Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(19/03/2022 to 25/03/2022)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. So, what is the actual rate of inflation?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/so-what-is-the-actual-rate-of-inflation/article65245593.ece

 

2. Are Indians unhappy? The answer depends on the metrics you use

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/are-indians-unhappy-the-nswer-depends-on-the-metrics-you-use/article65248496.ece

 

3. Fitch cuts growth forecast for FY23 to 8.5% on high fuel prices

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/fitch-slashes-indias-fy23-growth-forecast-from-103-to-85-on-high-energy-prices/article65248159.ece

 

4. Delayed projects decline, but cost overruns rising, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/delayed-projects-decline-but-cost-overruns-rising-shows-data-122031900044_1.html

 

5. India accounts for 1% of world's nuclear warheads, shows SIPRI data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/specials/india-accounts-for-1-of-world-s-nuclear-warheads-shows-sipri-data-122031800925_1.html

 

6. Elevated commodity prices expected to keep pressure on the rupee

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/elevated-commodity-prices-expected-to-keep-pressure-on-the-rupee-122031900273_1.html

 

7. Two years after Covid, Indian economy hopping from one crisis to another

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/two-years-after-covid-indian-economy-hopping-from-one-crisis-to-another-122032301440_1.html

 

8. India's 2022 GDP growth downgraded to 4.6% due to war in Ukraine: UN report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-2022-gdp-growth-downgraded-to-4-6-amid-russia-ukraine-conflict-un-122032401196_1.html

 

9. Commodity price rise may affect India's economic recovery, says S&P

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/commodity-price-rise-may-affect-india-s-economic-recovery-says-s-p-122032500011_1.html

 

10. Pace not enough to meet 2024 Jal Jeevan Mission target, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/pace-not-enough-to-meet-2024-jal-jeevan-mission-target-shows-data-122032401466_1.html

 

11. India's job crisis 'biggest challenge, biggest opportunity': Naushad Forbes

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-job-crisis-biggest-challenge-biggest-opportunity-naushad-forbes-122032500167_1.html

 

12. No prospect of Indian economy falling into stagflation vortex: RBI Governor

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/no-prospect-of-indian-economy-falling-into-stagflation-vortex-rbi-governor-122032101122_1.html

 

13. RBI continues to support growth, rupee: Governor Shaktikanta Das

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-continues-to-support-growth-rupee-rbi-governor-shaktikanta-das-122032101466_1.html

 

14. Nearly half of Nirbhaya funds unutilised, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nearly-half-of-nirbhaya-funds-unutilised-shows-data-122032100809_1.html

 

15. Atmanirbhar mission not leading India towards closed economy, says Niti VC

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/atmanirbhar-mission-not-leading-india-towards-closed-economy-says-niti-vc/articleshow/90375157.cms

 

16. Govt closely monitoring global commodity price movements amid Russia-Ukraine war: FinMin

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-closely-monitoring-global-commodity-price-movements-amid-russia-ukraine-war-finmin/articleshow/90379770.cms

 

17. OECD retains India’s FY24 GDP growth at 5.5%

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/oecd-retains-indias-fy24-gdp-growth-at-5-5/articleshow/90380159.cms

 

18. Consumer sentiment recovers sharply after setback suffered in second wave: CMIE

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/consumer-sentiment-recovers-sharply-after-setback-suffered-in-second-wave-cmie/articleshow/90417370.cms

 

19. UNCTAD cuts India’s 2022 growth forecast to 4.6% from 6.7%

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/unctad-cuts-indias-2022-growth-forecast-to-4-6-from-6-7/articleshow/90427203.cms

 

20. Gujarat retains top position at NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index 2021

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/gujarat-retains-top-position-at-niti-aayogs-export-preparedness-index-2021/articleshow/90437540.cms

 

 

21. RBI Guv allays stagflation fears, says Ukraine war to have minimal impact on India

https://theprint.in/economy/rbi-guv-allays-stagflation-fears-says-ukraine-war-to-have-minimal-impact-on-india/882507/

 

22. Russia-Ukraine conflict looms over India’s steady economic recovery

https://theprint.in/economy/russia-ukraine-conflict-looms-over-indias-steady-economic-recovery/884716/

 

23. Recovery from Covid widens India’s urban-rural divide, Citi report says

https://theprint.in/economy/recovery-from-covid-widens-indias-urban-rural-divide-citi-report-says/884878/

 

