Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(04/09/2021 to 10/09/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. TN unemployment due to skills mismatch

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/tn-unemployment-due-to-skills-mismatch/article36277332.ece

 

2. Modi & Shah: Political strategies, economic tactics

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/modi-shah-political-strategies-economic-tactics/article36307449.ece

 

3. Is public investment holding up global capitalism’s dynamism?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/c-p-chandrasekhar/is-public-investment-holding-up-global-capitalisms-dynamism/article36322722.ece

 

4. 30 years on, economic reforms have paid off

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/30-years-on-economic-reforms-have-paid-off/article36386547.ece

 

5. Dip in unemployment in Q4 2020: Survey

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/dip-in-unemployment-in-q4-2020-survey/article36388680.ece

 

6. Jharkhand House nod to bill for 75% quota in private sector jobs for locals

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/jharkhand-house-nod-to-bill-for-75-quota-in-private-sector-jobs-for-locals-121090800907_1.html

 

7. RBI optimistic about 9.5% GDP growth estimate for FY22 being met: Das

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-optimistic-about-9-5-gdp-growth-estimate-for-fy22-being-met-das-121090901019_1.html

 

8. Unemployment rate rises to 10.3% in Oct-Dec 2020, shows NSO survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/unemployment-rate-rises-to-10-3-in-oct-dec-2020-shows-nso-survey-121090901345_1.html

 

9. Indian economy is on the recovery path, says MPC's Mridul Saggar

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/indian-economy-is-on-the-recovery-path-says-mpc-s-mridul-saggar-121091000035_1.html

 

10. V-shaped recovery in Q1 shows strong macroeconomic fundamentals: FinMin

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/v-shaped-recovery-in-q1-shows-strong-macroeconomic-fundamentals-finmin-121090900676_1.html

 

11. Economic recovery to continue even in event of third wave: FinMin

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-recovery-to-continue-even-in-event-of-third-wave-finmin-121090900612_1.html

 

12. India's fuel demand jumps 11% in Aug, consumption totals 16 mn tonne

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-fuel-demand-jumps-11-in-aug-consumption-totals-16-mn-tonne-121090901006_1.html

 

13. Govt likely to give more sops to units in special economic zones

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-likely-to-give-more-sops-to-units-in-special-economic-zones-121090800057_1.html

 

14. India to post strong GDP growth in coming quarters even with inflation: S&P

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-to-post-strong-gdp-growth-in-coming-quarters-s-p-121090800776_1.html

 

15. Is India looking at a V or W-shaped economic recovery in FY22?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/is-india-looking-at-a-v-or-w-shaped-economic-recovery-in-fy22-121090701123_1.html

 

16. Chhattisgarh govt waives outstanding loans worth Rs 12.77 cr of women SHGs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/chhattisgarh-govt-waives-outstanding-loan-worth-rs-12-77-cr-of-women-shgs-121090601198_1.html

 

17. Expect real GDP growth of 7 to 8% in 2Q FY22, says Motilal Oswal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/expect-real-gdp-growth-of-7-to-8-in-2q-fy22-says-motilal-oswal-121090600658_1.html

 

18. Goa's debt rising in excess of Rs 20,000 cr because of mining ban in state

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/goa-s-debt-rising-in-excess-of-rs-20-000-cr-because-of-mining-ban-in-state-121090600533_1.html

 

 

19. Employers may have to mandatorily enroll unorganised workers on e-Shram

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/employers-may-have-to-mandatorily-enroll-unorganised-workers-on-e-shram/articleshow/86077421.cms

 

20. Fitch retains India’s sovereign rating at BBB-

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/fitch-retains-indias-sovereign-rating-at-bbb-/articleshow/86017922.cms

 

21. Registration of new companies jumped 26% in 2020-21: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/registration-of-new-companies-jumped-26-in-2020-21-report/articleshow/86036516.cms

 

22. India's inflation likely remained steady at 5.60% in August

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-inflation-likely-remained-steady-at-5-60-in-august/articleshow/86057401.cms

