Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(27/03/2021 to 02/04/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. Domestically-produced gas to be priced up from April 1

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/domestic-gas-price-revision-to-help-ongc-and-oil-but-could-dampen-deep-sea-investment/article34168940.ece

 

2. Media, entertainment sector declined 24% in 2020: Report

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/media-entertainment-sector-declined-24-in-2020-report/article34170554.ece

 

3. Time to retire stranded thermal power units

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/time-to-retire-stranded-thermal-power-units/article34184256.ece

 

4. India’s GDP growth estimated to be in range of 7.25-12.5%: World Bank

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/indias-gdp-growth-estimated-to-be-in-range-of-725-125-says-world-bank/article34203804.ece

 

5. Let the economy run ‘hot’ for a few quarters: Barclays

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/let-the-economy-run-hot-for-a-few-quarters-barclays/article34196185.ece

 

6. Most States expect their growth to be better than the all-India rate this fiscal

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/most-states-expect-their-growth-to-be-better-than-the-all-india-rate-this-fiscal/article34191545.ece

 

7. Covid-19: Why another nationwide lockdown is a bad idea

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/deep-dive/covid-19-why-another-nationwide-lockdown-is-a-bad-idea/article34192238.ece

 

8. Pandemic sees emergence of ‘newly constrained’ consumers

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/pandemic-sees-emergence-of-newly-constrained-consumers/article34199291.ece

 

9. ‘Inflation at worrisome levels, oil prices will keep up pressure’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/inflation-at-worrisome-levels-oil-prices-will-keep-up-pressure/article34200978.ece

 

10. India's 2021 economic output likely to remain below 2019 level: UN report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-2021-economic-output-likely-to-remain-below-2019-level-un-report-121033000604_1.html

 

11. India's inflation is at 'uncomfortably high' level, says Moody's Analytics

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-inflation-is-at-uncomfortably-high-level-says-moody-s-analytics-121033000735_1.html

 

12. Good economics makes for good politics: Piyush Goyal

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/good-economics-makes-for-good-politics-piyush-goyal/articleshow/81721871.cms

 

13. India’s FY22 GDP may grow 7%, K-shaped recovery likely in APAC region: UNESCAP

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-fy22-gdp-may-grow-7-k-shaped-recovery-likely-in-apac-region-unescap/articleshow/81762615.cms

 

14. India's quick response to COVID, vaccination drive resulting in 'V-shape-recovery': FM Sitharaman

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-quick-response-to-covid-vaccination-drive-resulting-in-v-shape-recovery-fm-sitharaman/articleshow/81765700.cms

 

15. Govt, RBI retain 2%-6% inflation target for 5 years: Ministry official

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/govt-rbi-retain-2-6-inflation-target-for-5-years-ministry-official/articleshow/81781131.cms

 

16. Inflation targeting has been a success

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/inflation-targeting-has-been-a-success/article34208320.ece

 

17. Scale up funding for scientific research

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/scale-up-funding-for-scientific-research/article34208158.ece

 

18. The new DFI must look beyond financing

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/the-new-dfi-must-look-beyond-financing/article34217199.ece

 

19. Still no recognition of the third tier

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/still-no-recognition-of-the-third-tier/article34209337.ece

 

20. Govt. retains 4% inflation target for RBI’s rate panel for 2021-26

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/govt-retains-4-inflation-target-for-rbis-rate-panel-for-2021-26/article34209262.ece

 

21. Covid impact: India enters FY22 with power demand at mid-2019 level

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-enters-new-fiscal-with-negative-power-demand-robust-growth-missing-121040100418_1.html

 

22. Indian growth outlook brightens but Covid-19 casting a shadow: Poll

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-growth-outlook-brightens-but-covid-19-casting-a-shadow-poll-121040101048_1.html

 

23. India's projected FY22 growth could weaken to 12.2% from 13.5% if second wave worsens: Nomura

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-projected-fy22-growth-could-weaken-to-12-2-from-13-5-if-second-wave-worsens-nomura/articleshow/81850801.cms