24. Employees’ provident fund rate cut reflects ‘today’s realities’, says finance minister

https://scroll.in/latest/1020059/employees-provident-fund-rate-cut-reflects-todays-realities-says-finance-minister

 

25. Employment data to be released faster, government assures House panel

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/employment-data-to-be-released-faster-govt-assures-house-panel/article65249598.ece

 

26. Poor water injection by ONGC cost ₹11,276 cr. in crude oil loss: CAG

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/poor-water-injection-by-ongc-cost-11276-cr-in-crude-oil-loss-cag/article65256210.ece

 

2. Public Finance

 

27. Budget 2022: Tamil Nadu hikes capex by 23% to promote growth, employment

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/tamil-nadu-budget-2022-capital-expenditure-up-23-to-promote-growth-employment/article65237056.ece

 

28. Tamil Nadu Budget aims to cut revenue deficit by Rs 7,000 crore

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/tamil-nadu-budget-aims-to-cut-revenue-deficit-by-rs-7-000-crore-122031900026_1.html

 

29. Should we rework Budget numbers now?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/should-we-rework-the-budget-numbers-now/article65238358.ece

 

30. India Inc's borrowing costs shoot up as credit growth gains momentum

https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/india-inc-s-borrowing-costs-shoot-up-as-credit-growth-gains-momentum-121030900471_1.html

 

31. No need to hit panic button as oil prices may not impact govt's finances

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/no-need-to-hit-panic-button-as-oil-prices-may-not-impact-govt-s-finances-122032000837_1.html

 

32. FinMin proposes amendments to Finance Bill; seeks to tighten norms for cryptocurrency taxation

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/finmin-proposes-amendments-to-finance-bill-seeks-to-tighten-norms-for-cryptocurrency-taxation/articleshow/90425278.cms

 

33. Stamp duty, registration fee mop-up crosses Rs 1 lakh cr in 8 months of FY22: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/stamp-duty-registration-fee-mop-up-crosses-rs-1-lakh-cr-in-8-months-of-fy22-report/articleshow/90333693.cms

 

34. Disastrous to revert to old pension scheme: SBI research

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/disastrous-to-revert-to-old-pension-scheme-sbi-research/articleshow/90428000.cms

Taxation

 

35. Tax buoyancy set to touch all-time high this fiscal

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/macro-economy/tax-buoyancy-likely-to-touch-all-time-high-of-3-this-fiscal/article65243074.ece

 

36. GST — Big gains for small firms

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/gst-big-gains-for-small-firms/article65244018.ece

 

37. Deduction claimed for cess, surcharge to be treated as ‘under-reported’ income

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/deduction-claimed-for-cess-surcharge-to-be-treated-as-under-reported-income-to-attract-penalty/article65256333.ece

 

38. GST on insurance premiums should be reduced to 5% or nil: SBI Research

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-on-insurance-premiums-should-be-reduced-to-5-or-nil-sbi-research-122032200466_1.html

 

39. Govt working to classify cryptocurrency under GST law, 'remove doubt'

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-govt-working-on-classification-of-cryptocurrency-under-gst-law-122032000357_1.html

 

40. Working to improve tax literacy in country for widening taxpayer net, says CBDT Chairman

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/working-to-improve-tax-literacy-in-country-for-widening-taxpayer-net-says-cbdt-chairman/articleshow/90333037.cms

 

 

 

41. CBIC issues guidelines for scrutiny of GST returns for FY 2017-18, FY 2018-19

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/cbic-issues-guidelines-for-scrutiny-of-gst-returns-for-fy-2017-18-fy-2018-19/articleshow/90393867.cms

 

42. States panel may propose a single 15% GST levy by merging 12% and 18% slabs

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/states-panel-may-propose-a-single-15-gst-levy-by-merging-12-and-18-slabs/articleshow/90342687.cms

 

43. Income Tax refunds worth Rs 1.93 lakh crore issued

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/income-tax-refunds-worth-rs-1-93-lakh-crore-issued/articleshow/90418785.cms

 

3. Banking and Monetary Policy

 

44. Bank frauds almost halved during pandemic

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/bank-fraudsalmost-halve-during-the-pandemic/article65237878.ece

 

45. Banks’ exposure to sectors using fossil fuels needs to be monitored closely: RBI study

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/gnpas-of-industries-using-fossil-fuels-may-be-sensitive-to-green-energy-transition-rbi-study/article65237127.ece