 

23. Unemployment rate touches 8.3% in August; 1.9 million jobs lost: CMIE

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/unemployment-rate-touches-8-3-in-august-1-9-million-jobs-lost-cmie/articleshow/86061965.cms

 

24. I expect real growth to be at least 11 per cent this year: Bibek Debroy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/i-expect-real-growth-to-be-at-least-11-this-year-bibek-debroy/articleshow/85932302.cms

 

25. Economic impact of a third wave, if any, will be very limited: KV Subramanian

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/economic-impact-of-a-third-wave-if-any-will-be-very-limited-kv-subramanian/articleshow/85932929.cms

 

26. India continues to "lag way behind" in COVID vaccination: Fitch

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-continues-to-lag-way-behind-in-covid-vaccination-fitch/articleshow/86007038.cms

 

27. The Political Fix: The mirage of 20% GDP growth and India’s ‘unaddressed demand crisis’

https://scroll.in/article/1004662/the-political-fix-the-mirage-of-20-gdp-growth-and-indias-unaddressed-demand-crisis

 

28. In India's Q1 GDP Numbers, a Tale of Lacklustre Private Consumption

https://thewire.in/economy/in-indias-q1-gdp-numbers-a-tale-of-lacklustre-private-consumption

 

29. Poor Remuneration and Late Payments: The NREGA Payments Trap

https://thewire.in/labour/poorremuneration-and-late-payments

 

30. As the Pandemic Casts Its Shadow, Diwali Spending Not Expected to Fully Recover in 2021

https://thewire.in/economy/as-the-pandemic-casts-its-shadow-diwali-spending-not-expected-to-fully-recover-in-2021

 

31. India’s pandemic paradox: Poor pledge gold, rich buy more gold, pushing imports up by 200%

https://theprint.in/economy/indias-pandemic-paradox-poor-pledge-gold-rich-buy-more-gold-pushing-imports-up-by-200/728979/

 

32. 1 in 3 Indians store personal details like ATM PINs on mobile, computer or email: Survey

https://theprint.in/india/1-in-3-indians-store-personal-details-like-atm-pins-on-mobile-computer-or-email-survey/728681/

 

33. Sri Lanka’s economic crisis poses challenges for India

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/sri-lanka-s-economic-crisis-poses-challenges-for-india-11631206452325.html

 

34. We must focus on human development, not GDP growth

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-irrelevance-of-indian-gdp-estimates-to-most-of-our-citizens-11631206209056.html

 

35. How India can build a hydrogen fuel economy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/indias-tryst-with-the-promise-of-a-hydrogen-fuel-economy-11631032084491.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

36. FinMin releases Rs 9,871 crore to 17 states as revenue deficit grant

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/finmin-releases-rs-9-871-cr-to-17-states-as-revenue-deficit-grant-121090900801_1.html

 

 

 

37. Supreme audit institutions can become partners in evaluating economy: CAG

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/supreme-audit-institutions-can-become-partners-in-evaluating-economy-cag-121090801195_1.html

 

38. Capex growth by states to be slower than target for FY22: CRISIL

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/capex-growth-by-states-to-be-slower-than-target-for-fy22-crisil-121090700040_1.html

 

39. Quality of rated debt dips in August 2021: CARE Ratings

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/quality-of-rated-debt-dips-in-august-2021-care-ratings-121090600700_1.html

 

40. Subdued govt spending despite high tax revenue may impact growth outlook

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/subdued-govt-spending-despite-high-tax-revenue-may-impact-growth-outlook-121090500443_1.html

 

41. Govt's excise collection on petroleum products up 48% in Apr-July

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-s-excise-collection-on-petroleum-products-up-48-in-apr-july-121090500366_1.html

 

42. Prioritising expenditure necessary in short term, says MPC member

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/prioritising-expenditure-necessary-in-short-term-says-mpc-member-121090500242_1.html

 

