Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(03/04/2021 to 09/04/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. Next 4 weeks critical to battle 2nd Covid wave: NITI Aayog’s Paul

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/next-4-weeks-critical-to-battle-2nd-covid-wave-niti-aayogs-paul/article34256525.ece

 

2. IMF raises India’s growth projection to 12.5% for FY22

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/imf-raises-indias-growth-projection-to-125-for-fy22/article34254549.ece

 

3. ‘Economic activity expected to rebound strongly in FY22’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/economy-expected-to-rebound-strongly-in-2021-22-rbi/article34262332.ece

 

4. The pillars of an equitable post-COVID India

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/the-pillars-of-an-equitable-post-covid-india/article34249191.ece

 

5. The second wave: Migrant crisis looms again as Covid-19 curbs expand

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/the-second-wave-migrant-crisis-looms-again-as-covid-19-curbs-expand-121040700095_1.html

 

6. Evidence of normalisation of economic activity in India, says Gita Gopinath

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economic-revival/sign-of-normalisation-of-economic-activity-in-india-imf-chief-economist-121040700164_1.html

 

7. Indian consumers turn more glum about future, less likely to spend: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-consumers-turn-more-glum-about-future-less-likely-to-spend-survey-121040800420_1.html

 

8. Maharashtra lockdown to dent FY22 GVA growth by 0.32%: CARE Ratings

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/maharashtra-lockdown-to-dent-fy22-gva-growth-by-0-32-care-ratings-121040500719_1.html

 

9. Housing sales increases 44% in Jan-Mar 2021 across 8 cities: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/housing-sales-increases-44-in-jan-mar-2021-across-8-cities-report-121040500935_1.html

 

10. A month-long national coronavirus lockdown can dent GDP by 2%: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/a-month-long-national-coronavirus-lockdown-can-dent-gdp-by-2-report-121040600963_1.html

 

11. FM calls for greater coordination among BRICS on IMF's quota review

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fm-calls-for-greater-coordination-among-brics-on-imf-s-quota-review-121040601280_1.html

 

12. NCAER appoints World Bank's economist Poonam Gupta as Director General

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/ncaer-appoints-world-banks-economist-poonam-gupta-as-director-general/articleshow/81918090.cms

 

13. Can a cluster of efficient and connected cities drive India’s high-growth ambition?

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/can-a-cluster-of-efficient-and-connected-cities-drive-indias-high-growth-ambition/articleshow/81896082.cms

 

14. Economists' take: Sentiment, not economy, main worry this time

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/sentiment-not-economy-main-worry/articleshow/81922384.cms

 

15. Economic recovery still shallow, a month's national lockdown can dent GDP by 2 pc: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/economic-recovery-still-shallow-a-months-national-lockdown-can-dent-gdp-by-2-pc-report/articleshow/81934936.cms

 

16. RBI targets 5.2 per cent retail inflation for first half of FY22

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/rbi-targets-5-2-per-cent-retail-inflation-for-first-half-of-fy22/articleshow/81945664.cms

 

17. Indian consumers turn more glum about the future, survey shows

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indian-consumers-turn-more-glum-about-the-future-survey-shows/articleshow/81964203.cms

 

18. Indians are obsessed with online discount, even if it comes at the cost of privacy

https://scroll.in/article/991256/indians-are-obsessed-with-online-discounts-even-if-they-comes-at-the-cost-of-privacy

 

19. RBI finetunes inflation-forecasting model to more accurately capture price dynamics

https://theprint.in/economy/rbi-finetunes-inflation-forecasting-model-to-more-accurately-capture-price-dynamics/635916/

 

20. Resurgence of COVID-19 in India: A Tale of Six Unlearnt Lessons

https://thewire.in/government/covid-19-resurgence-india-lessons

 

21. Hiring activities rise marginally in March, says Naukri JobSpeak Index

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/hiring-activities-rise-marginally-in-march-says-naukri-jobspeak-index-121040800901_1.html

 

22. India's retail inflation likely rose in March but stayed within target

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-retail-inflation-likely-rose-in-march-but-stayed-within-target-121040900233_1.html