 

24. India on high growth path in March: SBI Research

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-on-high-growth-path-in-march-sbi-research/articleshow/81853140.cms

 

25. Indian growth outlook brightens but COVID-19 casting a shadow

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indian-growth-outlook-brightens-but-covid-19-casting-a-shadow/articleshow/81837734.cms

 

26. Centre defers labour codes implementation beyond 1 April; take-home pay, PF liability unchanged

https://www.firstpost.com/business/centre-defers-labour-codes-implementation-beyond-1-april-take-home-pay-pf-liability-unchanged-9484361.html

 

27. Spike in Covid cases indicates bumpy road for Indian economy

https://theprint.in/economy/spike-in-covid-cases-indicates-bumpy-road-for-indian-economy/630721/

 

28. India’s 2021 economic output could remain below 2019 level, UN survey says

https://theprint.in/india/indias-2021-economic-output-could-remain-below-2019-level-un-survey-says/630797/

 

29. India & Bangladesh will power the recovery of South Asia’s economy, World Bank says

https://theprint.in/economy/india-bangladesh-will-power-the-recovery-of-south-asias-economy-world-bank-says/631491/

 

30. With Impact of Lockdown Yet to Wear Off, Delhi Street Vendors' Travails Persist

https://thewire.in/labour/as-the-impact-of-lockdown-yet-to-wear-off-delhi-street-vendors-travails-persist

 

31. The Urgent Need to Understand Urban Labour

https://thewire.in/labour/india-urban-labour-migrant-crisis

 

32. A population crash is coming

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/a-population-crash-is-coming-11616987679167.html

 

33. The passion economy and the Web’s hot new business model

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-passion-economy-and-the-web-s-hot-new-business-model-11617293111157.html

 

34. The conundrum of financial distress and higher household savings amid covid

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-conundrum-of-financial-distress-and-higher-household-savings-amid-covid-11617303001873.html

 

35. Faster inflation is coming. How bad will it be?

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/faster-inflation-is-coming-how-bad-will-it-be-11617014017297.html

 

36. How Haryana can create jobs for locals without wrecking Gurugram

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/how-haryana-can-generate-jobs-for-locals-and-save-gurugram-too-11617207124548.html

 

37. Govt’s April Fool’s joke on small savings schemes would have hurt the economy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/govts-april-fool-s-joke-on-small-savings-schemes-would-have-hurt-the-economy-11617250333731.html

 

38. The utter economic necessity of reforming India’s power sector

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-utter-economic-necessity-of-reforming-india-s-power-sector-11617293799924.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

39. Covid-battered TN may report highest fiscal deficit of millennium in FY21: Report

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/covid-battered-tamil-nadu-may-report-highest-fiscal-deficit-in-fy21/article34188413.ece

 

40. Jammu and Kashmir's total expenditure increased from 2014 to 2019: CAG

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/j-k-witnessed-increase-in-total-expenditure-from-2014-to-2019-cag-121032800455_1.html

 

41. States close FY21 with borrowing 3% less than notified Rs 8.24 tln

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/states-close-fy21-with-borrowing-3-less-than-notified-rs-8-24-tln-121033001042_1.html

 

42. Centre tightens rules of grant allocation for transparency, efficiency

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-tightens-rules-of-grant-allocation-for-transparency-efficiency-121033100126_1.html

 

43. India's April-Feb fiscal deficit at 76% of revised FY target: Govt data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-april-feb-fiscal-deficit-at-76-of-revised-fy-target-govt-data-121033100786_1.html

 

44. Govt mops up Rs 32,835 cr from disinvestment in FY21, exceeds RE target

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-mops-up-rs-32-835-cr-from-disinvestment-in-fy21-exceeds-re-target-121033100804_1.html

 

45. Educated, unemployed and in debt

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/r-srinivasan/educated-unemployed-and-in-debt/article34208219.ece

