Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(28/08/2021 to 03/09/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. Ind Ra optimistic on States’ finances in FY22

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/ind-ra-lowers-states-fiscal-deficit-projection-to-41-motilal-oswals-report-records-better-revenue/article36138227.ece

 

2. GDP growth may straddle 15-23% range

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gdp-growth-may-straddle-15-23-range/article36168620.ece

 

3. Q1 GDP print shows economy on the mend, but worries remain

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/q1-gdp-print-shows-economy-on-the-mend-but-worries-remain/article36211145.ece

 

4. M.P. tops in loss of life, crop due to natural calamities in last four years

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/which-states-suffered-the-most-from-natural-calamities-in-recent-past/article36220151.ece

 

5. IMF allocates 12.57 billion SDRs to India

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/imf-allocates-1257-billion-sdrs-to-india/article36229566.ece

 

6. Weak consumption, high-frequency indicators signal speed bumps ahead for economic recovery

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/weak-consumption-in-q1-and-high-speed-indicators-signal-speed-bumps-ahead/article36247216.ece

 

7. India's macroeconomy more healthy, ready for faster growth: Ashima Goyal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-macroeconomy-more-healthy-ready-for-faster-growth-ashima-goyal-121082900315_1.html

 

8. Jobs lost, income cut: How Covid-19 financially dented India's middle class

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/how-a-year-of-coronavirus-financially-dented-india-s-middle-class-121083000181_1.html

 

9. Economists project GDP growth at 14%-23% in Q1FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economists-project-gdp-growth-at-14-23-in-q1fy22-121083000856_1.html

 

10. MGNREGA work demand up: 77% of budget used up in five months

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/mgnrega-work-demand-up-77-of-budget-used-up-in-five-months-121083001029_1.html

 

11. Morgan Stanley maintains India GDP growth estimate of 10.5% for FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/morgan-stanley-maintains-india-gdp-growth-estimate-of-10-5-for-fy22-121090100531_1.html

 

12. India's GDP growth accelerates to 20.1% in Q1FY22 on low base

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-gdp-growth-accelerates-to-20-1-in-q1fy22-on-low-base-121083100995_1.html

 

13. Economic activity picking pace, further upside to growth likely: Moody's

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-activity-picking-pace-further-upside-to-growth-likely-moody-s-121083100826_1.html

 

14. Low base drives up India's GDP growth to record 20.1% in Q1FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/low-base-drives-up-india-s-gdp-growth-to-record-20-1-in-q1fy22-121083101290_1.html

 

15. Low base not sole contributor to GDP growth in June quarter: CEA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/low-base-not-sole-contributor-to-gdp-growth-in-june-quarter-cea-121090101632_1.html

 

16. Social discrimination key factor in stunting among children, study shows

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/social-discrimination-key-factor-in-stunting-among-children-study-shows-121090200182_1.html

 

17. Hiring activity in India on steady recovery: LinkedIn India report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/hiring-activity-in-india-on-steady-recovery-linkedin-india-report-121090200910_1.html

 

18. Q1 GDP growth to set tone for economic revival in coming quarters: NITI VC

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/q1-gdp-growth-to-set-tone-for-economic-revival-in-coming-quarters-niti-vc-121083101322_1.html

 

19. Economy to see robust growth on back of structural reforms, capex push: CEA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economy-to-see-robust-growth-on-back-of-structural-reforms-capex-push-cea-121083101416_1.html

 

20. Numbers reflect pandemic-hit economy has bounced back: India Inc

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/numbers-reflect-pandemic-hit-economy-has-bounced-back-india-inc-121083101361_1.html

 

21. Economic recovery to need both fiscal, monetary policy support: Experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-recovery-to-need-both-fiscal-monetary-policy-support-experts-121083101472_1.html

 

22. Economic growth may not hold if private spend dips, say economists

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-growth-may-not-hold-if-private-spend-dips-say-economists-121090100002_1.html

 

