Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(07/08/2021 to 13/08/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. India ranks 32nd in finding innovative solutions to fight the pandemic

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/india-in-32nd-position-in-finding-innovative-solutions-to-fight-covid-19/article35760192.ece

 

2. RBI raises retail inflation projection for FY22 to 5.7%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-revises-retail-inflation-projection-to-57-for-fy22/article35770111.ece

 

3. Supporting growth outweighs inflation unease

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/supporting-growth-outweighs-inflation-unease/article35822693.ece

 

4. An urban job guarantee scheme is the need of the hour

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/c-p-chandrasekhar/an-urban-job-guarantee-scheme-is-the-need-of-the-hour/article35822195.ece

 

5. Economic activity nears level seen pre-pandemic: Nomura

https://www.thehindu.com/business/economic-activity-nears-level-seen-pre-pandemic-nomura/article35825001.ece

 

6. Eponymics – The new economics!

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/manasi-phadke/eponymics-the-new-economics/article35860835.ece

 

7. Rajasthan, Himachal, Mizoram among States with better quality of life to elderly

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/rajasthan-himachal-mizoram-among-states-with-better-quality-of-life-to-elderly/article35854441.ece

 

8. Indian economy hasn't reached level of easing of liquidity: FM at CII event

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-ready-to-do-everything-required-to-revive-economy-fm-at-cii-event-121081201267_1.html

 

9. July retail inflation eases to 3-month low of 5.59%; June IIP at 13.6%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/retail-inflation-cools-to-3-month-low-of-5-59-in-july-june-iip-at-13-6-121081201362_1.html

 

10. Govt ready to do everything required to revive economy, push growth: FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-ready-to-do-everything-required-to-revive-economy-push-growth-fm-121081201676_1.html

 

11. India can't become world's next factory by copying China: Amitabh Kant

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-can-t-become-world-s-next-factory-by-copying-china-amitabh-kant-121081202035_1.html

 

12. India ranks 122nd on new Global Youth Development Index among 181 countries

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/india-ranks-122nd-on-new-global-youth-development-index-among-181-countries-121081001805_1.html

 

13. Nearly 0.7% of GDP spent on R&D, strengthening of S&T infra from 2014-19

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nearly-0-7-pc-of-gdp-spent-on-r-d-strengthening-of-s-t-infra-from-2014-15-to-2018-19-govt-121081001869_1.html

 

14. Why Tamil Nadu's massive power sector debt is the highest in India?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/why-tamil-nadu-s-massive-power-sector-debt-is-the-highest-in-india-121081100604_1.html

 

15. India adds 16 mn jobs in July mostly in agri, construction sectors: CMIE

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-adds-16-mn-jobs-in-july-mostly-in-agri-construction-sectors-cmie-121080901831_1.html

 

16. Motilal Oswal expects India's real GDP growth to be 20% YoY in Q1

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/motilal-oswal-expects-india-s-real-gdp-growth-to-be-20-yoy-in-q1-121080701098_1.html

 

17. Depict real picture of job loss: Parliamentary panel to Labour Ministry

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/depict-real-picture-of-job-loss-parliamentary-panel-to-labour-ministry-121080800214_1.html

 

18. Story in numbers: From agriculture to construction, where do Indians work?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/story-in-numbers-from-agriculture-to-construction-where-do-indians-work-121080800778_1.html

 

19. Vehicle scrappage policy will promote circular economy: PM Modi

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/vehicle-scrappage-policy-will-promote-circular-economy-pm-modi-121081300897_1.html

 

20. Central Board of Reserve Bank of India reviews current economic situation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/central-board-of-reserve-bank-of-india-reviews-current-economic-situation-121081301506_1.html

 

21. India at 75: Skilling overdrive needed to cash in on demographic dividend

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/india-at-75-skilling-overdrive-needed-to-cash-in-on-demographic-dividend/articleshow/85280823.cms

 

