Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(17/04/2021 to 23/04/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. As migrant workers head back home, remittances begin to fall

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/as-migrant-labour-head-home-amidst-localised-lockdowns-remittances-begin-to-fall/article34356932.ece

 

2. Global vaccine manufacturers have enough capacity to supply to India

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/global-vaccine-manufacturers-have-enough-capacity-to-supply-to-india/article34378823.ece

 

3. CARE cuts GDP forecast to 10.2%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/care-ratings-cuts-indias-fy22-gdp-forecast-to-102/article34375817.ece

 

4. Indian stocks decouple from global bull-run

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/indian-stocks-decouple-from-gloal-bull-run/article34378251.ece

 

5. Explained: How headline number won the debate on inflation targeting

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/explained-how-headline-number-won-the-debate-on-inflation-targeting-121041700031_1.html

 

6. Brokerages downgrade India's GDP forecasts for FY22 amid Covid surge

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/brokerages-downgrade-india-s-gdp-forecasts-for-fy22-amid-covid-surge-121041800353_1.html

 

7. Covid hurts working cap, top-500 cos' cash cycles stretched by 6 days: EY

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-hurts-working-cap-top-500-cos-cash-cycles-stretched-by-6-days-ey-121041900530_1.html

 

8. Centre working to save lives, livelihoods, FM Sitharaman tells India Inc

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-working-to-save-lives-livelihoods-fm-sitharaman-tells-india-inc-121042000017_1.html

 

9. Localised lockdowns already hitting economic activities: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/localised-lockdowns-already-hitting-economic-activities-report-121042000681_1.html

 

10. 2021 will not be about Covid despite second wave: Nirmala Sitharaman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/2021-will-not-be-about-covid-despite-second-wave-nirmala-sitharaman-121042000888_1.html

 

11. Icra cuts its FY22 GDP estimate by 0.5%, sees economy expanding by 10.5%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/icra-cuts-its-fy22-gdp-estimate-by-0-5-sees-economy-expanding-by-10-5-121042000793_1.html

 

12. Consumer confidence among urban Indians weakens in April: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/consumer-confidence-among-urban-indians-weakens-in-april-survey-121042100788_1.html

 

13. Negative outlook list may get longer, Q1 biz to be hit: Rating agencies

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/negative-outlook-list-may-get-longer-q1-biz-to-be-hit-rating-agencies-121042200052_1.html

 

14. Economy better placed to meet second Covid wave with vaccination drive: CEA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economy-better-placed-to-meet-second-covid-wave-with-vaccination-drive-cea-121041601097_1.html

 

15. Big hospitality players' revenue may decline 65% in FY21: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/big-hospitality-players-revenue-may-decline-65-in-fy21-report-121041601133_1.html

 

16. Second COVID wave could spark greater uncertainty; govt will respond with fiscal steps if required: Niti Aayog Vice Chairman

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/second-covid-wave-could-spark-greater-uncertainty-govt-will-respond-with-fiscal-steps-if-required-niti-aayog-vice-chairman/articleshow/82126639.cms

 

17. Less extreme lockdown to work better for India: Carmen Reinhart, chief economist, World Bank

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/less-extreme-lockdown-to-work-better-for-india-carmen-reinhart-chief-economist-world-bank/articleshow/82136484.cms

 

18. India remains badly placed to tackle COVID spread: Fitch Solutions

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-remains-badly-placed-to-tackle-covid-spread-fitch-solutions/articleshow/82103343.cms

 

19. COVID-19 pushes India’s middle class toward poverty

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/covid-19-pushes-indias-middle-class-toward-poverty/articleshow/82112290.cms

 

20. Covid will leave deep scars in world economy even after recovery

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/covid-will-leave-deep-scars-in-world-economy-even-after-recovery/articleshow/82125176.cms

 

21. Constrained fiscal capacity, limited monetary policy room can hit India hard: World Bank chief economist

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/constrained-fiscal-capacity-and-limited-room-monetary-policy-can-hit-india-hard-world-bank-chief-economist/articleshow/82137872.cms

 