23. India's market capitalisation to GDP ratio hits 13-year high of 122%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/india-s-market-capitalisation-to-gdp-ratio-hits-13-year-high-of-122-121090100076_1.html

 

24. Power demand recovers 11% to 124.8 billion units in July: Ind-Ra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/power-demand-recovers-11-to-124-8-billion-units-in-july-ind-ra-121090201161_1.html

 

25. FinMin notifies rules for calculating taxable interest in PF account

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/finance-ministry-notifies-rules-for-calculating-taxable-interest-in-pf-acc-121090201313_1.html

 

26. India’s macroeconomic fundamentals strong: CEA Subramanian

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/indias-macroeconomic-fundamentals-strong-cea/articleshow/85815194.cms

 

27. Over half the world's population, four billion, doesn't have any social security, says ILO

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/over-half-the-worlds-population-four-billion-doesnt-have-any-social-security-says-ilo/articleshow/85835470.cms

 

28. Govt success hinges on ability to build robust IT systems: CAG

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-success-hinges-on-ability-to-build-robust-it-systems-cag/articleshow/85854652.cms

 

29. Eminent economist Jayanth Varma sees most sectors recovering except contact-intensive ones

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/eminent-economist-jayanth-varma-sees-most-sectors-recovering-except-contact-intensive-ones/articleshow/85858204.cms

 

30. Will Centre’s crypto hesitancy extinguish a thriving asset class?

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/will-centres-crypto-hesitancy-extinguish-a-thriving-asset-class/articleshow/85862331.cms

 

31. Reverse migration didn’t spur rural consumption, say companies

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/reverse-migration-didnt-spur-rural-consumption-say-companies/articleshow/85855362.cms

 

32. Recovery pace slows in August: Nomura India Business Resumption Index

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/recovery-pace-slows-in-august-nomura-india-business-resumption-index/articleshow/85768488.cms

 

33. Don't expect any dramatic change unless govt steps up to the plate: Pronab Sen

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/dont-expect-any-dramatic-change-unless-govt-steps-up-to-the-plate-pronab-sen/articleshow/85824295.cms

 

34. Modi's Asset Monetisation Bonanza Must Avoid the Ownership Concentration Trap

https://thewire.in/economy/narendra-modi-asset-monetisation-ownership-concentration

 

35. By acting on climate change, India can gain $11 trillion in economic value by 2070

https://scroll.in/article/1003711/by-acting-on-climate-change-india-can-gain-11-trillion-in-economic-value-by-2070

 

36. A fragile recovery

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/quick-edit/a-fragile-recovery-11630515917715.html

 

37. The global stagflation threat must not be taken lightly

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-global-stagflation-threat-must-not-be-taken-lightly-11630525110772.html

 

38. We must not get misled by a statistical mirage

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/we-must-not-get-misled-by-a-statistical-mirage-11630428779667.html

 

39. It makes sense to extract value from underutilized public assets

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/it-makes-sense-to-extract-value-from-underutilized-public-assets-11630253758197.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

40. Should high fiscal deficit be frowned upon?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/should-high-fiscal-deficit-be-frowned-upon/article36165958.ece

 

41. A large Budget deficit is like riding a tiger

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/a-large-budget-deficit-is-like-riding-a-tiger/article36186979.ece

 

42. Corporates can set a good example for govt through CSR: TN Finance Minister

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/corporates-can-set-a-good-example-for-govt-through-csr-tn-finance-minister/article36191040.ece

 

43. April-July fiscal deficit at 21.3%, lowest in 9 years

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/april-july-fiscal-deficit-at-213-lowest-in-9-years/article36205107.ece

 

44. Fewer LPG beneficiaries cut Q1 petroleum subsidy to 9% of BE

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/fewer-lpg-beneficiaries-cut-q1-petroleum-subsidy-to-9-of-be/article36260200.ece

 

45. Statsguru: Can govt raise Rs 6 trillion under asset monetisation plan?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/specials/statsguru-can-govt-raise-rs-6-trillion-under-asset-monetisation-plan-121082900874_1.html