43. Centre's nod to Andhra Pradesh to borrow more

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/centres-nod-to-andhra-pradesh-to-borrow-more/articleshow/85999562.cms

 

44. ADB clears $150 million loan for urban poor housing project in Tamil Nadu

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/adb-clears-150-million-loan-for-urban-poor-housing-project-in-tamil-nadu/articleshow/85974148.cms

 

45. Atal Pension Yojna dominates social security scheme with 66% NPS subscriber base

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/atal-pension-yojna-dominates-social-security-scheme-with-66-nps-subscriber-base/articleshow/85944861.cms

 

46. The incredible certitude of our asset monetization programme

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/the-incredible-certitude-of-our-asset-monetization-programme-11630860636957.html

Taxation

 

47. Why tax transparency report enhances value

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/business-laws/why-tax-transparency-report-enhances-value/article36302051.ece

 

48. Of dough and definitions: ‘Paratha’ maker feels GST heat

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/packed-paratha-will-attract-18-gst-says-gujarat-aar/article36361339.ece

 

49. NHAI clears the air on GST on annuity payments

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/gst-on-road-construction-nhai-details-four-scenarios-where-considerations-are-received-as-annuity/article36360361.ece

 

50. Input tax credit on expired cakes, pastries not admissible and needs to be reversed: Gujarat’s AAR

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/no-input-tax-credit-admissible-on-expired-cakes-and-need-to-be-reversed-rules-gujarat-aar/article36386396.ece

 

51. Talking to several states to reduce VAT on aviation turbine fuel: V K Singh

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/talking-to-several-states-to-reduce-vat-on-aviation-turbine-fuel-v-k-singh-121090901238_1.html

 

52. Hit by GST recovery notices and summons, industry calls for help

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/hit-by-gst-recovery-notices-and-summons-industry-calls-for-help-121090900038_1.html

 

53. Centre-states may discuss early inclusion of natural gas into GST fold

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-states-may-discuss-early-inclusion-of-natural-gas-into-gst-fold-121090800597_1.html

 

54. Odisha records 41% jump in August GST collection to Rs 3,316.55 crore

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/odisha-records-41-jump-in-august-gst-collection-to-rs-3-316-55-crore-121090400552_1.html

 

 

 

3. Banking and Monetary Policy

 

55. Payments banks want RBI to hike maximum day-end balance to ₹5 lakh

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/payments-banks-want-rbi-to-hike-max-day-end-deposit-balance-to-5-lakh/article36301530.ece

 

56. NBFC regulation needs to be strengthened

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/nbfc-regulation-needs-to-be-strengthened/article36344108.ece

 

57. Credit ratio rising to 2.3x in April-August signals improved health of India Inc

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/credit-ratio-rising-to-23x-in-april-august-signals-improved-health-of-india-inc/article36367306.ece

 

58. The impossible task of taming the rupee

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/the-impossible-task-of-taming-the-rupee/article36365287.ece

 

59. RBI to do everything to help economy recover : Exec Director Mridul Saggar

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-to-do-everything-to-help-economy-recover-exec-director-mridul-saggar-121090901253_1.html

 

60. RBI has serious and major concerns on cryptocurrencies: Governor Das

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-has-serious-and-major-concerns-on-cryptocurrencies-governor-das-121090901308_1.html

 

61. Crypto not currency; needs to be regulated as asset: ex-RBI DG Gandhi

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/crypto-not-currency-needs-to-be-regulated-as-asset-ex-rbi-dg-gandhi/articleshow/86004732.cms

 

62. Will India's e-Rupi be a game changer like Kenya's M-Pesa?

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-e-rupi-could-take-us-a-long-way-towards-financial-inclusion-11630945804631.html

 

63. India Ratings maintains stable outlook on banking sector in FY22

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-ratings-maintains-stable-outlook-on-banking-sector-in-fy22/article36347931.ece

 

 

 

4. External Sector

 

