Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(26/02/2022 to 04/03/2022)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. Diesel consumption in FY23 to lag pre-Covid levels as clean fuels gather momentum

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/diesel-consumption-in-fy23-to-be-below-pre-covid-levels-as-use-of-clean-fuels-gains-momentum/article65083869.ece

 

2. Billionaires’ race: How ‘India’s rich’ list has changed over last 20 years

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/the-billion-dollar-race-howindias-richestlist-has-changed-over-the-last-20-years/article65089905.ece

 

3. Most rural households do not have access to tap water

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/jal-jeevan-mission-less-than-half-of-rural-households-have-access-to-piped-water-supply/article65186436.ece

 

4. States without MGNREGA ombudsperson in 80% districts won't get funds

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/states-without-mgnrega-ombudsperson-in-80-districts-won-t-get-funds-122022700811_1.html

 

5. Russia, Ukraine conflict may hit Indian economy badly, says CAIT

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/russia-ukraine-conflict-may-hit-indian-economy-badly-says-cait-122022501567_1.html

 

6. Threat to global peace a challenge for economic revival: FM Sitharaman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/threat-to-global-peace-a-challenge-for-economic-revival-fm-sitharaman-122022600040_1.html

 

7. India's GDP growth slows to 5.4% in Q3, estimated to rise 8.9% in FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-gdp-grows-5-4-in-q3-estimated-to-rise-8-9-in-fy22-122022801077_1.html

 

8. Retail inflation for industrial workers rises to 5.84% in January

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/retail-inflation-for-industrial-workers-rises-to-5-84-in-january-122022801013_1.html

 

9. Economists say higher oil prices pose more risk to India's growth momentum

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economists-say-higher-oil-prices-pose-more-risk-to-india-s-growth-momentum-122022800125_1.html

 

 

 

10. Covid-19 pandemic waves slow down FY22 highway construction in India

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/highway-construction-growth-at-5-yr-low-even-as-ministry-eyes-record-goals-122022801195_1.html

 

11. India among countries that will be most 'economically harmed': IPCC report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-most-vulnerable-on-all-fronts-of-climate-change-impact-ipcc-report-122022801313_1.html

 

12. FY22 GDP estimates: Economic growth weighed down by mfg, construction

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fy22-gdp-estimates-economic-growth-weighed-down-by-mfg-construction-122022801339_1.html

 

13. Household consumption up; below pre-Covid level: FY22 GDP estimates

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/household-consumption-up-below-pre-covid-level-fy22-gdp-estimates-122030100023_1.html

 

14. NITI Aayog working on index to identify gaps in gender equality

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/niti-aayog-working-on-index-to-identify-gaps-in-gender-equality-122030100540_1.html

 

15. India's economy faces headwinds amid Russia-Ukraine crisis, says Emkay

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-economy-faces-headwinds-amid-russia-ukraine-crisis-says-emkay-122030200058_1.html

 

16. YouTube creators contributed Rs 6,800 cr to Indian economy in 2020

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/youtube-creators-contributed-rs-6-800-cr-to-indian-economy-in-2020-122030300476_1.html

 

17. Attitudes to women's work reason for dismal labour participation rate

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/attitudes-to-women-s-work-reason-for-dismal-labour-participation-rate-122030301457_1.html

 

18. WPI effect: 800 key drugs likely to see 10% price rise in April

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/wpi-effect-800-key-drugs-likely-to-see-10-price-rise-in-april-122030400068_1.html

 

19. IPR plays important role in strengthening growth, focus on development: FM

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/ipr-plays-important-role-in-strengthening-growth-focus-on-development-fm/articleshow/89849765.cms

 

20. Niti Aayog developing National Gender Index

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/niti-aayog-developing-national-gender-index/articleshow/89920138.cms

 

21. E-Bill system will end 'rent seeking' in govt contracts: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/e-bill-system-will-end-rent-seeking-in-govt-contracts-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman/articleshow/89947271.cms

 