 

46. Finance Ministry releases Rs 13,386 cr to 25 states as grant to RLBs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/finance-ministry-releases-rs-13-386-cr-to-25-states-as-grant-to-rlbs-121083100712_1.html

 

47. States' fiscal balances stay weaker than pre-Covid levels in Q1 FY2022

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/states-fiscal-balances-stay-weaker-than-pre-covid-levels-in-q1-fy2022-121090200958_1.html

 

48. Experts say govt driving capex even as FinMin praises private sector

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-says-investment-picking-up-via-private-sector-experts-think-otherwise-121090101186_1.html

 

49. Govt issues advisory to gram panchayats suggesting 'monetisation of assets'

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-issues-advisory-to-gram-panchayats-suggesting-monetisation-of-assets/articleshow/85876457.cms

 

50. Don't let asset monetization end up as a Potemkin show

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/asset-monetization-mustn-t-end-up-as-a-potemkin-show-11630339894585.html

 

51. Data | How did Central Public Sector Enterprises perform in FY2020?

https://www.thehindu.com/data/data-how-did-central-public-sector-enterprises-perform-in-fy2020/article36067617.ece

Taxation

52. Come Sept, GSTR-1 can’t be filed if GSTR-3B has not been submitted for last 2 months

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/beginning-sept-gstr-1-filing-not-allowed-if-assessee-doesnt-file-monthly-gstr-3b-for-preceding-2-months/article36137286.ece

 

53. Retro tax amendment will attract investments

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/retro-tax-amendment-will-attract-investments/article36141668.ece

 

54. Finance Ministry drafts Rules to implement law burying retro tax

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/finance-ministry-drafts-rules-to-implement-law-burying-retro-tax/article36157342.ece

 

55. 18% on all charges, except construction services: Maharashtra AAR

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/real-estate/charges-other-than-construction-services-will-attract-18-gst-maharashtra-aar/article36163382.ece

 

56. August GST mop-up crosses ₹1.12-lakh cr

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/gst-collection-in-august-crosses-112-lakh-crore/article36223026.ece

 

57. Papad, irrespective of shape, is exempt from GST, CBIC clarifies

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/papad-irrespective-of-shape-is-exempt-from-gst-cbic-clarifies-121090100935_1.html

 

58. CBDT extends deadlines for Vivaad Se Vishwas, equalisation levy and other compliance filings

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-extends-payment-deadline-for-vivaad-se-vishwas-scheme-till-september-end/articleshow/85736014.cms

 

59. Finance Ministry extends last date for availing GST amnesty scheme till November

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/finance-ministry-extends-last-date-for-availing-gst-amnesty-scheme-till-november-30/articleshow/85740978.cms

 

60. Odisha launches new e-receipt model for tax, dues payment

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/odisha-launches-new-e-receipt-model-for-tax-dues-payment/articleshow/85867771.cms

 

61. NITI Aayog bats for tax breaks to achieve monetisation goal

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/niti-aayog-bats-for-tax-breaks-to-achieve-monetisation-goal/article36169829.ece

 

62. Lack of GST details stumps economists

https://www.thehindu.com/business/lack-of-gst-details-stumps-economists/article36261050.ece

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

63. Rupee climbs to two-month high

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/forex/rupee-rises-7-paise-to-7415-against-us-dollar/article36131726.ece

 

64. Regulatory bite gets sharper for banks and non-banks

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/regulatory-bite-gets-sharper-for-banks-and-non-banks/article36162568.ece

 

65. Venture capital, debt funding surpass 2019 levels

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/venture-capital-debt-funding-surpass-2019-levels/article36181872.ece

 

66. 430 million Jan Dhan accounts have Rs 1.46 trillion, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/430-million-jan-dhan-accounts-have-rs-1-46-trillion-shows-data-121083000034_1.html

 

67. How Google's push into Indian retail banking challenges traditional lenders

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/how-google-s-push-into-indian-retail-banking-challenges-traditional-lenders-121083000043_1.html

 

