Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(21/08/2021 to 27/08/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. PLFS data: What the numbers hide

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/plfs-data-what-the-numbers-hide/article36084086.ece

 

2. India could gain $11 trn in 50 years with climate action: Deloitte report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-could-gain-11-trn-in-50-years-with-climate-action-deloitte-report-121082300524_1.html

 

3. Roots of economic recovery deepen in July as Covid restrictions ease: ICRA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/roots-of-economic-recovery-deepen-in-july-as-covid-restrictions-ease-icra-121082300628_1.html

 

4. India's GDP likely to grow at 18.5% in Q1FY22: SBI report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-gdp-likely-to-grow-at-18-5-in-q1fy22-sbi-report-121082400363_1.html

 

5. GDP growth likely touched record in April-June, riding on weak base: Poll

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-gdp-growth-likely-touched-a-record-in-april-june-poll-121082600167_1.html

 

6. Hiring activity witnesses 4% sequential growth in July: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/hiring-activity-witnesses-4-sequential-growth-in-july-report-121082601103_1.html

 

7. India has fewer ESG funds than other top 10 economies, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-has-fewer-esg-funds-than-other-top-10-economies-121082601259_1.html

 

8. Niti Aayog releases NER District SDG Index report; East Sikkim tops chart

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/niti-aayog-releases-ner-district-sdg-index-report-east-sikkim-tops-chart-121082601260_1.html

 

9. FM discusses key areas of cooperation to support recovery of BRICS nations

 https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/fm-discusses-key-areas-of-cooperation-to-support-recovery-of-brics-nations-121082601374_1.html

 

10. e-SHRAM portal to facilitate better execution of schemes, says industry

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/e-shram-portal-to-facilitate-better-execution-of-schemes-says-industry-121082601410_1.html

 

11. 61% of mid income homebuyers feel prices to rise in next 1yr: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/61-of-mid-income-homebuyers-feel-prices-to-rise-in-next-1yr-survey-121082501029_1.html

 

12. Sharp uptick in blue-collar employment likely in 2nd half of 2021: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/sharp-uptick-in-blue-collar-employment-likely-in-2nd-half-of-2021-report-121082501102_1.html

 

13. 'We feel once crops come out, inflation will come down,' says Revenue Secy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/we-feel-once-crops-come-out-inflation-will-come-down-says-revenue-secy-121082501080_1.html

 

14. Consumer sentiment improves but still below pre-lockdown level

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/consumer-sentiment-improves-but-still-below-pre-lockdown-level/articleshow/85481213.cms

 

15. Need to further fuel drivers of household consumption, private investments: PHDCCI

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/need-to-further-fuel-drivers-of-household-consumption-private-investments-phdcci/articleshow/85534854.cms

 

16. Waning coronavirus cases helped India’s economy stay steady in July

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/waning-coronavirus-cases-helped-indias-economy-stay-steady-in-july/articleshow/85644609.cms

 

17. How India can ensure a female-friendly future of work in its booming gig economy

https://scroll.in/article/1003360/how-india-can-ensure-a-female-friendly-future-of-work-in-its-booming-gig-economy

 

18. What we know and what we don’t know about universal basic income

https://theprint.in/economy/what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-know-about-universal-basic-income/720422/

 

19. How the hybrid work revolution is reshaping economies

https://theprint.in/world/how-the-hybrid-work-revolution-is-reshaping-economies/722596/

 

20. Migrant Workers Database Holds Great Promise, Could Be Made More Effective: WPC

https://thewire.in/labour/migrant-workers-database-great-promise-suggestion-wpc

 

21. Low-Income Women Bear Unfair Burden of COVID-Induced Socio-Economic Troubles

https://thewire.in/women/low-income-women-bear-unfair-burden-of-covid-induced-socio-economic-troubles

 

22. Inflation in India isn’t quite the same as in other large economies

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/inflation-in-india-isn-t-quite-the-same-as-in-other-large-economies-11629819560351.html

 

23. Caste census data could help us take superior affirmative action

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/caste-census-data-could-help-us-take-superior-affirmative-action-11629995242112.html

 

24. Economics has a diversity deficit that goes far beyond the obvious

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/economics-has-a-diversity-deficit-that-goes-far-beyond-the-obvious-11629995742164.html

 

25. Centre will ensure policy certainty: FM

https://www.thehindu.com/business/centre-will-ensure-policy-certainty-fm/article36088567.ece

 