22. India's pace of business resumption plummets in second week of April, Nomura sees more pain ahead

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-pace-of-business-resumption-plummets-in-second-week-of-april-nomura-sees-more-pain-ahead/articleshow/82156721.cms

 

23. Cyclone Amphan of 2020 resulted in $14 bn economic losses in India: UN report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/cyclone-amphan-of-2020-resulted-in-14-bn-economic-losses-in-india-un-report/articleshow/82157875.cms

 

24. Retail inflation for farm, rural workers rise marginally in March

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/retail-inflation-for-farm-rural-workers-rise-marginally-in-march/articleshow/82163517.cms

 

25. Blunting the Economic Impact of the Second Wave of COVID-19 With a 3, 6, 9-Month Plan

https://thewire.in/economy/blunting-the-economic-impact-of-covid-19-second-wave-with-a-3-6-9-month-plan

 

26. Another Mass Exodus of Migrant Workers Likely if Delhi's Lockdown Persists

https://thewire.in/labour/delhi-migrant-workers-lockdown

 

27. Number of life insurance policies dips in FY21; group covers lead the fall

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/number-of-life-insurance-policies-dips-in-fy21-group-covers-lead-the-fall/article34386218.ece

 

28. S&P forecasts 11% GDP growth in FY22

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/sp-forecasts-11-growth-for-india-this-fiscal/article34384204.ece

 

29. Fitch affirms India's rating at 'BBB-'; outlook negative due to Covid surge

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/fitch-affirms-india-s-rating-at-bbb-outlook-negative-due-to-covid-surge-121042201272_1.html

 

30. Cost of vaccinating India's entire population above 18 years 0.36% of GDP: India Ratings and Research

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/cost-of-vaccinating-indias-entire-population-above-18-years-0-36-of-gdp-india-ratings-and-research/articleshow/82200732.cms

 

31. The Great Moderation may yield to a risky new era of stagflation

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-great-moderation-may-yield-to-a-risky-new-era-of-stagflation-11618851216028.html

 

32. The Phillips Curve got flattened but not US inequality

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-phillips-curve-got-flattened-but-not-us-inequality-11618940289639.html

 

33. It’s time for a big rethink of our pandemic policy on schooling

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/its-time-for-a-big-rethink-of-our-pandemic-policy-on-schooling-11619020075062.html

 

34. Inflation could get in the way of our economic recovery this year

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/inflation-could-get-in-the-way-of-our-economic-recovery-this-year-11619107505420.html

 

35. Urban unemployment jumps as states announce Covid curbs, economic indicators hit

https://theprint.in/economy/urban-unemployment-jumps-as-states-announce-covid-curbs-economic-indicators-hit/642618/

 

36. Ocean resources can boost economic growth, Niti Aayog to study how

https://theprint.in/economy/ocean-resources-can-boost-economic-growth-niti-aayog-to-study-how/643028/

 

37. India must make the most of its demographic dividend

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-must-make-the-most-of-its-demographic-dividend-11619108083657.html

 

38. The economic case for free vaccination for all

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/why-free-vaccination-makes-for-good-economics-11619158084186.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

39. The growing perils of India’s open capital account

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/c-p-chandrasekhar/the-growing-perils-of-indias-open-capital-account/article34360893.ece

 

40. Gross borrowing slightly exceeds revised estimates by 1% over lockdown

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gross-borrowing-slightly-exceeds-revised-estimates-by-1-over-lockdown-121041900021_1.html

 

41. Education reforms based on data can cut govt spending by Rs 1.5 trn: Study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/education/govt-can-save-rs-1-5-trn-annually-on-education-if-it-acts-on-data-research-121041901210_1.html

 

42. Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval for amendments to Finance Bill, 2021

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cabinet-gives-ex-post-facto-approval-for-amendments-to-finance-bill-2021-121042000878_1.html

 

43. Loan moratorium: Centre asks banks to foot 'interest on interest' bill

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/loan-moratorium-centre-asks-banks-to-foot-interest-on-interest-bill-121042100019_1.html

 

