Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(05/06/2021 to 11/06/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. Punjab, TN, Kerala lead in 2019-20 school grading index

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/education/education-ministry-releases-performing-grading-index/article34743734.ece

 

2. Centre will buy 75% of all output, give to States free

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/india-may-raise-vaccine-spending-to-6-b-this-fiscal-govt-sources/article34757960.ece

 

3. Govt seeks comments on proposed WPI revision

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/govt-seeks-comments-on-proposed-revision-in-wpi/article34761805.ece

 

4. Rise in Nomura Business Index indicates worst is behind us

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/nomura-india-business-resumption-index-indicates-worst-is-over-for-the-economy/article34758203.ece

 

5. Blue-collar job aspirants rise as digital adoption picks up pace

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/blue-collar-job-aspirants-rise-as-digital-adoption-picks-up-pace/article34764376.ece

 

6. Wholesale price index makeover on the cards, base year to be 2017-18

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/wholesale-price-index-makeover-on-the-cards-base-year-to-be-2017-18-121060700014_1.html

 

7. Confident all will revise GDP growth projection to 10-10.5 pc: NITI Aayog

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/confident-all-will-revise-gdp-growth-projection-to-10-10-5-pc-niti-aayog-121060500608_1.html

 

8. Financial creditors can realise Rs 60,000 crore through IBC: ICRA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/financial-creditors-can-realise-rs-60-000-crore-through-ibc-icra-121060800007_1.html

 

9. Crisil cuts FY22 growth projection to 9.5% on hit to pvt consumption

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/crisil-cuts-fy22-growth-projection-to-9-5-on-hit-to-pvt-consumption-121060700944_1.html

 

10. Free Covid-19 vaccines, food to cost an additional Rs 80,000 cr: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/free-covid-19-vaccines-food-to-cost-india-an-additional-11-billion-121060800531_1.html

 

11. World Bank boosts growth forecasts as US stimulus, vaccines stoke demand

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/world-bank-boosts-growth-forecasts-as-us-stimulus-vaccines-stoke-demand-121060801320_1.html

 

12. Covid impact: World Bank slashes India's FY22 GDP growth forecast to 8.3%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/world-bank-projects-india-s-fy22-gdp-growth-at-8-3-121060801290_1.html

 

13. Gas distribution volumes hit by Covid-driven lockdowns, says ICRA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gas-distribution-volumes-hit-by-covid-driven-lockdowns-says-icra-121060801023_1.html

 

14. Hiring outlook expected to be more or less stable in third quarter 2021

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/hiring-outlook-expected-to-be-more-or-less-stable-in-third-quarter-2021-121060801014_1.html

 

15. Price of crude oil moving above $70 per barrel a concern: Analysts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/price-of-crude-oil-moving-above-70-a-barrel-a-concern-analysts-121060900036_1.html

 

16. Faster Covid vaccination critical for economic recovery, says FinMin

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/faster-covid-19-vaccination-critical-for-economic-recovery-says-finmin-121060901678_1.html

 

17. May retail inflation likely rebounded to 5.3% on higher food prices: Poll

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/may-retail-inflation-likely-rebounded-to-5-3-on-higher-food-prices-poll-121060900799_1.html

 

18. India loses 5-7% of GDP due to corrosion: International Zinc Association

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-loses-5-7-of-gdp-due-to-corrosion-international-zinc-association-121060900742_1.html

 

19. India's wind power sector wants rival solar to help drive growth

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-wind-power-sector-wants-rival-solar-to-help-drive-growth-121061000683_1.html

 

20. Phased unlock: Fiscal 2022 GDP growth projected at 8.5%, says ICRA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/phased-unlock-fiscal-2022-gdp-growth-projected-at-8-5-says-icra-121061000691_1.html

 

21. Indian labour market now in worst condition since Apr-May 2020: CMIE

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-labour-market-now-in-worst-condition-since-apr-may-2020-cmie-121061000931_1.html

 

22. India ranks at the bottom of global house price index

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/india-ranks-at-the-bottom-of-global-house-price-index-121061001139_1.html