22. Government to pay Rs 12,000 crore extra for rural jobs scheme

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/government-to-pay-rs-12000-crore-extra-for-rural-jobs-scheme/articleshow/89954897.cms

 

23. Need nuanced, market-specific approach for implementing complex eco legislations, says CCI chief

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/need-nuanced-market-specific-approach-for-implementing-complex-eco-legislations-says-cci-chief/articleshow/89988955.cms

 

24.  Need for effective communication strategy to manage expectations: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/need-for-effective-communication-strategy-to-manage-expectations-rbi-governor-shaktikanta-das/articleshow/89989661.cms

 

25. India can be 3rd largest economy by 2030 on back of four big reforms: Arvind Panagariya

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-can-be-3rd-largest-economy-by-2030-on-back-of-four-big-reforms-arvind-panagariya/articleshow/89834954.cms

 

26. India slips 3 spots to rank 120 on 17 SDG goals adopted as 2030 agenda: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-slips-3-spots-to-rank-120-on-17-sdg-goals-adopted-as-2030-agenda-report/articleshow/89924013.cms

 

27. GlobalData cuts Indian economy growth forecast for 2022 amid Russia-Ukraine crisis

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/globaldata-cuts-indian-economy-growth-forecast-for-2022-amid-russia-ukraine-crisis/articleshow/89991434.cms

 

28. India’s slowing economic recovery faces fresh geopolitical risks

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/indias-slowing-economic-recovery-faces-fresh-geopolitical-risks/articleshow/89884800.cms

 

29. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has thrown all economic forecasts out of gear, what will the RBI do?

https://scroll.in/article/1018696/as-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-has-thrown-all-economic-forecasts-out-of-gear-what-will-the-rbi-do

 

30. Russia-Ukraine: If Biden’s Sanctions Produce Inflation, Nehru Could Have the Last Laugh

https://thewire.in/economy/russia-ukraine-if-bidens-sanctions-produce-inflation-nehru-could-have-the-last-laugh

 

31. How Gandhi Offered an Antidote to Our Sanitised Economic Inequality Discourse

https://thewire.in/economy/how-gandhi-offered-an-antidote-to-our-sanitised-economic-inequality-discourse

 

2. Public Finance

 

32. April-Jan fiscal deficit at 58.9% of RE

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/april-january-fiscal-deficit-at-589-per-cent-of-re/article65092974.ece

 

33. FY21 budgeted capex almost spent, says Finance Minister

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/fy21-budgeted-capex-almost-spent-says-finance-minister/article65093159.ece

 

34. Strong Centre-State relations essential for development: FM Sitharaman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/strong-centre-state-relations-essential-for-development-fm-sitharaman-122022501501_1.html

 

35. India's April-January fiscal deficit touches 58.9% of FY22 target: Govt

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-april-january-fiscal-deficit-rises-to-rs-9-38-trn-govt-122022800960_1.html

 

36. Average borrowing cost for states up 54 bps so far this fiscal year

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/average-borrowing-cost-for-states-up-54-bps-so-far-this-fiscal-year-122022801460_1.html

 

37. FinMin to monitor revenue, expenditure on daily basis from March 15

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/finmin-to-monitor-revenue-expenditure-on-daily-basis-from-mar-15-to-keep-fiscal-deficit-in-check-122030300851_1.html

 

38. Centre sticks to borrowing plan amid impact from Ukraine fallout: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-sticks-to-borrowing-plan-amid-impact-from-ukraine-fallout-report-122030400501_1.html

 

Taxation

 

39. From April 1, GST e-invoice mandatory for businesses with ₹20-crore turnover

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gst-e-invoice-mandatory-for-entities-having-turnover-of-20-crore/article65083530.ece

 

40. GST mop-up slips to ₹1.33-lakh crore in February

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gst-collection-slides-to-133-lakh-crore-in-february/article65143741.ece

 

41. E-bill system will end ‘rent seeking’ in govt contracts: FM

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/e-bill-system-will-end-rent-seeking-in-government-contracts-says-sitharaman/article65183369.ece

 

