Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(05/09/2020 to 11/09/2020)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. In charts: Why most Indian men live with their parents

https://scroll.in/article/972117/in-charts-why-most-indian-men-live-with-their-parents

 

2. Andhra Pradesh again emerges as best state in Centre’s ease of doing business rankings for 2019

https://scroll.in/latest/972309/andhra-pradesh-again-emerges-as-best-state-in-centres-ease-of-doing-business-rankings-for-2019

 

3. GDP figures should alarm everyone, Centre needs to come out of complacency, warns Raghuram Rajan

https://scroll.in/latest/972432/gdp-figures-should-alarm-everyone-centre-needs-to-come-out-of-complacency-warns-raghuram-rajan

 

4. Indian economy to contract 10.5% in 2020-’21, predicts Fitch Ratings

https://scroll.in/latest/972527/indian-economy-to-contract-10-5-in-2020-21-predicts-fitch-ratings

 

5. Job losses among SCs were three times higher than for upper castes: Economist Ashwini Deshpande

https://scroll.in/article/972357/job-losses-among-scs-were-three-times-higher-than-for-upper-castes-economist-ashwini-deshpande

 

6. Does Narendra Modi have a plan to steer India out of double-digit GDP contraction?

https://scroll.in/article/972560/does-narendra-modi-have-a-plan-to-steer-india-out-of-double-digit-gdp-contraction

 

7. Coronavirus: Full global economic recovery unlikely until vaccine is available, says IMF

https://scroll.in/latest/972756/coronavirus-full-global-economic-recovery-unlikely-until-vaccine-is-available-says-imf

 

8. ‘Data rich’ and looking for loan? Niti Aayog’s new data-sharing framework could help

https://theprint.in/economy/data-rich-and-looking-for-loan-niti-aayogs-new-data-sharing-framework-could-help/497587/

 

9. Centre Issues Detailed Advisory on Migrant Workers' Welfare

https://thewire.in/government/centre-issues-detailed-advisory-on-migrant-workers-welfare

 

10. Centre's Advisory on Migrant Workers Ignores Existing Laws, States' Need for Funds: Experts

https://thewire.in/labour/migrant-workers-welfare-advisory-centre-covid-19

 

11. Ind-Ra, Fitch slash India GDP forecast further

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/fitch-projects-indian-economy-to-contract-105-this-fiscal/article32549636.ece

 

12. How different is the Covid-19 crisis from previous recessions?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/how-different-is-the-covid-19-crisis-from-previous-recessions/article32555033.ece

 

13. Why inflation-targeting is seen as anti-growth

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/is-inflation-targeting-due-for-a-makeover/article32567661.ece

 

14. Covid-19 is masking risks of slavery in global supply chains

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/covid-19-is-masking-risks-of-slavery-in-global-supply-chains/article32567823.ece

 

15. GDP to contract 9% in FY21, says Crisil

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gdp-to-contract-9-in-fy21-says-crisil/article32574090.ece

 

16. ‘Health of economy will be determined by good, effective corporate leadership’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/health-of-economy-will-be-determined-by-good-effective-corporate-leadership-anurag-singh-thakur/article32574343.ece

 

17. Sharp V-shaped recovery under way: FinMin report

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/sharp-v-shaped-recovery-under-way-finmin-report/article32526085.ece

 

18. It's not all gloomy on the economy front

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/ashima-goyal/not-all-gloom-on-the-economy-front/article32536300.ece

 

19. ‘States soon to be ranked on poverty index parameter’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/poverty-index-parameter-to-rank-states-at-advanced-stage-of-development-niti-aayog/article32545938.ece

 

20. Pandemic provides a chance to change tack

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/rasheeda-bhagat/pandemic-provides-a-chance-to-change-tack/article32545802.ece

 

21. India’s economic crisis is compounded by the high number of daily Covid cases

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/indias-economic-crisis-is-compounded-by-the-high-number-of-daily-covid-cases/article32525654.ece

 

22. Small positive growth can't be ruled out despite Covid lockdown: Rangarajan

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/small-positive-growth-can-t-be-ruled-out-despite-covid-lockdown-rangarajan-120090600454_1.html

 