 

23. Need to focus on both supply and demand for growth without inflation: KV Subramanian, CEA

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/need-to-focus-on-both-supply-and-demand-for-growth-without-inflation-kv-subramanian-cea/articleshow/83249359.cms

 

24. India consumer confidence drops to record low, RBI survey shows

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-consumer-confidence-drops-to-record-low-rbi-survey-shows/articleshow/83251977.cms

 

25. India slips two spots to rank 117 on 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted as 2030 agenda: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-slips-two-spots-to-rank-117-on-17-sustainable-development-goals-adopted-as-2030-agenda-report/articleshow/83279809.cms

 

26. India may see U-shaped recovery only by August, say experts

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-may-see-u-shaped-recovery-only-by-august-experts/articleshow/83325913.cms

 

27. Coronavirus: Finance ministry proposes 24/7 vaccination drive to revive economic growth momentum

https://scroll.in/latest/997150/coronavirus-finance-ministry-proposes-24-7-vaccination-drive-to-revive-economic-growth-momentum

 

28. ‘Emerging superpower’ to ‘failed state’: How perceptions of India changed drastically under Modi

https://scroll.in/article/996356/emerging-superpower-to-failed-state-how-perceptions-of-india-changed-drastically-under-modi

 

29. If India aims to contain inflation, it can’t rely on the standard monetary policy toolkit

https://scroll.in/article/996718/if-india-aims-to-contain-inflation-it-must-diagnose-the-problem-right

 

30. Indian Govt's Credit-Seeking Led to COVID Disaster: Amartya Sen

https://thewire.in/government/indian-govts-credit-seeking-led-to-covid-disaster-amartya-sen

 

31. Why and How India Needs to Develop Post-Pandemic Settlements

https://thewire.in/rights/why-and-how-india-needs-to-develop-post-pandemic-settlements

 

32. Medical bills and debt are bankrupting Indians already ravaged by Covid

https://theprint.in/health/medical-bills-and-debt-are-bankrupting-indians-already-ravaged-by-covid/675613/

 

33. It’s for the Centre to get India’s economy moving

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/its-for-the-centre-to-get-india-s-economy-moving-11622998311142.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

34. WB seeks higher unconditional borrowing limits for States

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/wb-seeks-higher-unconditional-borrowing-limits-for-states/article34729577.ece

 

35. FinMin releases ₹9,871 crore as third instalment of revenue grant to 17 States

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/finmin-releases-9871-crore-as-3rd-instalment-of-revenue-grant-to-17-states/article34767856.ece

 

36. Print money and finance fiscal deficit? Why RBI doesn't agree with idea

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/print-money-and-finance-fiscal-deficit-why-rbi-doesn-t-agree-with-idea-121060700362_1.html

 

37. Statsguru: A decline in growth poses risks to govt's fiscal forecast

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/statsguru-a-decline-in-growth-poses-risks-to-govt-s-fiscal-forecast-121060600826_1.html

 

38. FM Nirmala Sitharaman says macroeconomic fundamentals are sound

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fm-nirmala-sitharaman-says-macroeconomic-fundamentals-are-sound-121060500027_1.html

 

39. Reserve Bank of India transfer tops govt's non-tax revenue source

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/reserve-bank-of-india-transfer-tops-govt-s-non-tax-revenue-source-121060800036_1.html

 

40. Rs 35,000-crore fund enough to vaccinate 1 billion: Govt estimates

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rs-35-000-crore-fund-enough-to-vaccinate-1-billion-govt-estimates-121060800033_1.html

 

41. Raise states' borrowing limits to 5 pc of GSDP sans condition, Bengal urges FM

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/raise-states-borrowing-limits-to-5-pc-of-gsdp-sans-condition-bengal-urges-fm/articleshow/83240724.cms

 

42. Over Rs 3.5 lakh crore worth asset monetisation through REITs, InvITs likely in one year: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/over-3-5-lakh-crore-worth-asset-monetisation-through-reits-invits-likely-in-one-year-report/articleshow/83397251.cms