44. Despite grim outlook, fiscal stimulus unlikely for India Inc this year

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/despite-grim-outlook-fiscal-stimulus-unlikely-for-india-inc-this-year-121042100061_1.html

 

45. States may need Rs 30,000 cr to vaccinate 70% of those in 18-44 age group

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/states-may-need-rs-30-000-crore-to-vaccinate-70-of-18-44-year-olds-121042200065_1.html

 

46. India footprint of foreign lenders: How do income & expenditure stack up

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-footprint-of-foreign-lenders-how-do-income-expenditure-stack-up-121041700034_1.html

 

47. Rs 30,000 cr of disaster funds given to states in one year

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/rs-30000-cr-of-disaster-funds-given-to-states-in-one-year/articleshow/82174744.cms

 

48. Covid second wave may impact government's privatisation drive

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/covid-second-wave-may-impact-governments-privatisation-drive/articleshow/82138363.cms

 

49. Centre could refund costs to encourage asset monetisation by states

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-could-refund-costs-to-encourage-asset-monetisation-by-states-121042201456_1.html

 

50. India is making the right moves with its mega privatization plan

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/india-is-making-the-right-moves-with-its-mega-privatization-plan-11619028273985.html

 

51. India eases rules to encourage ministries to spend to aid economy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/india-eases-rules-to-encourage-ministries-to-spend-to-aid-economy/articleshow/82200366.cms

Taxation

52. Flavoured milk taxable at 12% under GST: AAR rules in Amul dairy case

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/flavoured-milk-taxable-at-12-under-gst-aar-rules-in-amul-dairy-case-121041800301_1.html

 

53. GST officers to soon have real-time data on vehicles moving without e-way

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-officers-to-soon-have-real-time-data-on-vehicles-moving-without-e-way-121041800453_1.html

 

54. Hold urgent GST meet to cut tax on key medicines, equipment: States

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/hold-urgent-gst-meet-to-cut-tax-on-key-medicines-equipment-states-121041900008_1.html

 

55. Birthday candles, balloons, snow sprays under GST: Odisha Authority of Advance Rulings

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/birthday-candles-balloons-snow-sprays-under-gst-odisha-aar/articleshow/82150378.cms

 

56. What Should India's Response Be to the Global Minimum Corporate Tax Debate?

https://thewire.in/economy/india-global-minimum-corporate-tax-debate-us-janet-yellen

 

57. Modi govt scheme has reduced tax disputes by nearly 30%, but big cases still pose headache

https://theprint.in/economy/modi-govt-scheme-has-reduced-tax-disputes-by-nearly-30-but-big-cases-still-pose-headache/640926/

 

58. Govt examining industry demands; breather on tax compliance deadline likely

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-examining-industry-demands-breather-on-tax-compliance-deadline-likely-121042300021_1.html

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

59. How the RBI forced bond market to tango

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/how-the-rbi-forced-bond-market-to-tango/article34338939.ece

 

60. Microfinance cos’ ECB more than halve in FY21

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/microfinance-cos-ecb-more-than-halve-in-fy21/article34336504.ece

 

61. Market share of banks in individual housing loans up: NHB report

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/market-share-of-banks-in-individual-housing-loans-up-nhb-report/article34349948.ece

 

62. Needed, a measured approach to cryptos

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/needed-a-measured-approach-to-cryptos/article34350891.ece

 

63. Why banning cryptocurrencies is bad

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/business-laws/why-banning-cryptocurrencies-is-bad/article34352864.ece

 

64. Privatisation push: Centre considers bringing PSBs under Companies Act

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/privatisation-push-centre-considers-bringing-psbs-under-companies-act-121041700027_1.html

 

65. Government may frontload its Bank Recapitalisation Plan

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-may-frontload-its-bank-recap-plan/articleshow/82185670.cms

 

66. Pandemic Impact: Loan pool sales halve in FY 2021 - Crisil

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/securitisation-volumes-rise-to-rs-40k-cr-in-q4-fy21/articleshow/82144258.cms

 

67. How a cryptocurrency exchange in Mumbai flourished despite RBI’s ban on virtual coins

https://scroll.in/article/992208/how-a-cryptocurrency-exchange-in-mumbai-flourished-despite-rbis-ban-on-virtual-coins

