions ease

https://theprint.in/diplomacy/india-begins-to-cautiously-approve-chinese-investment-proposals-as-border-tensions-ease/617331/

 

102. Indian investments to help Sri Lanka achieve higher growth trajectory, create more jobs: Prabhu

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/indian-investments-to-help-sri-lanka-achieve-higher-growth-trajectory-create-more-jobs-prabhu/articleshow/81464270.cms

 

103. Quad talks should cover geo-economic security

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/quad-talks-should-cover-geo-economic-security-11615306117396.html

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

104. Assam Govt move to hike workers’ wages set to cost organised tea sector ₹25-30/kg

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/wage-hike-to-impact-organised-tea-sector/article33996846.ece

 

105. Slow growth in allied activities drags farm sector growth, say experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/slow-growth-in-allied-activities-drags-farm-sector-growth-say-experts-121030600063_1.html

 

106. From farms to mills, it's a long wait for Western UP farmers just to get sugarcane weighed

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/from-farms-to-mills-its-a-long-wait-for-western-up-farmers-just-to-get-sugarcane-weighed/articleshow/81375438.cms

 

107. Women farmers key for making Indian agriculture self-reliant: Government

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/women-farmers-key-for-making-indian-agriculture-self-reliant-government/articleshow/81393285.cms

 

108. Potato, onion production seen scaling new peak

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/potato-onion-production-estimated-at-record/article34020839.ece

 

109. Mango production likely to jump 4.24% in 2020-21: Agri ministry

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/mango-production-likely-to-jump-4-24-in-2020-21-agri-ministry-121030800985_1.html

 

110. India's horticulture production set for 1.8% growth in in 2020-21

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-horticulture-production-set-for-1-8-growth-in-in-2020-21-121030801339_1.html

 

111. Uttar Pradesh govt to purchase wheat directly from farmers under MSP

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/uttar-pradesh-govt-to-purchase-wheat-directly-from-farmers-under-msp-121030901518_1.html

 

112. Poultry sector eyes recovery on rising demand, birds shortage

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/poultry-sector-eyes-recovery-on-rising-demand-birds-shortage/article34037948.ece

 

113. Maize exports expected to be strong till May

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/tight-global-supplies-to-continue-driving-indias-maize-exports-till-may/article34041741.ece

 

114. Govt says private companies developed 38 farm markets in last 3 years

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/govt-says-private-companies-developed-38-farm-markets-in-last-3-years/articleshow/81409780.cms

 

115. Area under medicinal plants drops in last five years

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/area-under-medicinal-plants-drops-in-last-five-years/article34046505.ece

 

116. Onion export prospects brighten as prices crash

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/onion-export-prospects-brighten-as-prices-crash/article34049638.ece

 

117. India, China voice same agri concerns at WTO

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/india-china-voice-same-agri-concerns-at-wto/articleshow/81461336.cms

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

118. 2020 sees surge in women-founded firms among top-funded start-ups

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/2020-sees-surge-in-women-founded-firms-among-top-funded-start-ups/article33998584.ece

 

119. PSU stocks beat Sensex, enrich investors by ₹4-lakh cr so far in 2021

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/portfolio/news-analysis/psu-stocks-beat-sensex-enrich-investors-by-4-lakh-cr-so-far-in-2021/article34007900.ece

 

120. FPIs lap up financial, oil & gas stocks again

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/fpis-lap-up-financial-oil-gas-stocks-again/article34013939.ece

 

121. Manufacturing to get $520-billion PLI push in next 5 years: PM Modi

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/manufacturing-to-get-520-billion-pli-push-in-next-5-years-pm-modi-121030600076_1.html

 

122. India Inc's business confidence highest in decade: FICCI Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-inc-s-business-confidence-highest-in-decade-ficci-survey-121030700550_1.html

 

123. India retail sector to add 25 million new jobs by 2030: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-retail-sector-to-add-25-million-new-jobs-by-2030-report-121030800888_1.html

 

124. Focus on resale, new ownership options will revive automobile demand: McKinsey

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/focus-on-resale-new-ownership-options-will-revive-automobile-demand-mckinsey/article34021040.ece

 

125. CEA Subramanian stresses on infra-led growth, takes on crony lending

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cea-subramanian-stresses-on-infra-led-growth-takes-on-crony-lending-121030900429_1.html

 

126. PLI to drive capex in industrial sectors by 40-45 % in FY22: CRISIL report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/pli-to-drive-capex-in-industrial-sectors-by-40-45-in-fy22-crisil-report-121030901204_1.html

 

127. PLI scheme can generate Rs 35-40 tn incremental revenue in 5 yrs: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/pli-scheme-can-generate-rs-35-40-tn-incremental-revenue-in-5-yrs-report-121030901448_1.html

 

128. Electric vehicle financing industry to be worth Rs 3.7 trn by 2030: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/electric-vehicle-financing-industry-to-be-worth-rs-3-7-trn-by-2030-report-121030901543_1.html

 

129. Asset monetisation to bring paradigm shift for infra growth: FM Sitharaman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/asset-monetisation-to-bring-paradigm-shift-for-infra-growth-fm-sitharaman-121030901677_1.html

 

130. Utility vehicles drove auto sales in February: SIAM

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/utility-vehicles-drive-auto-sales-in-february-siam-data/article34036832.ece

 

131. MSMEs need many therapies to recuperate

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/msmes-need-many-therapies-to-recuperate/article34038221.ece

 

