Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(08/05/2021 to 14/05/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. FinMin sees growth taking a hit in Q1 from the 2nd wave

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/downside-risk-to-gdp-growth-in-april-june-quarter-likely-finmin/article34504977.ece

 

2. Centre refutes jobless number

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/centre-refutes-jobless-number/article34508916.ece

 

3. What angel investors want when investing in start-ups

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/what-angel-investors-want-when-investing-in-start-ups/article34509123.ece

 

4. ‘India’s rating may not change for next 2 years’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indias-rating-may-not-change-for-next-2-years-sp-global-ratings/article34508867.ece

 

5. GDP forecast of 10.4% for FY22 seems ambitious: SBI

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gdp-forecast-of-104-for-fy22-looks-a-bit-ambitious-sbi/article34504448.ece

 

6. Covid shots: India lags in population covered, but ranks third in total jabs

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/covid-shots-india-lags-in-population-covered-but-ranks-third-in-total-jabs/article34521978.ece

 

7. Moody’s slashes FY22 growth forecast to 9.3%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/moodys-lowers-fy22-growth-forecast-to-93-per-cent/article34535290.ece

 

8. Nomura index for business resumption sees sharp drop

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/nomura-india-business-resumption-index-sees-sharp-drop-for-the-week-ended-may-9/article34532882.ece

 

9. Retail inflation eases in April, IIP rises in March

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/retail-inflation-eases-in-april-iip-rises-in-march/article34545024.ece

 

10. India received $83 billion in remittances in 2020: World Bank report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-received-usd83-billion-in-remittances-in-2020-world-bank-report-121051300108_1.html

 

11. FY22 growth may slip to 8.2% if second wave peak comes in end-June: Crisil

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fy22-growth-may-slip-to-8-2-if-second-wave-peak-comes-in-end-june-crisil-121051001092_1.html

 

12. Indian consumer shifting to digital financial services: Rajiv Kumar

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-consumer-shifting-to-digital-financial-services-rajiv-kumar-121051001122_1.html

 

13. India will have to invest heavily in infra for economic recovery: UN expert

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-will-have-to-invest-heavily-in-infra-for-economic-recovery-un-expert-121051300188_1.html

 

14. Kerala hit hard by drop in remittances as 1.2 mn workers return: World Bank

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/kerala-hit-hard-by-drop-in-remittances-as-1-2-mn-workers-return-world-bank-121051400140_1.html

 

15. UN expects India's GDP to grow 7.5% in 2021, outlook fragile due to Covid

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/un-expects-india-s-gdp-to-grow-7-5-in-2021-outlook-fragile-due-to-covid-121051200403_1.html

 

16. India might see 'serious livelihood crisis', says economist Jean Dreze

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-might-see-serious-livelihood-crisis-says-economist-jean-dreze-121051100876_1.html

 

17. Benign food prices likely dragged April inflation to three-month low: Poll

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/benign-food-prices-likely-dragged-april-inflation-to-three-month-low-poll-121051100988_1.html

 

18. Nomura cuts FY22 GDP growth estimate to 10.8% due to Covid lockdowns

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nomura-cuts-fy22-gdp-growth-estimate-to-10-8-pc-due-to-covid-lockdowns-121051100877_1.html

 

19. Economic activity down in April, May but shock less severe than 2020: Fitch

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-activity-down-in-april-may-but-shock-less-severe-than-2020-fitch-121051000496_1.html

 

20. Universalising PDS feasible, badly needed in India: Right to Food Campaign

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/universalising-pds-feasible-badly-needed-in-india-right-to-food-campaign-121051001026_1.html

 

21. Relief to only postpone financial stress from India's Covid surge: Fitch

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/relief-to-postpone-financial-stress-from-india-s-covid-surge-fitch-121051000334_1.html

 

22. India's public spending on healthcare lowest in BRICS nations; tech can improve access: DEA Secy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/indias-public-spending-on-healthcare-lowest-in-brics-nations-tech-can-improve-access-dea-secy/articleshow/82608959.cms

 

23. Implementation of Labour Codes may be pushed to next year

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/implementation-of-labour-codes-may-be-pushed-to-next-year/articleshow/82532157.cms

 

24. Gene Fang of Moody's explains the rationale behind lowering of India GDP forecast

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/gene-fang-of-moodys-explains-the-rationale-behind-lowering-india-gdp-forecast/articleshow/82567836.cms