26. Pandemic made consumers reimagine their buying behaviours: Accenture study

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/pandemic-made-consumers-reimagine-their-buying-behaviours-accenture-study/article36098572.ece

 

2. Public Finance

 

27. FM announces plan to monetise assets, realise Rs 6 trillion till 2024-25

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fm-announces-plan-to-monetise-assets-realise-rs-6-trillion-till-2024-25-121082300923_1.html

 

28. Not selling assets, unlocking value: FM

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/not-selling-assets-unlocking-value-fm/article36066497.ece

 

29. How Central govt grants are buttressing the revenue receipts of Southern States

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/deep-dive/how-central-govt-grants-are-buttressing-the-revenue-receipts-of-southern-states/article36047825.ece

 

30. Not just tycoons, India's asset monetisation plan must treat all fairly

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/not-just-tycoons-india-s-asset-monetisation-plan-must-treat-all-fairly-121082500102_1.html

 

31. Despite record tax mop-up, govt continues to borrow heavily, hits 46% of target for FY22: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/despite-record-tax-mop-up-govt-continues-to-borrow-heavily-hits-46-of-target-for-fy22-report/articleshow/85495256.cms

 

32. India Inc's CSR spending crosses Rs 1 lakh crore milestone

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/india-incs-csr-spending-crosses-1-l-cr-milestone/articleshow/85604706.cms

 

33. Monetisation plan too ambitious, no likelihood of getting done: Subhash Garg, former Finance secretary

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/monetisation-plan-too-ambitious-no-likelihood-of-getting-done-subhash-garg-former-finance-secretary/articleshow/85648859.cms

 

34. State growth indicators have surpassed national average: Telangana Finance Minister

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/state-growth-indicators-have-surpassed-national-average-telangana-finance-minister/articleshow/85560258.cms

 

35. Asset monetisation will have multiplier impact on economy: Amitabh Kant, NITI Aayog

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/asset-monetisation-will-have-multiplier-impact-on-economy-amitabh-kant-niti-aayog/articleshow/85571155.cms

 

36. Finance Ministry exploring insurance bonds as alternative to bank guarantees

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/finance-ministry-exploring-insurance-bonds-as-alternative-to-bank-guarantees/articleshow/85601551.cms

 

37. MCA says don't interpret CSR spending as source of financing resource gaps in govt schemes

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/mca-says-dont-interpret-csr-spending-as-source-of-financing-resource-gaps-in-govt-schemes/articleshow/85658171.cms

 

38. Why India should spend more on its rural employment scheme

https://scroll.in/article/1003507/why-india-should-spend-more-on-its-rural-employment-scheme

 

39. How Will Asset Monetisation Help the Government?

https://thewire.in/economy/how-will-asset-monetization-help-the-government

 

40. Some lessons from Australia for India’s asset recycling plan

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/some-lessons-from-australia-for-india-s-asset-recycling-plan-11629909983701.html

 

41. States earn more when fuel prices rise: FinMin

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/states-earn-more-when-fuel-prices-rise-finmin/article36037422.ece

Taxation

42. Liaison Office of World Economic Forum not liable to GST on services received from HO: Maha AAR

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/liaison-office-of-world-economic-forum-not-liable-to-gst-on-services-received-from-ho-maha-aar/article36076785.ece

 

43. Reimbursement for stipend paid in full to trainees not to attract GST, says AAR

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/reimbursement-for-stipend-paid-in-full-to-trainees-not-to-attract-gst-says-aar/article36117991.ece

 

44. R C Bhargava, Venu Srinivasan face off with govt on auto GST rate

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/r-c-bhargava-venu-srinivasan-face-off-with-govt-on-auto-gst-rate-121082501460_1.html

 

45. Scindia urges 22 states to reduce VAT on ATF to 1-4% to boost air travel

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/scindia-urges-22-states-to-reduce-vat-on-atf-to-1-4-to-boost-air-travel-121082501473_1.html

 

46. K'taka CM demands extension of GST compensation to states for 3 more yrs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/k-taka-cm-demands-extension-of-gst-compensation-to-states-for-3-more-yrs-121082600792_1.html

 

47. Govt unlikely to trim GST on automobiles

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/govt-unlikely-to-trim-gst-on-automobiles/article36126945.ece

 

48. No GST on canteen charges recovered from employees, says AAR

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/no-gst-on-canteen-charges-recovered-from-employees-says-aar-121082200186_1.html

 

49. Lassi exempt from GST, AAR Gujarat rules

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/lassi-exempt-from-gst-aar-gujarat-rules/articleshow/85587014.cms