22. Need to jumpstart consumption for sustained growth: SBI

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/need-to-jumpstart-consumption-for-sustained-growth-sbi/articleshow/85204440.cms

 

23. New PSE policy a 1991 moment: DIPAM Secy Tuhin Kanta Pandey

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/new-pse-policy-a-1991-moment-dipam-secy/articleshow/85253070.cms

 

24. Working towards creating greater synergy between education and skills as outlined in NEP: Dharmendra Pradhan

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/working-towards-creating-greater-synergy-between-education-and-skills-as-outlined-in-nep-dharmendra-pradhan/articleshow/85267286.cms

 

25. India’s economy showing positive indicators of high growth rate: PM Modi

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-economy-showing-positive-indicators-of-high-growth-rate-pm-modi/articleshow/85119781.cms

 

26. Weighed down by poor income and prices, Indian consumers withhold spending

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/weighed-down-by-poor-income-and-prices-indian-consumers-withhold-spending/articleshow/85121279.cms

 

27. Economy to return growth by March 2022, banks NPAs to regain normalcy late: Moody's

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/economy-to-return-growth-by-march-2022-banks-npas-to-regain-normalcy-late-moodys/articleshow/85210146.cms

 

28. A third of India Inc sees deterioration in financial health in June qtr: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/a-third-of-india-inc-sees-deterioration-in-financial-health-in-june-qtr-report/articleshow/85275979.cms

 

29. Modinomics’ Legacy ― Labour Traffic Now Flows From Factories to Farms

https://thewire.in/economy/modinomics-legacy-labour-traffic-factories-to-farms

 

30. Economic impact of 2nd COVID-19 wave likely to be muted, visible signs of eco rejuvenation, says finance ministry

https://www.firstpost.com/business/economic-impact-of-2nd-covid-19-wave-likely-to-be-muted-visible-signs-of-eco-rejuvenation-says-finance-ministry-9877821.html

 

31. Price pressures to smoothen out in coming months: Ministry

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/price-pressures-to-smoothen-out-in-coming-months-ministry/article35845346.ece

 

32. Squaring up to India’s education emergency

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/squaring-up-to-indias-education-emergency/article35886782.ece

 

33. Economy not ready yet for RBI to drain out liquidity: FM

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/economy-not-ready-yet-for-rbi-to-drain-out-liquidity-fm/article35885376.ece

 

34. Our broken growth model is in acute need of some repair work

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/our-broken-growth-model-is-in-acute-need-of-some-repair-work-11628439867127.html

 

35. Growth still not durable and inflation transitory, markets not convinced

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/growth-still-not-durable-and-inflation-transitory-markets-not-convinced-11628269728802.html

 

36. Did inequality really increase during the pandemic?

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/did-inequality-really-increase-during-the-pandemic-11628429963753.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

37. The fiscal situation in the State is dire, says White Paper on TN’s finances

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/the-fiscal-situation-in-the-state-is-dire-says-white-paper-on-tns-finances/article35811467.ece

 

38. Tamil Nadu to become third state to present separate agricultural Budget

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/tamil-nadu-to-become-third-state-to-present-separate-agricultural-budget-121081101678_1.html

 

39. Andhra Pradesh tax collection targets enhanced for additional revenue

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/andhra-pradesh-tax-collection-targets-enhanced-for-additional-revenue-121081101675_1.html

 

40. New Excise Policy to generate revenue, ensure ease of doing biz: Delhi govt

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/new-excise-policy-to-generate-revenue-ensure-ease-of-doing-biz-delhi-govt-121081000033_1.html

 

41. Finance Ministry releases Revenue Deficit Grant of Rs 9,871 cr to 17 states

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/finance-ministry-releases-revenue-deficit-grant-of-rs-9-871-cr-to-17-states-121081000758_1.html

 

42. States get Rs 7,930-cr royalty from coal mining in Apr-Dec 2020

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/states-get-rs-7-930-cr-royalty-from-coal-mining-in-apr-dec-2020-121080901426_1.html