 

25. Care Ratings revises downward GDP forecast to 9.2% for FY22

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/care-ratings-revises-downward-gdp-forecast-to-9-2-for-fy22/articleshow/82554245.cms

 

26. India’s cab aggregators were just seeing some recovery – and then the second Covid-19 wave struck

https://scroll.in/article/994745/indias-cab-aggregators-were-just-seeing-some-recovery-and-then-the-second-covid-19-wave-struck

 

27. Why Pakistan’s economy has stagnated, while Bangladesh and India have made rapid progress

https://scroll.in/article/994039/why-pakistans-economy-has-stagnated-while-bangladesh-and-india-have-made-rapid-progress

 

28. To Fully Understand the Migrant Worker Crisis, We Need a Larger Perspective

https://thewire.in/rights/migrant-worker-crisis-larger-perspective-farm-land-industry

 

29. Modi govt doesn’t have much time. It should start work on economic recovery now

https://theprint.in/economy/modi-govt-doesnt-have-much-time-it-should-start-work-on-economic-recovery-now/657475/

 

30. Lockdowns by more & more states could make investors cautious about Indian markets

https://theprint.in/economy/lockdowns-by-more-more-states-could-make-investors-cautious-about-indian-markets/655408/

 

31. Tens of millions have plunged into poverty as Covid ravages India

https://theprint.in/economy/tens-of-millions-have-plunged-into-poverty-as-covid-ravages-india/654643/

 

32. India must start its road to economic recovery now

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-must-start-its-road-to-economic-recovery-now-11620864351679.html

 

33. Beware economists who show up bearing entire policy paradigms

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/beware-economists-who-show-up-bearing-entire-policy-paradigms-11620844413332.html

 

34. Inflationary expectations ought to be anchored better

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/inflationary-expectations-ought-to-be-anchored-better-11620749173858.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

35. To offset Covid impact, restart monthly cash transfers to PMJDY beneficiaries: Business Correspondents’ body to FM

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/to-offset-covid-impact-restart-monthly-cash-transfers-to-pmjdy-beneficiaries-business-correspondents-body-to-fm/article34508962.ece

 

36. Finance Ministry releases ₹8,923.8 cr to Panchayats

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/finance-ministry-releases-rs-89238-crore-to-panchayats/article34519370.ece

 

37. As demand soars, health & wellness brands expect 35-50% revenue growth in FY22

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/as-demand-soars-health-wellness-brands-expect-35-50-revenue-growth-in-fy22/article34529134.ece

 

38. FinMin pitches again for PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/finmin-pitches-pm-jeevan-jyoti-bima-yojana-again/article34534564.ece

 

39. Covid and the collapse of federalism

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/r-srinivasan/covid-and-the-collapse-of-federalism/article34544272.ece

 

40. Public procurement of goods, services touches Rs 6,894 cr on GeM in Apri

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/public-procurement-of-goods-services-touches-rs-6-894-cr-on-gem-in-apri-121051100765_1.html

 

41. India must start its road to economic recovery with aggressive spending

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-must-start-its-road-to-economic-recovery-with-aggressive-spending-121051300142_1.html

 

42. Modi releases 8th installment worth over Rs 20,000 cr for PM-Kisan scheme

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/modi-releases-8th-installment-worth-over-rs-20-000-cr-for-pm-kisan-scheme-121051400365_1.html

 

43. Budget heading for vaccination expenditure does not inhibit Centre from using funds: Finance ministry

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/budget-heading-for-vaccination-expenditure-does-not-inhibit-centre-from-using-funds-finance-ministry/articleshow/82520179.cms

 

44. The reality of Modi govt’s vaccine funding: Rs 35,000 cr for states, zero for Centre

https://theprint.in/economy/the-reality-of-modi-govts-vaccine-funding-rs-35000-cr-for-states-zero-for-centre/655409/

 

45. COVID mishandling foretold in the Budget

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/covid-mishandling-foretold-in-the-budget/article34537697.ece

Taxation

46. Full GST exemption on vaccines, drugs will not help consumers: FM

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/full-exemption-of-vaccines-drugs-from-gst-to-hurt-consumers-fm/article34521156.ece

 

47. West Bengal adds its voice to chorus of demands for GST Council meeting

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/west-bengal-adds-its-voice-to-chorus-of-demands-for-gst-council-meeting/article34544931.ece

 