 

43. Modi's vaccine policy review a volte-face, may lead to fiscal slippage: Nomura

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/modis-vaccine-policy-review-a-volte-face-may-lead-to-fiscal-slippage-nomura/articleshow/83345281.cms

 

44. The rope of federalism and an unwanted tug-of-war

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/the-rope-of-federalism-and-an-unwanted-tug-of-war/article34785216.ece

 

Taxation

45. GST mop-up falls to ₹1.03-lakh cr in May after hitting a record in April

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gst-mop-up-falls-to-103-lakh-cr-in-may-after-hitting-a-record-in-april/article34740561.ece

 

46. Do not politicise GST Council: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/do-not-politicise-gst-council-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-121060500003_1.html

 

47. Burden of taxation impeding household consumption, says Ind Ra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/burden-of-taxation-impeding-household-consumption-says-ind-ra-121060800786_1.html

 

48. Covid-19 vaccine policy change likely to resolve GST rate cut demand

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-vaccine-policy-change-likely-to-resolve-gst-rate-cut-demand-121060900046_1.html

 

49. UP govt favours GST cut on Covid items to facilitate patients: State FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/up-govt-favours-gst-cut-on-covid-items-to-facilitate-patients-state-fm-121060901538_1.html

 

50. Pandemic worsened indirect tax burden, hits domestic consumption: India Ratings

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/pandemic-worsened-indirect-tax-burden-hits-domestic-consumption-india-ratings/articleshow/83361778.cms

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

51. RBI opens ₹31,000-cr tap for MSMEs

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-opens-liquidity-tap-for-banks-to-lend-to-contact-intensive-sectors/article34723941.ece

 

52. Central bank’s helping hand with liquidity

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/central-banks-helping-hand-with-liquidity/article34730010.ece

 

53. RBI liquidity, a short-term boost

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/rbi-liquidity-window-benefits-only-for-short-term-says-travel-and-hospitality-bodies/article34750236.ece

 

54. Why Bitcoin's wild ride bodes well for the future of digital cash

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/this-bitcoin-chaos-will-blow-up-your-cyberpunk-utopia-121060600059_1.html

 

55. Monetary policy: RBI keeps rates unchanged, cuts growth forecast

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/monetary-policy-rbi-keeps-rates-unchanged-cuts-growth-forecast-121060500040_1.html

 

56. Shares of IOB, Central Bank of India surge on privatisation reports

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/shares-of-iob-central-bank-of-india-surge-on-privatisation-reports-121060701485_1.html

 

57. India's bank privatisation may face hurdles amid Covid-19: Fitch

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-bank-privatisation-may-face-hurdles-amid-covid-19-fitch-121060700802_1.html

 

58. RBI money printing must be last option, can consider Covid bonds: Subbarao

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/money-printing-should-be-last-option-can-consider-covid-bonds-subbarao-121060900956_1.html

 

59. 10-year bond is no longer the rate signal for the economy, say experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/10-year-bond-is-no-longer-the-rate-signal-for-the-economy-say-experts-121060901689_1.html

 

60. Government guarantee for proposed bad bank may be capped at Rs 31,000 crore

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/government-guarantee-for-proposed-bad-bank-may-be-capped-at-rs-31000-crore/articleshow/83411596.cms

 

61. MPC’s commentary ignores India’s changed ground realities

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-mpc-s-commentary-ignores-india-s-changed-ground-realities-11622999779324.html

 

4. External Sector

 

62. ‘Forex reserves may have crossed $600-billion mark’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/forex-reserves-may-have-crossed-600-billion-mark/article34730707.ece

 

63. RBI’s not-so-transparent FX market moves

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/rbis-not-so-transparent-fx-market-moves/article34729891.ece

 

64. Exports rise 52%; imports surge 83% in June first week

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/goods-exports-during-june-1-7-rise-5239-per-cent/article34766142.ece

 