 

46. A step that enhances cooperative federalism

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-step-that-enhances-cooperative-federalism/article34209342.ece

 

47. Covid forces Maha into debt trap; fiscal deficit highest since FY06: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-forces-maha-into-debt-trap-fiscal-deficit-highest-since-fy06-report-121040101189_1.html

 

48. Power Finance Corporation pays interim dividend of Rs 1,182 crore to government for '20-'21

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/power-finance-corporation-pays-interim-dividend-of-rs-1182-crore-to-government-for-20-21/articleshow/81823486.cms

 

49. Centre transfers additional Rs 45,000 crore to states as FY21 tax devolution

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/centre-transfers-additional-rs-45000-crore-to-states-as-fy21-tax-devolution/articleshow/81832481.cms

 

50. India records current account deficit of 0.2% of GDP in December quarter

https://theprint.in/economy/india-records-current-account-deficit-of-0-2-of-gdp-in-december-quarter/632008/

 

51. Nostalgia holds lessons for new financial institutions

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/nostalgia-holds-lessons-for-new-financial-institutions-11616951998342.html

Taxation

52. I-T laws, GST set for big changes from tomorrow

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/five-key-changes-in-i-t-laws-gst-to-come-into-effect-from-april-1/article34198775.ece

 

53. Centre releases ₹30,000 crore as GST compensation to States/UTs

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/centre-releases-30000-crore-as-gst-compensation-to-statesuts/article34200286.ece

 

54. Maharashtra GST collections see 11.6% dip in pandemic year

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/maharashtra-gst-collections-see-11-6-dip-in-pandemic-year/articleshow/81752804.cms

 

55. Record GST mop-up of ₹1.23-lakh crore in March indicates sustained recovery

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gst-mop-up-of-over-1-lakh-cr-for-6-straight-months-is-no-coincidence/article34217059.ece

 

56. Re-examining the EPF tax rules

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/re-examining-the-epf-tax-rules/article34210944.ece

 

57. March GST collections at nearly Rs 1.24 trillion, an all-time high

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/march-gst-collections-at-rs-1-23-trn-highest-since-introduction-of-gst-121040100720_1.html

 

58. Salary income of Indian workers in Gulf exempt from income tax: Sitharaman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/salary-income-of-indian-workers-in-gulf-exempt-from-income-tax-sitharaman-121040101279_1.html

 

59. Record GST collection due to recovery, increased compliance: Revenue Secy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/record-gst-collection-due-to-recovery-increased-compliance-revenue-secy-121040200119_1.html

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

60. Pre-packing the insolvency resolution process

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/pre-packing-the-insolvency-resolution-process/article34172160.ece

 

61. Why Indians are hesitant to deal in cryptos

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-indians-are-hesitant-to-deal-in-cryptos/article34184425.ece

 

62. Banks want Finance Ministry to pick up the tab for loans above ₹2 crore

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/banks-want-finmin-to-pick-up-the-tab-for-refund-of-interest-on-interest-for-loans-above-2-cr/article34190603.ece

 

63. Amid surge in COVID-19 cases, RBI likely to maintain status quo: Experts

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/amid-surge-in-covid-19-cases-rbi-likely-to-maintain-status-quo-experts/articleshow/81734664.cms

 

64. Digital payments will grow to 71.7% of all transactions by 2025: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/digital-payments-will-grow-to-71-7-of-all-transactions-by-2025-report/articleshow/81777553.cms

 

65. As FY21 ends, rupee loses some of its sheen

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/as-fy21-concludes-rupee-loses-some-of-its-sheen/article34207796.ece

 

66. Small savings schemes to fetch lower interest

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/small-savings-schemes-to-fetch-lower-interest-rates/article34208324.ece

 

67. RBI’s aggressive buying of long contracts in forward market suggests pressure ahead for Re

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/rbis-aggressive-buying-of-long-contracts-in-forward-market-suggests-pressure-ahead-for-re/article34212433.ece

