Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(01/08/2020 to 10/08/2020)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. Every sector is trying to beat the pandemic and revive, says Finance Minister Sitharaman

https://theprint.in/economy/every-sector-is-trying-to-beat-the-pandemic-and-revive-says-finance-minister-sitharaman/472700/

 

2. Dusting off the inflation cap

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/dusting-off-the-inflation-cap-120080100038_1.html

 

3. Covid-19: Govt unlikely to meet Rs 2.1 trillion divestment target for FY21

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-govt-unlikely-to-meet-rs-2-1-trillion-divestment-target-for-fy21-120080100032_1.html

 

4. Digital payments see good growth in Jul; UPI transactions up 11% to 1.49 bn

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/digital-payments-see-good-growth-in-jul-upi-transactions-up-11-to-1-49-bn-120080101221_1.html

 

5. Govt. to come out with strategic sectors list soon: Finance Minister

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/govt-to-come-out-with-strategic-sectors-list-soon-finance-minister/article32247614.ece

 

6. Non-food credit growth slows to 6.7% in June from 11% in previous month

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/non-food-credit-growth-slows-to-6-7-in-june-from-11-in-previous-month-120073101936_1.html

 

7. A partial, slowing economic recovery underway after sharp fall of April

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/a-partial-slowing-economic-recovery-underway-after-sharp-fall-of-april-120080301550_1.html

 

8. Economic recovery fragile due to Covid-19, states' lockdowns: FinMin

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-recovery-fragile-due-to-covid-19-states-lockdowns-finmin-120080400659_1.html

 

9. Many weekly indicators turn positive as economy prepares for Unlock 3.0

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/many-weekly-indicators-turn-positive-as-economy-prepares-for-unlock-3-0-120080300783_1.html

 

10. India needs to grow faster in next decade to become key player: N K Singh

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-needs-to-grow-faster-in-next-decade-to-become-key-player-n-k-singh-120080200789_1.html

 

11. Kerala to train, export health workers; capitalise on remittances: FM Isaac

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/kerala-to-train-export-health-workers-capitalise-on-remittances-fm-isaac-120080300109_1.html

 

12. Bengal's unemployment rate spikes in July despite easing curbs: CMIE

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/bengal-s-unemployment-rate-spikes-in-july-despite-easing-curbs-cmie-120080200763_1.html

 

13. Bengal takes Rs 1,022-cr transition loan from Centre to help power discoms

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/bengal-takes-rs-1-022-cr-transition-loan-from-centre-to-help-power-discoms-120080200576_1.html

 

14. Why August rains hold the key to India’s economic recovery after erratic monsoon

https://theprint.in/economy/why-august-rains-hold-the-key-to-indias-economic-recovery-after-erratic-monsoon/474154/

 

15. India has the biggest disconnect in the world between stock rally and economic gloom

https://theprint.in/economy/india-has-the-biggest-disconnect-in-the-world-between-stock-rally-and-economic-gloom/475037/

 

16. These are the world’s most miserable and least miserable economies of 2020

https://theprint.in/economy/these-are-the-worlds-most-miserable-and-least-miserable-economies-of-2020/476431/

 

17. How Can Judicial Intervention in Thorny Economic Issues Be Fine-Tuned?

https://thewire.in/economy/supreme-court-judicial-intervention-economic-development

 

18. How Much Do We Really Know About the Migrants Who Shuttle Between Bharat and India?

https://thewire.in/labour/india-migrant-workers-covid-19-crisis-socio-economic-status

 

19. State Lockdowns and a Flattening of the Economic Well-Being Curve

https://thewire.in/rights/covid-19-state-lockdown-flattening-economic-well-being-curve

 

20. Indian Consumer Confidence Dropped to Historic Lows in July, Says RBI Survey

https://thewire.in/economy/indian-consumer-confidence-drops-july-rbi-survey

 

21. Cabinet to consider new policy on public sector enterprises soon

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/cabinet-to-consider-new-policy-on-public-sector-enterprises-soon/article32248359.ece

 

22. Inflation for industrial workers eases to 5.06 per cent in June

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/inflation-for-industrial-workers-eases-to-506-per-cent-in-june/article32242100.ece

 

23. Exports show signs of improvement, but the labour shortage still an issue: FIEO

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/exports-show-signs-of-improvement-but-the-labour-shortage-still-an-issue-fieo/article32252535.ece

 

24. Telangana clears draft policy giving preference to locals for employment

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/telangana-clears-draft-policy-giving-preference-to-locals-for-employment-120080600054_1.html

 

