Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(02/04/2022 to 08/04/2022)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. ‘Few worried about lack of jobs’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/few-worried-about-lack-of-jobs/article65282382.ece

 

2. India on cusp of major economic recovery; talks of stagflation 'overhyped': Niti Aayog VC

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/india-on-cusp-of-major-economic-recovery-talks-of-stagflation-overhyped-niti-aayog-vc/articleshow/90620888.cms

 

3. PMGKAY helped keep extreme poverty at lowest level in pandemic-hit 2020: IMF working paper

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/pmgkay-helped-keep-extreme-poverty-at-lowest-level-in-pandemic-hit-2020-imf-working-paper/articleshow/90691034.cms

 

4. MPC meet outcome: RBI Governor revises inflation outlook upwards

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/mpc-meet-outcome-rbi-governor-revises-inflation-outlook-upwards/articleshow/90720390.cms

 

5. India to grow at 7.5% in FY23 on strong investment, to rise to 8% next fiscal: ADB

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-to-grow-at-7-5-in-fy23-on-strong-investment-to-rise-to-8-next-fiscal-adb/articleshow/90687120.cms

 

6. Rate of consumer sentiment recovery slowed after second Covid wave: CMIE

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/rate-of-consumer-sentiment-recovery-slowed-after-second-covid-wave-cmie/articleshow/90706508.cms

 

7. Indian economy in good shape on high GDP growth, foreign exchange reserve: Bimal Jalan

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indian-economy-in-good-shape-on-high-gdp-growth-foreign-exchange-reserve-bimal-jalan/articleshow/90709838.cms

 

8. Finmin report says Russia-Ukraine crisis poses inflation risk in FY23

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/finmin-report-says-russia-ukraine-crisis-poses-inflation-risk-in-fy23/articleshow/90716819.cms

 

9. FY23 GDP growth estimated at 7.4 pc: Ficci

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/fy23-gdp-growth-estimated-at-7-4-pc-ficci/articleshow/90626334.cms

 

10. War in Ukraine to lower growth, increase inflationary pressures globally: KPMG

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/war-in-ukraine-to-lower-growth-increase-inflationary-pressures-globally-kpmg/articleshow/90685016.cms

 

11. Panel moots universal pension for self-employed, gig workers

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/panel-moots-universal-pension-for-self-employed-gig-workers/articleshow/90692757.cms

 

12. During Covid, free food helped rein in poverty in India: IMF paper

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/during-covid-free-food-helped-rein-in-poverty-in-india-imf-paper-122040700009_1.html

 

13. Consumption inequality fell to a near-four-decade low in FY21, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/consumption-inequality-fell-to-a-near-four-decade-low-in-fy21-shows-data-122040800072_1.html

 

14. How has India's consumption inequality come down to a four-decade low?

https://www.business-standard.com/podcast/economy-policy/how-has-india-s-consumption-inequality-come-down-to-a-four-decade-low-122040800105_1.html

 

15. RBI trims FY23 growth forecast to 7.2% amid geopolitical uncertainties

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-trims-fy23-growth-forecast-to-7-2-amid-geopolitical-uncertainties-122040800716_1.html

 

16. ‘GDP can grow to $40 trillion by 2047 if working age population productively employed’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/40-tn-economy-by-2047-possible-if-working-age-population-is-employed-cii-report/article65286476.ece

 

17. ‘High commodity prices, supply disruptions pose risks to growth’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/elevated-energy-prices-supply-side-disruptions-due-to-russia-ukraine-conflict-pose-challenge-to-growth/article65299813.ece

 

18. It's Time for a Little Disclosure on Climate Change in the Corporate World

https://thewire.in/economy/its-time-for-a-little-disclosure-on-climate-change-in-the-corporate-world

 

19. A Perfect Inflationary Storm is Brewing at the Intersection of India’s Coal and Power Sectors

https://thewire.in/energy/a-perfect-inflationary-storm-is-brewing-at-the-intersection-of-indias-coal-and-power-sectors

 

20. RBI raises inflation forecast for FY 2022-23 to 5.7 per cent

https://theprint.in/economy/rbi-raises-inflation-forecast-for-fy-2022-23-to-5-7-per-cent/907888/

 

21. Unemployment rate decreasing in India: CMIE

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/unemployment-rate-decreasing-in-india-cmie/article65286772.ece

 

2. Public Finance

 

22. CAG warns Gujarat of ‘falling into debt trap’

https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/cag-warns-gujarat-of-falling-into-debt-trap-7846910/