65. India likely to benefit from global minimum 15% corporate tax pact: Experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-likely-to-benefit-from-global-minimum-15-corporate-tax-pact-experts-121060600382_1.html

 

66. India, South Africa IP waiver proposal got tremendous mileage at WTO

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-south-africa-ip-waiver-proposal-got-tremendous-mileage-at-wto-121061001631_1.html

 

67. Biden reinvigorates tariff war against India with retaliation against digital tax

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/biden-reinvigorates-tariff-war-against-india-with-retaliation-against-digital-tax/articleshow/83289565.cms

 

68. India likely to oppose EU’s vaccine proposal at WTO

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-likely-to-oppose-eus-vaccine-proposal-at-wto/articleshow/83290941.cms

 

69. Indian firms need to become globally competitive, not push protectionism: Amitabh Kant

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/indian-firms-need-to-become-globally-competitive-not-push-protectionism-amitabh-kant/articleshow/83373112.cms

 

70. China suspends frozen seafood import from six Indian firms after traces of virus found on packing

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/china-suspends-frozen-seafood-import-from-six-indian-firms-after-traces-of-virus-found-on-packing/articleshow/83404602.cms

 

71. India-Norway Blue Economy model focuses on post-Covid economy recovery

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-norway-blue-economy-model-focuses-on-post-covid-economy-recovery/articleshow/83425222.cms

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

72. India opposes time cap on subsidy

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/indias-proposal-on-subsidies-for-poor-fishermen-awaits-wto-response/article31349554.ece

 

73. The long history of contract farming law

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/the-long-history-of-contract-farming-law/article34745625.ece

 

74. Kharif Outlook: Centre may find it tough to wean farmers off rice

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/kharif-outlook-centre-may-find-it-tough-to-wean-farmers-off-rice/article34752672.ece

 

75. Coarse cereals unlikely to attract growers in a big way

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/kharif-outlook-coarse-cereals-unlikely-to-attract-growers-in-a-big-way/article34761885.ece

 

76. Oilseeds, pulses lead MSP hike for kharif season

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/oilseeds-pulses-lead-msp-hike-for-kharif-season/article34773112.ece

 

77. Govt must allocate more foodgrains under PDS to clear bulging stocks: CACP

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-must-allocate-more-foodgrains-under-pds-to-clear-bulging-stocks-cacp-121061001273_1.html

 

78. India's agriculture exports jump 17.34% to $41.25 billion in FY21

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-agriculture-exports-jump-17-34-to-41-25-billion-in-fy21-121061001623_1.html

 

79. India's Expert Committee on Minimum Wages – A Questionable Exercise?

https://thewire.in/labour/indias-expert-committee-on-minimum-wages-a-questionable-exercise

 

80. Wheat and Rice Procurement at Record High: What Should Change to Promote Diversification?

https://thewire.in/agriculture/wheat-rice-procurement-record-highs-indian-farmers-agriculture

 

81. Why Development of Skill Centres Is Essential For Rural Development?

https://thewire.in/labour/why-development-of-skill-centres-is-essential-for-rural-development

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

82. PLI: Textile Ministry takes a relook at eligible products

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/textile-ministry-reconsidering-list-of-eligible-products-for-pli-scheme/article34752858.ece

 

83. Rising commodity prices risk raising costs for India's infra plans

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rising-commodity-prices-risk-raising-costs-for-india-s-infra-plans-121060700460_1.html

 

84. Nitin Gadkari calls for increasing MSMEs share in GDP to 40% from 30%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nitin-gadkari-calls-for-increasing-msmes-share-in-gdp-to-40-from-30-121060501032_1.html

 

85. Businesses struggling with rising cost of raw materials: PHDCCI survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/businesses-struggling-with-rising-cost-of-raw-materials-phdcci-survey-121060700655_1.html

 

86. World Bank approves $500 mn program to help boost India's MSME sector

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/world-bank-approves-500-mn-program-to-help-boost-india-s-msme-sector-121060700621_1.html

 