48. Allowing cash payments of over Rs 2 lakh to hospitals aimed at facilitating COVID patients: CBDT

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/allowing-cash-payments-of-over-rs-2-lakh-to-hospitals-aimed-at-facilitating-covid-patients-cbdt/articleshow/82550589.cms

 

49. CBIC allows import, export of goods without furnishing bonds to Customs

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/cbic-allows-import-export-of-goods-without-furnishing-bonds-to-customs/articleshow/82479122.cms

 

50. GST Council should meet to discuss Rs 1.56 lakh cr compensation for FY 22: WB FM to Nirmala Sitharaman

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/gst-council-should-meet-to-discuss-rs-1-56-lakh-cr-compensation-for-fy-22-wb-fm-to-nirmala-sitharaman/articleshow/82579510.cms

 

51. Cut in GST can make vaccines cheaper, say experts

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/cut-in-gst-can-make-vaccines-cheaper-say-experts/article34538515.ece

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

52. RBI to banks: Lend to healthcare sector players within 30 days of availing of funds

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-opens-50000-cr-liquidity-tap-for-banks-to-on-lend-to-healthcare-sector/article34492261.ece

 

53. SRF crashes 8.6% as analysts turn cautious

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/srf-crashes-86-as-analysts-turn-cautious/article34508621.ece

 

54. In sign of rural distress, balance in Jan Dhan a/c down ₹2,787 cr in April

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/total-balance-in-jan-dhan-accounts-goes-down-by-2787-crore-in-april/article34521372.ece

 

55. How the pandemic has forced Indians to run for cover

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/how-the-pandemic-has-forced-indians-to-run-for-cover/article34525107.ece

 

56. Are loan repayments in lockdown mode?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/are-loan-repayments-in-lockdown-mode/article34525120.ece

 

57. ‘Large dollar supply will ensure appreciation of rupee’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/large-dollar-supply-will-ensure-that-rupee-appreciates-sbi-report/article34525493.ece

 

58. Dogecoin rally leaves investors over the moon

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/dogecoin-rally-leaves-investors-over-the-moon/article34544854.ece

 

59. Retail loans constituted bulk of the recast by private banks in 2020

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/retail-loans-constitute-large-share-of-loan-recast-by-private-banks/article34549157.ece

 

60. States go slow on projects, halve borrowing even as Covid wreaks havoc

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/states-go-slow-on-projects-halve-borrowing-even-as-covid-wreaks-havoc-121051301093_1.html

 

61. Carry positions can hurt exchange rate and cause inflation, says SBI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/carry-positions-can-hurt-exchange-rate-and-cause-inflation-says-sbi-121051001437_1.html

 

62. Rupee levels too crucial for inflation management: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/rupee-levels-too-crucial-for-inflation-management-report/articleshow/82522354.cms

 

63. A stablecoin monetary order may end US dollar dominance

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/a-stablecoin-monetary-order-may-end-us-dollar-dominance-11620936854485.html

 

64. RBI should return to its dharma of taming inflation

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-reserve-bank-should-return-to-its-dharma-of-taming-inflation-11620936182352.html

 

65. ‘Small finance banks may lend ₹3,000 cr. to MFIs’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/small-finance-banks-may-lend-3000-cr-to-mfis/article34530191.ece

 

4. External Sector

 

66. Rupee appreciates on expectations of weak dollar, global risk sentiment

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/forex/rupee-appreciates-on-expectations-of-weak-dollar/article34529424.ece

 

67. Goods export can hit $400 b in FY22: Goyal

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/goods-export-can-hit-400-b-in-fy22-goyal/article34536743.ece

 

68. Target of $400 billion achievable if exporters’ concerns are addressed: FIEO

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/annual-export-target-of-400-billion-achievable-if-exporters-concerns-are-addressed/article34541096.ece

 

69. India contracts for 5.6 mn tonne sugar export in 2020-21 marketing season

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-contracts-for-5-6-mn-tonne-sugar-export-in-2020-21-marketing-season-121051100643_1.html

 

70. Indian industry will welcome resumption of India-EU FTA talks: CII

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-industry-will-welcome-resumption-of-india-eu-fta-talks-cii-121050800618_1.html

 

71. Entire process of foreign aid to fight COVID-19 is transparent: Niti Aayog

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/entire-process-of-foreign-aid-to-fight-covid-19-is-transparent-niti-aayog/articleshow/82578263.cms