 

23. Social audit of CSR spend may become must

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/social-audit-of-csr-spend-may-become-must/articleshow/90650199.cms

 

24. 10 states given permission to borrow additional Rs 28,204 cr for power sector reforms last fiscal

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/10-states-given-permission-to-borrow-additional-rs-28204-cr-for-power-sector-reforms-last-fiscal/articleshow/90708782.cms

 

25. Only 80.6% spent till February, govt likely to miss capex target

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/only-80-6-spent-till-february-govt-likely-to-miss-capex-target-122040200060_1.html

 

26. Centre releases Rs 21,741 crore grant to states for drinking water, sanitation

https://theprint.in/economy/centre-releases-rs-21741-crore-grant-to-states-for-drinking-water-sanitation/902569/

 

27. Centre releases Rs 7183.42 crore to 14 states as revenue deficit grant

https://theprint.in/economy/centre-releases-rs-7183-42-crore-to-14-states-as-revenue-deficit-grant/908313/

Taxation

 

28. GST mop-up hits all-time high of ₹1.42-lakh crore in March

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gst-collections-hit-all-time-high-of-142-lakh-cr-in-march/article65281239.ece

 

29. It’s time to rationalise taxes on fuel

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/its-time-to-rationalise-taxes-on-fuel/article65281264.ece

 

 

 

30. Stalin seeks release of Rs 20,860 crore Central dues to Tamil Nadu

https://www.business-standard.com/article/politics/stalin-seeks-release-of-rs-20-860-crore-central-dues-to-tamil-nadu-122040100682_1.html

 

31. GST rate for COVID-19 medicines pegged at 5% GST: govt

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/gst-rate-for-covid-19-medicines-pegged-at-5-gst-govt/articleshow/90638357.cms

 

32. CBDT notifies online tax dispute resolution scheme

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/cbdt-notifies-online-tax-dispute-resolution-scheme/articleshow/90693727.cms

 

33. Net direct tax collection rises 50% to record Rs 13.81 trillion in FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/net-direct-tax-collection-rises-50-to-record-rs-13-81-trillion-in-fy22-122040200005_1.html

 

34. Odisha records 49% growth in GST collection for fiscal year 2021-22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/odisha-records-49-growth-in-gst-collection-for-fiscal-year-2021-22-122040300135_1.html

 

35. GST Council did not recommend reducing GST on health insurance: FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-council-did-not-recommend-reducing-gst-on-health-insurance-fm-122040401325_1.html

 

36. Tamil Nadu sets up GST advisory council on fiscal powers of state, Centre

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/tamil-nadu-sets-up-gst-advisory-council-on-fiscal-powers-of-state-centre-122040600058_1.html

 

37. India's tax revenues soar to a record high of Rs 27.07 trillion in FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-tax-revenues-soar-to-a-record-high-of-rs-27-07-trillion-in-fy22-122040801345_1.html

 

38. Tax-free Sikkim, a haven for commodity market speculators

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/tax-free-sikkim-a-haven-for-commodity-market-speculators/article65286725.ece

 

39. Why Modi govt will meet its tax targets this year without much effort despite slow growth

https://theprint.in/economy/why-modi-govt-will-meet-its-tax-targets-this-year-without-much-effort-despite-slow-growth/908557/

 

40. The fineprint on the new tax on Employees’ Provident Fund income

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/the-fineprint-on-the-new-tax-on-employees-provident-fund-income/article65300469.ece

 

 

 

3. Banking and Monetary Policy

 

41. India Inc’s credit quality up sharply in second half of FY22: Rating agencies

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/india-inc-credit-quality-shows-a-rebound-rating-agencies/article65280987.ece#:~:text=Two%20years%20since%20the%20pandemic,2.96%20in%20the%20first%20half.

 

42. RBI likely to maintain status quo on rates to support growth, say analysts

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/rbi-likely-to-maintain-status-quo-on-rates-to-support-growth-say-analysts/articleshow/90623197.cms

 

43. RBI to remain accommodative, leave all rates unchanged in April policy: BofA Securities

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/rbi-to-remain-accommodative-leave-all-rates-unchanged-in-april-policy-bofa-securities/articleshow/90648049.cms

 

44. India's digital currency needs nuanced approach: RBI deputy governor

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/indias-digital-currency-needs-nuanced-approach-rbi-deputy-governor/articleshow/90714732.cms

 