25. Opinion | MPC should look through above-target inflation

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-mpc-should-look-through-above-target-inflation-11596586417927.html

 

26. India must look beyond what rating agencies think, says Raghuram Rajan

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-must-look-beyond-what-rating-agencies-think-says-raghuram-rajan-120080600604_1.html

 

27. India will play big role in post-Covid global economic recovery: Minister

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-will-play-big-role-in-post-covid-global-economic-recovery-minister-120080601868_1.html

 

28. Opinion | India’s inflation outlook isn’t as benign as it may seem

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-s-inflation-outlook-isn-t-as-benign-as-it-may-seem-11596639252719.html

 

29. India needs to rethink economy in post-Covid world: N Chandrasekaran

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-needs-to-rethink-economy-in-post-covid-world-n-chandrasekaran-120080401775_1.html

 

30. How women, immigrants, nonwhites helped American economy boom after WW II

https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/how-women-immigrants-nonwhites-helped-american-economy-boom-after-ww-ii-120080700342_1.html

 

31. Why Social Harmony Is Important for a Healthy Economy

https://thewire.in/economy/violence-economic-impact-india

32. Middle class incomes were worst hit by India’s harsh coronavirus lockdown

https://scroll.in/article/968907/middle-class-incomes-were-worst-hit-by-indias-harsh-coronavirus-lockdown

 

2. Public Finance

 

33. Share of external financing of fiscal deficit soars to 4.5% in Q1: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/share-of-external-financing-of-fiscal-deficit-soars-to-4-5-in-q1-report-120080301609_1.html

 

34. COVID Crisis: Additional Spending is Publicised, But Keep an Eye out for Potential Cutbacks

https://thewire.in/economy/covid-19-crisis-welfare-spending-cutbacks-budget

 

35. Fiscal deficit touches 83% of full-year target

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/fiscal-deficit-touches-83-of-full-year-target/article32243561.ece

 

36. Has the fiscal deficit reached 83% of FY21 target in Q1 itself? Not really

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/has-the-fiscal-deficit-reached-83-of-fy21-target-in-q1-itself-not-really-120080100938_1.html

 

37. Inflation to stay elevated: RBI

https://www.thehindu.com/business/inflation-to-stay-elevated-rbi/article32288687.ece

 

38. FinMin unlikely to take Covid-hit FY21 as a base for FY22 Budget

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/finmin-unlikely-to-take-covid-hit-fy21-as-a-base-for-fy22-budget-120080700075_1.html

 

39. It is not too late, but it soon will be

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/it-is-not-too-late-but-it-soon-will-be-120080700063_1.html

 

40. Next round of Covid stimulus: Where can the Centre intervene fiscally?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/next-round-of-covid-stimulus-where-can-the-centre-intervene-fiscally-120080501481_1.html

 

41. Why economics needs new theories about stimulus and inflation

https://theprint.in/economy/why-economics-needs-new-theories-about-stimulus-and-inflation/476484/

 

42. Opinion | Use a bigger dose of fiscal stimulus to combat this crisis

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/use-a-bigger-dose-of-fiscal-stimulus-to-combat-this-crisis-11596724573898.html

Taxation

43. Govt notifies e-invoicing for companies with Rs 500-crore turnover

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-notifies-e-invoicing-for-companies-with-rs-500-crore-turnover-120080100046_1.html

 

44. GST Council to discuss legal opinion of AG on compensation: Sitharaman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-council-to-discuss-legal-opinion-of-ag-on-compensation-sitharaman-120080101019_1.html

 

45. Borrowing by states for GST compensation to be cost inefficient: Punjab FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/borrowing-by-states-for-gst-compensation-to-be-cost-inefficient-punjab-fm-120073102119_1.html

 

46. With tax revenues at only 8% of full year targets, India’s fiscal deficit zooms in Q1

https://theprint.in/economy/with-tax-revenues-at-only-8-of-full-year-targets-indias-fiscal-deficit-zooms-in-q1/472158/

 

47. Govt appoints 3 new members of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-appoints-3-new-members-of-central-board-of-indirect-taxes-and-customs-120080301362_1.html

 

48. GST collections drop to Rs 87,422 crore in July from Rs 90,917 crore in June

https://theprint.in/economy/gst-collections-drop-to-rs-87422-crore-in-july-from-rs-90917-crore-in-june/472709/

 

49. Odisha registers over 13% growth in SGST collection in July to Rs 794 crore

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/odisha-registers-over-13-growth-in-sgst-collection-in-july-to-rs-794-crore-120080200362_1.html

 

50. Form GSTR-9 to see new features to help assesses

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/form-gstr-9-to-see-new-features-to-help-assesses/article32284004.ece

