Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(31/07/2021 to 06/08/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. Majority of global public thinks economic recovery to take time; Indians 3rd most optimistic: WEF study

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/majority-of-global-public-thinks-economic-recovery-to-take-time-indians-3rd-most-optimistic-wef-study/articleshow/85076684.cms

 

2. Inflation rise not structural, rate hike to begin from next June: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/inflation-rise-not-structural-rate-hike-to-begin-from-next-june-report/articleshow/85068320.cms

 

3. Economy recovering at fast pace from recent lows of April, May: PHDCCI

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/economy-recovering-at-fast-pace-from-recent-lows-of-april-may-phdcci/articleshow/85067060.cms

 

4. Participation of female workforce in India’s labour market sees year-on-year growth

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/participation-of-female-workforce-in-indias-labour-market-sees-year-on-year-growth/articleshow/84983930.cms

 

5. Work under MGRNEGS in July lowest in FY22

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/work-under-mgrnegs-in-july-lowest-in-fy22/articleshow/84954645.cms

 

6. Bold step sends out a strong message to overseas investors: Tarun Bajaj, revenue secretary

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-seeks-to-bury-hatchet-bajaj/articleshow/85082012.cms

 

7. Niti Aayog pitches for greater operational, financial autonomy for state-owned discoms

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/niti-aayog-pitches-for-greater-operational-financial-autonomy-for-state-owned-discoms/articleshow/85003188.cms

 

8. Parliamentary panel bats for enhanced budgetary allocation under MGNREGA

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/parliamentary-panel-bats-for-enhanced-budgetary-allocation-under-mgnrega/articleshow/85004947.cms

 

9. Post-Covid growth strategy: For economic revival, public investment and exports will have to do the heavy lifting

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/post-covid-growth-strategy-for-economic-revival-public-investment-and-exports-will-have-to-do-the-heavy-lifting/articleshow/84995763.cms

 

10. Give jobs data faster every quarter: Finance ministry to statistics ministry

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/give-jobs-data-faster-every-quarter-finance-ministry-to-statistics-ministry/articleshow/84965197.cms

 

11. About 70% professionals say skill gaps impeding productivity at work: Study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/about-70-professionals-say-skill-gaps-impeding-productivity-at-work-study-121073100797_1.html

 

12. Globalisation tripled India GDP but workers have been left out: Economist

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/globalisation-tripled-india-gdp-but-workers-have-been-left-out-economist-121073100952_1.html

 

13. Economy's woes began with Nehru's 1947 speech: MP minister on inflation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economy-s-woes-began-with-nehru-s-1947-speech-mp-minister-on-inflation-121073100897_1.html

 

14. Statsguru: Five charts explain how big is India's labour force

https://www.business-standard.com/article/specials/statsguru-five-charts-explain-how-big-is-india-s-labour-force-121080100928_1.html

 

15. India's jobless rate drops to four-month low in July as Covid ebbs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-jobless-rate-drops-to-four-month-low-in-july-as-covid-ebbs-121080200602_1.html

 

16. Unemployment rate rose to 13.3% in July-September 2020: NSO survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/unemployment-rate-rose-to-13-3-in-july-september-2020-nso-survey-121080201502_1.html

 

17. Cabinet passes Bill restoring power of states to make their own OBC lists

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/cabinet-nod-to-bill-to-restore-power-of-states-uts-to-make-their-own-obc-lists-sources-121080401470_1.html

 

18. Covid 3rd wave may pull GDP growth down to 7%: Economist Abhijit Banerjee

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-3rd-wave-may-pull-gdp-growth-down-to-7-economist-abhijit-banerjee-121080501660_1.html

 

19. Explained: Behind the disconnect between stock market and economy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/explained-behind-the-disconnect-between-stock-market-and-economy-121080600047_1.html

 

20. How cars fueled by ethanol can add to India’s food inflation

https://theprint.in/india/how-cars-fueled-by-ethanol-can-add-to-indias-food-inflation/710200/

 

21. As Indians step out to shop, holiday, petrol demand looks at a V-shaped recovery

https://theprint.in/economy/as-indians-step-out-to-shop-holiday-petrol-demand-looks-at-a-v-shaped-recovery/709568/