 

68. How India’s Plan for Bank Privatisation Is Fraught with Serious Challenges

https://thewire.in/banking/how-indias-plan-for-bank-privatisation-is-fraught-with-serious-challenges

 

69. RBI faces key auction of Rs 32,000 crore of bonds as traders demand higher yields

https://theprint.in/economy/rbi-faces-key-auction-of-rs-32000-crore-of-bonds-as-traders-demand-higher-yields/643869/

 

70. Need to offset Covid impact on economy

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/need-to-mitigate-pandemics-impact-on-economy-was-the-main-theme-of-mpc-meet/article34386545.ece

 

4. External Sector

 

71. China’s economic growth surged to 18.3% as activity revived

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/chinas-economic-growth-surged-to-183-as-activity-revived/article34332232.ece

 

72. Indian businesses prefer low-tax jurisdictions to route outward FDI

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/indian-businesses-prefer-low-tax-jurisdictions-to-route-outward-fdi/article34359788.ece

 

73. There’s room for more FDI from Japan

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/theres-room-for-more-fdi-from-japan/article34369088.ece

 

74. Can't understand US move to put India on currency watchlist: Commerce secy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/can-t-understand-us-move-to-put-india-on-currency-watchlist-commerce-secy-121042000623_1.html

 

75. Forex reserves surge by $4.34 billion to $581.21 billion: RBI data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/forex-reserves-surge-by-4-34-billion-to-581-21-billion-rbi-data-121041601005_1.html

 

76. Exports reviving, may be in positive territory in FY22: Commerce Secretary

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/exports-reviving-may-be-in-positive-territory-in-fy22-commerce-secretary/articleshow/82161739.cms

 

77. Sugar firms contract over 83% of 6 million tonnes export target

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/sugar-firms-contract-over-83-of-6-mt-export-target/articleshow/82168700.cms

 

78. India likely to waive customs duty on COVID-19 vaccine imports

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-likely-to-waive-customs-duty-on-covid-19-vaccine-imports/articleshow/82158394.cms

 

79. Exports rise to $13.72 billion during Apr 1-14: Commerce Ministry data

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/exports-rise-to-13-72-billion-during-apr-1-14-commerce-ministry-data/articleshow/82099760.cms

 

80. India has been exemplary in publishing foreign exchange market intervention: US report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/india-has-been-exemplary-in-publishing-foreign-exchange-market-intervention-us-report/articleshow/82106234.cms

 

81. Indian customs to clear all imports of Covid-19 vaccines in minimal turnaround time

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/indian-customs-to-clear-all-imports-of-covid-19-vaccines-in-minimal-turnaround-time/articleshow/82207295.cms

 

82. COVID-19: Centre Waives Import Duty on Remdesivir and Its Raw Materials

https://thewire.in/health/covid-19-centre-waives-import-duty-on-remdesivir-and-its-raw-materials

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

83. Summer crops area up 17%; pulses, coarse cereals coverage increases

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/summer-crops-area-up-17-pulses-coarse-cereals-coverage-increases/article34338502.ece

 

84. Pre-monsoon rains ease concerns among coffee growers

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/pre-monsoon-rains-ease-concerns-among-coffee-growers/article34370064.ece

 

85. Crop outlook for the Tea Industry looks bleak: Tea Association of India

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/crop-outlook-for-the-tea-industry-looks-bleak-tea-association-of-india/articleshow/82194792.cms

 

86. Essential agri commodities exports up 18% in Apr-Feb

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/essential-agri-commodities-exports-up-18-in-apr-feb/articleshow/82185710.cms

 

87. Farm exports up 16.88 per cent in Apr-Feb FY21

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/farm-exports-up-16-88-per-cent-in-apr-feb-fy21/articleshow/82181115.cms

 

88. Less than four percent Indian farmers adopted sustainable agricultural practices, says study

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/less-than-four-percent-indian-farmers-adopted-sustainable-agricultural-practices-says-study/articleshow/82165017.cms

 