 

43. Tamil Nadu's finances are in bad shape, Finance Minister hints at bold reforms

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/tamil-nadus-finances-are-in-bad-shape-finance-minister-hints-at-bold-reforms/articleshow/85181943.cms

 

44. States' borrowing cost falls to 2-month low at 6.87%

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/states-borrowing-cost-falls-to-2-month-low-at-6-87/articleshow/85213353.cms

 

45. Over Rs 400 crore disbursed to 85 aspirational districts so far

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/over-rs-400-crore-disbursed-to-85-aspirational-districts-so-far/articleshow/85235532.cms

 

46. Country not run by IAS, politicians must be accountable, Tamil Nadu FM says ahead of budget

https://theprint.in/india/govt-not-run-by-ias-politicians-must-be-accountable-tamil-nadu-fm-says-ahead-of-budget/710539/

 

47. A healthy ‘White Paper’ beginning

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-healthy-white-paper-beginning/article35865380.ece

Taxation

48. Finally, an end to the draconian retro tax

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/finally-an-end-to-the-draconian-retro-tax/article35803075.ece

 

49. Rajya Sabha clears Retro Tax Bill

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/rajya-sabha-returns-bill-to-end-retro-taxes/article35819466.ece

 

50. Branded, packaged cut fruits will attract 5% GST: Karnataka AAR

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/branded-packaged-cut-fruits-will-attract-5-gst-karnataka-aar/article35816376.ece#:~:text=Cut%20fruits%20in%20sealed%20container,Ruling%20(KAAR)%20has%20said.

 

51. Taxation amendments, a bonanza for MNCs: Yechury

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/taxation-amendments-bonanza-for-mncs-yechury/article35821612.ece

 

52. Billion-dollar online gaming industry seeks clarity on valuation, taxation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/billion-dollar-online-gaming-industry-seeks-clarity-on-valuation-taxation-121081101803_1.html

 

53. Retro tax gone, industry must revive animal spirits: Revenue Secretary

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/retro-tax-gone-industry-must-revive-animal-spirits-revenue-secretary-121081101799_1.html

 

54. RoDTEP tax refund rates likely by Friday, says Commerce Secretary

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rodtep-tax-refund-rates-likely-by-friday-says-commerce-secretary-121081101820_1.html

 

55. Ending retro tax to boost $5-trn economy dream: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/ending-retro-tax-to-boost-5-trn-economy-dream-fm-nirmala-sitharaman-121081000019_1.html

 

56. Realtors' body Credai seeks input tax credit under GST for developers

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/realtors-body-credai-seeks-input-tax-credit-under-gst-for-developers-121081001405_1.html

 

57. Govt expecting very robust tax revenue this fiscal: Revenue Secy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-expecting-very-robust-tax-revenue-this-fiscal-revenue-secy-121081100756_1.html

 

58. Apr-June net GST collections at 26.6% of budget estimates: Govt

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/apr-june-net-gst-collections-at-26-6-of-budget-estimates-govt-121080901453_1.html

 

59. Idli, dosa tax: 18% GST applicable on packaged products that can make food items, rules AAR

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/idli-dosa-tax-18-gst-applicable-on-packaged-products-that-can-make-food-items-rules-aar/articleshow/85168945.cms

 

60. Govt will refund Rs 8000 crore to four companies once new taxation laws come into effect: CBDT Chairperson

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-will-refund-rs-8000-crore-to-four-companies-once-new-taxation-laws-come-into-effect-cbdt-chairperson/articleshow/85199595.cms

 

61. View: Tax certainty is critical for attracting enough capital to grow at 7%-8%

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/view-tax-certainty-is-critical-if-the-economy-is-to-attract-enough-capital-to-grow-at-7-8-for-decades/articleshow/85200503.cms

 