 

46. RBI, banks up against new challenges

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/banks-must-reinvent-strategies-for-business-growth/article65245624.ece

 

47. Govt recapitalisation of banks must weigh trade-offs: RBI paper

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/black-swan-govt-recapitalisationof-banks-needs-to-weigh-trade-offs-says-rbi-paper/article65249183.ece

 

48. RBI Governor vows ample liquidity to aid India's economy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-economy-better-placed-to-deal-with-any-challenge-says-rbi-governor-122032100949_1.html

 

49. Centre may seek crypto log on transactions from banks, exchanges

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-may-seek-crypto-log-on-transactions-from-banks-exchanges-122032400035_1.html

 

50. Digital payments spike, but cash circulation still high, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/digital-payments-spike-but-cash-circulation-still-high-shows-data-122032401589_1.html

 

51. Data breach: Business models of payment platforms under RBI scrutiny

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/data-breach-business-models-of-payment-platforms-under-rbi-scrutiny-122032401531_1.html

 

52. ICAI working on research paper on cryptocurrencies

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/icai-working-on-research-paper-on-cryptocurrencies/articleshow/90377701.cms

 

53. More pain for microfinance: Sticky loans beyond 180 days swell to Rs 24,500 crore

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/more-pain-more-microfinance-sticky-loans-beyond-180-days-swell-to-rs-24500-crore/articleshow/90425878.cms

 

54. Indian banks ‘unprepared’ for climate-related risks, RBI must take action, new report says

https://theprint.in/environment/indian-banks-unprepared-for-climate-related-risks-rbi-must-take-action-new-report-says/883068/

 

55. Banks’ share in industrial credit plunged to 34% in FY21: BofA report

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/banks-share-in-industrial-credit-plunged-to-34-in-fy21-bofa-report/article65253265.ece

 

4. External Sector

 

56. Forex reserves see a steep $9.646-b weekly drawdown

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/forex-reserves-see-a-steep-9646-b-weekly-drawdown/article65238949.ece

 

57. Japan commits ₹3.2-lakh crore investments in India over 5 years

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/japan-takes-forward-investment-partnership-with-india-commits-32-lakh-crore-investment-in-india-over-5-yrs/article65241316.ece

 

58. US frowns on India’s rice exports, seeks ‘consultation’ at the WTO

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/us-frowns-upon-indias-rice-exports-at-wto-demands-notification-of-all-public-stock-holding-programmes/article65243384.ece

 

59. Enabling exports as a key growth driver

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/budget-2022-23-enabling-exports-as-key-growth-driver/article65243075.ece

 

60. FPIs pull out ₹79,000 cr from banking, finance sectors

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/historic-exit-fpis-pull-out-79000-cr-from-banking-and-financial-sectors/article65249052.ece

 

 

61. India crosses $400-bn milestone in exports for first time in a fiscal year

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-goods-exports-reach-400-bn-for-first-time-ever-says-pm-modi-122032300298_1.html

 

62. Weak local currencies rein in India, Thai export rates

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/weak-local-currencies-rein-in-india-thai-export-rates-122032401104_1.html

 

63. Faltering Sri Lanka holds strategic importance for India, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/faltering-sri-lanka-holds-strategic-importance-for-india-shows-data-122032500009_1.html

 

64. India imports 651.24 tonnes of gold in financial year 2020-21, says govt

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-imports-651-24-tonnes-of-gold-in-financial-year-2020-21-says-govt-122032300750_1.html

 

65. Australia to invest over $280 mn to boost economic cooperation with India

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/australia-to-invest-over-280-mn-to-boost-economic-cooperation-with-india-122032200272_1.html

 

66. Huge business opportunities exist to boost trade, investment, says Austrian minister

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/huge-business-opportunities-exist-to-boost-trade-investment-says-austrian-minister/articleshow/90349963.cms

 

67. FDI inflow to India declines to $74.01 billion in 2021

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/fdi-inflow-to-india-declines-to-74-01-billion-in-2021/articleshow/90400950.cms

 

68. The Mother of all Stagflations Could Lie Ahead

https://thewire.in/economy/the-mother-of-all-stagflations-could-lie-ahead

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

69. Govt hikes jute MSP by 5.6% to ₹4,750/quintal

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/govt-hikes-jute-msp-by-56-at-4750-per-quintal/article65248663.ece

 