64. FinMin may set up panel to review demand for rate correction: Goyal

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/finmin-may-set-up-review-panel-to-examine-demand-for-rate-correction-under-duty-remission-scheme-says-goyal/article36272218.ece

 

65. Forex reserves hit record high of $633.558 billion

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/forex/forex-reserves-decline-210-bn-to-61936-bn/article36018049.ece

 

66. A silent revolution in border trade

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/a-silent-revolution-in-border-trade/article36364990.ece

 

67. Govt to release incentive arrears worth Rs 56,027 crore to exporters

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-to-release-incentive-arrears-worth-rs-56-027-crore-to-exporters-121090901252_1.html

 

68. India, Denmark agree on further engaging in renewable energy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-denmark-agree-on-further-engaging-in-renewable-energy-121090901371_1.html

 

69. 'India, Germany will work to build stronger energy, climate partnerships'

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-germany-will-work-to-build-stronger-energy-climate-partnerships-121090901376_1.html

 

70. India's inclusion in global bond may attract $170 to $250 bn in inflows

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-inclusion-in-global-bond-may-attract-170-to-250-bn-in-inflows-121090900445_1.html

 

71. Free trade agreements cannot be signed in haste, says Piyush Goyal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/free-trade-agreements-cannot-be-signed-in-haste-says-piyush-goyal-121090801344_1.html

 

72. An SDR booster from IMF puts India's forex kitty at $633 billion

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/sdr-allocation-puts-forex-kitty-at-633-b/articleshow/85914488.cms

 

 

 

73. India for early outcome of TRIPS waiver for Covid vaccine, food security at WTO

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-for-early-outcome-of-trips-waiver-for-covid-vaccine-food-security-at-wto/articleshow/85928457.cms

 

74. Trade deficit may continue to widen in 2nd half of FY22

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/trade-deficit-may-continue-to-widen-in-2nd-half-of-fy22/articleshow/85972297.cms

 

75. Lower import duty likely on edible oils

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/lower-import-duty-likely-on-edible-oils/articleshow/86017913.cms

 

76. India signs deals to export 1.2 million tonnes of sugar in new season

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-signs-deals-to-export-1-2-million-tonnes-of-sugar-in-new-season/articleshow/86068711.cms

 

77. Release of pending export incentive dues to ease liquidity at most challenging times: Exporters

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/release-of-pending-export-incentive-dues-to-ease-liquidity-at-most-challenging-times-exporters/articleshow/86074603.cms

 

78. Foreign investors pump in Rs 16,459 crore in August

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/fpis-net-buyers-in-aug-invest-rs-16459-cr/articleshow/85947172.cms

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

79. Paddy acreage tops 400 lakh hectares

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/paddy-acreage-tops-400-lakh-hectares/article36279109.ece

 

80. Women dominate agri workforce, but take home 22% less as wages

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/women-dominate-agri-workforce-but-for-low-wages/article36333866.ece

 

81. Mustard, masur see highest increase in Rabi support price

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/mustard-masur-see-highest-increase-in-rabi-support-price/article36366608.ece

 

82. BRICS report makes case for developing safe digital architecture

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/brics-report-makes-case-for-developing-safe-digital-architecture-121090901340_1.html

 

83. Govt likely to reintroduce the TMA scheme for farm exporters

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-likely-to-reintroduce-the-tma-scheme-for-farm-exporters-121091000042_1.html

 

84. Agricultural reforms by govt will bring revolution in farmers' lives: Tomar

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/agricultural-reforms-by-govt-will-bring-revolution-in-farmers-lives-tomar-121090901407_1.html

 

85. MSP hikes need to be supplemented by higher yields, say experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/msp-hikes-need-to-be-supplemented-by-higher-yields-say-experts-121091000057_1.html

 

86. Agri exports play important role in doubling farmers' income: Govt

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/agri-exports-play-important-role-in-doubling-farmers-income-govt-121090701411_1.html

 