 

23. Economic activity rebounds globally even as Covid-19 cases rise: Moody's

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-activity-rebounds-globally-even-as-covid-19-cases-rise-moody-s-121040900334_1.html

 

24. Higher income households to drive revival in consumer spending, says CMIE

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/higher-income-households-to-drive-revival-in-consumer-spending-says-cmie/articleshow/81969963.cms

 

25. Maharashtra’s new lockdown may cost the Indian economy Rs 40,000 crore

https://scroll.in/article/991631/maharashtras-new-lockdown-may-cost-the-indian-economy-rs-40000-crore

 

26. The IMF’s outdated outlook and our policy challenges

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-imf-s-outdated-outlook-and-our-policy-challenges-11617898631902.html

 

27. India can lead the way in improving the health of tribals

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-can-lead-the-way-in-improving-the-health-of-tribals-11617726234702.html

 

28. Easy money should not outweigh price stability

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/easy-money-should-not-outweigh-price-stability-11617724478096.html

 

29. Covid has pushed too many Indians back into poverty

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/covid-has-pushed-too-many-indians-back-into-poverty-11617642405802.html

 

30. Address the silent crisis of India’s gender deficit

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/address-the-silent-crisis-of-india-s-gender-deficit-11617640274776.html

 

31. We can’t overlook the economic fallout of working from home

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/we-can-t-overlook-the-economic-fallout-of-working-from-home-11617551532027.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

32. Healthcare needs a reform, spending boost

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/healthcare-needs-a-reform-spending-boost/article34255926.ece

 

33. Why cash is still king in Indian economy

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-cash-is-still-king-in-indian-economy/article34255724.ece

 

34. India well-armed to tackle second wave: Finance Ministry

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-well-armed-to-tackle-second-wave-finance-ministry/articleshow/81914847.cms

 

35. View: 15th FC support for urban local governments must deliver better, by giving them more autonomy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/view-15th-fc-support-for-urban-local-governments-must-deliver-better-by-giving-them-more-autonomy/articleshow/81925991.cms

 

36. RBI enhances temporary liquidity limit for states, UTs by around 46%

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/rbi-enhances-temporary-liquidity-limit-for-states-uts-by-around-46/articleshow/81946436.cms

 

37. India’s debt to GDP ratio increased from 74% to 90% during Covid, says IMF

https://theprint.in/economy/indias-debt-to-gdp-ratio-increased-from-74-to-90-during-covid-says-imf/636150/

 

38. ‘Debt service suspension for vulnerable nations should be extended by another 6 months’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/nirmala-sitharaman-backs-6-month-extension-for-debt-service-suspension-initiative/article34266076.ece

 

39. Why the 2020s will see India facing its hardest public debt challenge

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-2020s-will-see-india-face-its-hardest-challenge-of-public-debt-11617724967644.html

Taxation

40. CBDT eases revenue threshold for MNEs for country-by-county report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/cbdt-eases-revenue-threshold-for-mnes-for-country-by-county-report/articleshow/81937041.cms

 

41. Confusion over when to levy GST on gift vouchers and gift cards finally gets cleared

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/confusion-over-when-to-levy-gst-on-gift-vouchers-and-gift-cards-finally-gets-cleared/articleshow/81884612.cms

 

42. Checking tax evasion: From this financial year, taxman will have direct access to capital gains data

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/taxman-to-access-capital-gains-data-directly-from-fy22/articleshow/81904476.cms

 

43. Indirect tax mop-up exceeds Revised Estimate by 9%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indirect-tax-mop-up-exceeds-revised-estimate-by-9/article34274363.ece

 

44. GST: Firms challenge constitutional validity of arrest rules in top court

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-firms-challenge-constitutional-validity-of-arrest-rules-in-top-court-121040801501_1.html

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

45. Govt’s borrowing plan to mount pressure on G-Sec yields in H1

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/govts-borrowing-plan-to-mount-pressure-on-g-sec-yields-in-h1/article34225706.ece

 