62. Sword of double taxation hangs on Big Tech firms

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/sword-of-double-taxation-hangs-on-big-tech-firms/articleshow/85167165.cms

 

63. Government nets Rs 53,684 crore from Vivad Se Vishwas scheme so far

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/government-nets-rs-53684-crore-from-vivad-se-vishwas-scheme-so-far/articleshow/85177091.cms

 

64. Should South India’s consumers pay a steep 18% GST for upma or puliyogare mix?

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/should-south-indias-consumers-pay-a-steep-18-gst-for-upma-or-puliyogare-mix/articleshow/85230284.cms

 

65. The GST Council Is a Constitutional Crisis in the Making

https://thewire.in/economy/the-gst-council-is-a-constitutional-crisis-in-the-making

 

66. The recovery of India’s reputation on tax policy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-recovery-of-india-s-reputation-on-tax-policy-11628439584432.html

 

67. A pragmatic laying to rest of the retrospective tax ghost

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-pragmatic-laying-to-rest-of-the-retrospective-tax-ghost-11628528203611.html

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

68. RBI keeps repo rate steady to support nascent recovery

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/mpc-maintains-status-quo-on-key-r.ates/article35758235.ece

 

69. RBI moves to ease overseas direct investment regulations under FEMA

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-moves-to-ease-overseas-direct-investment-regulations-under-fema/article35822137.ece

 

70. ‘Microfinance sector returning to pre-Covid situation, disbursements rise’

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

 

71. MFIs urge RBI to drop urban, rural difference for borrowers

https://www.thehindu.com/business/mfis-urge-rbi-to-drop-urban-rural-difference-for-borrowers/article35845373.ece

 

72. ‘Banking, financial, insurance sector to hire 3 lakh this fiscal’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/banking-financial-insurance-sector-to-hire-3-lakh-this-fiscal/article35845395.ece

 

73. Public sector banks report sharp slippages in MSME loans in Q1

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/public-sector-banks-report-sharp-slippages-in-msme-loans-in-q1/article35879696.ece

 

74. The merits of an RBI digital currency outweigh risks

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-merits-of-an-rbi-digital-currency-outweigh-risks-11628788170792.html

 

4. External Sector

 

75. India's sugar exports touch 5.11 mn tonnes so far this year: AISTA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-sugar-exports-touch-5-11-mn-tonnes-so-far-this-year-aista-121081200947_1.html

 

76. Forex reserves for hedging, can't use them to fund projects: Experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/forex-reserves-a-hedge-against-exchange-rate-volatility-say-analysts-121081201943_1.html

 

77. Exports may touch $1 trillion by FY28; RoDTEP rates likely by Friday: Secy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/exports-may-touch-1-trillion-by-fy28-rodtep-rates-likely-by-friday-secy-121081101201_1.html

 

78. India will fast track trade deals with six nations: Commerce Secretary

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-will-fast-track-trade-deals-with-six-nations-commerce-secretary-121081101829_1.html

 

79. Exports up over 50% to $7.41 bn during August 1-7, shows govt data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/exports-up-over-50-to-7-41-bn-during-august-1-7-shows-govt-data-121081000611_1.html

 

80. CII calls PM Modi's target of $400 billion in export 'attainable'

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cii-calls-pm-modi-s-target-of-400-billion-in-export-attainable-121080700080_1.html

 

81. China goes on defensive after Abbotts India trip to push trade deal

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/china-goes-on-defensive-after-abbotts-india-trip-to-push-trade-deal/articleshow/85230661.cms

 

82. Rice exports expected to be lower in FY22 compared to FY21

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/rice-exports-expected-to-be-lower-in-fy22-compared-to-fy21/articleshow/85232949.cms

 

83. FTAs will be finalised after discussions with industry, says Minister Piyush Goyal

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/ftas-will-be-finalised-after-discussions-with-industry-says-minister-piyush-goyal/articleshow/85277730.cms

 