87. Govt procures record 89-mn tonnes of paddy for Rs 1.68 trn so far this year

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-procures-record-89-mn-tonnes-of-paddy-for-rs-1-68-trn-so-far-this-year-121090601279_1.html

 

88. Ahead of the rabi sowing season, systemic inventory of phosphatic fertilisers running low in India, says ICRA

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/ahead-of-the-rabi-sowing-season-systemic-inventory-of-phosphatic-fertilisers-running-low-in-india-says-icra/articleshow/86000638.cms

 

89. Lowest vegetable prices in three years relief for consumers; farmers struggle to recover production cost

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/lowest-vegetable-prices-in-three-years-relief-for-consumers-farmers-struggle-to-recover-production-cost/articleshow/86029541.cms

 

90. Excessive rainfall in September may impact kharif crop, increase prices

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/excessive-rainfall-in-september-may-impact-kharif-crop-increase-prices/articleshow/86063113.cms

 

91. Onion prices likely to remain at higher trajectory this festive season: Crisil

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/onion-prices-likely-to-remain-at-higher-trajectory-this-festive-season-crisil/articleshow/86074967.cms

 

92. Odisha: Depleting Ground Water Level, Drought-Like Situation Leave Paddy Farmers Grim

https://thewire.in/agriculture/odisha-depleting-ground-level-water-drought-like-situation-paddy-farmers

 

93. Millets could help India mitigate malnutrition and climate change

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/millets-could-help-india-mitigate-malnutrition-and-climate-change-11630861353572.html

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

94. Services activity rebounds in August, PMI at 56.7

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/services-activity-rebounds-in-august-pmi-at-567/article36268035.ece

 

95. Google says it is partner to India’s financial ecosystem

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/google-says-firmly-sees-itself-as-partner-to-indias-financial-ecosystem/article36271940.ece

 

96. Cabinet clears ₹10,683-cr PLI scheme for man-made textiles

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/cabinet-clears-10683-crore-pli-scheme-for-textile-sector/article36355678.ece

 

97. India's industrial sector grows, manufacturers continue to struggle

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-industrial-sector-grows-manufacturers-continue-to-struggle-121091000053_1.html

 

98. India Inc's biz sentiments drawing closer to pre-pandemic level: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-inc-s-biz-sentiments-drawing-closer-to-pre-pandemic-level-survey-121090801166_1.html

 

99. India Inc resorted to salary cuts in Q1, will be drag on economic recovery

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-inc-resorted-to-salary-cuts-in-q1-will-be-drag-on-economic-recovery-121090801139_1.html

 

100. India's steel output expected to jump 18% to 120 MT in FY22: MoS Steel

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-steel-output-expected-to-jump-18-to-120-mt-in-fy22-mos-steel-121090500201_1.html

 

101. Business resumption falters but still above pre-pandemic levels: Nomura

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/business-resumption-falters-but-still-above-pre-pandemic-levels-nomura/articleshow/85976113.cms

 

102. India needs tech moonshots to power $10 tn ai-driven economy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/india-needs-tech-moonshots-to-power-10-tn-ai-driven-economy-11630867886261.html

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

103. Opinion | Vaccine Mandates and Patent Waivers for the Common Good

https://www.commondreams.org/views/2021/09/09/vaccine-mandates-and-patent-waivers-common-good

 

104. Finance is of pivotal role in the green transition

https://archive.shine.cn/opinion/Finance-is-of-pivotal-role-in-the-green-transition/shdaily.shtml

 

105. “Nobel Economist to Biden: Ditch Fed Chair Powell If You Want to 'Build Back Better'

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/09/08/nobel-economist-biden-ditch-fed-chair-powell-if-you-want-build-back-better

 

106. COVID-19 and Human Freedom | by Joseph E. Stiglitz - Project Syndicate

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/covid19-spike-in-us-reflects-misunderstanding-of-liberty-by-joseph-e-stiglitz-2021-09

           

8. Other Articles/ Columns

                                                  

• Ideas for India

 