68. Parliamentary panel to talk divesting RBI of debt management role

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/house-panel-to-talk-divesting-rbi-of-debt-management-role-121090201410_1.html

 

69. RBI, govt working to get g-secs included in global indices: Governor Das

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-govt-working-to-get-g-secs-included-in-global-indices-governor-das-121083101135_1.html

 

70. Non-food bank credit grows at 6.2 per cent in July: RBI data

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/non-food-bank-credit-grows-at-6-2-per-cent-in-july-rbi-data/articleshow/85805948.cms

 

71. RBI to conduct operations to manage unanticipated liquidity flows, says Shaktikanta Das

https://theprint.in/economy/rbi-to-conduct-operations-to-manage-unanticipated-liquidity-flows-says-shaktikanta-das/725704/

 

72. Our banks are mispricing capital. This can't go on

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/our-banks-are-mispricing-capital-and-this-is-simply-unsustainable-11630525603369.html

 

73. Differences in sentiment within our monetary policy committee

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/differences-in-sentiment-within-our-monetary-policy-committee-11630254736336.html

 

74. RBI launches household surveys to get inputs for monetary policy

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/rbi-launches-surveys-to-get-inputs-for-monetary-policy/article36154969.ece

 

4. External Sector

 

75. FPIs catch IPO bug, invest ₹36,577 cr via primary route

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/fpis-catch-ipo-bug-invest-36577-cr-via-primary-route/article36235930.ece

 

76. Exports rise 45.17% in Aug to $33.14 billion

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/exports-rise-45-in-aug-to-3314-billion/article36251726.ece

 

77. ‘Middle States’ key to pushing exports

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/middle-states-key-to-pushing-exports/article36256919.ece

 

78. Proposed FTA with UAE to boost jewellery, engineering exports: exporters

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/proposed-fta-with-uae-to-boost-jewellery-engineering-exports-exporters-121082900454_1.html

 

79. Exports from SEZs up 41.5% to Rs 2.15 trillion during Apr-June 2021

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/exports-from-sezs-up-41-5-to-rs-2-15-trillion-during-apr-june-2021-121083000890_1.html

 

80. US normal coinciding with RBI tightening on inflation worrying: Acharya

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/us-normal-coinciding-with-rbi-tightening-on-inflation-worrying-acharya-121090101503_1.html

 

81. FDI equity inflows up 168% to $17.57 bn during Q1FY22: Govt data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fdi-equity-inflows-up-168-to-17-57-bn-during-q1fy22-govt-data-121082800586_1.html

 

82. India, UK agree investment boost at Economic and Financial Dialogue

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-uk-agree-investment-boost-at-economic-and-financial-dialogue-121090201082_1.html

 

83. India extends $ 100 million loan to Africa to spur post pandemic growth

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/india-extends-100-million-loan-to-africa-to-spur-post-pandemic-growth/articleshow/85801946.cms

 

 

84. Export efforts critical to growth in the coming quarters

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/our-export-efforts-hold-the-key-to-growth-in-the-quarters-ahead-11630601632583.html

 

85. Digitalize all supply chains to unlock trade efficiencies

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/digitalize-all-supply-chains-to-unlock-trade-efficiencies-11630600750882.html

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

86. High rural workforce, no sign of well-being

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/high-rural-workforce-no-sign-of-well-being/article36141991.ece

 

87. Area under kharif crops slips further as rainfall deficit tops 10%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/area-under-kharif-crops-slips-further-as-rainfall-deficit-tops-10/article36142330.ece

 

88. Nourishing cities through urban agriculture

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/nourishing-cities-through-urban-agriculture/article36166592.ece

 

89. It’s defining times for Urban Cooperative Banks

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/its-defining-times-for-urban-cooperative-banks/article36168777.ece

 

90. Experts hail TN’s first farm budget, call on other States to follow suit

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/farm-experts-hail-tns-first-agriculture-budget-call-on-other-states-to-follow/article36175404.ece

 