 

72. India to oppose WTO draft text on fisheries subsidies

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-to-oppose-wto-draft-text-on-fisheries-subsidies/articleshow/82594336.cms

 

73. Exports, better balance sheets to help firms tide over second wave impact: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/exports-better-balance-sheets-to-help-firms-tide-over-second-wave-impact-report/articleshow/82522206.cms

 

74. India's exports surge 80% to $7 billion during May 1-7

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/indias-exports-surge-80-to-7-billion-during-may-1-7/articleshow/82495448.cms

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

75. Farm laws through the digital lens

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/farm-laws-through-the-digital-lens/article34508590.ece

 

76. Agri markets rally boosts sowing of summer crops

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/agri-markets-rally-boosts-sowing-of-summer-crops/article34509050.ece

 

77. Doubling farmers’ income: It’s still a long road ahead

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/deep-dive/doubling-farmers-income-its-still-a-long-road-ahead/article34521906.ece

 

78. RBI’s stitch-in-time act is spot on

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/rbis-stitch-in-time-act-is-spot-on/article34521706.ece

 

79. Will Covid-19 accelerate farm mechanisation?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/will-covid-19-accelerate-farm-mechanisation/article34529160.ece

 

80. Centre buys 33.8 mt of wheat, pays farmers ₹49,965 crore online

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/centre-buys-338-mt-of-wheat-pays-farmers-49965-crore-online/article34529213.ece

 

81. Rice, wheat push up FY21 Apeda exports to 6-year high at $19.96 b

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/rice-wheat-push-up-fy21-apeda-exports-to-6-year-high-at-1996-b/article34536897.ece

 

82. Plagued by rivalry, rice exporters unable to cash in on demand

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/rivalry-among-shippers-caps-price-of-indian-rice-exports/article34541548.ece

 

83. India seen keeping lid on global rice prices with record exports

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/india-seen-keeping-lid-on-global-rice-prices-with-record-exports/article34539550.ece

 

84. 4% more households demand work under MGNREGA in April, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/4-more-households-demand-work-under-mgnrega-in-april-shows-data-121051200025_1.html

 

85. States lift 39% of 3.96 mn tonnes grains under PMGKAY-3 in first 10 days

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/states-lift-39-of-3-96-mn-tonnes-grains-under-pmgkay-3-in-first-10-days-121051000971_1.html

 

86. LEAF to enable Rs 500 crore credit to marginalised tribal farmers to tide over COVID-19 crisis

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/leaf-to-enable-rs-500-crore-credit-to-marginalised-tribal-farmers-to-tide-over-covid-19-crisis/articleshow/82572988.cms

 

87. Government disburses 42% more money to wheat farmers this year

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/govt-disburses-42-more-money-to-wheat-farmers-this-year/articleshow/82533704.cms

 

88. ‘Worrying signs’: Covid hits rural India hard, it now has nearly half of all new cases

https://theprint.in/economy/worrying-signs-covid-hits-rural-india-hard-it-now-has-nearly-half-of-all-new-cases/654359/

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

89. Reverse migration, delay in projects and rise in costs loom large over realty projects

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/real-estate/reverse-migration-delay-in-projects-and-rise-in-costs-loom-large-over-realty-projects/article34527490.ece

 

90. 10% of drivers, helpers of commercial vehicles have left for their native places: IFTRT survey

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/10-of-drivers-helpers-of-commercial-vehicles-have-left-for-their-native-places-iftrt-survey/article34521242.ece

 

91. Lockdown effect: In a month, auto registrations skid 28% in April

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/covid-lockdown-impact-double-digit-fall-in-auto-registrations-in-april-says-fada/article34524608.ece

 

92. FMCG players monitoring Covid impact on rural demand

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/fmcg-players-monitoring-covid-impact-on-rural-demand/article34527416.ece

 

93. India’s billionaires got richer over the last five years — by a whopping 60%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/indias-billionaires-got-richer-over-the-last-five-years-by-a-whopping-60/article34544666.ece

 

94. Covid lockdowns slammed the brakes on vehicle sales: SIAM

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/covid-lockdowns-slammed-the-brakes-on-vehicle-sales-siam/article34544587.ece

 

95. FMCG sector clocks 9.4 per cent growth in March quarter: NielsenIQ

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/fmcg-sector-clocks-94-per-cent-growth-in-march-quarter-nielseniq/article34540997.ece