 

22. Water storage levels low in major states, likely to hit food production and push inflation

https://theprint.in/economy/water-storage-levels-low-in-major-states-likely-to-dent-food-production-and-push-inflation/706921/

 

23. India’s Female Labour Participation Rate Falls to 16.1% As Pandemic Hits Job Sector

https://thewire.in/labour/indias-female-labour-participation-rate-falls-to-16-1-as-pandemic-hits-job-sector

 

24. Next Round of Reforms Should Come With a Rethink of India's Fundamentals

https://thewire.in/economy/next-round-of-reforms-should-come-with-a-rethink-of-indias-fundamentals

 

25. LLP Amendment Bill 2021 gives a booster shot to ease of doing business in India

https://www.firstpost.com/india/llp-amendment-bill-2021-gives-a-booster-shot-to-ease-of-doing-business-in-india-9864691.html

 

26. While trying to revive India’s sluggish economy, has the RBI forgotten about inflation?

https://scroll.in/article/1001778/while-trying-to-revive-indias-sluggish-economy-has-the-rbi-forgotten-about-inflation

 

27. Why a shrinking population is terrible for a modern economy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/why-a-shrinking-population-is-terrible-for-a-modern-economy-11627920899710.html

 

28. The untold success of India's direct benefit transfer scheme

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/steps-to-sustain-the-big-success-that-our-dbt-mission-has-been-11627919754109.html

 

29. The power of population for economies

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-power-of-population-for-economies-11628184138539.html

 

30. What India’s labour force survey actually says about employment

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/what-india-s-labour-force-survey-actually-says-about-employment-11627920623921.html

 

31. Three strategic ways to grant supply chains resilience

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/three-strategic-ways-to-grant-supply-chains-resilience-11627921626256.html

 

32. The inflation chameleon could keep RBI on its toes

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-inflation-chameleon-could-keep-our-central-bank-on-its-toes-11628016518856.html

 

33. Prices: Does location matter anymore?

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/location-has-weakened-its-hold-on-home-prices-11628180673926.html

 

34. Data | Urban workers hit the most during national COVID-19 lockdown

https://www.thehindu.com/data/data-urban-workers-hit-the-most-during-national-covid-19-lockdown/article35636435.ece

 

2. Public Finance

 

35. Fiscal deficit in Q1 at 18.2% of BE, lowest since FY11

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/centres-fiscal-deficit-touch-182-per-cent-of-annual-target-at-end-of-june/article35632870.ece

 

36. Centre released ₹9,260 crore to States to manage Covid-19 expenses

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/centre-has-released-9260-crore-to-states-to-manage-covid-19/article35624909.ece

 

37. Why the record low fiscal deficit of June quarter is unlikely to sustain

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/why-the-record-low-fiscal-deficit-of-june-quarter-is-unlikely-to-sustain/article35699962.ece

        

38. Tax buoyancy curtails Centre's fiscal deficit to an eight-year low

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/tax-buoyancy-curtails-centre-s-fiscal-deficit-to-an-eight-year-low-121073100034_1.html

 

39. Govt spending to push private capex higher after multi-year deleveraging

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-spending-to-drive-private-capex-in-the-next-few-quarters-121080200870_1.html

 

40. Need to devise new formula for states' borrowings: SBI Economists

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/need-to-devise-new-formula-for-states-borrowings-sbi-economists-121080301092_1.html

 

41. Total debt expected to increase to 61.7% of GDP in FY'22: Minister

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/total-debt-expected-to-increase-to-61-7-of-gdp-in-fy-22-minister-121080301828_1.html

 

42. Centre should be more into free-spending policies: Abhijit Banerjee

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-should-be-more-into-free-spending-policies-abhijit-banerjee-121080501070_1.html

 

43. Government can exempt any listed PSU from minimum public holding

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-can-exempt-any-listed-psu-from-min-public-holding/articleshow/84929409.cms

 

