Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(11/12/2021 to 17/12/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. Rural jobs data show continued stress in labour market: Motilal Oswal report

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/clear-sign-of-continued-stress-in-indias-labour-market-mofsl-report/article37923767.ece

 

2. Time to make in India, and for India

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/time-to-make-in-india-and-for-india/article37939751.ece

 

3. Why India always misses the innovation bus

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-india-always-misses-the-innovation-bus/article37939966.ece

 

4. Nov retail inflation surges to 3-month high of 4.9%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/nov-retail-inflation-surges-to-3-month-high-of-49/article37946925.ece

 

5. India’s unequal growth journey

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/indias-unequal-growth-journey/article37954982.ece

 

6. Wholesale inflation surges to 14.23% in November, highest in current series

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/wholesale-inflation-surges-to-1423-in-november-highest-in-current-series/article37952303.ece

 

7. 25% of workers in unorganised sector registered on e-shram portal

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/25-of-workers-in-unorganised-sector-registered-on-e-shram-portal/article37963659.ece

 

8. Economy continues to forge ahead: RBI bulletin

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indian-economy-continues-to-forge-ahead-rbi-bulletin/article37963102.ece

 

9. Maintain fiscal accommodative stance for a few more quarters: Gopinath tells India

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/maintain-fiscal-accommodative-stance-for-a-few-more-quarters-gopinath-tells-india/article37963723.ece

 

10. States should not limit their focus to R&D: Raghuram Rajan

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/states-should-not-limit-their-focus-to-rd-raghuram-rajan/article37963752.ece

 

11. ‘Patchy data affects policy response, economy’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/patchy-data-affect-policy-response-economy/article37963734.ece

 

12. House panel suggests one authority for all data

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/panel-submits-report-on-pdp-bill-in-rajya-sabha/article37967121.ece

 

13. Why demand for MGNREGS is expected to continue

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/why-demand-for-mgnregs-is-expected-to-continue/article37971585.ece

 

14. Post-lockdown, 1.5 million women lost jobs: Report

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/post-lockdown-15-million-women-lost-jobs-report/article37971240.ece

 

15. Farm Act aftermath: Kant says Centre bent on more reforms across sectors

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/farm-act-aftermath-kant-says-centre-bent-on-more-reforms-across-sectors-121121301368_1.html

 

16. India's retail inflation rises to three-month high of 4.9% in November

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-retail-inflation-rises-to-three-month-high-of-4-9-in-november-121121400050_1.html

 

17. Privatisation of public sector units to drive divestment receipts: MoS

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/privatisation-of-public-sector-units-to-drive-divestment-receipts-mos-121121400058_1.html

 

18. Employment outlook at a record high of 8 yrs as employers show optimism

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/employment-outlook-at-a-record-high-of-8-yrs-as-employers-show-optimism-121121400404_1.html

 

19. Indian economy rapidly recovering from pandemic-induced downturn: Shringla

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/indian-economy-rapidly-recovering-from-pandemic-induced-downturn-shringla-121121400529_1.html

 

20. No access to alternate electricity sources to defaulting discoms: R K Singh

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/no-access-to-alternate-electricity-sources-to-defaulting-discoms-r-k-singh-121121401349_1.html

 

21. ADB scales down India growth estimate further to 9.7% in FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/adb-scales-down-india-growth-estimate-further-to-9-7-in-fy22-121121400709_1.html

 

22. India's GDP to grow 8.2% in FY23, RBI to hike rates by 100 bps: BofA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/gdp-to-grow-8-2-pc-in-fy23-rbi-to-hike-rates-by-100bps-121121500867_1.html

 

23. ICRA cuts growth forecast for passenger vehicle industry to 8-11% for FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/icra-cuts-growth-forecast-for-passenger-vehicle-industry-to-8-11-for-fy22-121121500903_1.html

 

24. High frequency indicators look upbeat, RBI officials on state of economy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/high-frequency-looks-upbeat-rbi-officials-on-state-of-economy-121121501195_1.html

 

25. A third of women married in India in 2018 were 18-20 years old, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/a-third-of-women-married-in-india-in-2018-were-18-20-years-old-shows-data-121121600803_1.html

 

26. Bloomberg poll raises India's GDP growth forecast amid fewer Covid curbs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-gdp-growth-forecast-raised-amid-fewer-coronavirus-restrictions-121121700399_1.html