46. RBI seen leaving repo rate unchanged in first review of FY22

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-seen-leaving-repo-rate-unchanged-in-first-review-of-fy22/article34239210.ece

 

47. At ₹7.34-lakh cr, India Inc’s Re bond issues up 9% in FY21

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/at-734-lakh-cr-india-incs-re-bond-issues-up-19-in-fy21/article34247333.ece

 

48. Privatising public sector banks isn’t a good idea

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/privatising-public-sector-banks-isnt-a-good-idea/article34247032.ece

 

49. Gross non-performing assets of banks to rise to 9.6-9.7% by FY21-end: ICRA

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/banks-gnpas-to-rise-to-96-97-by-fye21-and-99-102-by-fye22-icra/article34243734.ece

 

50. Bank credit sees uptick, but will it hold amid Covid resurgence ?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/bank-credit-sees-uptick-but-will-it-hold-amid-covid-resurgence/article34256834.ece

 

51. Tweak the formula for small savings rates

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/tweak-the-formula-for-small-savings-rates/article34255379.ece

 

52. Small-saving schemes to remain attractive despite falling rates

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/small-saving-schemes-to-remain-attractive-despite-falling-rates/article34239233.ece

 

53. In six years, ₹14.96 lakh crore sanctioned under PM Mudra scheme

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/in-six-years-1496-lakh-crore-sanctioned-under-pm-mudra-scheme/article34263064.ece

 

54. With G-SAP, RBI moves to stabilise the bond market; holds key rates

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-maintains-status-quo-on-policy-rates-keeps-repo-unchanged-at-4/article34260119.ece

 

55. MPC: Steady opening for 2nd innings

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/mpc-steady-opening-for-2nd-innings-ep/article34265674.ece

 

56. Bond market upbeat with RBI on back foot as Covid-19 infections surge

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/bond-market-upbeat-with-rbi-on-back-foot-as-covid-19-infections-surge-121040601366_1.html

 

57. IBC in the slow lane: CIRP cases decline almost 12%, shows IBBI data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/ibc-in-the-slow-lane-cirp-cases-decline-almost-12-shows-ibbi-data-121040601392_1.html

 

58. RBI Monetary Policy: Steady and bold

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-monetary-policy-steady-and-bold-121040700591_1.html

 

59. Inside RBI's new plan to fight Covid's second charge

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/inside-rbis-new-plan-to-fight-covids-second-charge/articleshow/81945324.cms

 

60. Local lockdowns: RBI says no need for loan moratoriums at present

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/local-lockdowns-rbi-says-no-need-for-loan-moratoriums-at-present/articleshow/81949245.cms

 

61. India has far more degrees of freedom than Federal Reserve: V Anantha Nageswaran on RBI policy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/india-has-far-more-degrees-of-freedom-than-federal-reserve-v-anantha-nageswaran-on-rbi-policy/articleshow/81950323.cms

 

62. Supporting growth paramount for RBI now: Shaktikanta Das

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/supporting-growth-paramount-for-rbi-now-shaktikanta-das/articleshow/81952684.cms

 

63. RBI to set up task force to review working of asset reconstruction companies

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/rbi-to-set-up-task-force-to-review-working-of-asset-reconstruction-companies/articleshow/81952585.cms

 

64. Smart treasury operations could help RBI transfer higher surplus to the government

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/smart-treasury-operations-could-help-rbi-transfer-higher-surplus-to-the-government/articleshow/81900851.cms

 

65. Rupee slides over 100 paise against US dollar to hit four-month low

https://scroll.in/latest/991635/rupee-slides-over-100-paise-against-us-dollar-to-hit-four-month-low

 

66. Only 1.6% loans to street vendors under PM SVANidhi so far have come from private banks

https://theprint.in/economy/only-1-6-loans-to-street-vendors-under-pm-svanidhi-so-far-have-come-from-private-banks/633480/

 

67. Now, warning from RBI Governor Das: Covid surge, lockdowns can hit demand, delay normalcy

https://theprint.in/economy/now-warning-from-rbi-governor-das-covid-surge-lockdowns-can-hit-demand-delay-normalcy/635573/