 

50. Papads of all shapes and sizes to be treated equally, Fryums not so much

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/papads-of-all-shapes-and-sizes-to-be-treated-equally-fryums-not-so-much/articleshow/85617116.cms

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

51. RBI panel pushes for merger of weaker Urban Co-operative Banks

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-panel-pushes-for-merger-of-weaker-urban-co-operative-banks/article36066446.ece

 

52. RBI must drain out excess liquidity

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/rbi-must-drain-out-excess-liquidity/article36062938.ece

 

53. ‘Negative sentiment dominated MPC statements’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/83-of-rbis-mpc-statements-had-net-negative-sentiment-study/article36055357.ece

 

54. Revival is delicately poised: RBI chief

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/policy-action-for-recovery-has-to-be-carefully-calibrated-rbi-chief/article36087021.ece

 

55. More urbanised States are using a chunk of rural infrastructure funds

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/more-urbanised-states-are-using-a-chunk-of-rural-infrastructure-funds/article36081629.ece

 

56. PSBs to transform into ‘digital-attacker banks’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/ease-40-reforms-agenda-psbs-to-transform-into-digital-attacker-banks/article36104434.ece

 

57. PSBs to make ₹21,300-crore additional provision yearly

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/psbs-to-make-additional-provision-of-over-21300-cr-for-higher-family-pension-nps/article36118683.ece

 

58. It's 'extremely critical' for MPC to maintain credibility: Jayanth Varma

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/it-s-extremely-critical-for-mpc-to-maintain-credibility-jayanth-varma-121082200298_1.html

 

59. RBI can pare excess liquidity even if stance is accommodative: Ashima Goyal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-can-pare-excess-liquidity-even-if-stance-is-accommodative-ashima-goyal-121082200407_1.html

 

60. As Covid-19 second wave wanes, credit card spending rises in India

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/as-economy-recovers-from-second-wave-credit-card-spends-stage-a-comeback-121082600186_1.html

 

61. Minutes of MPC meeting: Inflation fears rise, but rates on hold for long to revive economy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/inflation-fears-risebut-rates-on-hold-for-long-to-revive-eco/articleshow/85503438.cms

 

62. Central banks should not mandate 'green' investments: Raghuram Rajan

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/central-banks-should-not-mandate-green-investments-raghuram-rajan/articleshow/85652456.cms

 

63. Nirmala Sitharaman asks banks to work with states to push ‘one district, one product’ agenda

https://theprint.in/economy/nirmala-sitharaman-asks-banks-to-work-with-states-to-push-one-district-one-product-agenda/721930/

 

4. External Sector

 

64. Tobacco industry seeks 5% tax relief to boost exports

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indian-tobacco-seeks-5-tax-relief-to-boost-exports/article36116820.ece

 

65. India engineering goods exports in July hit all-time high of $9.14 bn: EEPC

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-engineering-goods-exports-in-july-hit-all-time-high-of-9-14-bn-eepc-121082300666_1.html

 

66. India considers allowing foreign direct investment in LIC: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/india-considers-allowing-foreign-direct-investment-in-lic-report-121082400714_1.html

 

67. Exports to ASEAN estimated at $46 billion in FY22, says Anupriya Patel

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/exports-to-asean-estimated-at-46-billion-in-fy22-says-anupriya-patel-121082500076_1.html

 

68. India's new LNG plant starts next year, to boost import capacity by 12%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-new-lng-plant-starts-next-year-to-boost-import-capacity-by-12-121082501037_1.html

 

69. CCEA approves Rs 15,000 crore FDI in Fairfax India's investment arm

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/ccea-approves-rs-15-000-crore-fdi-in-fairfax-india-s-investment-arm-121082501140_1.html

 

70. India's exposure to US securities jumps over $20 bn in 3 months; touches $220.2 bn in June

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/indias-exposure-to-us-securities-jumps-over-20-bn-in-3-months-touches-220-2-bn-in-june/articleshow/85531929.cms

 

71. Inform government about non-trade barriers in other countries: Piyush Goyal

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/inform-govt-about-non-trade-barriers-in-other-countries/articleshow/85574742.cms

 

72. Exporters confident of shipping 35 million kg of tea to Iran this year

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/exporters-confident-of-shipping-35-million-kg-of-tea-to-iran-this-year/articleshow/85567182.cms

 

73. RBI's forex reserve could swell to $655 billion by March: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/rbis-forex-reserve-could-swell-to-655-billion-by-march-report/articleshow/85561887.cms