89. Labour shortage spooks rice farmers, potato traders in West Bengal

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/labour-shortage-spooks-rice-farmers-potato-traders-in-west-bengal/articleshow/82146243.cms

 

90. A Global Peasants' Movement for Sustainable Healthcare

https://thewire.in/agriculture/a-global-peasants-movement-for-sustainable-healthcare

 

91. Turmeric loses sheen as Covid fear affects demand

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/turmeric-loses-sheen-as-covid-fear-affects-demand/article34383000.ece

 

92. Punjab makes direct online MSP payment to wheat growers

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/punjab-begins-direct-online-msp-payment-to-wheat-growers-evokes-mixed-reaction-from-farmers/article34372641.ece

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

93. Energising solar module manufacture

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/energising-solar-module-manufacture/article34337665.ece

 

94. Extend one-time restructuring of MSME advances: FIDC to RBI

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/fidc-urges-rbi-to-extend-one-time-restructuring-of-msme-advances/article34357985.ece

 

95. Recovery in steel demand hit, many small units shut shop

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/recovery-in-steel-demand-hit-many-small-units-shut-shop/article34369795.ece

 

96. Big corporates, government measures can help MSMEs fight pandemic, say experts

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/big-corporates-government-measures-can-help-msmes-fight-pandemic-say-experts/article34370054.ece

 

97. Second Covid-19 wave expected to disrupt fabric demand: Ind-Ra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/second-covid-19-wave-expected-to-disrupt-fabric-demand-ind-ra-121041700552_1.html

 

98. India's passenger vehicle exports fall 39% in FY21 as Covid hits business

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/covid-19-hits-passenger-vehicle-exports-shipments-tumble-39-pc-in-fy21-121041800181_1.html

 

99. Hotels across segments to take over 2 years to recover from pandemic: Study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/hotels-across-segments-to-take-over-2-years-to-recover-from-pandemic-study-121041800585_1.html

 

100. India to become top electric vehicle maker in the world: Nitin Gadkari

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-to-become-top-electric-vehicle-maker-in-the-world-nitin-gadkari-121041800593_1.html

 

101. Need complete trust between industry, govt to sustain growth amid Covid: FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/need-complete-trust-between-industry-govt-to-sustain-growth-amid-covid-fm-121042000610_1.html

 

102. India's crude oil output drops 5%, gas production falls 8%: Govt data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-crude-oil-output-drops-5-gas-production-falls-8-govt-data-121042001164_1.html

 

103. Industry ready to strengthen capacity, back-end infra despite second wave

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/industry-ready-to-strengthen-capacity-back-end-infra-despite-second-wave-121042101131_1.html

 

104. Real estate has a healthy demand outlook, but some hiccups remain

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/real-estate-has-a-healthy-demand-outlook-but-some-hiccups-remain-121042200085_1.html

 

105. Downward re-rating triggers for infra sector as Covid-19 strikes again

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/downward-re-rating-triggers-for-infra-sector-as-covid-19-strikes-again-121042200435_1.html

 

106. India's brutal Covid-19 wave hammers fuel sales as lockdowns spread

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-brutal-covid-19-wave-hammers-fuel-sales-as-lockdowns-spread-121041601492_1.html

 

107. Govt should consult trade and industrial bodies with regard to economic activities, says ICCI

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-should-consult-trade-and-industrial-bodies-with-regard-to-economic-activities-says-icci/articleshow/82177797.cms

 

108. Micro enterprises need exclusive treatment

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/micro-enterprises-need-exclusive-treatment/article34387375.ece

 

109. Identifying idle manufacturing capacities, says FM Sitharaman

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/identifying-idle-manufacturing-capacities-fm/articleshow/82202856.cms

 

110. Merger and acquisitions jump over 17 per cent to USD 25.3 billion in Q1: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/merger-and-acquisitions-jump-over-17-per-cent-to-usd-25-3-billion-in-q1-report/articleshow/82198541.cms

 

111. Pandemic has impacted 82 percent of small businesses, according to new survey

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/pandemic-has-impacted-82-percent-of-small-businesses-according-to-new-survey/articleshow/82199158.cms