132. Indian e-commerce to grow 84% in 4 years, helped by Covid-19 impact: Study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-e-commerce-to-grow-84-in-4-years-helped-by-covid-19-impact-study-121031000846_1.html

 

133. Gig workers in search of a code as India's IT industry boosts opportunities

https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/gig-workers-in-search-of-a-code-as-india-s-it-industry-boosts-opportunities-121031001550_1.html

 

134. Semiconductors: How the world ran out of a key component in everything from smartphones to cars

https://scroll.in/article/988846/semiconductors-how-the-world-ran-out-of-a-key-component-in-everything-from-smartphones-to-cars

 

135. Over 10,000 companies in India shut voluntarily amid pandemic, Centre tells Parliament

https://scroll.in/latest/989005/over-10000-companies-in-india-shut-voluntarily-amid-pandemic-centre-tells-parliament

 

136. Parliamentary panel flags under utilisation of funds by food processing industries ministry

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/parliamentary-panel-flags-under-utilisation-of-funds-by-food-processing-industries-ministry/articleshow/81414626.cms

 

137. Auto dealers may see revenue, profitability return to pre-Covid levels in FY22: Crisil

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/auto-dealers-may-see-pre-covid-levels-of-revenue-profitability-in-fy22-crisil/article34044340.ece

 

138. Number of industrial investment proposals at record low in 2020, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/number-of-industrial-investment-proposals-at-record-low-in-2020-shows-data-121031200015_1.html

 

139. Share of wages in industry GVA is highest since 1992-93, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/share-of-wages-in-industry-gva-is-highest-since-1992-93-shows-data-121031200048_1.html

 

140. India looks to greater participation from Japan in PLI scheme: DPIIT Scy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-looks-to-greater-participation-from-japan-in-pli-scheme-dpiit-scy-121031200401_1.html

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

141. Getting the social cost of carbon right

http://www.financialnigeria.com/getting-the-social-cost-of-carbon-right-sustainable-1405.html

 

142. Opinion | Unmasked: When Identity Politics Turns Deadly

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/04/opinion/coronavirus-masks.html

 

143. Opinion | Will Stagnation Follow the Biden Boom?

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/08/opinion/biden-economy-stagnation.html

 

144. Opinion | Ending the End of Welfare as We Knew It

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/11/opinion/biden-covid-relief-welfare.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Ideas for India

 

145. ‘Bad bank’: A good idea in bad times

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/money-finance/bad-bank-a-good-idea-in-bad-times.html

 

146. India’s new labour codes: A pre-condition for long-run growth

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/productivity-innovation/india-s-new-labour-codes-a-pre-condition-for-long-run-growth.html

 

147. Drought relief by state governments: Evidence from South India

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/agriculture/drought-relief-by-state-governments-evidence-from-south-india.html

 

148. DUET re-examined

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/poverty-inequality/duet-re-examined.html

 

149. Gendered breadwinner norms and work decisions

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/social-identity/gendered-breadwinner-norms-and-work-decisions.html

 

150. ‘Missing’ women in economics academia in India

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/social-identity/missing-women-in-economics-academia-in-india.html

 

• EPW

 

Perspectives

 

151. Farm Laws

Confl ating Deregulation with Modernisation

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/11/perspectives/farm-laws.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

152. How Economists and Non-Economists Can Get Along

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/economists-other-social-scientists-and-historians-can-get-along-by-dani-rodrik-2021-03?a_la=english&a_d=60477b272bfdaa27a4e649e0&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=economists-other-social-scientists-and-historians-can-get-along-by-dani-rodrik-2021-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

153. Who Needs a Digital Dollar?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/reasons-to-doubt-a-digital-dollar-by-barry-eichengreen-2021-03?a_la=english&a_d=604773662bfdaa27a4d456f8&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=reasons-to-doubt-a-digital-dollar-by-barry-eichengreen-2021-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

154. The Bitcoin Lottery

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/cryptocurrencies-like-bitcoin-will-not-replace-fiat-currencies-by-jim-o-neill-2021-03?a_la=english&a_d=604633688a47433a9851edd8&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=cryptocurrencies-like-bitcoin-will-not-replace-fiat-currencies-by-jim-o-neill-2021-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

155. Fiscal Follies in the COVID Recovery

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/folly-of-additional-deficit-financed-fiscal-stimulus-in-2021-by-daniel-gros-2021-03?a_la=english&a_d=60423c5064402a136066c7f2&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=folly-of-additional-deficit-financed-fiscal-stimulus-in-2021-by-daniel-gros-2021-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• The Economist

 

156. The world’s consumers are sitting on piles of cash. Will they spend it?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/03/09/the-worlds-consumers-are-sitting-on-piles-of-cash-will-they-spend-it

 

157. China’s budget forecast is more informative than its growth target

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/03/13/chinas-budget-forecast-is-more-informative-than-its-growth-target

 

158. The perils of asking central banks to do too much

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/03/13/the-perils-of-asking-central-banks-to-do-too-much

 

159. China’s government is cracking down on fintech. What does it want?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/03/13/chinas-government-is-cracking-down-on-fintech-what-does-it-want

 

9. News on Kerala

 

160. Fresh enquiries from non-tyre sector lift RSS 5 grade rubber

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/fresh-enquiries-from-non-tyre-sector-lift-rss-5-grade-rubber/article33999769.ece

 

161. Kerala gets ₹1,276 cr as Post Devolution Revenue Deficit grant

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-gets-1276-cr-as-post-devolution-revenue-deficit-grant/article34038033.ece

 

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