 

27. 10.5 mn domestic air passengers in Nov, 17% higher than Oct: DGCA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/10-5-mn-domestic-air-passengers-in-nov-17-higher-than-oct-dgca-121121700636_1.html

 

28. India ranking in global scam report goes up to 4th position: Truecaller

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-ranking-in-global-scam-report-goes-up-to-4th-position-truecaller-121121700649_1.html

 

29. India to become fastest-growing economy in FY22: Amit Shah at Ficci event

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-to-become-fastest-growing-economy-in-2021-22-amit-shah-121121700637_1.html

 

30. India will lead the world in innovation, says Kris Gopalakrishnan

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/india-will-lead-the-world-in-innovation-says-kris-gopalakrishnan/articleshow/88316944.cms

 

31. Ending of farmers' protests to add 0.25% to India's GDP: President of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/ending-of-farmers-protests-to-add-0-25-to-indias-gdp-president-of-phd-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry/articleshow/88276857.cms

 

32. Consumer sentiment still below pre-Covid levels: CMIE

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/consumer-sentiment-still-below-pre-covid-levels/articleshow/88317492.cms

 

33. Business activity grows to new high despite Omicron threat: Nomura

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/business-activity-grows-to-new-high-despite-omicron-threat-nomura/articleshow/88260875.cms

 

34. India to be among a few economies to rebound strongly; impact of Omicron to be less severe: Finance ministry report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-to-be-among-a-few-economies-to-rebound-strongly-impact-of-omicron-to-be-less-severe-finance-ministry-report/articleshow/88228516.cms

 

2. Public Finance

 

35. Budget should ensure tax, policy stability: India Inc tells FM

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/budget-should-ensure-tax-policy-stability-india-inc-tells-fm/article37971173.ece

 

36. Centre was sensitive to fiscal deficit: Garg on CAG's bank recap concerns

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-was-sensitive-to-fiscal-deficit-garg-on-cag-s-bank-recap-concerns-121121200645_1.html

 

37. Govt earned over Rs 8 lakh cr from taxes on petrol, diesel in last 3 fiscals: FM Sitharaman

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/govt-earned-over-rs-8-lakh-cr-from-taxes-on-petrol-diesel-in-last-3-fiscals-fm-sitharaman/articleshow/88281455.cms

Taxation

 

38. Goods and Services Tax as an unfinished agenda

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/goods-and-services-tax-as-an-unfinished-agenda/article37928330.ece

 

39. GST Council likely to meet early Jan, may discuss rate rationalization

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-council-likely-to-meet-early-jan-may-discuss-rate-rationalisation-121121300058_1.html

 

40. After papad, cheese balls another food item to trigger GST dispute

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/after-papad-cheese-balls-another-food-item-to-trigger-gst-dispute-121121300049_1.html

 

41. IGST on ocean freight can't be imposed on importers, companies tell SC

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/igst-on-ocean-freight-can-t-be-imposed-on-importers-companies-tell-sc-121121601118_1.html

 

42. It's double taxation: Share buyback tax should go, like DDT, says TV Mohandas Pai in a BCIC report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/its-double-taxation-share-buy-back-tax-should-go-like-ddt-says-tv-mohandas-pai-in-a-bcic-report/articleshow/88332271.cms

 

43. Advance tax collections grow 90% in Q3 of FY22

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/advance-tax-collections-grow-90-in-q3-of-fy22/articleshow/88329435.cms

 

44. Investment rebound underpins India's growth recovery: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/investment-rebound-underpins-indias-growth-recovery-report/articleshow/88326111.cms

 

3. Banking and Monetary Policy

 

45. Cash in circulation rises, but at a slower pace

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/growth-in-currency-circulation-is-decelerating/article37924160.ece

 

46. Card tokenisation unlikely to take off by RBI’s deadline of January 1

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/card-tokenisation-unlikely-to-take-off-by-rbis-deadline-of-january-1/article37946959.ece

 

47. RBI unveils PCA framework for NBFCs effective Oct 2022

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/with-growing-in-size-rbi-issues-pca-framework-for-nbfcs/article37952943.ece

 

48. Why cryptocurrencies must be regulated

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-cryptocurrencies-must-be-regulated/article37954943.ece

 

49. Rupee registers fresh low of 75.96, might slip further to below 76

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/portfolio/technical-analysis/rupee-registers-fresh-low-of-7596-might-slip-further-to-below-76/article37955401.ece