44. State-owned utilities should have greater autonomy: Niti Aayog

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/state-owned-utilities-should-have-greater-autonomy-niti-aayog/articleshow/85000455.cms

 

45. Govt borrowed close to $10 billion from multilateral agencies in FY'21 to fund projects

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/govt-borrowed-close-to-10-billion-from-multilateral-agencies-in-fy21-to-fund-projects/articleshow/85004202.cms

Taxation

46. Govt junks the retrospective tax law

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/govt-junks-the-retrospective-tax-law/article35753350.ece

 

47. Ready-to-cook powder mixes to attract 18% GST

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/ready-to-cook-powder-mixes-to-attract-18-gst/article35753711.ece

 

48. Treated, purified sewage water for industrial use to attract 18% GST: AAR

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/treated-purified-sewage-water-for-industrial-use-to-attract-18-gst-aar-121080100240_1.html

 

49. Businesses can now self-certify GST returns, instead of mandatory CA audit

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/businesses-can-now-self-certify-gst-returns-instead-of-mandatory-ca-audit-121080100227_1.html

 

50. GST collection recovers to a 3-month high of Rs 1.16 trn in July

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-collection-recovers-to-a-3-month-high-of-rs-1-16-trn-in-july-121080100551_1.html

 

51. Odisha records 54% growth rate in July 2021 GST collection at Rs 3615 cr

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/odisha-records-54-growth-rate-in-july-2021-gst-collection-at-rs-3615-cr-121080201520_1.html

 

52. PHDCCI calls for 3-tier GST, capping highest slab at 18%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/phdcci-calls-for-3-tier-gst-capping-highest-slab-at-18-121080400899_1.html

 

53. Experts welcome govt's move to bury retro tax, but with riders

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/experts-welcome-govt-s-move-to-scrap-retrospective-tax-121080501275_1.html

 

54. Retro tax withdrawal bill aimed for investors' confidence in India: CBDT

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/retro-tax-withdrawal-bill-aimed-for-investors-confidence-in-india-cbdt-121080501677_1.html

 

55. Govt buries retrospective tax, introduces Bill to amend Income Tax Act

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-buries-retrospective-tax-introduces-bill-to-amend-income-tax-act-121080600051_1.html

 

56. Need to revisit direct taxes, says N K Singh

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/need-to-revisit-direct-taxes-says-n-k-singh/articleshow/84965237.cms

 

57. Net tax revenues rise 5 pc in FY21: Financial Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/net-tax-revenues-rise-5-pc-in-fy21-financial-minister-nirmala-sitharaman/articleshow/84972268.cms

 

58. E-way Bill blocking for non-payers to resume from August 15

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/e-way-bill-blocking-to-resume-from-aug-15/articleshow/85082218.cms

 

59. A pragmatic laying to rest of the retro tax ghost

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-pragmatic-laying-to-rest-of-the-retro-tax-ghost-11628235698775.html

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

60. The structuring of micro loans matters

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/the-structuring-of-micro-loans-matters/article35635228.ece

 

61. RBI’s role in mitigating climate risks’ impact

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/rbis-role-in-mitigating-climate-risks-impact/article35669321.ece

 

62. Preventing the pile up of NPAs — II

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/preventing-the-pile-up-of-npas-i/article35686885.ece

 

63. RBI gives banks 3 more months to comply with new rules on opening current accounts

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-gives-banks-3-more-months-to-comply-with-new-rules-on-opening-current-accounts/article35730937.ece

 

64. Monetary transmission improves but credit growth remains muted

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/monetary-transmission-improves-but-credit-growth-remains-muted/article35742351.ece

 

65. e-RUPI to create a transparent and efficient welfare delivery mechanism: PM Narendra Modi

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/e-rupi-to-create-a-transparent-and-efficient-welfare-delivery-mechanism-pm-narendra-modi/articleshow/84977167.cms

 

66. Growth, not stubborn inflation, to be focus of RBI policy meeting this week

https://theprint.in/economy/growth-not-stubborn-inflation-to-be-focus-of-rbi-policy-meeting-this-week/709569/

 