 

68. Govt makes a ‘U-turn’; withdraws interest rate cut order on small savings schemes

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/government-withdraws-interest-rate-cut-on-small-savings/article34211702.ece

 

69. Bank credit to medium-sized firms grows 21% in February, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/bank-credit-to-medium-sized-firms-grows-21-in-february-shows-data-121040200038_1.html

 

70. Government infuses Rs 14,500 crore into four PSBs

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-infuses-14500-crore-into-four-psbs/articleshow/81788150.cms

 

71. Congress hits out at Centre on rollback of cut in interest rates on PPF, savings deposits

https://scroll.in/latest/991120/congress-hits-out-at-centre-on-rollback-of-cut-in-interest-rates-on-ppf-savings-deposits

 

72. Bengal tops India’s small savings since 2000. No wonder govt reversed rate cut on voting day

https://theprint.in/economy/not-populous-up-but-poll-bound-bengal-contributed-most-to-small-savings-schemes-since-2000/632314/

 

73. Raghuram Rajan: What the rise of digital payments means for central banks

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-rise-of-digital-payments-and-what-it-means-for-central-banks-11617120077822.html

 

74. Corporate lending in India awaits its Moneyball moment

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/corporate-lending-in-india-awaits-its-moneyball-moment-11617293497636.html

 

4. External Sector

 

75. Rupee logs over 4% gain this fiscal even as economy faces headwinds

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/forex/rupee-logs-over-4-gain-this-fiscal-even-as-economy-faces-headwinds/article34188932.ece

 

76. India's goods exports to stand at $290 bn in FY21, says Piyush Goyal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-goods-exports-to-stand-at-290-bn-in-fy21-says-piyush-goyal-121032601631_1.html

 

77. FDI in insurance may shorten break-even period by 3 years: IIM Indore study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fdi-in-insurance-may-shorten-break-even-period-by-3-years-iim-indore-study-121032900539_1.html

 

78. Govt expected to extend current foreign trade policy further: Official

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-expected-to-extend-further-current-foreign-trade-policy-official-121033000978_1.html

 

79. How India can become a major tech hub amid US-China tensions

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/how-india-can-become-a-major-tech-hub-amid-us-china-tensions/articleshow/81765197.cms

 

80. Suez Canal blockage may choke India’s trade, supply chain

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/suez-canal-blockage-may-choke-indias-trade-supply-chain/articleshow/81717253.cms

 

81. White House considering supporting India, S Africa move at WTO on COVID vaccines: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/white-house-considering-supporting-india-s-africa-move-at-wto-on-covid-vaccines-report/articleshow/81718703.cms

 

82. India among six trading partners facing digital tax probe by US

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-among-six-trading-partners-facing-digital-tax-probe-by-us/articleshow/81719498.cms

 

83. India's coal import drops 14 pc in Apr-Feb FY21

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/indias-coal-import-drops-14-pc-in-apr-feb-fy21/articleshow/81733937.cms

 

84. Will study retaliatory tariffs proposed by US Trade Representative: Officials

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/will-study-retaliatory-tariffs-proposed-by-us-trade-representative-officials/articleshow/81739400.cms

 

85. India against Asean in supply chain trilateral

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-against-asean-in-supply-chain-trilateral/articleshow/81739784.cms

 

86. Commodity players urge FM to cut trading costs

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/commodity-players-urge-fm-to-cut-trading-costs/article34216613.ece

 

87. India gets highest-ever FII inflows of $37.6 billion in financial yr 2021

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-gets-highest-ever-fii-inflows-of-37-6-billion-in-financial-yr-2021-121040100464_1.html

 

88. Exports of foreign arms accounted for 33% of their total sales in FY20: RBI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/exports-of-foreign-arms-accounted-for-33-of-their-total-sales-in-fy20-rbi-121040101515_1.html

 