 

50. Reserve Bank may rationalise some payment charges, says industry

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/reserve-bank-may-rationalise-some-payment-charges-says-industry-121121100028_1.html

 

51. NHB seeking agency for data on unsold properties across 50 cities

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nhb-seeking-agency-for-data-on-unsold-properties-across-50-cities-121121200384_1.html

 

52. Depositors should be careful while chasing high returns, says RBI Governor

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/depositors-should-be-careful-while-chasing-high-returns-says-rbi-governor-121121200399_1.html

 

53. No estimation of black money in foreign accounts in last 5 years: Govt

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/no-estimation-of-black-money-in-foreign-accounts-in-last-5-years-govt-121121400996_1.html

 

54. India's largest lender SBI increases benchmark lending rate by 0.1%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/sbi-hikes-base-rate-by-0-1-pc-121121700341_1.html

 

55. Outlook on Indian economy upbeat, but Omicron calls for caution, says RBI research paper

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/outlook-on-indian-economy-upbeat-but-omicron-calls-for-caution-says-rbi-research-paper/articleshow/88303150.cms

 

4. External Sector

 

56. India’s foreign exchange reserves fall to $635.9 b

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/forex/indias-foreign-exchange-reserves-fall-to-6359-b/article37927761.ece

 

57. Nov trade deficit doubles to $22.91 b

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/trade-deficit-doubles-in-november/article37955238.ece

 

58. Exports in first half of Dec rise 44% to $16.46 billion

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/exports-in-first-half-of-december-rise-44-to-1646-billion/article37963793.ece

 

59. Economy hurt by trade credit freeze

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/economy-hurt-by-trade-credit-freeze/article37970851.ece

 

60. India's merchandise exports to grow 51% in April-Dec 2021 period: Exim Bank

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-merchandise-exports-to-grow-51-in-april-dec-2021-period-exim-bank-121121300725_1.html

 

61. India's exports likely to touch record $400 bn this fiscal: Goyal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-exports-likely-to-touch-record-400-bn-this-fiscal-goyal-121121400923_1.html

 

62. Indian industry inks 12 business MOUs with Vietnam

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/indian-industry-inks-12-business-mous-with-vietnam/articleshow/88341327.cms

 

63. India's rice exports to surpass FY21’s record 17.72 million tonne

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/indias-rice-exports-to-surpass-fy21s-record-17-72-million-tonne/articleshow/88324905.cms

 

64. India’s FDI rules ambiguous, can be strengthened, says WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/indias-fdi-rules-ambiguous-can-be-strengthened-says-wto-dg-ngozi-okonjo-iweala/articleshow/88284446.cms

 

65. India working on urgent economic package to aid Sri Lanka, report says

https://theprint.in/economy/india-working-on-urgent-economic-package-to-aid-sri-lanka-report-says/780078/

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

66. Slow disbursal of credit drags agri infra projects

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/slow-disbursal-of-credit-drags-agri-infra-projects/article37927919.ece

 

67. Crop insurance: Govt to tap tech to estimate grains’ yield

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/crop-insurance-govt-to-tap-tech-to-estimate-grains-yield/article37927518.ece

 

68. To rejuvenate ‘life’ in agricultural fields, Nabard to roll out Jiva

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/to-rejuvenate-life-in-agricultural-fields-nabard-to-roll-out-jiva/article37944142.ece

 

69. 40% of Indian agricultural soil is zinc deficient, says IZA official

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/india-needs-to-use-more-zinc-in-agriculture-to-achieve-food-security/article37959004.ece

 

70. Fodder deficit is affecting cattle productivity

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/fodder-deficit-is-affecting-cattle-productivity/article37970950.ece

 

71. Pre-budget consultation: Agri experts for MSP based on realistic cost

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/pre-budget-consultation-agri-experts-for-msp-based-on-realistic-cost-121121501227_1.html

 

72. Committee on MSP to be set up 'very soon in near future': Agriculture Secretary

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/committee-on-msp-to-be-set-up-very-soon-in-near-future-agriculture-secretary/articleshow/88259567.cms

 

 

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

73. Auto wholesales on the slow lane

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/passenger-vehicle-sales-lowest-in-7-years-in-november-siam/article37923296.ece

 

74. Industrial output grew 3.2% in Oct

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/industrial-output-grew-32-in-oct/article37927925.ece