 

51. Gujarat emerges as most tax-compliant state in AY19, Bihar least compliant

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gujarat-emerges-as-most-tax-compliant-state-in-ay19-bihar-least-compliant-120080501898_1.html

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

52. Centre working with RBI on need for loan restructuring: Nirmala Sitharaman

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/centre-working-with-rbi-on-need-for-loan-restructuring-nirmala-sitharaman/article32240115.ece

 

53. Allow us to restructure loans but no need for blanket recast, banks tell RBI

https://theprint.in/economy/allow-us-to-restructure-loans-but-no-need-for-blanket-recast-banks-tell-rbi/474352/

 

54. Rising real lending rates causing steep fall in credit flows, GDP: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rising-real-lending-rates-causing-steep-fall-in-credit-flows-gdp-report-120080300894_1.html

 

55. Incentivising credit flows will be focus of RBI monetary policy: Expert

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/incentivising-credit-flows-will-be-focus-of-rbi-monetary-policy-expert-120080300057_1.html

 

56. Statsguru: Inflation to bond yields, key data ahead of MPC meeting

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/statsguru-inflation-to-bond-yields-key-data-ahead-of-mpc-meeting-120080201074_1.html

 

57. RBI policy likely to address the issue of financial stability: Expert

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/rbi-policy-likely-to-address-the-issue-of-financial-stability-expert-120080400045_1.html

 

58. Shift to market economy from nationalised causing RBI-govt rift: Acharya

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/shift-to-market-economy-from-nationalised-causing-rbi-govt-rift-acharya-120080200616_1.html

 

59. RBI Monetary Policy Committee keeps interest rates unchanged

https://scroll.in/latest/969574/rbi-monetary-policy-committee-keeps-interest-rates-unchanged

 

60. RBI turns cautious amid inflation, keeps interest rate unchanged at 4%

https://theprint.in/economy/rbi-turns-cautious-amid-inflation-keeps-interest-rate-unchanged-at-4/476042/

 

61. RBI revises guidelines for opening Current Accounts

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/rbi-revises-guidelines-for-opening-current-accounts/article32284647.ece

 

62. NHB, NABARD get special liquidity facility of ₹5,000 crore each

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/nhb-nabard-get-special-liquidity-facility-of-5000-crore-each/article32283459.ece

 

63. Easy liquidity led to faster money transmission, helped private sector: RBI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/easy-liquidity-led-to-faster-money-transfer-benefitted-private-sector-rbi-120080601466_1.html

 

64. After the moratorium: Banks have to face their bad loan problem, again

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/after-the-moratorium-banks-have-to-face-their-bad-loan-problem-again-120080500196_1.html

 

65. RBI monetary policy: Rates on hold amid uneasiness on inflation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/rbi-monetary-policy-rates-on-hold-amid-uneasiness-on-inflation-120080601761_1.html

 

66. A non-monetary policy, par for the course

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/a-non-monetary-policy-par-for-the-course-120080700015_1.html

 

67. Banking on continuity

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/banking-on-continuity-120080500067_1.html

 

68. RBI's right call

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/rbi-s-right-call-120080700052_1.html

 

69. RBI's silence on bond purchases may have left traders disenchanted

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-s-missing-word-on-bond-purchases-leaves-india-traders-disenchanted-120080601494_1.html

 

70. Monetary policy: Taming Covid-19 key to soften GDP fall, says RBI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/monetary-policy-taming-covid-19-key-to-soften-gdp-fall-says-rbi-120080601923_1.html

 

71. Banks will not open current accounts for those with cash credit, overdraft

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/banks-will-not-open-current-accounts-for-those-with-cash-credit-overdraft-11596767833417.html

 

72. Opinion | Restructuring to cushion impact on the economy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-restructuring-to-cushion-impact-on-the-economy-11596758908360.html

 

73. Opinion | Review measures signal a transition from the survival to revival phase

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-review-measures-signal-a-transition-from-the-survival-to-revival-phase-11596759408811.html

 

74. RBI moves to revive economy, preserve financial stability

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/rbi-moves-to-revive-economy-preserve-financial-stability-11596767118568.html

 

4. External Sector

 

75. Dysfunction deepens at WTO as it fails to select an acting leader

https://theprint.in/economy/dysfunction-deepens-at-the-wto-as-it-fails-to-select-an-acting-leader/472222/

 

76. Review of India-ASEAN Goods Agreement to help realise trade potential: Puri

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/review-of-india-asean-goods-agreement-to-help-realise-trade-potential-puri-120080401562_1.html