45. RBI keeps repo rate unchanged; reduces growth outlook, raises inflation forecast

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/rbi-keeps-repo-rate-unchanged/articleshow/90719706.cms

 

46. RBI restores LAF corridor, introduces SDF as floor at 3.75% as part of liquidity management

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/rbi-restores-laf-corridor-introduces-sdf-as-floor-at-3-75-as-part-of-liquidity-management/articleshow/90720444.cms

 

47. Inflation woes: 10-year bond yield near 7% ahead of RBI MPC meet

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/inflation-woes-10-year-bond-yield-near-7-ahead-of-rbi-mpc-meet-122040700010_1.html

 

48. RBI likely to revise inflation outlook as it extends rate pause: Economists

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-may-extend-rate-pause-revise-outlook-decision-guide-122040700103_1.html

 

49. FY22 ends with bank credit growth of 8.6%; retail, agri mainstay

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fy22-ends-with-bank-credit-growth-of-8-6-retail-agri-mainstay-122040800061_1.html

 

 

 

50. Building on recovery in FY22, bank credit to see robust growth in new fiscal

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/banks-report-surge-in-advances-as-economic-activities-normalise/article65292478.ece

 

51. Credit growth in FY23 to reduce liquidity surplus in banking system, says ICRA

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/credit-growth-in-fy23-to-reduce-liquidity-surplus-in-banking-system-icra/article65292301.ece

 

52. RBI’s monetary policy conundrum

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/rbis-monetary-policy-conundrum/article65295881.ece

 

53. Driving monetary policy in troubled times

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/driving-monetary-policy-in-troubled-times/article65299138.ece

 

54. Why Modi govt’s large borrowing plan this year will also pinch all ordinary borrowers

https://theprint.in/economy/why-modi-govts-large-borrowing-plan-this-year-will-also-pinch-all-ordinary-borrowers/899000/

 

55. PM Mudra Yojana: Rs 18.60 lakh crore sanctioned in loans in 7 years

https://theprint.in/economy/pm-mudra-yojana-rs-18-60-lakh-crore-sanctioned-in-loans-in-7-years/908810/

 

4. External Sector

 

56. Forex reserves decline $2.03 billion

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/forex/forex-reserves-decline-203-billion/article65282325.ece

 

57. Current account deficit widens to 9-year high of $23 billion in Q3

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/current-account-deficit-jumps-to-23-billion-in-q3/article65278350.ece

 

58. India's trade deficit rises 88 pc in FY22: Govt data

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-trade-deficit-rises-88-pc-in-fy22-govt-data/articleshow/90645945.cms

 

59. India faces flak at WTO over import curbs

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-faces-flak-at-wto-over-import-curbs/articleshow/90599866.cms

 

60. India, Australia should look at $100 bln bilateral trade by 2030: Goyal

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-australia-should-look-at-100-bln-bilateral-trade-by-2030-goyal/articleshow/90677746.cms

 

61. India’s trade with Russia, Ukraine grew since FY21: Government to Parliament

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/indias-trade-with-russia-ukraine-grew-since-fy21-government-to-parliament/articleshow/90692407.cms

 

62. India continues to remain highest receiver of FDI: FM in Lok Sabha

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-continues-to-remain-highest-receiver-of-fdi-fm-in-lok-sabha-122040400514_1.html

 

63. Chennai declared world's cheapest FDI location for electronics R&D

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/chennai-declared-world-s-cheapest-fdi-location-for-electronics-r-d-122040700163_1.html

 

64. India's exports rise by 37.57% to $9.32 bn in 1st week of 2022-23

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-exports-rise-by-37-57-to-9-32-bn-in-1st-week-of-2022-23-122040801153_1.html

 

65. Unwarranted confidence over external finances

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/unwarranted-confidence-over-external-finances/article65289933.ece

 

66. Can India sustain its export growth?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/pushing-export-growth-in-a-turbulent-world/article65292548.ece

 

67. Sri Lankan economic crisis may provide opportunities for Indian tea exporters: Experts

https://theprint.in/economy/sri-lankan-economic-crisis-may-provide-opportunities-for-indian-tea-exporters-experts/901991/

 

68. India’s imports from Russia rises sharply in 2021-22

https://theprint.in/economy/indias-imports-from-russia-rises-sharply-in-2021-22/905513/

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

69. Govt prepared to safeguard farmers from rising global fertiliser prices: Sources

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-prepared-to-safeguard-farmers-from-rising-global-fertiliser-prices-sources/articleshow/90648125.cms

 