89. India's exports jump 58% to hit all-time high of $34 billion in March

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-exports-jump-58-to-hit-all-time-high-of-34-billion-in-march-121040200030_1.html

 

90. India's March trade deficit widens to $14.11 billion - govt

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-march-trade-deficit-widens-to-14-11-billion-govt/articleshow/81848841.cms

 

91. India to tell America to drop retaliatory tariffs set in motion by equalisation levy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-to-tell-america-to-drop-retaliatory-tariffs-set-in-motion-by-equalisation-levy/articleshow/81867086.cms

 

92. How a desert wind blew $10 billion of the global trade off course

https://theprint.in/economy/how-a-desert-wind-blew-10-billion-of-the-global-trade-off-course/629798/

 

93. Has India become China’s colony? Seems like, going by what we import and what we export

https://theprint.in/economy/has-india-become-chinas-colony-seems-like-going-by-what-we-import-and-what-we-export/631656/

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

94. Bengal’s potato production projected 16% higher

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/bengals-potato-output-seen-up-by-16-on-higher-area-favourable-weather/article34169095.ece

 

95. Turmeric gleams on Bangladesh export orders

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/turmeric-gleams-on-bangladesh-export-orders/article34172582.ece

 

96. Summer crops area up 15% at 56 lakh hectares

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/summer-crops-area-up-15-at-56-lakh-hectares/article34172606.ece

 

97. ‘Modernisation need of hour in agriculture’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/modernisation-need-of-hour-in-agriculture-sector-pm-modi/article34182812.ece

 

98. Centre to hold ‘algorithm-based’ lottery for tur, moong import quotas

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/why-centre-has-opted-to-hold-algorithm-based-lottery-for-tur-moong-import-quotas/article34196238.ece

 

99. Why Maharashtra farmers are selling cane to Karnataka

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/maha-farmers-worried-about-sugarcane-crushing/article34196547.ece

 

100. Target of doubling farm income won't be achieved without new agri laws: Niti's Ramesh Chand

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/target-of-doubling-farm-income-by-2022-wont-be-achieved-if-new-agri-laws-arent-implemented-nitis-ramesh-chand/articleshow/81733505.cms

 

101. Sugar sector growth likely to improve in Q4FY21, says Indian Ratings and Research

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/sugar-sector-growth-likely-to-improve-in-q4fy21-says-indian-ratings-and-research/articleshow/81734075.cms

 

102. First harvest of tea in Assam, West Bengal hit by dry spell in March

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/first-harvest-of-tea-in-assam-west-bengal-hit-by-dry-spell-in-march/articleshow/81760892.cms

 

103. Pulses, coarse cereals lift total acreage by 16% to 62 lakh ha

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/summer-planting-pulses-coarse-cereals-lift-total-acreage-by-16-to-62-lakh-ha/article34217304.ece

 

104. PLI for food processing a game-changer, to boost agri-exports: FMCG players

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/pli-for-food-processing-a-game-changer-to-boost-agri-exports-fmcg-players-121033101270_1.html

 

105. Niti Aayog suggests policy measures to ensure subsidised foodgrains supply to needy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/niti-aayog-suggests-policy-measures-to-ensure-subsidised-foodgrains-supply-to-needy/articleshow/81831016.cms

 

106. Cane arrears rise over 19% to Rs 22,900 cr till Feb of 2020-21 season amid liquidity crunch: ISMA

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/cane-arrears-rise-over-19-to-rs-22900-cr-till-feb-of-2020-21-season-amid-liquidity-crunch-isma/articleshow/81837535.cms

 

107. Wheat procurement rolled out, govt buys 78,000 tonnes in a fortnight

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/wheat-procurement-rolled-out-govt-buys-78000-tonnes-in-a-fortnight/articleshow/81838570.cms

 

108. Government ropes in Quality Council for grain management

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/government-ropes-in-quality-council-for-grain-management/articleshow/81869834.cms

 