 

68. In a 9-month first, equity MF flows turn positive in March

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/in-a-9-month-first-equity-mf-flows-turn-positive-in-march/article34274724.ece

 

69. Busting the myth of rupee over-valuation

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/busting-the-myth-of-rupee-over-valuation/article34273763.ece

 

70. Timing the policy rate cycle

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/timing-the-policy-rate-cycle/article34273834.ece

 

71. Bankers, realtors hail RBI's move to maintain accommodative policy stance

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/bankers-realtors-hail-rbis-move-to-maintain-accommodative-policy-stance/articleshow/81983298.cms

 

72. The MPC recognizes the need for wiggle room in uncertain times

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-mpc-recognizes-the-need-for-wiggle-room-in-uncertain-times-11617899000512.html

 

73. RBI’s policy challenge in this haze of uncertainty

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/rbis-policy-challenge-in-this-haze-of-uncertainty-11617811734726.html

 

74. Why RBI never talks about savers

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/why-rbi-never-talks-about-savers-11617776557222.html

 

75. The RBI offers its vaccine to the market, economy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-rbi-offers-its-vaccine-to-the-market-economy-11617818040739.html

 

76. RBI’s monetary policy is nearing an inflection point

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/rbis-monetary-policy-is-nearing-an-inflection-point-11617644911646.html

 

4. External Sector

 

77. At $72.12 billion, FDI inflow in Apr-Jan sets 10-month record

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/at-7212-billion-fdi-inflow-in-apr-jan-sets-10-month-record/article34245863.ece

 

78. China’s dash for technological leadership

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/c-p-chandrasekhar/chinas-dash-for-technological-leadership/article34246793.ece

 

79. FPI outflows from Indian corporate bonds at a record ₹36,952 cr in FY21

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/fpi-outflows-from-indian-corporate-bonds-at-a-record-36952-cr-in-fy21/article34265627.ece

 

80. India's forex reserves decline by $2.98 billion to $579.28 billion

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-forex-reserves-decline-by-2-98-billion-to-579-28-billion-121040200820_1.html

 

81. India's FDI equity inflow up 28% year-on-year in April-January period

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-fdi-equity-inflow-up-28-year-on-year-in-april-january-period-121040501051_1.html

 

82. India, UAE and Israel's trilateral trade could reach USD 110 bn by 2030: Top diplomats

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-uae-and-israels-trilateral-trade-could-reach-usd-110-bn-by-2030-top-diplomats/articleshow/81908952.cms

 

83. US questions India’s RoDTEP scheme at WTO

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/us-questions-indias-rodtep-scheme-at-wto/articleshow/81912911.cms

 

84. India imposes anti-dumping duty on flexible slabstock polyol imports from Saudi Arabia, UAE for 5 years

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-imposes-anti-dumping-duty-on-flexible-slabstock-polyol-imports-from-saudi-arabia-uae-for-5-years/articleshow/81918126.cms

 

85. Bank, financial stocks get lion’s share from FPIs

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/bank-financial-stocks-get-lions-share-from-fpis/article34274033.ece

 

86. India open for stronger trade relations with EU: Anurag Thakur

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-open-for-stronger-trade-relations-with-eu-anurag-thakur/articleshow/81973804.cms

 

87. With Saudi acting pricey, India prepares to buy Iranian crude as soon as US sanctions ease

https://theprint.in/economy/with-saudi-acting-pricey-india-prepares-to-buy-iranian-crude-as-soon-as-us-sanctions-ease/636341/

 

88. How Saudi Arabia can thrive in a world beyond oil

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/how-saudi-arabia-can-thrive-in-a-world-beyond-oil-11617677022461.html

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

89. Puducherry, Telangana, Punjab top in fertiliser consumption

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/puducherry-telangana-punjab-top-in-fertilizer-consumption/article34224656.ece

 

90. Coffee exports gain aroma on higher global prices despite fall in volume

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/coffee-exports-gain-aroma-on-higher-global-prices-despite-fall-in-volume/article34226302.ece

 