107. Do quotas in public sector employment for disadvantaged groups enhance their welfare?

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/social-identity/do-quotas-in-public-sector-employment-for-disadvantaged-groups-enhance-their-welfare.html

 

 

 

108. Dealing with worker absenteeism in labour-intensive industries

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/productivity-innovation/dealing-with-worker-absenteeism-in-labour-intensive-industries.html

 

109. Is it safe? Threat of sexual violence and women’s decision to work

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/social-identity/is-it-safe-threat-of-sexual-violence-and-women-s-decision-to-work.html

        

• The India Forum

 

110. Making Sense of India’s Measures of Unemployment

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/india-measures-unemployment?utm_source=website&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=homepage&utm_content=Top-article

 

• EPW

 

Commentary

 

111. Infant Mortality Rate: Do Indian States Converge?

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/36/commentary/infant-mortality-rate.html

 

112. Making Digital Financial Inclusion a Reality

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/36/commentary/making-digital-financial-inclusion-reality.html

 

Perspectives

 

113. Public–Private Partnerships in Healthcare: Evidence from India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/36/perspectives/public-private-partnerships-healthcare.html

 

Special Articles

 

114. Horticulture Diversification Key to Development Role of Small and Marginal Farmers

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/36/special-articles/horticulture-diversification-key-development-role.html

 

115. State Policy and Recruitment of Domestic Workers and Nurses to West Asia

A Comparative Political Economy Analysis

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/36/special-articles/state-policy-and-recruitment-domestic-workers-and.html

 

 

 

• Project Syndicate

 

116. Ending “Trickle-Down” Vaccine Economics

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/ending-trickle-down-vaccine-economics-by-kevin-watkins-2021-09?a_la=english&a_d=6135ee1ec031e2d2a021d095&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=ending-trickle-down-vaccine-economics-by-kevin-watkins-2021-09&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

117. Breaking Bad Bond Buying

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/fed-should-taper-qe-bond-buying-by-andres-velasco-2021-09?a_la=english&a_d=61374afa401baea45509694e&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=fed-should-taper-qe-bond-buying-by-andres-velasco-2021-09&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

118. A Wrong Turn for World Bank Concessional Lending

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/are-world-bank-concessional-loans-really-helping-the-poor-by-jayati-ghosh-and-farwa-sial-2021-09?a_la=english&a_d=6139f69c3b4f9a0596696670&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=are-world-bank-concessional-loans-really-helping-the-poor-by-jayati-ghosh-and-farwa-sial-2021-09&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• The Economist

 

119. 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

 

120. Russia cultivates alternatives to Western financial firms

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

 

121. Labour shortages threaten housing supply

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

 

122. 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

 

123. Could climate change trigger a financial crisis?

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

 

124. Using bitcoin as legal tender

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/09/04/using-bitcoin-as-legal-tender

 

125. In much of the world, economic policy is becoming tighter

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/in-much-of-the-world-economic-policy-is-becoming-tighter/21804379

 

126. The new economics of global cities

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/the-new-economics-of-global-cities/21804271

 

127. Do physical assets offer investors refuge from inflation?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/09/11/do-physical-assets-offer-investors-refuge-from-inflation

 

9. News on Kerala

 

128. Kerala puts forth slew of projects for Central aid

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/state-puts-forth-slew-of-projects-for-central-aid/article36384940.ece

 

129. Vehicle tax for stage, contract carriers waived

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/vehicle-tax-for-stage-contract-carriers-waived/article36385478.ece

 

130. Kerala Assembly to move resolution against move to impose tax on primary milk co-ops

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/kerala-assembly-to-move-resolution-against-move-to-impose-tax-on-primary-milk-co-ops/articleshow/86007627.cms

 

131. Kerala to kick-start India's ambitious green hydrogen mission

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/kerala-to-kick-start-india-s-green-hydrogen-mission-121090901320_1.html

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Journals:              Economic and Political Weekly, The Economist, Project Syndicate