109. As Paddy Procurement by Odisha Govt Fails Farmers, It's Time to Think of Solutions

https://thewire.in/agriculture/odisha-farmers-paddy-procurement-failure

 

110. Explainer: Do Farmers Have Reason to Criticise the Draft Seed Bill?

https://thewire.in/agriculture/explainer-do-farmers-have-reason-to-criticise-the-draft-seed-bill

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

111. ‘Passenger vehicle segment may post 25% growth in FY22

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/passenger-vehicle-segment-may-post-25-growth-in-fy22/article34200956.ece

 

112. Disinvestment target of FY22 achievable; LIC IPO to bring Rs 1 trn: CEA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/disinvestment-target-of-fy22-achievable-lic-ipo-to-bring-rs-1-trn-cea-121032700561_1.html

 

113. Status check of PLI schemes that aim to make India world's factory

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/status-check-of-pli-schemes-that-aim-to-make-india-world-s-factory-121032900021_1.html

 

114. Gig economy can support 90 million jobs in India, add 1.25% to GDP: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gig-economy-can-support-90-million-jobs-in-india-add-1-25-to-gdp-report-121033001188_1.html

 

115. Centre approves Rs 10,900 cr PLI scheme for food processing sector

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-approves-rs-10-900-cr-pli-scheme-for-food-processing-sector-121033100562_1.html

 

116. Global prices to prop domestic steel despite near-term demand taper: Icra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/global-prices-to-prop-domestic-steel-despite-near-term-demand-taper-icra-121033100799_1.html

 

117. Sharp virus surge, rising risk of renewed lockdowns throw India's steady recovery in doubt

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/sharp-virus-surge-rising-risk-of-renewed-lockdowns-throw-indias-steady-recovery-in-doubt/articleshow/81751864.cms

 

118. Core sector contracts 4.6 per cent in February; highest in six months

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-february-infrastructure-output-falls-4-6-yoy-government/articleshow/81780049.cms

 

119. Covid-19 second wave to hit Gems and Jewellery; auto dealers: Crisil

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-s-second-wave-to-hit-gems-jewellery-auto-dealers-crisil-121040100820_1.html

 

120. Residential property prices fell most in Indian cities: Knight Frank Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/residential-property-prices-fell-most-in-indian-cities-knight-frank-report-121040101274_1.html

 

121. Ind Ra gives stable outlook for print media, broadcasters, MSOs for FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/ind-ra-gives-stable-outlook-for-print-media-broadcasters-msos-for-fy22-121040101424_1.html

 

122. Govt approves over Rs 6,100 crore-worth highway projects

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/govt-approves-over-rs-6100-crore-worth-highway-projects/articleshow/81847291.cms

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

123. Avoiding a K-shaped global recovery

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/avoiding-a-k-shaped-global-recovery-121032900818_1.html

 

124. Biden’s plans call for tax increases, and that’s a good thing

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/04/01/opinion/bidens-plans-call-tax-increases-thats-good-thing/

 

125. Opinion | The Decline of Republican Demonization

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/25/opinion/republicans-biden-stimulus.html

 

126. Opinion | Why Can’t Republicans Be Populists?

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/29/opinion/republicans-populism.html

 

127. Opinion | Bidenomics Is as American as Apple Pie

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/01/opinion/biden-infrastructure.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Ideas for India

 

128. Covid-19: Addressing stigma and misconceptions

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/poverty-inequality/covid-19-addressing-stigma-and-misconceptions.html

 

129. De-globalisation driven by global crises

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/macroeconomics/de-globalisation-driven-by-global-crises.html

 

130. Leaders and citizens: Women’s political participation in India

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/social-identity/leaders-and-citizens-women-s-political-participation-in-india.html

 

• EPW

 

Special Articles

 

131. Rethinking Indian Federalism

Consequences of Diversity-promoting Governing Practices

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/14/special-articles/rethinking-indian-federalism.html

 

132. Language Issue in Constituent Assembly Debates

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/14/special-articles/language-issue-constituent-assembly-debates.html

 

Commentary

 

133. Thiruvananthapuram Airport Controversy

Why Is Government’s Stance Crucial?