42. Corrugated box manufacturers seek cut in GST rates to benefit MSME sector

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/corrugated-box-manufacturers-seek-cut-in-gst-rates-to-benefit-msme-sector-122030101080_1.html

 

43. Odisha records robust growth rate of 47% in state GST collection

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/odisha-records-robust-growth-rate-of-47-in-state-gst-collection-122030201360_1.html

 

3. Banking and Monetary Policy

 

44. Bank credit revival spurs hike in deposit rates

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/bank-credit-revival-spurs-rise-in-deposit-rates/article65083487.ece

 

45. ‘NBFCs may see 14% loan growth in FY23’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/nbfcs-may-see-loan-growth-of-14-in-fy23-india-ratings-and-research/article65083422.ece

 

46. Indian stock market most pricey

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/portfolio/indian-stock-market-most-pricey-expensive-as-geopolitical-uncertainties-cloud-outlook/article65088247.ece

 

47. Review of legacy infra loans under way at RBI

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/review-of-legacy-infra-loans-underway-at-rbi/article65089943.ece

 

48. Assets of alternative investment funds grow 38%, cross ₹6-lakh crore in 2021

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/assets-of-alternative-investment-funds-grow-38-per-cent-in-2021-cross-6-lakh-crore/article65183095.ece

 

49. RBI may keep rates on hold in April, say bankers

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-may-keep-rates-on-hold-in-april-say-bankers/article65186347.ece

 

 

 

 

50. Microfinance sector's contribution to GVA to be 2.7-3.5% by 2025-26: Study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/microfinance-sector-s-contribution-to-gva-to-be-2-7-3-5-by-2025-26-study-122030300969_1.html

 

51. From Nirav Modi to ABG Shipyard: Why do bank frauds keep happening in India?

https://scroll.in/article/1017952/why-bank-frauds-like-the-rs-22800-crore-abg-shipyard-scam-keep-happening-in-india

 

4. External Sector

 

52. FPI sell-off in Indian market hits a 22-month high in Feb

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/fpi-sell-off-in-indian-market-hits-a-22-month-high-in-february/article65144695.ece#:~:text=Foreign%20portfolio%20investors%20(FPIs)%20have,sell%2Doff%20in%20March%202020.

 

53. CAD to widen with Indian basket of crude pricier by $10 at $94/bbl

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/cad-to-widen-with-indian-basket-of-crude-pricier-by-10-at-94bbl/article65186496.ece

 

54. Need govt support, specific incentives for services sectors: Exporters

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/need-govt-support-specific-incentives-for-services-sectors-exporters-122022600007_1.html

 

55. India worried about Russia-Ukraine conflict impact on exim trade: FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-worried-about-russia-ukraine-conflict-impact-on-exim-trade-fm-122022801229_1.html

 

56. Feb exports rise 22% YoY to $33.8 bn; trade deficit widens to $21.19 bn

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/feb-exports-rise-22-yoy-to-33-8-bn-trade-deficit-widens-to-21-19-bn-122030300057_1.html

 

57. Indian trade, current account deficit seen widening, rupee under pressure

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-trade-current-account-deficit-seen-widening-rupee-under-pressure-122030300690_1.html

 

58. Piyush Goyal calls for increasing India's share in global trade to 10%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/piyush-goyal-calls-for-increasing-india-s-share-in-global-trade-to-10-122030400094_1.html

 

59. Collaboration can boost northeast India's trade, economy: Japanese envoy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/collaboration-can-boost-northeast-india-s-trade-economy-japanese-envoy-122030301523_1.html

 

60. Exports rise 22.36% to $33.81 billion in February

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/exports-rise-22-36-to-33-81-billion-in-february/articleshow/89950159.cms

 

61. Engineering exports in April-January period surpasses target: EEPC data

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/engineering-exports-in-april-january-period-surpasses-target-eepc-data/articleshow/89896067.cms

 

62. India considers relief for exporters hit by Ukraine crisis: Sources

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-considers-relief-for-exporters-hit-by-ukraine-crisis-sources/articleshow/89970423.cms

 