70. Sugar export may touch 85 lakh tonne this year: ISMA

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/sugar-export-may-touch-85-lakh-tonne-this-year-isma/articleshow/90640807.cms

 

 

 

 

71. Changes suggested in MP’s MSP programme to promote pulses

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/changes-suggested-in-mps-msp-programme-to-promote-pulses/articleshow/90643743.cms

 

72. India's wheat exports hit record 7.85 million tonnes in 2021-22: Traders

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/indias-wheat-exports-hit-record-7-85-million-tonnes-in-2021-22-traders/articleshow/90648457.cms

 

73. Is it possible to reduce steep economic costs of storing foodgrains?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/stocks-in-fci-godowns-is-it-possible-to-reduce-the-heavy-economic-costs/article65284357.ece

 

74. Farmers may have to pay more for DAP, potash, complex fertilisers

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/farmers-may-have-to-pay-more-for-dap-potash-complex-fertilisers/article65289002.ece

 

75. India’s agricultural products exports cross $50 billion for first time

https://theprint.in/economy/indias-agricultural-products-exports-cross-50-billion-for-first-time/905386/

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

76. Led by mining, infrastructure, power and telecom, credit growth to industry revives

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/credit-growth-to-industry-shows-strong-signs-of-revival/article65281344.ece

 

77. Commodity trading takes a hit in FY22

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/portfolio/commodity-trading-takes-a-hit-in-fy22/article65285163.ece

 

78. NHAI settles 60 conciliation cases for Rs 4076 crores in fiscal 2021-22

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/nhai-settles-60-conciliation-cases-for-rs-4076-crores-in-fiscal-2021-22/articleshow/90687129.cms

 

79. Factory activity expanded at a slower pace, manufacturing PMI falls to 54 in March from 54.9 in February

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/factory-activity-expanded-at-a-slower-pace-manufacturing-pmi-falls-to-54-in-march-from-54-9-in-february/articleshow/90634614.cms

 

 

 

80. SPJIMR study highlights disproportionate risk of inflation on small and medium family enterprises

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/spjimr-study-highlights-disproportionate-risk-of-inflation-on-small-and-medium-family-enterprises/articleshow/90658488.cms

 

81. India's services activity edged up in March, input costs surged

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-services-activity-edged-up-in-march-input-costs-surged/articleshow/90677862.cms

 

82. Housing demand rises 4.6% QoQ in Q1, 2022; supply remains stable: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/housing-demand-rises-4-6-qoq-in-q1-2022-supply-remains-stable-report-122040500591_1.html

 

83. At least 58% of corporate staffers have one non-communicable disease: Study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/at-least-58-of-corporate-staffers-have-one-non-communicable-disease-study-122040601045_1.html

 

84. Mumbai: Kamathipura 2.0 - from shanty locality to prized real estate

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/mumbai-kamathipura-2-0-from-shanty-locality-to-prized-real-estate-122040700016_1.html

 

85. North-eastern states lag in PMAY-G with house completion rate just over 50%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/north-eastern-states-lag-in-pmay-g-with-house-completion-rate-just-over-50-122040800965_1.html

 

86. FASTag collections top Rs 4,000 crore in March, FY22 mop-up Rs 38,000 crore

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fastag-collections-top-rs-4-000-crore-in-march-fy22-mop-up-rs-38-000-crore-122040801066_1.html

 

87. ‘Centre’s infrastructure push driving demand for construction machinery’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/infrastructure-build-pushes-demand-for-construction-equipment/article65286891.ece

 

88. Reverse migration during COVID impacted real estate projects: Govt

https://theprint.in/economy/reverse-migration-during-covid-impacted-real-estate-projects-govt/906845/

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

89. Shock Therapy for Neoliberals | by Joseph E. Stiglitz - Project Syndicate

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/russia-war-covid-global-shocks-reveal-bankruptcy-of-neoliberalism-by-joseph-e-stiglitz-2022-04

 

90. Opinion | Wonking Out: Russian Gas, Acid Rain and Industrial Scaremongers

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/08/opinion/russian-gas-germany-acid-rain.html

 

91. Opinion | How Germany Became Putin’s Enabler

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/07/opinion/germany-russia-ukraine-energy.html

 

92. The Great Resignation is Coming to an End, Statistics Show - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/05/opinion/great-resignation-employment.html

 

93. Opinion | A Small Earthquake on Staten Island

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/04/opinion/amazon-union-staten-island.html

 

94. Will Vladimir Putin kill the global economy?

https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/will-putin-kill-the-global-economy-20220407-p5abhb.html?ref=rss