23. India Inc mirrors GDP contraction in Q1: Revenues of 2,170 firms dip 24.3%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-inc-mirrors-gdp-contraction-in-q1-revenues-of-2-170-firms-dip-24-3-120090600945_1.html

 

24. Experts advise caution on stagflation fears amid 24% GDP contraction

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/experts-advise-caution-on-stagflation-fears-amid-24-gdp-contraction-120090600971_1.html

 

25. Risks to economic recovery rise as Covid-19 infection rate spikes: Moody's

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/risks-to-economic-recovery-rise-as-covid-19-infection-rate-spikes-moody-s-120090700510_1.html

 

26. Covid-19 may be 'act of god' but cleaning balance sheets is human task

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/time-to-re-prioritise-firm-resolution-120090600896_1.html

 

27. Gujarat, Haryana and Karnataka beaten down by others in biz reform rankings

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gujarat-haryana-and-karnataka-beaten-down-by-others-in-biz-reform-rankings-120090800790_1.html

 

28. How 3 labour codes aim to reform employment contract, layoffs, work safety

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/3-labour-codes-coming-up-before-parliament-reform-employment-terms-safety-120090900775_1.html

 

29. Covid-19 will have a bigger impact on the economy than previously expected

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/covid-damage-120090600887_1.html

 

30. August inflation number could be 'unpleasant', says SBI Research report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/august-inflation-number-could-be-unpleasant-says-sbi-research-report-120091001504_1.html

 

31. India slips 26 spots to 105th position on economic freedom index: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-slips-26-spots-to-105th-position-on-economic-freedom-index-report-120091001907_1.html

 

32. 44% households feel they're spending more to get less, says survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/44-households-feel-they-re-spending-more-to-get-less-says-survey-120091001934_1.html

 

33. Retail inflation will come down to below 4% only after Dec: SBI report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/retail-inflation-will-come-down-to-below-4-only-after-dec-sbi-report-120091001937_1.html

 

34. Employment growth rate slips to 3.5% in FY20 from 3.8% in FY19: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/employment-growth-rate-slips-to-3-5-in-fy20-from-3-8-in-fy19-report-120091002015_1.html

 

35. Inflation targeting: Indian experience may have lessons for the world

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/is-inflation-targeting-due-for-a-makeover-andy-mukherjee-120091000184_1.html

 

36. India's road to economic recovery will be a long, hard and painful one

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/recovery-a-long-hard-road-120090901988_1.html

 

37. Rating firms rework their India FY21 GDP forecasts with sharper contraction

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rating-firms-rework-their-india-fy21-gdp-forecasts-with-sharper-contraction-120090801760_1.html

 

38. The policy adventurism that has led India to its economic woes

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-policy-adventurism-that-has-led-india-to-its-economic-woes-11599754498622.html

 

39. India’s growth story has never seemed so endangered

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/india-s-growth-story-has-never-seemed-so-endangered-11599400708615.html

 

40. India’s economy could yet avert an L-shaped curve from here on

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-s-economy-could-yet-avert-an-l-shaped-curve-from-here-on-11599573656562.html

 

41. The challenge of inflation amid a massive shock to our economy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-challenge-of-inflation-amid-a-massive-shock-to-our-economy-11599662309881.html

 

42. What should be done for our economy to chart a recovery

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/what-should-be-done-for-our-economy-to-chart-a-recovery-11599399590947.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

43. Centre releases ₹6,195 crore grant to 14 States

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/centre-releases-6195-crore-grant-to-14-states/article32581747.ece

 

44. Pandemic may force govt. to borrow more

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/pandemic-may-force-govt-to-borrow-more/article32575961.ece

 

45. Borrow more to stimulate demand, revive economy: P Chidambaram to Centre

https://www.firstpost.com/india/borrow-more-to-stimulate-demand-revive-economy-p-chidambaram-to-centre-8789401.html

 

46. Centre’s Covid-19 fiscal stance is flawed

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/the-centres-fiscal-stance-is-flawed-during-covid-19-pandemic/article32545324.ece

 

47. TN remains top borrower as all States pick up 51% more debt

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/tn-remains-top-borrower-as-all-states-pick-up-51-more-debt/article32554305.ece

 

48. Considering fiscal deficit range instead of number, says N K Singh

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/considering-fiscal-deficit-range-instead-of-number-says-n-k-singh-120090500067_1.html

 