63. India's oil import bill to top $100 bn in current fiscal

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/indias-oil-import-bill-to-top-100-bn-in-current-fiscal/articleshow/89865935.cms

 

64. India is considering rupee payment mechanism for trade with Russia amid sanctions: Report

https://scroll.in/latest/1018281/india-is-considering-rupee-payment-mechanism-for-trade-with-russia-amid-sanctions-report

 

65. India’s export of electronic goods up by 88 per cent since 2013-14

https://theprint.in/economy/indias-export-of-electronic-goods-up-by-88-per-cent-since-2013-14/852029/

 

66. India’s trade deficit likely to stay high, current account deficit to widen: Nomura

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/indias-trade-deficit-likely-to-stay-high-current-account-deficit-to-widen-nomura/article65186518.ece

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

67. Ukraine crisis: Agri commodities prices plunge globally as supply fears recede

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/ukraine-crisis-agri-commodities-prices-plunge-in-global-markets-as-supply-fears-recede/article65089768.ece

 

68. Centre targets 44.4 mt wheat procurement, 4.3 mt rabi rice

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/centre-targets-444-million-tonnes-wheat-procurement-43-million-tonnes-rabi-rice/article65084939.ece

 

69. Does the Budget give a leg-up to agriculture?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/does-the-budget-give-a-leg-up-to-agriculture/article65084227.ece

 

 

70. India signs deals to export 5.5 lakh tonnes of wheat

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/india-signs-deals-to-export-55-lakh-tonnes-of-wheat-as-asian-nations-look-to-new-delhi/article65143690.ece

 

71. Agriculture sector grew at a CAGR of 11 per cent during 2015-20: Report

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/agriculture-sector-grew-by-11-per-cent-cagr-during-2015-20-report/article65146539.ece

 

72. Cooking oil prices show no signs of cooling amid cut in sunflower oil supply

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/cooking-oils-prices-show-no-signs-of-cooling-amid-cut-in-sunflower-oil-supply/article65183869.ece

 

73. Farm sector projected to grow at 2.6% in Q3FY22, down from 4.1% a year ago

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/farm-sector-projected-to-grow-at-2-6-in-q3fy22-down-from-4-1-a-year-ago-122022801329_1.html

 

74. Govt promoting setting up FPOs to boost income of small farmers: Tomar

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-promoting-setting-up-fpos-to-boost-income-of-small-farmers-tomar-122030100066_1.html

 

75. Indian farmers can now trade in carbon credits to boost income

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-farmers-can-now-trade-in-carbon-credits-to-boost-income-122030300039_1.html

 

76. Russia-Ukraine crisis to push up fertiliser prices, govt subsidies

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/russia-ukraine-crisis-to-push-up-fertiliser-prices-govt-subsidies-122030400560_1.html

 

77. Disruptive business models are stimulating agriculture: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/disruptive-business-models-are-stimulating-agriculture-report/articleshow/89937409.cms

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

78. All India House Price Index rises 3.1% in Q3: RBI data

https://www.thehindu.com/business/all-india-house-price-index-rises-31-pc-in-q3-rbi-data/article65094601.ece#:~:text=%22All%20India%20HPI%20recorded%20an,of%204.1%25%20(Chennai).

 

79. FMCG volumes decline 2.6% in December quarter: NielsenIQ

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/fmcg-volumes-decline-by-26-per-cent-in-december-quarter-nielsen/article65183329.ece

 

 

80. Manufacturing PMI rises to 54.9 in Feb

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/manufacturing-pmi-rises-to-549-in-february/article65182957.ece

 

81. Co-lending to MSEs may get a boost with introduction of guarantee cover

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/co-lending-to-mses-to-get-a-boost-with-introduction-of-guarantee-cover/article65182981.ece

 

82. ICRA: Domestic aviation to see ₹25,000-cr loss in FY22

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indian-aviation-stares-at-25000-cr-loss-in-fy22-icra/article38011441.ece

 