67. What is e-RUPI & how it could be the first step towards launching digital currency in India

https://theprint.in/theprint-essential/what-is-e-rupi-how-it-could-be-the-first-step-towards-launching-digital-currency-in-india/709256/

 

68. RBI must come clean where it stands on climate change

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/rbi-must-come-clean-where-it-stands-on-climate-change-11627839439056.html

 

69. RBI’s monetary policy stance will balance growth revival

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/rbis-monetary-policy-stance-will-balance-growth-revival-11628105426347.html

 

70. No monetary tightening in foreseeable future

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/rbi-should-unveil-roadmap-for-policy-normalization-11627933860938.html

 

71. Our bankruptcy code deserves credit for what it has achieved

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/our-bankruptcy-code-deserves-credit-for-what-it-has-achieved-11627838610230.html

 

72. Privatization of banks should not need an alibi

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/privatization-of-banks-should-not-need-an-alibi-11628093158245.html

 

73. Fiscal measures from the Centre must take over from monetary policy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/fiscal-action-by-the-centre-must-take-over-from-monetary-policy-11628181733969.html

 

74. Is RBI planning a digital currency for India?

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/is-rbi-planning-a-digital-currency-for-india/article35659016.ece

 

4. External Sector

 

75. Exports surge 48% to $35 b in July; imports up 59% to $46 b

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/exports-grow-4791-in-july-to-3517-billion/article35682462.ece

 

76. PM steps in to launch national mission to meet $400 billion export target

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/pm-steps-in-to-launch-national-mission-to-meet-400-billion-export-target-121080501444_1.html

 

77. FM invites Aussie investors to tap opportunities in infrastructure sector

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fm-invites-aussie-investors-to-tap-opportunities-in-infrastructure-sector-121080501661_1.html

 

78. India's services exports at USD 19.72 billion in June: RBI data

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/indias-services-exports-at-usd-19-72-billion-in-june-rbi-data/articleshow/84978661.cms

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

79. Covid fallout: Silk goods exports down 16% in FY21

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/silk-goods-exports-decline-16-during-2020-21/article35620714.ece

 

80. Crops' share in agriculture and allied sector drops to 55.5%, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/crops-share-in-agriculture-and-allied-sector-drops-to-55-5-shows-data-121080400034_1.html

 

81. Groundnut sowing areas remain stressed, shows CRISIL's DRIP index

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/groundnut-sowing-areas-remain-stressed-shows-crisil-s-drip-index-121080401925_1.html

 

82. Demand for warehouse roles increases 20-25% between Dec 2020-July 2021

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/demand-for-warehouse-roles-increases-20-25-in-december-2020-july-2021-period/article35620972.ece

 

83. Govt says no proposal under consideration to waive farmer loans

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/govt-says-no-proposal-under-consideration-to-waive-farmer-loans/articleshow/84971163.cms

 

84. Rain deficit hits sowing of kharif crops

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/rain-deficit-hits-sowing-of-kharif-crops/articleshow/84905772.cms

 

85. At Kisan Sansad, Farmers Explain Why MSP Is So Crucial to Their Demands

https://thewire.in/agriculture/kisan-sansad-farmer-msp-swaminatha-commission

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

86. Core sector output grows 8.9% in June on base effect

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/eight-core-sectors-output-up-89-per-cent-in-june/article35635258.ece

 

87. Car-makers report robust July sales as demand recovery holds

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/passenger-car-makers-report-double-digit-growth-in-july-sales/article35663294.ece

 

88. Manufacturing PMI back in expansion mode in July at 55.3

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/pmi-for-manufacturing-back-in-expansion-mode-in-july-at-553/article35675406.ece

 

89. Auto component industry turnover decline 3% to ₹3.40-lakh crore in 2020-21

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/auto-component-industry-turnover-decline-3-to-340-lakh-crore-in-2020-21-acma/article35695844.ece

 

90. Services sector still a picture of gloom with PMI at 45.4 in July

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/covid-blues-services-sector-still-a-picture-of-worry-with-pmi-at-454-in-july/article35715074.ece

 

91. India formulating standards for services sector for high quality: Goyal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-formulating-standards-for-services-sector-for-high-quality-goyal-121073100621_1.html