84. India’s imports from China rise despite boycott calls, pandemic. But this may not last

https://theprint.in/economy/indias-imports-from-china-rise-despite-boycott-calls-pandemic-but-this-may-not-last/710615/

 

85. India needs $100 billion FDI annually to become $5 trillion economy, says USISPF chief Mukesh Aghi

https://www.firstpost.com/business/india-needs-100-billion-fdi-annually-to-become-5-trillion-economy-says-usispf-chief-mukesh-aghi-9875721.html

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

86. Are farmers reaping the benefit of PM Fasal Bima Yojana?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/deep-dive/are-farmers-reaping-the-benefit-of-pm-fasal-bima-yojana/article35804139.ece

 

87. Palm oil prices increase by more than 82% in 5 years

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/palm-oil-prices-increase-by-more-than-82-in-5-years/article35767799.ece

 

88. How MGNREGS turned lifeline for rural India during the pandemic

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/how-mgnregs-turned-lifeline-for-rural-india-during-the-pandemic/article35854703.ece

 

89. Foodgrain output scales a new peak in 2020-21 season

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/foodgrain-output-scales-a-new-peak-in-2020-21-season/article35863483.ece

 

90. Concerns about kharif sowing persist due to uneven distribution of rainfall, says Crisil

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/concerns-about-kharif-sowing-persist-due-to-uneven-distribution-of-rainfall-says-crisil/articleshow/85236586.cms

 

91. Agriculture sector records new business registration growth at 103% in FY21

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/agriculture-sector-records-new-business-registration-growth-at-103-in-fy21/articleshow/85241130.cms

 

92. India for closer cooperation in agri sector within SCO amid COVID-19 challenges

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/india-for-closer-cooperation-in-agri-sector-within-sco-amid-covid-19-challenges/articleshow/85273670.cms

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

93. Will PLI scheme for specialty steel deliver?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/will-pli-scheme-for-specialty-steel-deliver/article35802705.ece

 

94. July auto retail sales pick up to pre-Covid levels

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/vehicle-retail-sales-grow-to-pre-covid-levels-in-july-fada/article35813389.ece

 

95. NHAI income per FASTag declines 8% as compliance rises, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nhai-income-per-fastag-declines-8-as-compliance-rises-shows-data-121081201996_1.html

 

96. India's industrial production grows 13.6% in June on low base effect

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-industrial-production-grows-13-6-in-june-on-low-base-effect-121081202018_1.html

 

97. Economy picking up pace, industry needs to increase risk appetite: PM Modi

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economy-picking-up-pace-industry-needs-to-increase-risk-appetite-pm-modi-121081101336_1.html

 

98. RBI's surplus funds can be used for road projects, says Nitin Gadkari

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-s-surplus-funds-can-be-used-for-road-projects-says-nitin-gadkari-121081101852_1.html

 

99. India's fuel demand rose 7.9% y-o-y in July at 16.83 million tonnes

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-fuel-demand-rose-7-9-y-o-y-in-july-at-16-83-million-tonnes-121080901907_1.html

 

100. Home truth: NCR's unsold inventory dips 26% since RERA, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/home-truth-ncr-s-unsold-inventory-dips-26-since-rera-shows-data-121081002147_1.html

 

101. India’s business resumption hits record high: Nomura

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-business-resumption-hits-record-high-nomura/articleshow/85179016.cms

 

102. ‘Transitory’ inflation reaches tipping point for companies in India, all eyes on RBI

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/transitory-inflation-reaches-tipping-point-for-companies-in-india/articleshow/85229593.cms

 

103. Business risk environment worsened in Q1 due to Covid second wave: Rubix

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/business-risk-environment-worsened-in-q1-due-to-covid-second-wave-rubix/articleshow/85272354.cms

 

104. How inflation is hurting Indian companies, and can soon hurt consumers too

https://theprint.in/economy/how-inflation-is-hurting-indian-companies-and-can-soon-hurt-consumers-too/712851/