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Ideas for India

 

95. Fixing incentives for power plants to reduce outages

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/governance/fixing-incentives-for-power-plants-to-reduce-outages.html

 

• EPW

 

Commentary

 

96. Re-envisioning the Purpose and Delivery of Higher Education

Union Budget 2022–23

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/15/commentary/union-budget-2022%E2%80%9323.html

 

97. The Perils of Law and Governance in India

COVID-19 to Lockdown (Mis)-management

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/15/commentary/covid-19-lockdown-mis-management.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Articles

 

98. An Application of Stojanovic’s Matrix of Growth

Dynamics of Economic Growth in India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/15/special-articles/dynamics-economic-growth-india.html

 

99. Emerging Pattern and Trend of Migration in Megacities

https://www.epw.in/journal/2022/15/special-articles/emerging-pattern-and-trend-migration-megacities.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

100. The End of the “Global Savings Glut”?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/end-of-global-savings-glut-sanctions-inflation-by-jim-o-neill-2022-04?a_la=english&a_d=624ae48c9e40708fa533ee82&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=end-of-global-savings-glut-sanctions-inflation-by-jim-o-neill-2022-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=&barrier=accesspaylog

 

101. Is Putin’s War Driving Up Commodity Prices?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/ukraine-war-minor-effect-on-energy-and-commodity-prices-by-daniel-gros-2022-04?a_la=english&a_d=624da377b117b9f30bb6878d&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=ukraine-war-minor-effect-on-energy-and-commodity-prices-by-daniel-gros-2022-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=&barrier=accesspaylog

 

102. Equitable Capitalism or Bust

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/equitable-capitalism-reforms-to-tackle-inequalities-by-bertrand-badre-and-yann-coatanlem-2022-04?a_la=english&a_d=624ed0653b434eaa397daf2d&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=equitable-capitalism-reforms-to-tackle-inequalities-by-bertrand-badre-and-yann-coatanlem-2022-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=&barrier=accesspaylog

 

103. The Dollar’s Reserves of Strength

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/russia-sanctions-will-not-weaken-dollar-hegemony-by-gene-frieda-2022-04?a_la=english&a_d=625005be6c0422cc59e1b42a&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=russia-sanctions-will-not-weaken-dollar-hegemony-by-gene-frieda-2022-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=&barrier=accesspaylog

 

 

 

 

 

• The Economist

 

104. Are labour markets in the rich world too tight?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/are-labour-markets-in-the-rich-world-too-tight/21808579

 

105. Omicron is dealing a big blow to China’s economy

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/omicron-is-dealing-a-big-blow-to-chinas-economy/21808576

 

106. HDFC Bank’s merger marks a milestone for India

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2022/04/09/hdfc-banks-merger-marks-a-milestone-for-india

 

107. The American property market is once again looking bubbly

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2022/04/09/the-american-property-market-is-once-again-looking-bubbly

 

108. Bonds signal recession. Stocks have been buoyant. What gives?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2022/04/09/bonds-signal-recession-stocks-have-been-buoyant-what-gives

 

109. Has the pound become emerging-market money?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2022/04/09/has-the-pound-become-emerging-market-money

 

110. The Federal Reserve prepares for quantitative tightening

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2022/04/09/the-federal-reserve-prepares-for-quantitative-tightening

 

9. News on Kerala

 

111. MGNREGS: Centre owes ₹436 crore to State

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/mgnregs-centre-owes-436-crore-to-state/article65284193.ece

 

112. CM flags State’s declining share of Central tax kitty

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cm-flags-states-declining-share-of-central-tax-kitty/article65284886.ece

 

113. Centre usurping the powers of States: Minister

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/centre-usurping-the-powers-of-states/article65287599.ece

 

114. State cannot slash tax on fuel, says Balagopal

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/state-cannot-slash-tax-on-fuel-says-balagopal/article65289959.ece

 

115. An all-time record in production and profit for KMML

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/an-all-time-record-in-production-and-profit-for-kmml/article65293315.ece

 

116. Education Department does well in Plan fund utilisation: Minister

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/education-department-does-well-in-plan-fund-utilisation-minister/article65293765.ece

 

117. Paddy procurement limit raised in Kerala

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/paddy-procurement-limit-raised-in-kerala/article65293951.ece

 

118. State will focus on welfare, infra development: CM

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/state-will-focus-on-welfare-infra-development-cm/article65296258.ece

 

 

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