87. Second wave to limit commercial vehicle volume growth to 23-28%: Crisil

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/second-wave-to-limit-commercial-vehicle-volume-growth-to-23-28-crisil-121060700542_1.html

 

88. E-grocery space to grow 59% CAGR to Rs 1.31 tn by 2024: Motilal Oswal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/e-grocery-space-to-grow-59-cagr-to-rs-1-31-tn-by-2024-motilal-oswal-121060800755_1.html

 

89. Hit by Covid-19 pandemic, textile NPAs rose to 16.9% in December

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/hit-by-covid-19-pandemic-textile-npas-rose-to-16-9-in-december-121060900023_1.html

 

90. India's apparel industry expects robust external demand to drive growth

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-apparel-industry-expects-robust-external-demand-to-drive-growth-121060900064_1.html

 

91. NHAI to begin next round of road monetisation after completing surveys

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nhai-to-begin-next-round-of-road-monetisation-after-completing-surveys-121060900061_1.html

 

92. Kidswear rules online fashion with 200% rise in order volume: Unicommerce

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/kidswear-rules-online-fashion-with-200-rise-in-order-volume-unicommerce-121061000113_1.html

 

93. Fintech firms expect business as usual by July, says FACE survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fintech-firms-expect-business-as-usual-by-july-says-face-survey-121061100008_1.html

 

94. Online fashion industry clocks 51% growth order volume in FY21: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/online-fashion-industry-clocks-51-growth-order-volume-in-fy21-report-121061001529_1.html

 

95. Second COVID-19 wave not to impact India's agri sector in any way: Niti Aayog

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/second-covid-19-wave-not-to-impact-indias-agri-sector-in-any-way-niti-aayog/articleshow/83278759.cms

 

96. Govt buys record 418.47 lakh tn wheat at MSP for Rs 82,648 cr this year

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/govt-buys-record-418-47-lakh-tn-wheat-at-msp-for-rs-82648-cr-this-year/articleshow/83371966.cms

 

97. Maharashtra government waives interest on crop loan up to Rs three lakh

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/maharashtra-government-waives-interest-on-crop-loan-up-to-rs-three-lakh/articleshow/83404441.cms

 

98. India's sugar exports touch 4.25 million tonnes so far this year: AISTA

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/indias-sugar-exports-touch-4-25-million-tonnes-so-far-this-year-aista/articleshow/83427518.cms

 

99. Action by government and agri-tech startups can revamp Indian agriculture: ETILC Members

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/action-by-government-and-agri-tech-startups-can-revamp-indian-agriculture-etilc-members/articleshow/83427854.cms

 

100. Hit by Covid, cyclone & high fuel price, India’s fishing industry finds itself marooned

https://theprint.in/economy/hit-by-covid-cyclone-high-fuel-price-indias-fishing-industry-finds-itself-marooned/674064/

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

101. The Inflation Red Herring | by Joseph E. Stiglitz - Project Syndicate

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/us-inflation-red-herring-by-joseph-e-stiglitz-2021-06

 

102. Does Joe Biden’s spending plan really risk high inflation?

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jun/08/joe-biden-spending-plan-inflation-covid-economy

 

103. Spending is the right way to oil the gears and get the global economy roaring again

https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/spending-is-the-right-way-to-oil-the-gears-and-get-the-global-economy-roaring-again-40521846.html

 

104. Corporate America needs to level with investors on climate change

https://www.ldnews.com/story/opinion/2021/06/10/climate-change-regulations-sec-should-use-against-greenwashing/7593223002/

 

105. Opinion | Why Won’t Republicans Rebuild America?

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/10/opinion/why-wont-republicans-rebuild-america.html

 

106. Opinion | Yellen’s New Alliance Against Leprechauns

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/07/opinion/yellens-new-alliance-against-leprechauns.html

 

107. Biden's Global Tax: Important Step to Fairer World

https://www.realclearmarkets.com/2021/06/09/bidens_global_tax_important_step_to_fairer_world_780645.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Ideas for India

 

