12 - 18 September, 2020

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Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(12/09/2020 to 18/09/2020)

  1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

  1. Moody’s downgrades India’s projected growth rate to minus 11.5% for 2020-’21

https://scroll.in/latest/972858/moodys-downgrades-indias-projected-growth-rate-to-minus-11-5-for-2020-21

 

  1. India’s strict lockdown pushed its Dalits, Muslims and Adivasis deeper into debt

https://scroll.in/article/972840/indias-strict-lockdown-pushed-its-dalits-muslims-and-adivasis-deeper-into-debt

 

  1. Wholesale prices rose by 0.16% in August, the first increase in five months, shows government data

https://scroll.in/latest/973051/wholesale-prices-rose-by-0-16-in-august-the-first-increase-in-five-months-shows-government-data

 

  1. Indian economy will contract by 9% in 2020-’21, says Asian Development Bank

https://scroll.in/latest/973123/indian-economy-will-contract-by-9-in-2020-21-says-asian-development-bank

 

  1. RBI governor says India’s economic recovery is likely to be gradual as coronavirus still rages

https://scroll.in/latest/973239/rbi-governor-says-indias-economic-recovery-is-likely-to-be-gradual-as-coronavirus-still-rages

 

  1. Why a Job-Focused Social-Security Plan Is Desperately Needed

https://thewire.in/economy/why-a-job-focused-social-security-plan-is-desperately-needed

 

  1. As Food Prices Rise More Slowly, India's Retail Inflation Eases in August

https://thewire.in/economy/retail-inflation-august-food-prices-monsoon

 

  1. In Parliament, Centre Repeats Claim that Large Scale Labour Migration Was Triggered by Fake News

https://thewire.in/government/labour-migration-migrant-fake-news-parliament-home-ministry

 

  1. Reading the Tea Leaves Surrounding the Personal Asset Allocations of India’s Super Rich

https://thewire.in/economy/reading-the-tea-leaves-surrounding-the-personal-asset-allocations-of-indias-super-rich

 

  1. Retail inflation marginally dips to 6.69% in August from 6.73% in July

https://theprint.in/economy/retail-inflation-marginally-dips-to-6-69-in-august-from-6-73-in-july/502580/

 

  1. World economy will shrink 4.5% this year, not 6% as feared earlier, OECD says

https://theprint.in/economy/world-economy-will-shrink-4-5-this-year-not-6-as-feared-earlier-oecd-says/504010/

 

  1. Methodological ambiguities in GDP data must be sorted out, standing committee on finance says

https://theprint.in/economy/methodological-ambiguities-in-gdp-data-must-be-sorted-out-standing-committee-on-finance-says/504910/

 

  1. Govt clueless on number of jobs lost during pandemic

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/how-many-jobs-did-india-lose-during-pandemic-centre-has-no-data/article32620283.ece

 

  1. Global economic recovery may take 5 years: World Bank chief economist

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/global-economic-recovery-may-take-5-years-world-bank-chief-economist-says/article32628768.ece

 

  1. Economy to shrink 9% in FY21, says S&P

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/economy-to-shrink-9-per-cent-in-fy21-says-sp-global-rating/article32598919.ece

 

  1. Govt reforms will unleash growth wave for India: CEA

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/govt-reforms-will-unleash-growth-wave-for-india-cea/article32612158.ece

 

  1. ‘Government working on strong legal frameworks for data handling’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/government-working-on-strong-legal-frameworks-for-data-handling/article32614030.ece

 

  1. Covid-19 impact: Moody's, CARE Ratings cut India's FY21 GDP estimates

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-impact-moody-s-care-ratings-cut-india-s-fy21-gdp-estimates-120091200088_1.html

 

  1. Retail inflation to come down with easing of lockdowns: CEA Subramanian

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/retail-inflation-to-come-down-with-easing-of-lockdowns-cea-subramanian-120091300587_1.html

 

  1. S&P Global Ratings expects Indian economy to contract 9% in fiscal 2021

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/s-p-expects-india-s-economy-to-contract-9-in-fiscal-2021-120091400556_1.html

 

  1. Weekly economic indicators: More shoppers stepping out, road traffic higher

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/weekly-economic-indicators-more-shoppers-stepping-out-road-traffic-higher-120091400699_1.html

 

  1. Covid-19 impact: India's economy to contract 9% in FY21, says S&P

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-impact-india-s-economy-to-contract-9-in-fy21-says-s-p-120091500024_1.html

 

  1. Does a Bayesian approach allow us to understand the trajectory of Covid pandemic?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/does-a-bayesian-approach-allow-us-to-understand-the-trajectory-of-covid-pandemic-120091501255_1.html