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

112. Dear President Biden, A WTO Waiver Is Vital and Necessary

https://www.commondreams.org/views/2021/04/18/dear-president-biden-wto-waiver-vital-and-necessary#

 

113. Getting Real About Coal and Climate

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/opinion/coal-mine-workers-climate.html

 

114. Opinion | What’s the Secret of Biden’s Success?

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/opinion/biden-democratic-party.html

 

115. Opinion | Krugman Wonks Out: The Case for Supercore Inflation

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/16/opinion/economy-inflation-retail-sales.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

116. M. Narasimham: A life spent in service

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/m-narasimham-a-life-spent-in-service-11619024073249.html

 

117. A tribute to one of the greatest economists of the past century

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/a-tribute-to-one-of-the-greatest-economists-of-the-past-century-11618756316606.html

 

• Ideas for India

 

118. Women’s legal rights and gender gaps in property ownership

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/social-identity/women-s-legal-rights-and-gender-gaps-in-property-ownership.html

 

119. India’s progress in meeting its climate goals

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/environment/india-s-progress-in-meeting-its-climate-goals.html

 

120. Would a four-day work week benefit women?

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/productivity-innovation/would-a-four-day-work-week-benefit-women.html

 

121. Dynamics of achievement gap between public and private school students

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/dynamics-of-the-achievement-gap-between-public-and-private-school-students.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

122. Why We Need Gender-Responsive Central Banking

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/gender-aware-central-banking-by-anita-bhatia-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=60814c8629ea541558c1a3d0&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=gender-aware-central-banking-by-anita-bhatia-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

123. What Three Economists Taught Us About Currency Regimes

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/cooper-mundell-williamson-exchange-rate-regimes-by-jeffrey-frankel-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=608053ccf29c014c0823d025&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=cooper-mundell-williamson-exchange-rate-regimes-by-jeffrey-frankel-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

124. Can Multilateral Cooperation Coexist with Great-Power Rivalry?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/us-china-cooperation-on-climate-corporate-tax-and-sdrs-by-kemal-dervis-and-sebastian-strauss-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=6080244bf29c014c08c86d37&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=us-china-cooperation-on-climate-corporate-tax-and-sdrs-by-kemal-dervis-and-sebastian-strauss-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• Economic and Political Weekly

 

Special Articles

 

125. Non-interest Income and Stability of Commercial Banks

Some Evidence for India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/16/special-articles/non-interest-income-and-stability-commercial-banks.html

 

Perspectives

 

126. All Work, No Pay

On Valuing Women’s Housework

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/17/perspectives/all-work-no-pay.html

 

Commentary

 

127. Money or Medium?

Women, Informality, and the Role of Political Institutions

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/17/commentary/money-or-medium.html

 

128. Modernity and Democracy in India

Superimposition on a Thin Economic Base

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/17/commentary/modernity-and-democracy-india.html

 

• The Economist

 

129. One emerging-market worry gives way to another

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/22/one-emerging-market-worry-gives-way-to-another

 

9. News on Kerala

 

130. RBI's bond buys helped India during pandemic, Kerala's public health service has 'excellent reputation': UNESCAP

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/rbis-bond-buys-helped-india-during-pandemic-keralas-public-health-service-has-excellent-reputation-unescap/articleshow/82162305.cms

 

131. Development should have ‘Earth First’ vision: scholar

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/development-should-have-earth-first-vision-scholar/article34388465.ece

 

132. Thiruvananthapuram Corporation hits 50% fund expenditure for AMRUT projects

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/thiruvananthapuram-corporation-hits-50-fund-expenditure-for-amrut-projects/article34345338.ece

 

133. Construction waste to be used in govt. contract work

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/construction-waste-to-be-used-in-govt-contract-work/article34370627.ece

 

134. How Kerala’s startup ecosystem is staying afloat during the pandemic

https://www.thehindu.com/business/how-keralas-startups-are-faring-during-the-pandemic/article34384477.ece

 

135. Covid spread takes a toll on vegetable trade

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/covid-spread-takes-a-toll-on-vegetable-trade/article34388240.ece

 

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