83. Housing prices rise by 3%-7% in 8 cities, including Mumbai, Delhi: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/housing-prices-rise-by-3-7-in-8-cities-including-mumbai-delhi-report-122022800687_1.html

 

84. Output of eight core sectors at 3.7% in Jan: Govt data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/output-of-eight-core-sectors-at-3-7-in-jan-govt-data-122022801105_1.html

 

85. Crisil pegs national highways toll road traffic growth at 7-9% for FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/crisil-pegs-national-highways-toll-road-traffic-growth-at-7-9-for-fy22-122022801006_1.html

 

86. Sales of manufacturing companies grow 27.3% in December quarter: RBI data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/sales-of-manufacturing-companies-grow-27-3-in-december-quarter-rbi-data-122022801562_1.html

 

87. Economic growth slows to 5.4% in Dec qtr; manufacturing, construction hit

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-growth-slows-to-5-4-in-dec-qtr-manufacturing-construction-hit-122030100014_1.html

 

88. Number of ultra HNIs in India up 11% in 2021 at 13,637: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/number-of-ultra-hnis-in-india-up-11-in-2021-at-13-637-report-122030100660_1.html

 

89. Ultra HNIs allocate 29% of wealth to buy primary, second homes in 2021

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/ultra-hnis-allocate-29-of-wealth-to-buy-primary-second-homes-in-2021-122030100859_1.html

 

90. Fall in rural wage, labour crunch in urban areas hit construction sector

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fall-in-rural-wage-labour-crunch-in-urban-areas-hit-construction-sector-122030200062_1.html

 

91. Services PMI picks up marginally in Feb after falling for 3 straight months

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/services-pmi-picks-up-marginally-in-feb-after-falling-for-3-straight-months-122030400548_1.html

 

92. Steps to boost NHAI's fiscal position in next few months: Giridhar Aramane, secretary, MoRTH

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/steps-to-boost-nhais-fiscal-position-in-next-few-months-giridhar-aramane/articleshow/89878153.cms

 

93. European Union to fund urban infrastructure programme for Indian cities

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/european-union-to-fund-urban-infrastructure-programme-for-indian-cities/articleshow/89919882.cms

 

94. Rising crude oil prices likely to impact infra funding in FY23

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/rising-crude-oil-prices-likely-to-impact-infra-funding-in-fy23/articleshow/89971713.cms

 

95. Sales of manufacturing cos grow 27.3 pc in December quarter: RBI data

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/sales-of-manufacturing-cos-grow-27-3-pc-in-december-quarter-rbi-data/articleshow/89904808.cms

 

96. 443 infrastructure projects show cost overruns of Rs 4.45 lakh crore

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/443-infrastructure-projects-show-cost-overruns-of-rs-4-45-lakh-crore/articleshow/89863966.cms

 

97. India’s Web3 startups are getting a big boost from venture capitalists

https://scroll.in/article/1018240/indias-web3-startups-are-getting-a-big-boost-from-venture-capitalists

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

98. Opinion | America’s Very Peculiar Economic Funk

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/03/opinion/biden-economy-inflation-jobs.html

 

99. Opinion | Russia Is a Potemkin Superpower

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/28/opinion/putin-military-sanctions-weakness.html

 

 

 

100. Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Will Only Make It Weaker - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/01/opinion/ukraine-russia-war-economy.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Ideas for India

 

101. Debt contract enforcement and product innovation

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/productivity-innovation/debt-contract-enforcement-and-product-innovation.html

 

• EPW

 

Commentary

 

102. Policy Landscape for Diet Diversity in India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/10/commentary/policy-landscape-diet-diversity-india.html

 

103. Inflation, Debt Sustainability, and Government Borrowing in the Time of the Pandemic

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/9/commentary/inflation-debt-sustainability-and-government.html

 

104. Policy Landscape for Diet Diversity in India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/10/commentary/policy-landscape-diet-diversity-india.html

 

Special Articles

 

105. Determinants and Dynamics of Food Insecurity during COVID-19 in Rural Eastern India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/10/special-articles/determinants-and-dynamics-food-insecurity-during.html