 

75. Bridging the gap in logistics infrastructure

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/bridging-the-gap-in-logistics-infrastructure/article37955097.ece

 

76. Clothing, footwear inflation at 7-year high

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/clothing-and-footwear-inflation-at-over-7-year-high/article37954408.ece

 

77. BOT road projects have hit EPC firms

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/bot-road-projects-have-hit-epc-firms/article37970908.ece

 

78. High prices of automobiles likely to persist during next year: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/high-prices-of-automobiles-likely-to-persist-during-next-year-report-121121100309_1.html

 

79. Food service industry expected to grow by 9% CAGR over FY20-25E: MOFSL

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/food-service-industry-expected-to-grow-by-9-cagr-over-fy20-25e-mofsl-121121100356_1.html

 

80. Real estate demand at pre-Covid levels, outlook remains positive: Analysts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/real-estate-demand-at-pre-covid-levels-outlook-remains-positive-analysts-121121200672_1.html

 

81. Domestic steel prices to soften 10-15% in 2022: S&P Global Platts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/domestic-steel-prices-to-soften-10-15-in-2022-s-p-global-platts-121121501201_1.html

 

82. Diagnostic industry may log 55% revenue growth in FY22, says report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/diagnostic-industry-may-log-55-revenue-growth-in-fy22-says-report-121121600665_1.html

 

83. 9% MSMEs closed down due to Covid as of August 2020, says govt

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/9-msmes-closed-down-due-to-covid-as-of-august-2020-says-govt-121121600707_1.html

 

84. Private sector invests Rs 15,164 cr in roads till November this fiscal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/private-sector-invests-rs-15-164-cr-in-roads-till-november-this-fiscal-121121600748_1.html

 

85. Market research industry to touch $4.2 bn by FY26, says report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/market-research-industry-to-touch-4-2-bn-by-fy26-says-report-121121600944_1.html

 

86. 863 investment projects worth $121 bn under consideration: DPIIT

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/863-investment-projects-worth-121-bn-under-consideration-dpiit/articleshow/88324832.cms

 

87. Soon, states to be ranked on ability to acquire land for infrastructural development

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/soon-states-to-be-ranked-on-ability-to-acquire-land-for-infrastructural-development/articleshow/88324227.cms

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

88. Dark clouds of US-China conflict and Republican Party trickery loom in 2022

https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3159658/dark-clouds-us-china-conflict-and-republican-party-trickery-loom

 

89. If Olaf Scholz is serious about progress, he must back a patent waiver for Covid vaccines | Joseph Stiglitz

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/dec/15/olaf-scholz-patent-waiver-covid-vaccines-germany-eu

 

90. Opinion | The Year of Inflation Infamy

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/16/opinion/inflation-economy-2021.html

 

91. Behind Kentucky's Tornado Recovery Plan - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/14/opinion/kentucky-tornado-federal-aid.html

 

92. Opinion | The Bogus Bashing of Build Back Better

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/13/opinion/build-back-better.html

 

93. Opinion | The Inflation Suspense Goes On

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/10/opinion/inflation-economy.html

 

94. Opinion | How Is the U.S. Economy Doing?

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/09/opinion/economy-inflation-spending-jobs.html

 

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

95. Can agitating public sector bankers do a farmer on the Modi government?

https://scroll.in/article/1012904/can-agitating-public-sector-bankers-do-a-farmer-on-the-modi-government

 

96. Cryptocurrencies had a great year in 2021. But what’s in store for them in 2022?

https://scroll.in/article/1012811/cryptocurrencies-had-a-great-year-in-2021-but-whats-in-store-for-them-in-2022

 

97. Heroin and human trafficking are the only two sectors of the economy still thriving under Taliban

https://scroll.in/article/1012816/heroin-and-human-trafficking-are-the-only-two-sectors-of-the-economy-still-thriving-under-taliban

 

98. Three economic fault lines will determine India’s trajectory over the next decade

https://scroll.in/article/1012998/three-economic-fault-lines-will-shape-indias-trajectory-over-the-next-decade

 

• Ideas for India

 

99. Estimating changes in India’s workforce during 2011-2018

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/estimating-changes-in-india-s-workforce-during-2011-2018.html

 

100. MNREGA funds allocation: Honouring the work-on-demand guarantee

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/poverty-inequality/mnrega-funds-allocation-honouring-the-work-on-demand-guarantee.html

 

101. Global supply chain disruptions: Causes and the way ahead

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/trade/global-supply-chain-disruptions-causes-and-the-way-ahead.html

 

• EPW

 

Commentary

 

102. Need for Equalising Endowments

A Lesson from Two Centuries of Global Inequality (1820–2020)

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/50/commentary/need-equalising-endowments.html

 

103. Alarming Hunger in India

Real or Methodological Fallacy?