70. Urban local bodies dragging feet over improving infrastructure

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/urban-local-bodies-drag-feet-in-raising-funds-to-improve-infra/article65255366.ece

 

71. India's maize exports up 22% YoY, hit all-time high of $816.31 mn in FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-maize-exports-at-all-time-high-of-816-31-mn-in-fy-22-122032000467_1.html

 

72. Punjab, AP, WB respondents say farm acts didn't give more selling options

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/punjab-ap-wb-respondents-say-farm-acts-didn-t-give-morece-selling-options-122032400510_1.html

 

73. India looking beyond conventional markets to export wheat

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-looking-beyond-conventional-markets-to-export-wheat-122031900715_1.html

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

74. Online retail market may hit $85.5 billion by 2025: Report

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/online-retail-in-india-forecast-to-grow-at-a-cagr-of-198-to-reach-855-billion-by-2025-report/article65245418.ece

 

75. How crude oil price movements impact the rupee, stock market

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/how-do-crude-price-movement-impact-rupee-stock-market/article65245491.ece

 

76. ‘PLI schemes must be studied more closely’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/pli-schemes-need-to-be-studied-closely-to-understand-impact-raghuram-rajan/article65255956.ece#:~:text=Former%20Reserve%20Bank%20of%20India,the%20potential%20for%20its%20success.

 

77. FMCG makers to go for around 10% price hike to ease inflationary pressures

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/fmcg-makers-to-go-for-around-10-pc-price-hike-to-mitigate-inflationary-pressures-122032000230_1.html

 

78. Realty investments in 2022 near pre-Covid, inflation a downside risk: CBRE

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/realty-investments-in-2022-near-pre-covid-inflation-a-downside-risk-cbre-122032301103_1.html

 

79. Advertising sector to touch Rs 1 trn revenue by 2024, says EY-FICCI report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/advertising-sector-to-touch-rs-1-trn-revenue-by-2024-says-ey-ficci-report-122032101271_1.html

 

80. India ranks 51st in global list of annual rise in housing prices

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-ranks-51st-in-global-list-of-annual-rise-in-housing-prices-122032200624_1.html

 

 

 

81. FY22 Healthcare hires saw 100-220% growth in specialised roles: TeamLease

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fy22-healthcare-hires-saw-100-220-growth-in-specialised-roles-teamlease-122032200904_1.html

 

82. NBFCs seek extension of subsidy under PM Housing for two years

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/nbfcs-seek-extension-of-subsidy-under-pm-housing-for-two-years/articleshow/90383455.cms

 

83. Rs 62k cr being spent to boost road infra, reduce pollution in Delhi: Nitin Gadkari

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/rs-62k-cr-being-spent-to-boost-road-infra-reduce-pollution-in-delhi-nitin-gadkari/articleshow/90373865.cms

 

84. Business picking up, services too catching up, says Nomura

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/business-picking-up-services-too-catching-up-says-nomura/articleshow/90361533.cms

 

85. PLI scheme to account for 13-15 pc capex in key industrial sectors over next 3-4 years: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/pli-scheme-to-account-for-13-15-pc-capex-in-key-industrial-sectors-over-next-3-4-years-report/articleshow/90398568.cms

 

86. 'Bayer's digital solutions will boost farmers' lives'

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/bayers-digital-solutions-will-boost-farmers-lives/articleshow/90313260.cms

 

87. Parliamentary panel expresses concern over fall of farmers' income in few states between 2015-16 and 2018-19

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/parliamentary-panel-expresses-concern-over-fall-of-farmers-income-in-few-states-between-2015-16-and-2018-19/articleshow/90423819.cms

 

88. Madhya Pradesh govt to waive off mandi tax to boost export of wheat

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/madhya-pradesh-govt-to-waive-off-mandi-tax-to-boost-export-of-wheat/articleshow/90423990.cms

 

89. Farmers’ Organisation Floats New Front For MSP Law

https://thewire.in/agriculture/farmers-organisation-floats-new-front-for-msp-law

 

 

 

 

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

90. Opinion | How High Inflation Will Come Down

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/24/opinion/inflation-united-states-economy.html

 

91. Odessa’s Role in the Historic Rise of Ukraine - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/22/opinion/ukraine-russia-odessa.html

 

92. Opinion | America’s Economy in the European Mirror

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/21/opinion/us-economy-inflation-europe.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Ideas for India

 