 

92. SEIS allocation will help tourism-related services

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/seis-allocation-will-help-tourism-related-services-121080200023_1.html

 

93. NHAI's total borrowing rises to Rs 3.06 trillion in March 2021

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nhai-s-total-borrowing-rises-to-rs-3-06-trillion-in-march-2021-121080200865_1.html

 

94. Avg annual revenue collection from tobacco products at Rs 53,750 cr: FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/avg-annual-revenue-collection-from-tobacco-products-at-rs-53-750-cr-fm-121080301554_1.html

 

95. MSMEs saw 11% dip in business due to lockdowns in 2021, says report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/msmes-saw-11-dip-in-business-due-to-lockdowns-in-2021-says-report-121080401057_1.html

 

96. Ability to smoke out of home to help cigarette sales in FY22: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/ability-to-smoke-out-of-home-to-help-cigarette-sales-in-fy22-report-121080401546_1.html

 

97. 64% MSMEs and startups saw online sales grow over past one year: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/64-msmes-and-startups-saw-online-sales-grow-over-past-one-year-survey-121080401624_1.html

 

98. Mumbai leads housing market recovery in Q1; new launches rise 33%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/mumbai-leads-housing-market-recovery-in-q1-new-launches-rise-33-121080500019_1.html

 

99. NHAI incurred revenue loss of around Rs 3,512 cr in FY21: Gadkari

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nhai-incurred-revenue-loss-of-around-rs-3-512-cr-in-fy21-gadkari-121080500806_1.html

 

100. FAITH urges national coordination among states for tourism sector revival

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/faith-urges-national-coordination-among-states-for-tourism-sector-revival-121080501666_1.html

 

101. Housing unit sales plunge 58% Q-o-Q due to 2nd wave impact says PropEquity

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/housing-unit-sales-plunge-58-q-o-q-due-to-2nd-wave-impact-says-propequity/article35655496.ece

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

102. The Two Economists Who Fought Over How Free the Free Market Should Be

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/03/books/the-two-economists-who-fought-over-how-free-the-free-market-should-be.html

 

103. Opinion | ‘Freedom,’ Florida and the Delta Variant Disaster

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/02/opinion/Covid-Florida-vaccines.html

 

104. Opinion | Wonking Out: Keynesian Republicans, Supply-Side Democrats?

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/30/opinion/american-rescue-plan-stimulus-keynes.html

 

105. Opinion | How Covid Became a Red-State Crisis

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/29/opinion/covid-vaccinations-republicans.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Ideas for India

 

106. Sustainable livelihoods and resilience through community forest management

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/environment/sustainable-livelihoods-and-resilience-through-community-forest-management.html

 

107. The power of school feeding programmes to improve nutrition

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/the-power-of-school-feeding-programmes-to-improve-nutrition.html

 

108. Foreign currency corporate borrowing: Risks and policy responses

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/macroeconomics/foreign-currency-corporate-borrowing-risks-and-policy-responses.html

 

109. The escalating financial burden of child births

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/social-identity/the-escalating-financial-burden-of-child-births.html

 

• The India Forum

 

110. The Global Minimum Corporate Tax: Not High Enough, Not Fair Enough

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/global-minimum-corporate-tax-not-high-enough-not-fair-enough?utm_source=website&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=homepage&utm_content=Top-article

 

• EPW

 

Commentary

 

111. Post-COVID-19 Paths to Fiscal Consolidation

Using the Snowball Effect

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/31/commentary/post-covid-19-paths-fiscal-consolidation.html

 

112. COVID-19, Health Insurance and Access to Healthcare

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/31/commentary/covid-19-health-insurance-and-access-healthcare.html

 

Special Article

 

113. Environmental Accounting in India

Progress and Challenges

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/31/special-articles/environmental-accounting-india.html

 

114. How Unstable Are the Sources of Livelihood?

Analysis Based on Periodic Labour Force Survey 2017–18 Data

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/31/special-articles/how-unstable-are-sources-livelihood.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