49. Statsguru: 24% GDP contraction and enormity of Centre's fiscal challenge

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/24-gdp-contraction-and-the-enormity-of-centre-s-fiscal-challenge-120090600586_1.html

 

50. After 40% rise in Q1, capital expenditure dropped in July, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/after-40-rise-in-q1-capital-expenditure-dropped-in-july-shows-data-120090800034_1.html

 

51. Debt recast, demand pick-up to help overcome mismatch in cash flow: Ind-Ra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/debt-recast-demand-pick-up-to-help-overcome-mismatch-in-cash-flow-ind-ra-120090900429_1.html

 

52. State govts' FY21 deficit seen ranging from 4.25 to 5.52% of GSDP: Icra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/state-govts-fy21-deficit-seen-ranging-from-4-25-to-5-52-of-gsdp-icra-120090901278_1.html

 

53. States may cut FY21 capex by Rs 3 trillion due to GST shortfall: Icra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/states-may-cut-fy21-capex-by-rs-3-trillion-due-to-gst-shortfall-icra-120091001446_1.html

 

54. Healthy stimulus

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/healthy-stimulus-120091100045_1.html

 

55. IMF says India needs another fiscal stimulus, income support to fight Covid

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/imf-says-india-needs-another-fiscal-stimulus-income-support-to-fight-covid-120091001795_1.html

 

56. Revenue to disinvestment: Govt short of finances as it tries to fix economy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economic-revival/revenue-to-disinvestment-govt-short-of-finances-as-it-tries-to-fix-economy-120091000421_1.html

 

57. PM Narendra Modi launches Rs 20,050-crore scheme for fisheries sector

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/pm-narendra-modi-launches-rs-20-050-crore-scheme-for-fisheries-sector-120091000631_1.html

 

58. Covid may force govt to borrow more; monetising deficit last resort: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-may-force-govt-to-borrow-more-monetising-deficit-last-resort-report-120091001150_1.html

 

59. It was the idea of debt that created the modern world

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/it-was-the-idea-of-debt-that-created-the-modern-world-11599403535827.html

 

60. Debt resolution framework: A balance of relief and rigour

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/debt-resolution-framework-a-balance-of-relief-and-rigour-11599630115643.html

Taxation

61. Amid COVID-19 crisis, off-budget borrowings to fund ambitious welfare schemes, poor GST support from Centre put state finances in peril

https://www.firstpost.com/india/amid-covid-19-crisis-off-budget-borrowings-to-fund-ambitious-welfare-schemes-poor-gst-support-from-centre-put-state-finances-in-peril-8784371.html

 

62. 'Act of sovereign default': Hemant Soren writes to PM against Centre's GST compensation proposal

https://www.firstpost.com/politics/act-of-sovereign-default-hemant-soren-writes-to-pm-against-centres-gst-compensation-proposal-8788961.html

 

63. GST an 'absolute failure', second major attack on India's unorganised economy, claims Rahul Gandhi

https://www.firstpost.com/politics/gst-an-absolute-failure-second-major-attack-on-indias-unorganised-economy-claims-rahul-gandhi-8789131.html

 

64. Why India’s bond markets are loving the GST fight between Modi govt and states

https://theprint.in/economy/why-indias-bond-markets-are-loving-the-gst-fight-between-modi-govt-and-states/495466/

 

65. 'COVID-19 Is Act of God, Not National Lockdown Which Caused Loss of GST Revenue': Pronab Sen

https://thewire.in/economy/karan-thapar-interview-pronab-sen-economy-gdp

 

66. When liquor gets taken down a peg or two due to Covid-induced taxes

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/when-liquor-gets-taken-down-a-peg-or-two-due-to-covid-induced-taxes/article32553949.ece

 

67. Entire GST shortfall will be compensated, says Centre

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/entire-gst-shortfall-will-be-compensated-says-centre/article32546363.ece

 

68. GST: Chidambaram rejects Centre’s ‘letter of comfort’ to States

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gst-chidambaram-rejects-centres-letter-of-comfort-to-states/article32568393.ece

 

69. Transportation facility charges recovered by employer from employees not taxable, says AAR

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/transportation-facility-charges-recovered-by-employer-from-employees-not-taxable-says-aar/article32570782.ece

 