91. Wheat exports gain as global prices surge

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/indian-wheat-exports-gain-as-global-prices-surge/article36197790.ece

 

92. Tomato prices crash to Rs 4/kg amid supply glut in most growing states

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/tomato-prices-crash-to-rs-4-kg-amid-supply-glut-in-most-growing-states-121083000737_1.html

 

93. The Bias Against the Indian Farmer Is a Deep and Troubling One

https://thewire.in/agriculture/bias-against-indian-farmer-deep-and-troubling-karnal-lathi-charge

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

94. Core sector output grows 9.4% in July

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/eight-core-industries-july-output-grew-94-per-cent/article36203355.ece

 

95. PV sales decline; two-wheelers, CVs perform better in August

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/pv-sales-decline-two-wheelers-cvs-perform-better-in-august/article36236766.ece

 

96. Traders slam NITI Aayog over divergent view on draft e-com policy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/traders-slam-niti-aayog-over-divergent-view-on-draft-e-com-policy-121083000018_1.html

 

97. Streamline investment for insurance, pension funds in InvITs: NITI Aayog

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/streamline-investment-for-insurance-pension-funds-in-invits-niti-aayog-121083001131_1.html

 

98. Biz activity continues to rise, now well above pre-pandemic levels: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/biz-activity-continues-to-rise-now-well-above-pre-pandemic-levels-report-121083000924_1.html

 

99. NITI Aayog suggests tax sops for investment in Infra Investment Trusts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/niti-aayog-suggests-tax-incentives-for-investment-in-invits-121083000870_1.html

 

100. Govt constantly engaging with industry to support economic revival: FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-constantly-engaging-with-industry-to-support-economic-revival-fm-121083101113_1.html

 

101. All-India House Price Index slows to 2% in Q1, shows RBI data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/all-india-house-price-index-slows-to-2-in-q1-shows-rbi-data-121083101311_1.html

 

102. Agri, retail, MSME credit growth speeds up in July, shows uptick in economy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/agri-retail-msme-credit-growth-speeds-up-in-july-shows-uptick-in-economy-121083101363_1.html

 

103. Manufacturing growth falls in Aug on Covid curbs, rising input costs: PMI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/manufacturing-growth-falls-in-aug-on-covid-curbs-rising-input-costs-pmi-121090100361_1.html

 

104. Petrol demand continues to rise in August but diesel lags, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/petrol-demand-continues-to-rise-in-aug-diesel-lags-121090100691_1.html

 

105. Deals or distress: Realtors expect 25-30% jump in sales this festive season

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/deals-or-distress-realtors-expect-25-30-jump-in-sales-this-festive-season-121090200052_1.html

 

106. West Bengal creates one-window clearance system for businesses

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/west-bengal-creates-one-window-clearance-system-for-businesses/articleshow/85838599.cms

 

107. Gatishakti to ensure timely implementation of NIP projects; minimal cost overruns: Govt official

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/gatishakti-to-ensure-timely-implementation-of-nip-projects-minimal-cost-overruns-govt-official/articleshow/85766181.cms

 

108. We need to harmonize our policies to help MSMEs grow

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/policy-harmonization-will-help-our-msmes-create-jobs-11630430903970.html

           

109. Data | Nearly one-third of the central sector infrastructure projects were running behind schedule at the end of the first quarter of FY22

https://www.thehindu.com/data/data-nearly-one-third-of-the-central-sector-infrastructure-projects-were-running-behind-schedule-at-the-end-of-the-first-quarter-of-fy22/article36154634.ece

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

110. Getting finance onside for climate

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/getting-finance-onside-for-climate-121083001237_1.html

 

111. Opinion | Corporate America Is Lobbying for Climate Disaster

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/02/opinion/corporate-taxes-biden-spending-bill.html

 

112. Opinion | The Buying of the American Mind

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/31/opinion/government-corruption.html

 

113. Opinion | The Snake Oil Theory of the Modern Right

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/30/opinion/covid-misinformation-supplements.html

 