91. India’s Jan-Feb tea output up 10%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/indias-tea-production-till-feb-up-10/article34253697.ece

 

92. Why sugarcane is sweet and grapes sour for Maharashtra farmers

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/why-covid-has-made-sugarcane-sweet-and-grapes-sour-for-maharashtra-farmers/article34262041.ece

 

93. Cereals lift farm exports to $17.5 billion in April-Feb

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/cereals-lift-farm-exports-to-175-billion-in-april-feb/article34265888.ece

 

94. Nabard to raise Rs 3.9 trn in FY22, expand balance sheet to Rs 7.5 trn

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nabard-to-raise-rs-3-9-trn-in-fy22-expand-balance-sheet-to-rs-7-5-trn-121040601033_1.html

 

95. Government to regulate unorganised biostimulant industry

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/government-to-regulate-unorganised-biostimulant-industry/articleshow/81928788.cms

 

96. RBI clears over Rs 21,000 cr towards CCL for wheat procurement in Punjab

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/rbi-clears-over-rs-21000-cr-towards-ccl-for-wheat-procurement-in-punjab/articleshow/81918036.cms

 

97. Higher prices of imported raw materials push up agri-nutrients cost

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/higher-prices-of-imported-raw-materials-push-up-agri-nutrients-cost/article34274128.ece

 

98. Plough to plate, hand held by the Indian state

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/plough-to-plate-hand-held-by-the-indian-state/article34275034.ece

 

99. Increased fertiliser rate will not be applicable for farmers, says IFFCO

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/increased-fertiliser-rate-will-not-be-applicable-for-farmers-says-iffco-121040900066_1.html

 

100. Demand for fruits, veggies stable in Maharashtra

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/demand-for-fruits-veggies-stable-in-maha/articleshow/81976555.cms

 

101. Area under summer crops up by 16.4% from last year

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/area-under-summer-crops-up-by-16-4-from-last-year/articleshow/81984960.cms

 

102. India’s divided agrarian politics has hurt the interests of farmers

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/indias-divided-agrarian-politics-has-hurt-the-interests-of-farmers-11617898107175.html

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

103. Services PMI slips to 54.6 in March

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/after-manufacturing-services-sector-activity-too-slowed-down-in-march-pmi-survey/article34260869.ece

 

104. Time to recalibrate defence manufacturing

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/time-to-recalibrate-defence-manufacturing/article34265978.ece

 

105. NITI Aayog considers separate PLI scheme for MSMEs, examines biz models

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/niti-aayog-considers-separate-pli-scheme-for-msmes-examines-biz-models-121040601463_1.html

 

106. Information Technology spending in India to reach $93 bn in 2021: Gartner

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/information-technology-spending-in-india-to-reach-93-bn-in-2021-gartner-121040701121_1.html

 

107. Vehicle registration fell 28.64% y-o-y in March despite low base: Dealers

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/vehicle-registration-fall-28-64-y-o-y-in-march-despite-low-base-fada-121040800495_1.html

 

108. Surge in commodity prices to impact India's economy, says Ind-Ra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/surge-in-commodity-prices-to-impact-india-s-economy-says-ind-ra-121040300383_1.html

 

109. Cement demand FY22 could surpass 340 mn tonne; highest in a decade: Icra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cement-demand-fy22-could-surpass-340-mn-tonne-highest-in-a-decade-icra-121040601139_1.html

 

110. Surge in opportunities for tech jobs pre and post-pandemic: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/surge-in-opportunities-for-tech-jobs-pre-and-post-pandemic-report-121040601079_1.html

 

111. Dialling self-reliance via PLI scheme

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/dialling-self-reliance-via-pli-scheme/article34273860.ece

 

112. Pre-packaged plan threshold set at Rs 10 lakh for MSMEs

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/pre-packaged-plan-threshold-set-at-rs-10-lakh-for-msmes/articleshow/81980771.cms

 

113. As Covid cases rise, microfinance industry wary of impact on its collection efficiency

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/as-covid-cases-surges-microfinance-industrywary-of-the-impact-on-its-collection-efficiency/article34272812.ece