70. GST dues: With a day to go, States yet to pick borrowing option

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gst-dues-with-a-day-to-go-states-yet-to-pick-borrowing-option/article32537213.ece

 

71. All you wanted to know about stamp duty

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/slate-all-you-wanted-to-know-about-stamp-duty/article32545355.ece

 

72. Fixing the GST compensation imbroglio

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/fixing-the-gst-compensation-imbroglio/article32564310.ece

 

73. GST compensation row: What the Centre and state govts disagree on

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-compensation-row-what-the-centre-and-state-govts-disagree-on-120090500058_1.html

 

74. Vote on GST compensation inevitable if govt sticks to 2 options, says Isaac

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/vote-on-gst-compensation-inevitable-if-govt-sticks-to-2-options-says-isaac-120090900040_1.html

 

75. Thomas Isaac on GST compensation: This is a Constitutional right of states … Centre should borrow and provide

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/thomas-isaac-on-gst-compensation-this-is-a-constitutional-right-of-states-centre-should-borrow-and-provide-6579413/

 

76. GST Compensation revives bitter memory of Centre-state tussle over VAT

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-compensation-revives-bitter-memory-of-centre-state-tussle-over-vat-120090901049_1.html

 

77. Amid Centre-states GST row, a white-knuckle moment for bond markets

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/white-knuckle-moment-for-bond-markets-amid-centre-states-gst-row-120090901700_1.html

 

78. Centre releases Rs 6,195 crore to 14 states as devolution of taxes

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-releases-rs-6195-08-crore-to-14-states-as-devolution-of-taxes-120091100326_1.html

 

79. Rift over GST compensation sets stage for showdown between Centre, states

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rift-over-gst-compensation-sets-stage-for-showdown-between-centre-states-120091000191_1.html

 

80. The Hindu Explains | What is the GST compensation due to States?

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/what-is-the-gst-compensation-due-to-states/article32531827.ece

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

81. ‘GDP contraction raising flags over lenders’ asset quality’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/gdp-contraction-raising-flags-over-lenders-asset-quality/article32565318.ece

 

82. Stringent Kamath panel suggestions mean not many stressed firms can avail of RBI debt recast

https://theprint.in/economy/stringent-kamath-panel-suggestions-mean-not-many-stressed-firms-can-avail-of-rbi-debt-recast/499326/

 

83. SC extends interim order on loan moratorium to 28 September, says keen to waive interest

https://theprint.in/judiciary/sc-extends-interim-order-on-loan-moratorium-to-28-september-says-keen-to-waive-interest/499837/

 

84. Why RBI's priority lending norms may not mean quick relief for start-ups

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/why-rbi-s-priority-lending-norms-may-not-mean-quick-relief-for-start-ups-120090600628_1.html

 

85. Life after moratorium, for banks and borrowers

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/life-after-moratorium-for-banks-and-borrowers-120090600870_1.html

 

86. Monthly collections from securitised retail loans up to 50% in June: Crisil

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/monthly-collections-from-securitised-retail-loans-up-to-50-in-june-crisil-120090700928_1.html

 

87. Why the massive expansion in RBI's balance sheet isn't really extraordinary

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/why-the-massive-expansion-in-rbi-s-balance-sheet-isn-t-really-extraordinary-120090901729_1.html

 

88. Kamath committee suggestions are a good start for resolving a big problem

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/kamath-committee-suggestions-are-a-good-start-for-resolving-a-big-problem-120090701493_1.html

 

89. India needs more banks to double credit-to-GDP ratio to 100%: RBI official

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-needs-more-banks-to-double-credit-to-gdp-ratio-to-100-rbi-official-120090802049_1.html

 

90. Banks' asset quality to worsen but face less risk of defaults: Moody's

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/corporates-not-immune-from-gdp-contraction-risk-from-loans-lower-moody-s-120090900362_1.html

 

91. 8% of loans to be restructured: Icra

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/8-of-loans-to-be-restructured-icra-11599671837514.html

 

92. Govt panel to study impact of waiving loan interest

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/moratorium-row-expert-panel-to-assist-govt-for-assessment-of-relief-to-bank-borrowers-11599749909570.html

 

93. Banks tap consultants for debt recast assessment

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/banks-tap-consultants-for-debt-recast-assessment-11599757845623.html