 

77. July exports at nearly last year's level; economy on path to revival: Goyal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/july-exports-at-nearly-last-year-s-level-economy-on-path-to-revival-goyal-120080400846_1.html

 

78. Exporters want govt to curtail MEIS benefits

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/exporters-want-govt-to-curtail-meis-benefits-120080300058_1.html

 

79. Gradual pick-up in export consignments prompts ports to push volumes

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gradual-pick-up-in-export-consignments-prompts-ports-to-push-volumes-120080400956_1.html

 

80. India blocks firms from China, other neighbours in commercial coal auction

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-shuts-out-china-firms-in-new-fdi-rule-for-commercial-coal-auction-120080400404_1.html

 

81. With eye on China, India looks to increase barriers on imports from Asia

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/with-eye-on-china-india-looks-to-increase-barriers-on-imports-from-asia-120080400121_1.html

 

82. FDI in commercial mining from border sharing nations needs govt nod: India

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fdi-in-commercial-mining-from-border-sharing-nations-need-govt-nod-india-120080301416_1.html

 

83. India's June crude oil imports lowest in over 5 yrs; exports fall

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-june-crude-oil-imports-lowest-in-over-5-yrs-exports-fall-120080200539_1.html

 

84. FPIs net buyers for second consecutive month in Jul; invest Rs 3,301 cr

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fpis-net-buyers-for-second-consecutive-month-in-jul-invest-rs-3-301-cr-120080200472_1.html

 

85. Defence equipment manufacturing industry‘preparing a negative list for imports’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/defence-equipment-manufacturing-industry-preparing-a-negative-list-for-imports/article32261928.ece

 

86. Women likely to be harder hit than men by trade disruptions: WTO report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/women-likely-to-be-harder-hit-than-men-by-trade-disruptions-wto-report-120080501768_1.html

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

87. Rope in private players for boosting farm exports: Finance Commission panel

https://www.livemint.com/industry/agriculture/rope-in-private-players-for-boosting-farm-exports-finance-commission-panel-11596203866313.html

 

88. In Jharkhand’s villages, solar-powered irrigation has helped tribal farmers turn a profit

https://scroll.in/article/968795/in-jharkhands-villages-solar-powered-irrigation-has-helped-tribal-farmers-turn-a-profit

 

89. The not so green shoots of rural revival

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/the-not-so-green-shoots-of-rural-revival-120073100074_1.html

 

90. Good monsoon has led to more acreage under cultivation: Agri ministry

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/bountiful-monsoons-help-farmers-plant-nearly-14-more-land-than-2019-120080101283_1.html

 

91. ‘India can push up agri exports to $70 billion’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/india-can-push-up-agri-exports-to-70-billion/article32241737.ece

 

92. Coronavirus | Worst seems to be over, farm sector to cushion virus impact on economy, says FinMin report

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/coronavirus-worst-seems-to-be-over-farm-sector-to-cushion-virus-impact-on-economy-says-finmin-report/article32266704.ece

 

93. What Can the Centre Learn From How States Are Managing Their Own Crop Insurance Schemes?

https://thewire.in/agriculture/pm-fasal-bima-yojana-centre-states-crop-insurance

 

94. To Ride Out the Pandemic, Kerala Needs to Switch to Diversified Farming Practice

https://thewire.in/agriculture/covid-19-pandemic-kerala-agriculture-diversified-farming-practice

 

95. About Half of Allotted MGNREGS Funds Used up, With 8 Months of FY Still to Go

https://thewire.in/labour/about-half-of-allotted-mgnregs-funds-used-up-with-8-months-of-fy-still-to-go

 

96. Tweak FCI's procurement strategies to boost rice exports: Expert panel

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/tweak-fci-s-procurement-strategies-to-boost-rice-exports-expert-panel-120080101281_1.html

 

97. India's COVID-19 Crisis Has Placed Its Dairy Farmers at a Crossroads

https://thewire.in/agriculture/india-covid-19-dairy-farmers-milk-production

 

98. Dairy decline

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/dairy-decline-120080700057_1.html

 

99. Centre’s Crop Insurance Scheme Is ‘Voluntary’, but Opt Out Model Leaves Much to Be Desired

https://thewire.in/agriculture/pmfby-voluntary-opt-out-farmers-information

 

100. AgriBazaar sees major jump in transactions as more farmers, buyers go online

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/agribazaar-sees-major-jump-in-transactions-as-more-farmers-buyers-go-online/article32276218.ece

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

101. Credit guarantee extended to larger firms, self-employed

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/credit-guarantee-extended-to-larger-firms-self-employed/article32249835.ece