 

106. Institutional Innovation in Land Development

Evaluation of Land Pooling Policy in Delhi

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/10/special-articles/evaluation-land-pooling-policy-delhi.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

107. The Case for a Punitive Tax on Russian Oil

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/case-for-punitive-tax-on-russian-oil-by-ricardo-hausmann-2022-02?a_la=english&a_d=621a462c6d3eca1e815e135f&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=case-for-punitive-tax-on-russian-oil-by-ricardo-hausmann-2022-02&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

108. Biden's Frozen Trade Policy

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/trump-trade-policy-frozen-in-place-under-biden-by-anne-o-krueger-2022-02?a_la=english&a_d=621cf613163bd125ffd6a6f9&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=trump-trade-policy-frozen-in-place-under-biden-by-anne-o-krueger-2022-02&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=&barrier=accesspaylog

 

109. Will Russia's War Spur Trade Diversification?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/russia-ukraine-war-must-spur-europe-energy-diversification-by-michael-spence-2022-03?a_la=english&a_d=621e0151b66c5257896f6c68&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=russia-ukraine-war-must-spur-europe-energy-diversification-by-michael-spence-2022-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

110. Is the Peace Dividend Over?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/sustainable-growth-requires-defense-energy-security-by-kenneth-rogoff-2022-03?a_la=english&a_d=621f2d52893e477bbf7f6981&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=sustainable-growth-requires-defense-energy-security-by-kenneth-rogoff-2022-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

111. Will Sanctioning Russia Upend the Monetary System?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/western-sanctions-on-russia-impact-on-monetary-system-by-jim-o-neill-2022-03?a_la=english&a_d=621f73a5893e477bbf77d528&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=western-sanctions-on-russia-impact-on-monetary-system-by-jim-o-neill-2022-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

112. Time for Supply

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/supply-policy-to-increase-efficiency-labor-force-opportunity-by-john-h-cochrane-and-jon-hartley-2022-03?a_la=english&a_d=62208803893e477bbf383acc&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=supply-policy-to-increase-efficiency-labor-force-opportunity-by-john-h-cochrane-and-jon-hartley-2022-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=&barrier=accesspaylog

 

113. Why Is Japan So Cheap?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/japan-weak-productivity-low-real-effective-exchange-rate-by-takatoshi-ito-2022-03?a_la=english&a_d=62209cdb893e477bbf8072a2&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=japan-weak-productivity-low-real-effective-exchange-rate-by-takatoshi-ito-2022-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=&barrier=accesspaylog

 

• The Economist

 

114. How new sanctions could cripple Russia’s economy

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2022/02/27/how-new-sanctions-could-cripple-russias-economy

 

115. European banks have most to lose in Russia

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2022/03/05/european-banks-have-most-to-lose-in-russia

 

116. South Korea’s economy threatens to become like Japan’s

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2022/03/05/south-koreas-economy-threatens-to-become-like-japans

 

117. War and sanctions means higher inflation

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2022/03/05/war-and-sanctions-means-higher-inflation

 

9. News on Kerala

 

118. GST dept. switches over to common back office system from Tuesday

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/gst-dept-switches-over-to-common-back-office-system-from-tuesday/article65092987.ece

 

119. Thiruvananthapuram Corporation addresses confusions about property tax collection

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/thiruvananthapuram-corporation-addresses-confusions-about-property-tax-collection/article65094691.ece

 

120. All PDS services to go online: Minister

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/all-pds-services-to-go-online-minister/article65095435.ece

 

121. Delay in Central nod a dampener on SilverLine

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/delay-in-central-nod-a-dampener-on-silverline/article65184098.ece

 

122. ‘Local development should also be goal of research’

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/local-development-should-also-be-goal-of-research/article65187701.ece

 

123. Revenue department to be democratised: Minister

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/revenue-department-to-be-democratised-minister/article65187832.ece

 

124. SilverLine project will destroy people’s lives: ex-VC

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/silverline-project-will-destroy-peoples-lives-ex-vc/article65187627.ece

 

 

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