108. Impact of agricultural reforms in Bihar: Test case for new farm laws

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/agriculture/impact-of-agricultural-reforms-in-bihar-test-case-for-new-farm-laws.html

 

109. Gender pay gap in India’s health workforce

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/gender-pay-gap-in-india-s-health-workforce.html

 

110. Strengthening risk-management capabilities in the financial sector

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/money-finance/strengthening-risk-management-capabilities-in-the-financial-sector.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. Fixing the Broken Pandemic Financing System

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/fixing-pandemic-financing-system-by-david-miliband-et-al-2021-06?a_la=english&a_d=60c0c9662805d7562876c583&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=fixing-pandemic-financing-system-by-david-miliband-et-al-2021-06&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

113. The Return of the Finance Threat?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/policymakers-must-act-now-to-mitigate-financial-risks-by-mohamed-a-el-erian-2021-06?a_la=english&a_d=60c0cf712805d756288a5e4f&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=policymakers-must-act-now-to-mitigate-financial-risks-by-mohamed-a-el-erian-2021-06&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

114. The Upside of Population Decline

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/benefits-of-declining-human-population-by-adair-turner-2021-06?a_la=english&a_d=60c1ca4c83036bd2286e121d&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=benefits-of-declining-human-population-by-adair-turner-2021-06&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

115. Will China Save the US from Inflation Fears?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/biden-spending-china-price-controls-inflation-by-isabella-m-weber-2021-06?a_la=english&a_d=60c2333f83036bd2286c2510&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=biden-spending-china-price-controls-inflation-by-isabella-m-weber-2021-06&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• Economic and Political Weekly

 

Commentary

 

116. Evaluating Health Insurance Programmes

An Insurance Cascade Framework

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/23/commentary/evaluating-health-insurance-programmes.html

 

117. COVID-19: Lessons from a Knowable Unknown

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/23/commentary/covid-19-lessons-knowable-unknown.html

 

118. Small Finance Banks

Creating Value for Stakeholders

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/23/commentary/small-finance-banks.html

 

119. The Fundamental Freedom to Migrate within India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/23/commentary/fundamental-freedom-migrate-within-india.html

 

• The Economist

 

120. Twilight of the tax haven

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/06/03/twilight-of-the-tax-haven

 

121. What are the limits to government borrowing?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/06/05/what-are-the-limits-to-government-borrowing

 

122. Will poorer countries benefit from international tax reform?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/06/05/will-poorer-countries-benefit-from-international-tax-reform

 

123. Soaring factory prices in China add to global inflation fears

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/06/10/soaring-factory-prices-in-china-add-to-global-inflation-fears

 

124. Cryptocoins are proliferating wildly. What are they all for?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/06/10/cryptocoins-are-proliferating-wildly-what-are-they-all-for

 

125. Slow jobs growth may not be a bad sign for America’s recovery

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/06/12/slow-jobs-growth-may-not-be-a-bad-sign-for-americas-recovery

 

9. News on Kerala

 

126. Kerala planters welcome allocations in State budget

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/tyre-industry-welcomes-keralas-budgetary-support-for-rubber-growers/article6995982.ece

 

127. Kochi tea prices up on export, upcountry buying

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/leaf-prices-gain-at-kochi-auctions-on-export-upcountry-buying/article34726058.ece

 

128. Kerala first to issue SOP on blocking/unblocking of input tax credit

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/kerala-issues-first-guidelines-on-blockingunblocking-of-input-tax-credit/article34762702.ece

 

129. Banana, jackfruit, tapioca chips fall under fried vegetable products, attract 12% GST: Kerala AAR

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/kerala-aar-classifies-banana-jackfruit-and-tapioca-chips-as-roastedfried-vegetable-products-to-attract-12-gst/article34771638.ece

 

130. A Kerala model for bank lockdowns

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/a-kerala-model-for-bank-lockdowns/article34773015.ece

 

131. Kerala, Uttarakhand, Goa make use of raised borrowing limits

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/kerala-uttarakhand-goa-make-use-of-raised-borrowing-limits/articleshow/83421249.cms

 

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