 

  1. Consumer confidence index saw marginal uptick in Sept, shows survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/consumer-confidence-index-shows-marginal-uptick-in-sept-shows-survey-120091501662_1.html

 

  1. Govt aims to enhance digital economy's contribution to 20% of GDP in 5 yrs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-aims-to-enhance-digital-economy-s-contribution-to-20-of-gdp-in-5-yrs-120091502151_1.html

 

  1. Whatever the calculation, India's Q1 GDP contraction is severest among all

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/whatever-the-calculation-india-s-q1-gdp-contraction-is-severest-among-all-120091601333_1.html

 

  1. There must be an end to CEAs airing private views in Economic Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/there-must-be-an-end-to-ceas-airing-private-views-in-economic-survey-120091300341_1.html

 

  1. Popular leaders and patchy economic legacies: Can Modi buck the trend?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/popular-leaders-and-patchy-economic-legacies-can-modi-buck-the-trend-120091101499_1.html

 

  1. Net carbon zero economy possible by 2050 at low cost, says ETC report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/net-carbon-zero-economy-possible-by-2050-at-low-cost-says-etc-report-120091601781_1.html

 

  1. OECD raises prospects for global economy, scales them down for India

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/oecd-raises-prospects-for-global-economy-scales-them-down-for-india-120091601866_1.html

 

  1. Indian economy staring at double-digit decline as Covid-19 cases spike

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-economy-staring-at-double-digit-decline-as-covid-19-cases-spike-120091800182_1.html

 

  1. India ranks 116 in World Bank’s human capital index

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-ranks-116-in-world-banks-human-capital-index/article32627733.ece

 

  1. The Hindu Explains | Has economic slowdown hit EPFO earnings?

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/the-hindu-explains-has-economic-slowdown-hit-epfo-earnings/article32590591.ece

 

  1. A neglected X-factor that lies at the core of our economic stasis

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/a-neglected-x-factor-that-lies-at-the-core-of-our-economic-stasis-11600183993099.html

 

  1. Public Finance

 

  1. FM Sitharaman budgets Rs 1.67 lakh crore of extra expenditure, mostly for Covid package

https://theprint.in/economy/nirmala-sitharaman-seeks-parliamentary-nod-for-spending-additional-rs-2-35-lakh-crore/502225/

 

  1. FM presents first supplementary demands; seeks additional Rs 2.35 trillion

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fm-presents-first-supplementary-demands-seeks-additional-rs-2-35-trn-120091400514_1.html

 

  1. Govt presents first batch of supplementary demand for grants: An explainer

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-presents-first-batch-of-supplementary-demand-for-grants-an-explainer-120091600060_1.html

 

  1. Centre, states may welcome N K Singh's plan for fiscal deficit range

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-states-may-welcome-n-k-singh-s-plan-for-fiscal-deficit-range-120091601973_1.html

 

  1. Govt deviates from norm, asks House to regularise 2-year-old expenditure

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-deviates-from-norm-asks-house-to-regularise-2-year-old-expenditure-120091800107_1.html

 

  1. GDP to contract 8.6% in FY21, fiscal stimulus needed soon: UBS Securities

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gdp-to-contract-8-6-in-fy21-fiscal-stimulus-needed-soon-ubs-securities-120091601382_1.html

 

  1. Govt seeks parliamentary approval for additional Rs 1.67 trn expenditure

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-seeks-parliamentary-approval-for-additional-rs-1-67-trn-expenditure-120091400584_1.html

 

  1. The pandemic has necessitated us to reconsider the 42% devolution assigned in the 2020-21 report: N.K. Singh

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/the-pandemic-has-necessitated-us-to-reconsider-the-42-devolution-assigned-in-the-2020-21-report/article32603885.ece

 

Taxation

  1. GST Compensation: 12 States Opt for Rs 97,000-Crore Window, Manipur Chooses Borrowing Option

https://thewire.in/economy/gst-compensation-borrowing-option-nirmala-sitharaman-states

 

  1. Why Centre and not states should borrow to resolve GST compensation impasse

https://theprint.in/economy/why-centre-and-not-states-should-borrow-to-resolve-gst-compensation-impasse/501930/

 

  1. GST compensation cess less than one-fifth of total shortfall, Maharashtra among worst hit

https://theprint.in/economy/gst-compensation-cess-less-than-one-fifth-of-total-shortfall-maharashtra-among-worst-hit/502472/

 

  1. Filing GSTR 3B to be easy as system to compute ITC availability, tax liability

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/filing-gstr-3b-to-be-easy-as-system-to-compute-itc-availability-tax-liability/article32599831.ece

 