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

105. Opinion | Don’t Let Inflation Anxiety Undermine Our Future

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/opinion/inflation-infrastructure-debt.html

 

106. Opinion | Climate Denial, Covid Denial and the Right’s Descent

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/09/opinion/climate-denial-covid-denial.html

 

107. What Covid Vaccine Supply Tells Us About International Trade - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/06/opinion/covid-vaccine-supply-chain-bown-bollyky.html

 

108. Opinion | In Praise of Smoke and Mirrors

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/05/opinion/infrastructure-bill-financing.html

                                  

8. Other Articles/ Columns

                                                  

• Ideas for India

 

109. Impact of information disclosure on consumer behaviour: The case of high-risk bonds

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/money-finance/impact-of-information-disclosure-on-consumer-behaviour-the-case-of-high-risk-bonds.html

 

110. Challenges faced by community health workers in Covid-19 containment efforts

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/challenges-faced-by-community-health-workers-in-covid-19-containment-efforts.html

        

• The India Forum

 

111. CMIE’s Consumer Pyramids Household Surveys: An Assessment

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/cmie-s-consumer-pyramids-household-surveys-assessment?utm_source=website&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=category&utm_content=Economy

 

112. Systemic Gaps in India’s Social Protection Delivery Architecture

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/systemic-gaps-india-s-social-protection-delivery-architecture?utm_source=website&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=homepage&utm_content=Top-article

 

• EPW

 

Special Article

 

113. Global Value Chains of MNCs and Indian SMEs

Promoting Linkages

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/32/special-articles/global-value-chains-mncs-and-indian-smes.html

 

114. Political Economy of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Budgets

Trends and Consequences for Health and Education

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/32/special-articles/political-economy-brihanmumbai-municipal.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

115. The New-Old Sovereign-Debt Challenge

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/developing-countries-sovereign-debt-distress-two-responses-by-jose-antonio-ocampo-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=61125f5ac01a424e3dcdf8b5&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=developing-countries-sovereign-debt-distress-two-responses-by-jose-antonio-ocampo-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

116. Downgrading Africa’s Development

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/africa-credit-rating-downgrades-hurt-economic-development-by-hippolyte-fofack-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=6111452c8c531e6eb4ecab35&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=africa-credit-rating-downgrades-hurt-economic-development-by-hippolyte-fofack-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

117. Will Central Bank Digital Currencies Doom Dollar Dominance?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/central-bank-digital-currencies-will-not-end-dollar-dominance-by-barry-eichengreen-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=6110fe158c531e6eb418278d&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=central-bank-digital-currencies-will-not-end-dollar-dominance-by-barry-eichengreen-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

118. Economics Has Another Diversity Problem

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/economics-geographic-diversity-problem-by-dani-rodrik-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=6110f1768c531e6eb4f28768&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=economics-geographic-diversity-problem-by-dani-rodrik-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

119. The Fed’s State of Exception

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/fed-interest-rate-policy-deviation-from-monetary-policy-rule-by-john-taylor-5-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=611517cecd61dcadad47f7ba&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=fed-interest-rate-policy-deviation-from-monetary-policy-rule-by-john-taylor-5-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• The Economist

 

120. What if bitcoin went to zero?

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

 

121. 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

 

122. 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

 

123. Will the rich world’s worker deficit last?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/will-the-rich-worlds-worker-deficit-last/21803401

 

124. America’s inflation scare becomes less menacing

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/americas-inflation-scare-becomes-less-menacing/21803514

 

125. India consigns its tax time-machine to the past

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/08/14/india-consigns-its-tax-time-machine-to-the-past

 

9. News on Kerala

 

126. Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board approves 10 more projects worth over Rs 932 crore

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/kerala-infrastructure-investment-fund-board-approves-10-more-projects-worth-over-rs-932-crore/articleshow/85128067.cms

                                                                                

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