 

114. How Modi govt changes to IBC can help troubled MSME sector

https://theprint.in/economy/how-modi-govt-changes-to-ibc-can-help-troubled-msme-sector/636444/

 

115. The climate change battle can’t be won without industry action

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-climate-change-battle-can-t-be-won-without-industry-action-11617725621857.html

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

116. Opinion | Bidenomics Is as American as Apple Pie

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

 

117. Opinion | Embracing the Softer Side of Infrastructure

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/05/opinion/biden-infrastructure.html

 

118. Opinion | Biden, Yellen and the War on Leprechauns

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/opinion/biden-corporate-taxes.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Ideas for India

 

119. Addressing the nutrition crisis: Reflections from Odisha Millets Mission

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/agriculture/addressing-the-nutrition-crisis-reflections-from-odisha-millets-mission.html

 

120. Women left behind: Gender disparities in utilisation of government health insurance

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/women-left-behind-gender-disparities-in-utilisation-of-government-health-insurance.html

 

121. Understanding India’s mental health crisis

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/understanding-india-s-mental-health-crisis.html

 

122. How effective are unenforced mandates for corporate social responsibility?

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/miscellany/how-effective-are-unenforced-mandates-for-corporate-social-responsibility.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

123. The Challenge of Big Tech Finance

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/regulatory-challenges-of-big-tech-finance-by-barry-eichengreen-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=6070180a252fba2854a7cbbe&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=regulatory-challenges-of-big-tech-finance-by-barry-eichengreen-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

124. A New Deal for Informal Workers

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/essential-new-deal-for-informal-workers-by-marty-chen-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=606dd4538936dc44605c50bd&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=essential-new-deal-for-informal-workers-by-marty-chen-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

125. China’s Economic Self-Harm

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/china-sanctions-h-m-xinjiang-cotton-by-minxin-pei-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=606ca928720fda4c5437858c&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=china-sanctions-h-m-xinjiang-cotton-by-minxin-pei-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

126. Will the Boom Last?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/economic-boom-2021-will-it-last-by-jim-o-neill-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=606c5648720fda4c5498f5bb&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=economic-boom-2021-will-it-last-by-jim-o-neill-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

127. Global Financing to End the Pandemic

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/global-pandemic-financing-imf-sdr-allocation-by-jeffrey-d-sachs-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=606c59a7720fda4c549e80b3&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=global-pandemic-financing-imf-sdr-allocation-by-jeffrey-d-sachs-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

128. The Global Economy’s Uneven Recovery

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/uneven-global-recovery-economic-growth-divergence-by-eswar-prasad-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=606b099d7f6b892b74e39763&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=uneven-global-recovery-economic-growth-divergence-by-eswar-prasad-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• The Economist

 

129. 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

 

130. House prices in the rich world are booming

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/08/house-prices-in-the-rich-world-are-booming

 

131. Janet Yellen calls for a global minimum tax on companies. Could it happen?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/08/janet-yellen-calls-for-a-global-minimum-tax-on-companies-could-it-happen

 

132. Robert Mundell, an influential international economist, has died

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/08/robert-mundell-an-influential-international-economist-has-died

 

133. In poor countries, statistics are both undersupplied and underused

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/08/in-poor-countries-statistics-are-both-undersupplied-and-underused

 

134. Totting up bitcoin’s environmental costs

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/10/totting-up-bitcoins-environmental-costs

 

135. The IMF marks up the global recovery

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/10/the-imf-marks-up-the-global-recovery

 

9. News on Kerala

 

136. The Kerala Model at the crossroads

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-kerala-model-at-the-crossroads/article34239506.ece

 

137. Contrasting stories of economic transition from a trio of states

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/contrasting-stories-of-economic-transition-from-a-trio-of-states-11617641615525.html

 

Print Sources: The Hindu, Business Line, Business Standard, Economic Times, Indian Express

Online:  Livemint, Scroll.in, The Wire, The Print, The India Forum, Newyork Times, Ideas for India,

Journals:              Economic and Political Weekly, The Economist, Project Syndicate