 

74. Cabinet approves Rs 15,000 crore FDI proposal in Anchorage Infra Investment Holding

https://theprint.in/economy/cabinet-approves-rs-15000-crore-fdi-proposal-in-anchorage-infra-investment-holding/722235/

 

75. ‘Not just minimise but eliminate’ — India tells its automakers to cut imports from China

https://theprint.in/economy/not-just-minimise-but-eliminate-india-tells-its-automakers-to-cut-imports-from-china/722638/

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

76. Centre’s move to curb inflation via open rice, wheat sale yields results

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/centres-move-to-curb-inflation-via-open-rice-wheat-sale-yields-results/article36021756.ece

 

77. India's volatile rains may create challenges for inflation, says Barclays

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-volatile-rains-may-create-challenges-for-inflation-says-barclays-121082300626_1.html

 

78. Crop sowing lags in India on scanty rains, raises concerns over yields

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/crop-sowing-lags-in-india-on-scanty-rains-raises-concerns-over-yields-121082301010_1.html

 

79. Nabard's loans rise 25.2% to reach Rs 6 trn in FY21: Annual report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nabard-s-loans-rise-25-2-to-reach-rs-6-trn-in-fy21-annual-report-121082200373_1.html

 

80. Sowing area of kharif crops 1.55% lower than last year so far: Govt data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/sowing-area-of-kharif-crops-1-55-lower-than-last-year-so-far-govt-data-121082200573_1.html

 

81. Workers seek timely payments, more workdays under rural jobs scheme

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/workers-seek-timely-payments-more-workdays-under-rural-jobs-scheme-121082300050_1.html

 

82. India can be top producer of all agri commodities: Narendra Singh Tomar

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-can-be-top-producer-of-all-agri-commodities-narendra-singh-tomar-121082601477_1.html

 

83. Wheat, rice prices showing declining trend: Government

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/wheat-rice-prices-showing-declining-trend-government/articleshow/85488667.cms

 

84. Sowing area of kharif crops 1.55 pc lower than last year so far: Govt data

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/sowing-area-of-kharif-crops-1-55-pc-lower-than-last-year-so-far-govt-data/articleshow/85535967.cms

 

85. Centre buys record 874 lakh tonnes of paddy so far at MSP for Rs 1.65 lakh crore

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/centre-buys-record-874-lakh-tonnes-of-paddy-so-far-at-msp-for-rs-1-65-lakh-crore/articleshow/85602107.cms

 

86. Centre hikes sugar FRP to Rs 290/quintal; rules out raising sugar selling price

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/cabinet-increases-sugarcane-frp-by-rs-5-to-rs-290/qtl-for-2021-22/articleshow/85619495.cms

 

87. Tomato prices crash to Rs 3/kg, farmers demand support measures

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/tomato-prices-crash-to-rs-3/kg-farmers-demand-support-measures/articleshow/85658427.cms

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

88. The rising spectre of a telecom monopoly

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/c-p-chandrasekhar/the-rising-spectre-of-a-telecom-monopoly/article36063279.ece

 

89. Thanks to PLI scheme, mobile phone exports surge 250%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/mobile-phone-exports-rise-250-per-cent-in-q1/article36078423.ece

 

90. India's direct selling industry bucks pandemic to grow 10% in FY21

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-direct-selling-industry-bucks-pandemic-to-grow-10-in-fy21-121082001267_1.html

 

91. India smartphone market to reach record 173 mn units in 2021: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/india-smartphone-mkt-to-reach-record-173-mn-units-in-2021-report-121082001062_1.html

 

92. FM Nirmala Sitharaman launches new fund for MSMEs

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/fm-nirmala-sitharaman-launches-new-fund-for-msmes/articleshow/85521865.cms

 

93. India emerges as second most attractive manufacturing hub globally, says report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-emerges-as-second-most-attractive-manufacturing-hub-globally-says-report/articleshow/85557426.cms

 

94. Pandemic has India scrambling to boost its manufacturing sector

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/pandemic-has-india-scrambling-to-boost-its-manufacturing-sector/articleshow/85675608.cms

 

95. 483 infra projects show cost overruns of Rs 4.43 lakh crore

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/483-infra-projects-show-cost-overruns-of-rs-4-43-lakh-crore/articleshow/85530326.cms

 

96. Union Minister urges industry to increase share of manufacturing in GDP

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/union-minister-urges-industry-to-increase-share-of-manufacturing-in-gdp/articleshow/85624006.cms