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/14/commentary/thiruvananthapuram-airport-controversy.html

 

134. Misconceived Measures for Malnutrition

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/14/commentary/misconceived-measures-malnutrition.html

 

135. Budget 2021–22

Any Lessons Learnt from the Pandemic?

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/14/commentary/budget-2021%E2%80%9322.html

 

136. Income Diversification and Risk-adjusted Returns for Indian Banks

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/14/commentary/income-diversification-and-risk-adjusted-returns.html

 

Perspectives

 

137. Professional Development of Higher Education Faculty in India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/14/perspectives/professional-development-higher-education-faculty.html

 

138. Reading K N Raj in the Age of Free Market Fundamentalism

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/14/perspectives/reading-k-n-raj-age-free-market-fundamentalism.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

139. Is Bitcoin Good for Business?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/bitcoin-bad-for-business-by-willem-h-buiter-2021-03?a_la=english&a_d=6061d7d52761db2b348da9ac&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=bitcoin-bad-for-business-by-willem-h-buiter-2021-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

140. The Dollar’s Fragile Hegemony

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/flexible-renminbi-could-threaten-global-dollar-hegemony-by-kenneth-rogoff-2021-03?a_la=english&a_d=60633bfb117a782a6c9b43ba&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=flexible-renminbi-could-threaten-global-dollar-hegemony-by-kenneth-rogoff-2021-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

141. China Is Missing from the Great Inflation Debate

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/us-stimulus-inflation-threat-reflects-outdated-economic-model-by-james-k-galbraith-2021-03?a_la=english&a_d=60647819c5659809fc0c6344&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=us-stimulus-inflation-threat-reflects-outdated-economic-model-by-james-k-galbraith-2021-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

142. The Post-Vaccine Risk Phase

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/economic-risks-after-vaccines-new-variants-ongoing-restrictions-by-olivier-blanchard-and-jean-pisani-ferry-2021-03?a_la=english&a_d=606483d2c5659809fc22c994&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=economic-risks-after-vaccines-new-variants-ongoing-restrictions-by-olivier-blanchard-and-jean-pisani-ferry-2021-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

143. The Individual Failings of Economics

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/methodological-individualism-is-holding-economics-back-by-ricardo-hausmann-2021-03?a_la=english&a_d=60648a1ac5659809fc2f1e54&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=methodological-individualism-is-holding-economics-back-by-ricardo-hausmann-2021-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

144. The New China Shock

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/the-new-china-shock-by-mark-leonard-2021-03?a_la=english&a_d=6064951cc5659809fc4407f1&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=the-new-china-shock-by-mark-leonard-2021-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

145. Can We Prevent the Global Fire Next Time?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/global-prevention-after-covid19-pandemic-by-simon-johnson-2021-03?a_la=english&a_d=60648d1ec5659809fc344e95&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=global-prevention-after-covid19-pandemic-by-simon-johnson-2021-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• The Economist

 

146. Just how anchored are America’s inflation expectations?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/03/25/just-how-anchored-are-americas-inflation-expectations

 

147. Trade inflows in Asia fuel debate over currency intervention

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/03/25/trade-inflows-in-asia-fuel-debate-over-currency-intervention

 

148. The economics of falling populations

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/03/27/the-economics-of-falling-populations

 

149. What if Europe’s fiscal largesse were as generous as America’s?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/03/31/what-if-europes-fiscal-largesse-were-as-generous-as-americas

 

150. How has the IMF fared during the pandemic?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/03/how-has-the-imf-fared-during-the-pandemic

 

9. News on Kerala

 

151. Once Heroes, Kerala’s Ex-Gulf Workers Forge New Futures

https://thewire.in/rights/india-ex-gulf-workers-new-futures-covid-19-pandemic

 

 

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