114. Opinion | The Gentrification of Blue America

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/27/opinion/California-housing-price-economy.html

           

8. Other Articles/ Columns

                                                  

• Ideas for India

 

115. Balancing economic development and climate goals

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/environment/balancing-economic-development-and-climate-goals.html

 

116. Covid-19: Impact on income inequality in India

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/poverty-inequality/covid-19-impact-on-income-inequality-in-india.html

 

• The India Forum

 

117. 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=homepage&utm_content=Top-article

                                             

• EPW

 

Special Articles

 

118. Impact of Leverage on Firms’ Investment

Decoding the Indian Experience

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/35/special-articles/impact-leverage-firms-investment.html

 

119. Dividend Behaviour of Indian Companies post Macroeconomic Policy Shock

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/35/special-articles/dividend-behaviour-indian-companies-post.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

120. The Stagflation Threat Is Real

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/mild-stagflation-is-here-and-could-persist-or-deepen-by-nouriel-roubini-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=612cd35acd5378dd9282ed4e&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=mild-stagflation-is-here-and-could-persist-or-deepen-by-nouriel-roubini-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

121. The Electric Vehicle Revolution Goes Global

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/electirc-vehicles-in-developing-and-emerging-economies-by-reda-cherif-et-al-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=612cefa3cd5378dd92d416a2&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=electirc-vehicles-in-developing-and-emerging-economies-by-reda-cherif-et-al-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

122. Can Economics Keep Up?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/economics-contemporary-problems-need-for-new-thinking-by-kaushik-basu-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=612cf88fcd5378dd92edaad3&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=economics-contemporary-problems-need-for-new-thinking-by-kaushik-basu-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

123. Climate vs. Capitalism?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/climate-change-is-about-green-or-brown-capitalism-by-jean-pisani-ferry-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=612cf9b3cd5378dd92f17101&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=climate-change-is-about-green-or-brown-capitalism-by-jean-pisani-ferry-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

124.  Back to the Seventies?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/america-facing-1970s-style-stagflation-threat-by-kenneth-rogoff-2021-08?a_la=english&a_d=612df222860fb9be4e9e0896&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=america-facing-1970s-style-stagflation-threat-by-kenneth-rogoff-2021-08&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

125. The Economic Roots of the Afghan Debacle

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/economic-roots-of-afghanistan-debacle-by-daniel-gros-2021-09?a_la=english&a_d=612f308e860fb9be4eff5f10&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=economic-roots-of-afghanistan-debacle-by-daniel-gros-2021-09&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

126. Monetary Order and International Security

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/us-afghanistan-defeat-recalls-nixon-shock-british-end-of-gold-standard-by-harold-james-2021-09?a_la=english&a_d=61308be0031fc59b53a852c8&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=us-afghanistan-defeat-recalls-nixon-shock-british-end-of-gold-standard-by-harold-james-2021-09&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• The Economist

 

127. Russia cultivates alternatives to Western financial firms

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

 

128. 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

 

129. Labour shortages threaten housing supply

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/labour-shortages-threaten-housing-supply/21804140

 

130. The economy that covid-19 could not stop

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/08/30/the-economy-that-covid-19-could-not-stop

 

131. Could climate change trigger a financial crisis?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/09/04/could-climate-change-trigger-a-financial-crisis

 

 

 

9. News on Kerala

 

132. Steps on to modernise PDS to check pilferage: Minister

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/steps-on-to-modernise-pds-to-check-pilferage-minister/article36207349.ece

 

133. Pact on paddy procurement before Sept. 20: Anil

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/pact-on-paddy-procurement-before-sept-20-anil/article36251191.ece

 

134. 31% increase in GST collection in Kerala last month

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/31-increase-in-gst-collection-in-kerala-last-month/article36251569.ece

 

Article:

135.             Garment firm’s decision to scrap investment sparks debate – what kind of industry does Kerala need?

https://scroll.in/article/1004447/garment-firms-decision-to-scrap-investment-sparks-debate-what-kind-of-industry-does-kerala-need

 

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