 

96. Overall passenger traffic plunged 66 per cent in FY21, AAI data show

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/overall-passenger-traffic-plunged-66-in-fy21-aai-data-show/article34551663.ece

 

97. South, North score on business sentiments

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/south-north-score-on-business-sentiments/article34552015.ece

 

98. Housing revival to boost economic sentiment: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/housing-revival-to-boost-economic-sentiment-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-121051400045_1.html

 

99. Job activity declines in most Indian industries in April amid Covid wave

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/job-activity-declines-in-most-indian-industries-in-april-amid-covid-wave-121051200433_1.html

 

100. India's fuel demand drop 9.4% in April due to Covid-19 second wave

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-fuel-demand-drop-9-4-in-april-due-to-covid-19-second-wave-121051200711_1.html

 

101. Mining, construction equipment industry may grow by 15-20% in 2021: ICRA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/mining-construction-equipment-industry-may-grow-by-15-20-in-2021-icra-121051100974_1.html

 

102. Coronavirus: CAIT demands financial support to lockdown-hit traders

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/coronavirus-cait-demands-financial-support-to-lockdown-hit-traders-121050900592_1.html

 

103. March factory output up 22.4% on low base effect

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/march-factory-output-up-22-4-on-low-base-effect/articleshow/82592281.cms

 

104. The Impact of COVID-19 on India’s Manufacturing Sector

https://thewire.in/economy/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-indias-manufacturing-sector

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

105. A call to arms to change capitalism

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)01004-7/fulltext

 

106. Opinion | What Do Used Car Prices Say About Biden’s Agenda?

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/13/opinion/inflation-fears.html

 

107. Opinion | Krugman Wonks Out: Return of the Monetary Cockroaches

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/13/opinion/cryptocurrency-inflation.html

 

108. Opinion | Republicans Are Still Waging War on Workers

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/10/opinion/jobs-unemployment-benefits-republicans.html

 

109. Opinion | Krugman Wonks Out: Braking Bad? When the Fed Fights Inflation.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/07/opinion/federal-reserve-janet-yellen-inflation.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Ideas for India

 

110. Women and work: How much does measurement matter?

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/social-identity/women-and-work-how-much-does-measurement-matter.html

 

• The India Forum

 

111. Women Bring a Spring of Hope to the Farm Movement

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/what-did-women-bring-farm-movement

 

• Project Syndicate

 

112. Beware Economists Bearing Policy Paradigms

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/economic-policy-must-abandon-universal-paradigms-by-dani-rodrik-2021-05?a_la=english&a_d=609a671553dac60d3cf340ff&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=economic-policy-must-abandon-universal-paradigms-by-dani-rodrik-2021-05&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

113. Industrial Planning Did Not Deliver the COVID Vaccines

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/industrial-planning-did-not-deliver-covid19-vaccines-by-deirdre-nansen-mccloskey-and-alberto-mingardi-2021-05?a_la=english&a_d=609bdb83f6f6d90818a61689&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=industrial-planning-did-not-deliver-covid19-vaccines-by-deirdre-nansen-mccloskey-and-alberto-mingardi-2021-05&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• Economic and Political Weekly

 

Commentary

 

114. Pauses and Reversals of Infant Mortality Decline in 2017 and 2018

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/19/commentary/pauses-and-reversals-infant-mortality-decline-2017.html

 

Special Articles

 

115. The Many Dimensions of Evaluating ‘Quality’ Education

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/19/special-articles/many-dimensions-evaluating-%E2%80%98quality%E2%80%99-education.html

 

116. Reservations, Efficiency, and the Making of Indian Constitution

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/19/special-articles/reservations-efficiency-and-making-indian.html

 

• The Economist

 

117. A new age of suburbanisation could be dawning

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/05/06/a-new-age-of-suburbanisation-could-be-dawning

 

118. America’s economy suffers bottlenecks and shortages

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/05/11/americas-economy-suffers-bottlenecks-and-shortages

 

119. Consumer-price inflation in America jumps up to 4.2%

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/05/13/consumer-price-inflation-in-america-jumps-up-to-42

 

120. China’s census shows its population is nearing its peak

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/05/13/chinas-census-shows-its-population-is-nearing-its-peak

 

121. Who bears the burden of a corporate tax?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/05/15/who-bears-the-burden-of-a-corporate-tax

 

 

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

 

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