 

94. RBI moves to harmonise compliance culture across banks

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/rbi-moves-to-harmonise-compliance-culture-across-banks-11599805330860.html

 

95. Structural interventions could avert a banking crisis

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/structural-interventions-could-avert-a-banking-crisis-11599574224522.html

 

4. External Sector

 

96. India may not have anything to gain in a trade standoff with China, experts warn

https://scroll.in/article/972253/india-may-not-have-anything-to-gain-in-a-trade-standoff-with-china-experts-warn

 

97. What else could go wrong for the global economy before this year ends

https://theprint.in/economy/what-else-could-go-wrong-for-the-global-economy-before-this-year-ends/497254/

 

98. China returns to old trick of just building infrastructure to revive economy after Covid

https://theprint.in/economy/china-returns-to-old-trick-of-just-building-infrastructure-to-revive-economy-after-covid/497260/

 

99. Why foreigners are pouring money into Indian stocks even though economy is sinking

https://theprint.in/economy/why-foreigners-are-pouring-money-into-indian-stocks-even-though-economy-is-sinking/497526/

 

100. Modi govt plans Rs 1.68 lakh-crore package to attract global firms to make in India

https://theprint.in/economy/modi-govt-plans-rs-1-68-lakh-crore-package-to-attract-global-firms-to-make-in-india/500019/

 

101. India's commitment to reform being taken seriously by foreign investors: FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-commitment-to-reform-being-taken-seriously-by-foreign-investors-fm-120090500968_1.html

 

102. Govt to clamp down on large firms dodging Rs 2 cr cap on MEIS claims

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-to-clamp-down-on-large-firms-dodging-rs-2-cr-cap-on-meis-claims-120091001404_1.html

 

103. India gave very balanced offer to US for proposed limited trade deal: Goyal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-gave-very-balanced-offer-to-us-for-proposed-limited-trade-deal-goyal-120091001830_1.html

 

104. Exporters may not get much help from RoDTEP

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/exporters-may-not-get-much-help-from-rodtep-120090600952_1.html

 

105. India's exports in September first week jump 13% to $6.12 billion

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-exports-in-september-first-week-jump-13-to-6-12-billion-120091000418_1.html

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

106. An agriculture-led revival as flawed claim

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/an-agriculture-led-revival-as-flawed-claim/article32575457.ece

 

107. Finance Ministry Rejects Requests to Raise Budget of Agricultural Schemes Facing Funds Shortage

https://thewire.in/agriculture/agriculture-ministry-finance-budget-pmfby-pmkisan

 

108. Why growers of plantation crops need weather-based insurance

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/why-growers-of-plantation-crops-need-weather-based-insurance/article32564027.ece

 

109. Torn State finances, weather may impact PMFBY

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/torn-sstate-finances-weather-may-impact-pmfby/article32545722.ece

 

110. Covid-19: Strengthening rural jobs scheme critical to address migrant woes

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-strengthening-rural-jobs-scheme-critical-to-address-migrant-woes-120090800253_1.html

 

111. Zero-budget farming raises incomes but demands more labour and time: study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/zero-budget-farming-raises-incomes-but-demands-more-labour-and-time-study-120090801487_1.html

 

112. Farm sector will continue to shine in 2020-21 but rural as a whole may not

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/farm-sector-will-continue-to-shine-in-2020-21-but-rural-as-a-whole-may-not-120090901584_1.html

 

113. Nabard to disburse Rs 1.2 trillion crop loan for farmers this fiscal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nabard-to-disburse-rs-1-2-trillion-crop-loan-for-farmers-this-fiscal-120091001152_1.html

 

114. MGNREGA today and tomorrow

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/mgnrega-today-and-tomorrow-120090600901_1.html

 

115. Rural India gets a mini-public works boost

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/rural-india-gets-a-mini-public-works-boost-120090900026_1.html

 

116. Why casual labour prefers to work in fields than under MGNREGA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/why-casual-labour-prefers-to-work-in-fields-than-under-mgnrega-120090901867_1.html

 

117. India to maintain sugar export subsidies for third year in a row: Report

https://www.livemint.com/industry/agriculture/india-to-maintain-sugar-export-subsidies-for-third-year-in-a-row-report-11599480462607.html

 