115. The Dangers of Endless Quantitative Easing

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/qe-bond-purchases-decrease-government-debt-maturity-by-raghuram-rajan-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=6107ef399d18383b6392e4f2&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=qe-bond-purchases-decrease-government-debt-maturity-by-raghuram-rajan-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

116. Preventing a Stablecoin Liquidity Crisis

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/preventing-a-stablecoin-liquidity-crisis-by-andres-velasco-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=6108125e9d18383b63ef678d&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=preventing-a-stablecoin-liquidity-crisis-by-andres-velasco-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

117. China’s Unavoidable Financial Rise

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/china-is-becoming-a-global-financial-power-by-zhang-jun-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=610822579d18383b631a8da8&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=china-is-becoming-a-global-financial-power-by-zhang-jun-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

118. Biden's Neo-Populist Economic Doctrine

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/biden-trump-neopopulist-economic-doctrine-by-nouriel-roubini-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=61091590754b54581bb0110b&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=biden-trump-neopopulist-economic-doctrine-by-nouriel-roubini-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

119. Helping the Poor to Survive Lockdown

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/poor-household-spending-patterns-during-pandemic-by-risto-ronkko-et-al-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=61094ba3754b54581b4b5175&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=poor-household-spending-patterns-during-pandemic-by-risto-ronkko-et-al-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

120. Are Economists in Love with Tough Love?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/economics-tough-love-competition-solidarity-concern-by-ricardo-hausmann-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=610a60d4a9201c02ffa8c7d6&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=economics-tough-love-competition-solidarity-concern-by-ricardo-hausmann-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

121. Are Central Banks to Blame for Rising Inequality?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/central-banks-monetary-policy-rising-inequality-by-kenneth-rogoff-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=610a8258a9201c02ffffe329&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=central-banks-monetary-policy-rising-inequality-by-kenneth-rogoff-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• The Economist

 

122. Why have some places suffered more covid-19 deaths than others?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/07/31/why-have-some-places-suffered-more-covid-19-deaths-than-others

 

123. Could sympathy for debtors help boost consumption in China?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/07/31/could-sympathy-for-debtors-help-boost-consumption-in-china

 

124. Fintech is booming, despite a weak economy. Can that last?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/07/31/fintech-is-booming-despite-a-weak-economy-can-that-last

 

125. What if bitcoin went to zero?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/08/02/what-if-bitcoin-went-to-zero

 

126. As more defaults loom, China’s finance regulators face a dilemma

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/as-more-big-firms-flirt-with-default-financial-regulators-face-a-dilemma/21803298

 

127. America’s roaring recovery might carry lessons for future recessions

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/08/07/americas-roaring-recovery-might-carry-lessons-for-future-recessions

 

128. Does perishable e-money represent the future of fiscal stimulus?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/08/07/does-perishable-e-money-represent-the-future-of-fiscal-stimulus

 

 

9. News on Kerala

 

129. Kerala to seek special package from Centre

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/kerala-to-seek-special-package-from-centre-says-minister-k-n-balagopal/articleshow/84879687.cms

 

130. E-way bill not needed, rules Kerala High Court

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/e-way-bill-not-required-for-transportation-of-used-personal-vehicle/article35719496.ece

 

131. India's puzzling Covid contrast: How severity differs from Kerala to Delhi

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-puzzling-covid-contrast-how-severity-differs-from-kerala-to-delhi-121080401681_1.html

 

132. 237 lottery draws suspended due to lockdown curbs

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/237-lottery-draws-suspended-due-to-lockdown-curbs/article35741340.ece

 

133. GST hit Kerala’s tax revenue, system needs rethink: KN Balagopal

https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/gst-hit-keralas-tax-revenue-system-needs-rethink-kn-balagopal/2304390/

134. Amid dipping revenue, FM seeks review of GST system

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/amid-dipping-revenue-fm-seeks-review-of-gst-system/articleshow/85051599.cms

 

135. Time for out-of-the-box ideas, not fiscal correction, says Kerala FM KN Balagopal

https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/time-for-out-of-the-box-ideas-not-fiscal-correction-says-kerala-fm-kn-balagopal/2305709/

 

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