93. Improving survey quality using paradata: Lessons from the India Working Survey

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/miscellany/improving-survey-quality-using-paradata-lessons-from-the-india-working-survey.html

 

94. Examining Himachal’s urban employment guarantee

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/poverty-inequality/examining-himachal-s-urban-employment-guarantee.html

 

• The India Forum

 

95. Is Digital the Future of Money?

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/digital-future-money

 

• EPW

 

Commentary

 

96. Conservative Framing of the Hijab Issue and the Muslim Women’s Movement

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/12/commentary/conservative-framing-hijab-issue-and-muslim-womens.html

 

97. Mapping the Morphology of Liquor Ban in Bihar

Farce, Fallacies, and Failures

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/12/commentary/farce-fallacies-and-failures.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perspectives

 

98. Farmers, Media, and Opinion in India

The Political Economy of Plant Biotechnology

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/12/perspectives/political-economy-plant-biotechnology.html

 

99. Far-right Illiberalism on the Rise in the United States and Europe

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/13/perspectives/far-right-illiberalism-rise-united-states-and.html

 

Special Articles

 

100. Insights from the Expansion in Coal Mining

The Road Ahead for Environmental Impact Assessment in India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/12/special-articles/road-ahead-environmental-impact-assessment-india.html

 

101. Tracing the Transformations in Delhi’s Taxi Industry

Before the Gig Economy

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/12/special-articles/gig-economy.html

 

102. Policy Options and Implications

Price or Income Support to Farmers

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/12/special-articles/price-or-income-support-farmers.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

103. Will Sanctioning Russia Fuel Financial Contagion?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/russia-sanctions-risk-fueling-financial-contagion-by-hippolyte-fofack-2022-03?a_la=english&a_d=623c7c8c1b253bd702f23d59&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=russia-sanctions-risk-fueling-financial-contagion-by-hippolyte-fofack-2022-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

104. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Share your personal link to earn points

Is Japan at Risk of a Downgrade?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/slow-growth-high-public-debt-threaten-japan-credit-rating-by-jinho-choi-1-and-kimi-xu-jiang-2022-03?a_la=english&a_d=623b0ba925682da387811e42&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=slow-growth-high-public-debt-threaten-japan-credit-rating-by-jinho-choi-1-and-kimi-xu-jiang-2022-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=&barrier=accesspaylog

 

105. How to Use Economic Sanctions Wisely

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/russia-sanctions-preventing-blowback-on-open-system-by-anne-o-krueger-2022-03?a_la=english&a_d=623c2fd61b253bd702b31f56&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=russia-sanctions-preventing-blowback-on-open-system-by-anne-o-krueger-2022-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=&barrier=accesspaylog

 

106. The World Must Avoid Another Food Crisis

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/ukraine-war-how-to-avoid-global-food-crisis-by-ngozi-okonjo-iweala-2022-03?a_la=english&a_d=623b43d225682da38765f2af&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=ukraine-war-how-to-avoid-global-food-crisis-by-ngozi-okonjo-iweala-2022-03&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=&barrier=accesspaylog

 

• The Economist

 

107. Have economists led the world’s environmental policies astray?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2022/03/26/have-economists-led-the-worlds-environmental-policies-astray

 

108. Why foreign investors are feeling jittery about China

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/why-foreign-investors-are-feeling-jittery-about-china/21808313

 

109. Millennial demand helps stoke the housing boom

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2022/03/26/millennial-demand-helps-stoke-the-housing-boom

 

9. News on Kerala

 

110. Focus on academic freedom, autonomy of varsities

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/focus-on-academic-freedom-autonomy-of-varsities/article65246094.ece

 

111. Thrust on agriculture in district panchayat budget

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/thrust-on-agriculture-in-district-panchayat-budget/article65249635.ece

 

112. Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Budget puts thrust on women-oriented projects

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/thiruvananthapuram-corporation-budget-puts-thrust-on-women-oriented-projects/article65252958.ece

 

113. Farming, waste management thrust of Budget

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/farming-waste-management-thrust-of-budget/article65255907.ece

 

 

114. Kerala inching towards being a TB-free State

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-inching-towards-being-a-tb-free-state/article65256433.ece

 

115. Banks give ₹14,699 crore to priority sectors

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/banks-give-14699-crore-to-priority-sectors/article65256523.ece

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

Online:                               Livemint, Scroll.in, The Wire, The Print, The India Forum, Newyork Times, Ideas for India,

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