 

102. Govt widens ambit of Rs 3 trn MSME credit scheme, doubles upper loan limit

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-widens-ambit-of-rs-3-trn-msme-credit-scheme-doubles-upper-loan-limit-120080101300_1.html

 

103. PM Modi asks telecom sector to focus on self-reliance and security

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/pm-modi-asks-telecom-sector-to-focus-on-self-reliance-and-security-120080100026_1.html

 

104. Steel firms hike prices by Rs 2,000 a tonne in 10 days on demand spike

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/steel-firms-hike-prices-by-rs-2-000-a-tonne-in-10-days-on-demand-spike-120080200413_1.html

 

105. TV imports in ‘restricted category’ expected to give domestic manufacturers a boost

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/tv-imports-in-restricted-category-expected-to-give-domestic-manufacturers-a-boost/article32242356.ece

 

106. Factory output takes hit as demand falls; PMI manufacturing at 46 in July

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/factory-output-takes-hit-as-demand-falls-pmi-manufacturing-at-46-in-july-120080300318_1.html

 

107. COAI expects supportive policy framework to bring in new technologies

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/coai-expects-supportive-policy-framework-to-bring-in-new-technologies-120080200829_1.html

 

108. US hikes fees for non-immigrant visas; move to impact Indian IT firms

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/us-hikes-fees-for-non-immigrant-visas-move-to-impact-indian-it-firms-120080200788_1.html

 

109. Individuals to benefit as govt eases eligibility criteria for MSME credit

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-relaxes-credit-guarantee-scheme-eligibility-criteria-for-msmes-120080101059_1.html

 

110. AIIB in talks with India for financing of $8-billion health infra scheme

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/aiib-in-talks-with-india-to-finance-8-bn-scheme-for-health-infrastructure-120080200421_1.html

 

111. FMCG sector shows recovery ahead of festival seasons on the back of rural, pent-up demand

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/fmcg-sector-shows-recovery-ahead-of-festive-seasons-on-the-back-of-rural-pent-up-demand/article32252710.ece

 

112. Consumer confidence hit an all-time low: RBI survey

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/consumer-confidence-hit-an-all-time-low-rbi-survey/article32287487.ece

 

113. Indian hotel industries' Revenue Per Available Room down 43.5% in 2020: JLL

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-hotel-industries-revenue-per-available-room-down-43-5-in-2020-jll-120080600037_1.html

 

114. Domestic road transport sector likely to contract by 18-20% in FY21: Icra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/domestic-road-transport-sector-likely-to-contract-by-18-20-in-fy21-icra-120080600992_1.html

 

115. India's services activity contracts for fifth straight month in July: PMI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-services-activity-contracts-for-fifth-straight-month-in-july-pmi-120080500353_1.html

 

116. Opinion | Top-heavy governance might be well past its expiry date already

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/top-heavy-governance-might-be-well-past-its-expiry-date-already-11596551174165.html

 

117. Ups and downs of Indian video business: Covid-19 to hit revenue growth

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/ups-and-downs-of-indian-video-business-covid-19-to-hit-revenue-growth-120080700046_1.html

 

118. FMCG firms to stay in the slow lane this year

https://www.livemint.com/industry/retail/fmcg-firms-to-stay-in-the-slow-lane-this-year-11596152706413.html

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman & Joseph E Stiglitz

 

119. Opinion | Republicans Couldn’t Care Less About the Unemployed

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/03/opinion/republicans-unemployed-coronavirus.html

 

120. Opinion | Coming Next: The Greater Recession

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/06/opinion/coronavirus-us-recession.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• The India Forum

121. Understanding India’s Economic Slowdown, Need for Concerted Action: R Nagaraj

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/understanding-india-s-economic-slowdown

 

• Economic and Political Weekly

Commentary

122. COVID-19: Mental Healthcare without Social Justice?

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/31/commentary/covid-19-mental-healthcare-without-social-justice.html

 

123. Our Essential Workers Need Essential Care

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/31/commentary/our-essential-workers-need-essential-care.html

 

• The Economist

124. Dealing with customer complaints

https://www.economist.com/business/2020/08/08/dealing-with-customer-complaints

 

125. Joining the S&P 500 may not be as big a boon as often assumed

https://www.economist.com/business/2020/08/08/joining-the-s-and-p-500-may-not-be-as-big-a-boon-as-often-assumed

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

Online Sources:               Livemint, Scroll.in, First Post, The Wire, The Print, The India Forum, Newyork Times, The Guardian

Journals:                              Economic and Political Weekly, The Economist