118. Agri exports fell by 1.8% in Jun qtr

https://www.livemint.com/industry/agriculture/agri-exports-fell-by-1-8-in-jun-qtr-11599760205226.html

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

119. Infrastructure is set to surge after pandemic recedes: KPMG India

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/infrastructure-is-set-to-surge-after-pandemic-resedes-kpmg-india/article32563770.ece

 

120. Release of pending funds would help apparel sector get over present crisis : AEPC

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/release-of-pending-funds-would-help-apparel-sector-get-over-present-crisis-aepc/article32571592.ece

 

121. Consumers may get rights to minimum standards of service

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/consumers-may-get-rights-to-minimum-standards-of-service/article32573676.ece

 

122. One-time loan restructuring: 'Two of three 8,500 Crisil-rated companies will qualify'

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/nearly-two-thirds-of-firms-rated-by-us-will-qualify-crisil/article32573921.ece

 

123. Need long-term roadmap to improve automobile contribution to GDP: NRI India

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/need-long-term-roadmap-to-improve-automobile-contribution-to-gdp-nri-india-120090600275_1.html

 

124. Increase infrastructure spending to revive economy: P Chidambaram

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/increase-infrastructure-spending-to-revive-economy-p-chidambaram-120090600327_1.html

 

125. Rebooting industry: 88% industrial units now operational in Uttar Pradesh

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rebooting-industry-88-industrial-units-now-operational-in-uttar-pradesh-120090700850_1.html

 

126. Kamath panel identifies 26 stressed sectors, outlines rules for recast

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/kamath-panel-identifies-26-stressed-sectors-outlines-rules-for-recast-120090701469_1.html

 

127. Real estate sector welcomes RBI approval of Kamath panel's debt recast plan

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/real-estate-sector-welcomes-rbi-approval-of-kamath-panel-s-debt-recast-plan-120090701646_1.html

 

128. Goldman Sachs to Fitch: Global rating agencies cut India's GDP forecast

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/goldman-sachs-to-fitch-global-rating-agencies-cut-india-s-gdp-forecast-120090800957_1.html

 

129. Debt recast at real estate project level to revive sector: Experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/debt-recast-at-real-estate-project-level-to-revive-sector-experts-120090800998_1.html

 

130. Localised lockdowns slowing revival, impacting retail sales: RAI survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/localised-lockdowns-slowing-revival-impacting-retail-sales-rai-survey-120090901627_1.html

 

131. Govt plans to offer Rs 1.6 trn package to lure global manufacturers: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-plans-to-offer-rs-1-6-trn-package-to-lure-global-manufacturers-report-120091001758_1.html

 

132. Govt asks auto industry to cut imports, raise exports

https://www.livemint.com/industry/manufacturing/govt-asks-auto-industry-to-cut-imports-raise-exports-11599410341937.html

 

133. Small businesses faced the wrath of the pandemic

https://www.livemint.com/industry/manufacturing/small-businesses-faced-the-wrath-of-the-pandemic-11599582555423.html

 

134. Improve productivity, explore smart solutions: Goyal to auto components industry

https://www.livemint.com/industry/manufacturing/improve-productivity-explore-smart-solutions-goyal-to-auto-components-industry-11599320124728.html

 

135. Gadkari asks auto and components industry to discourage imports

https://www.livemint.com/industry/manufacturing/gadkari-asks-auto-and-components-industry-to-discourage-imports-11599299421143.html

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

136. Opinion | Trump’s Coronavirus Response Was Beyond Incompetent

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/10/opinion/donald-trump-coronavirus.html

 

137. Opinion | Gross Domestic Misery Is Rising

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/07/opinion/trump-economy-jobs.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Economic and Political Weekly

Special Articles

138. Role of Fifteenth Finance Commission: Financing the Right to Education

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/37/special-articles/financing-right-education.html

 

139. What Do NSSO 71st and 75th Rounds Say? Invest More in Public Healthcare Facilities

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/37/special-articles/invest-more-public-healthcare-facilities.html

 

Commentary

 

140. Real versus Fictitious

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/36/commentary/real-versus-fictitious.html

 

• The Economist

141. Which is the best market model?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/12/which-is-the-best-market-model

 

142. How has trade survived covid-19?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/12/how-has-trade-survived-covid-19

 

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