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/50/commentary/alarming-hunger-india.html

 

104. Economic Growth in Uttar Pradesh in Recent Years

Rhetoric and Reality

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/50/commentary/economic-growth-uttar-pradesh-recent-years.html

 

Perspective

 

105. Economic Impact of the 2020 COVID-19 Lockdown on Indian Farmers

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/50/perspectives/economic-impact-2020-covid-19-lockdown-indian.html

 

106. Lockdown and Reopening the Economy

Spatial Dynamics of COVID-19 for India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/49/perspectives/lockdown-and-reopening-economy.html

 

Special Articles

 

107. Transition from Informal Firms to Formal

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/50/special-articles/transition-informal-firms-formal.html

 

108. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of ‘Startup India’

A Review of India’s Entrepreneurship Policy

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/50/special-articles/good-bad-and-ugly-%E2%80%98startup-india%E2%80%99.html

 

109. An Assessment of the Nutritional Status of India’s Rural Labour since the Early 1980s

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/50/special-articles/assessment-nutritional-status-indias-rural-labour.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

110. GDP's Days Are Numbered

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/replacing-gdp-with-wealth-and-wellbeing-indicators-by-diane-coyle-2021-12?a_la=english&a_d=61bb283f4e6608eb3571c71e&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=replacing-gdp-with-wealth-and-wellbeing-indicators-by-diane-coyle-2021-12&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

111. Water As an Asset Class Is Here

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/emergence-of-water-as-an-asset-class-by-willem-h-buiter-2021-12?a_la=english&a_d=61bb1bf14e6608eb3544c035&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=emergence-of-water-as-an-asset-class-by-willem-h-buiter-2021-12&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

112. Burying the Laissez-Faire Zombie

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/myth-of-state-versus-market-antagonism-by-luigi-zingales-2021-12?a_la=english&a_d=61ba16fe4e6608eb357e85f9&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=myth-of-state-versus-market-antagonism-by-luigi-zingales-2021-12&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

113. Lifting the Lid on Global Inequality

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/world-inequality-report-income-wealth-disparities-by-jayati-ghosh-2021-12?a_la=english&a_d=61b73c0bbd2a0fe788e9cb54&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=world-inequality-report-income-wealth-disparities-by-jayati-ghosh-2021-12&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• The India Forum

 

114. Which Way the Stock Market Now?

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/which-way-stock-market-now?utm_source=website&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=category&utm_content=Economy

 

115. Digital Currency: Fog Beyond the Hype

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/digital-currency-fog-beyond-hype?utm_source=website&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=category&utm_content=Economy

 

116. The Europe-India Balance Sheet

Trade, like-mindedness, and strategic interests

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

 

• The Economist

 

117. The private-markets party reaches fever pitch

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/the-private-markets-party-reaches-fever-pitch/21806772

 

118. China’s property slowdown sheds light on another worrying debt problem

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/chinas-property-slowdown-sheds-light-on-another-worrying-debt-problem/21806824

 

119. The Bank of England surprises investors by raising interest rates

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/12/16/the-bank-of-england-surprises-investors-by-raising-interest-rates

 

120. After a shocker in 2021, where might inflation go in 2022?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/12/18/after-a-shocker-in-2021-where-might-inflation-go-in-2022

 

121. Has the pandemic shown inflation to be a fiscal phenomenon?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/12/18/has-the-pandemic-shown-inflation-to-be-a-fiscal-phenomenon

 

9. News on Kerala

 

122. Govt. tweaks procurement policy for public sector enterprises

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/govt-tweaks-procurement-policy-for-public-sector-enterprises/article37961980.ece

 

123. Knowledge economy mission to hold job fairs for educated youth

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/knowledge-economy-mission-to-hold-job-fairs-for-educated-youth/article37963288.ece

 

124. Goatery project to hike meat, milk production

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/goatery-project-to-hike-meat-milk-production/article37978957.ece

 

 

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