 

97. Coordinated action by govt, private sector can help create globally competitive companies in India: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/coordinated-action-by-govt-private-sector-can-help-create-globally-competitive-companies-in-india-report/articleshow/85663019.cms

 

98. Nirmala Sitharaman claims that Uttar Pradesh has the most MSMEs

https://scroll.in/article/1003598/fact-check-nirmala-sitharaman-claimed-that-uttar-pradesh-has-the-most-msmes-was-she-right

 

99. Indians are travelling again, boosting tourism & demand in airline fuel in the country

https://theprint.in/economy/indians-are-travelling-again-boosting-tourism-demand-in-airline-fuel-in-the-country/722313/

 

100. India needs an ecosystem that’s conducive to MSME expansion

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-needs-an-ecosystem-that-s-conducive-to-msme-expansion-11629736194548.html

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

101. Opinion | California Could Throw Away What It’s Won

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/26/opinion/california-newsom-recall-economy.html

 

102. Opinion | How Not to Create Jobs

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/24/opinion/jobs-unemployment-benefits.html

 

103. Opinion | Workers Don’t Want Their Old Jobs on the Old Terms

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/23/opinion/workers-wages-recovery.html

 

104. Opinion | Honey, Who Shrunk the World?

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/20/opinion/us-globalization-tariffs.html

                                  

8. Other Articles/ Columns

                                                  

• Ideas for India

 

105. Short-term illness and intra-household labour substitution

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/productivity-innovation/short-term-illness-and-intra-household-labour-substitution.html

 

106. Covid-19 and growing food insecurity: Insights from rural Bihar

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/poverty-inequality/growing-food-insecurity-and-covid-19-insights-from-rural-bihar.html

 

107. Inducing water conservation in affluent urban households

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/environment/inducing-water-conservation-in-affluent-urban-households.html

 

• EPW

 

Commentary

 

108. Sustaining the Sustainable Development Goals

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/34/commentary/sustaining-sustainable-development-goals.html

 

109. India–Gulf Labour Migration in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/34/commentary/india%E2%80%93gulf-labour-migration-aftermath-covid-19.html

 

110. Income Support Schemes

Evaluation of PM KISAN vis-à-vis State Government Schemes

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/34/commentary/income-support-schemes.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

111. A World of Heat and Headwinds

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/global-economy-headwinds-from-climate-change-delta-disrupted-supply-chains-by-michael-spence-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=6124d79b4a6104f4c9bd7f89&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=global-economy-headwinds-from-climate-change-delta-disrupted-supply-chains-by-michael-spence-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

112. COVID and the Conservative Economic Crack-up

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/decline-of-conservative-free-market-economics-by-eric-posner-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=6124d3974a6104f4c9aeed3b&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=decline-of-conservative-free-market-economics-by-eric-posner-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

113. The G20's COVID Agenda

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/g20-rome-summit-covid-agenda-by-jeffrey-frankel-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=612388f44d1a31cee0a626c2&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=g20-rome-summit-covid-agenda-by-jeffrey-frankel-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

114. The Pandemic’s Impact on China’s Growth Prospects

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/china-growth-prospects-for-2021-by-yu-yongding-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=61264d7d514586234c611655&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=china-growth-prospects-for-2021-by-yu-yongding-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• The Economist

 

115. Russia cultivates alternatives to Western financial firms

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/08/28/russia-cultivates-alternatives-to-western-financial-firms

 

116. Ending pandemic unemployment aid has not yielded extra jobs—yet

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/08/28/ending-pandemic-unemployment-aid-has-not-yielded-extra-jobs-yet

 

117. Trading in Japanese government bonds is drying up. Does that matter?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/08/28/trading-in-japanese-government-bonds-is-drying-up-does-that-matter

 

118. Emerging-market policymakers grapple with rising inflation

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/08/21/emerging-market-policymakers-grapple-with-rising-inflation

 

119. Just how mighty are active retail traders?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/08/21/just-how-mighty-are-active-retail-traders

 

9. News on Kerala

 

120. Study COVID’s impact on migration in Kerala, says expert

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/study-covids-impact-on-migration-in-kerala-says-expert/article36018266.ece

 

121. Local bodies should be job creators: Minister

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/local-bodies-should-be-job-creators-minister/article36107998.ece

 

122. GIFT to assess social and economic fallout of COVID-19

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/gift-to-assess-fallout-of-covid-19/article36130771.ece

 

           

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

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