  1. GST collection dips 44% in various States/UTs during April-August: Thakur

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gst-collection-dips-44-in-various-statesuts-during-april-august-thakur/article32601452.ece

 

  1. GST Council can recommend to Centre to permit States to borrow money to meet compensation shortfall: AG

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gst-council-can-recommend-to-the-centre-to-permit-the-states-to-borrow-money-to-meet-gst-compensation-shortfall/article32611682.ece

 

  1. GST compensation row: States' revenue fell 18% in first quarter, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-compensation-row-states-revenue-fell-18-in-first-quarter-shows-data-120091200086_1.html

 

  1. ICAI seeks extension of FY19 GST annual return filing deadline by 3 months

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/icai-seeks-extension-of-fy19-gst-annual-return-filing-deadline-by-3-months-120091300335_1.html

 

  1. Despite Covid-19, Andhra sees Rs 4,000 cr spike in tax revenue: Data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/despite-covid-19-andhra-sees-rs-4-000-cr-spike-in-tax-revenue-data-120091300650_1.html

 

  1. GST compensation options: 13 states opt for offer, 6 to decide soon

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/thirteen-states-opted-for-gst-compensation-offer-provided-by-centre-120091300872_1.html

 

  1. 13 states submit borrowing option to Centre to fund GST shortfall

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/13-states-submit-borrowing-option-to-centre-to-fund-gst-shortfall-120091300902_1.html

 

  1. Impact of corporate tax rate cut to be felt in coming years: Anurag Thakur

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/impact-of-corporate-tax-rate-cut-to-be-felt-in-coming-years-anurag-thakur-120091401159_1.html

 

  1. Some states against borrowing options to meet GST shortfall: MoS Finance

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/some-states-against-borrowing-options-to-meet-gst-shortfall-mos-finance-120091500874_1.html

 

  1. AAR says GST be imposed on wellness centres depending on services offered

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/aar-says-gst-be-imposed-on-wellness-centres-depending-on-services-offered-120091501893_1.html

 

  1. Tax refunds worth Rs 1.06 trn issued to 3.09 mn taxpayers till Sep 15: CBDT

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/tax-refunds-worth-rs-1-06-trn-issued-to-3-09-mn-taxpayers-till-sep-15-cbdt-120091601442_1.html

 

  1. Economic contraction easing? Direct tax mop-up down, but not like earlier

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gradual-revival-in-economic-activity-decline-in-direct-tax-mop-up-eases-120091602130_1.html

 

  1. Himachal Pradesh's GST share of Rs 1,628 cr for Apr-Jul pending with Centre

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/himachal-pradesh-s-gst-share-of-rs-1-628-cr-for-apr-jul-pending-with-centre-120091700850_1.html

 

  1. Honour Jaitley’s grand bargain on GST compensation for states

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/honour-jaitley-s-grand-bargain-on-gst-compensation-for-states-11600356756972.html

 

  1. A tax that the country should axe right away

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-tax-that-the-country-should-axe-right-away-11600273132831.html

 

  1. Banking and Monetary policy

 

  1. RBI expected to make inflation and growth forecast on 1 October — first time this fiscal

https://theprint.in/economy/rbi-expected-to-make-inflation-and-growth-forecast-on-1-october-first-time-this-fiscal/502037/

 

  1. Govt introduces bill in Lok Sabha to bring cooperative banks under RBI supervision

https://theprint.in/economy/govt-introduces-bill-in-lok-sabha-to-bring-cooperative-banks-under-rbi-supervision/502740/

 

  1. NBFCs are recovering slowly even though economy struggles under Covid impact

https://theprint.in/economy/nbfcs-are-recovering-slowly-even-though-economy-struggles-under-covid-impact/503637/

 

  1. Why lockdown can save the RBI from explaining ‘failure’ to fight inflation to govt

https://theprint.in/economy/why-lockdown-can-save-the-rbi-from-explaining-failure-to-fight-inflation-to-govt/503732/

 

  1. Govt may extend time limit for emergency credit line guarantee scheme

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-may-extend-time-limit-for-emergency-credit-line-guarantee-scheme-120091300455_1.html

 

  1. RBI's 'impossible trinity' of problems: rupee, inflation, bond yields

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/rbi-s-impossible-trinity-of-problems-rupee-inflation-bond-yields-120091501755_1.html

 

  1. Guaranteed loans have multiplier effect

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/guaranteed-loans-have-multiplier-effect-120091300697_1.html

 

  1. Banks sanction loans of Rs 1.6 trn to 4.2 mn MSMEs under ECLGS scheme

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/banks-sanction-rs-1-63-lakh-cr-to-42-lakh-msmes-under-credit-guarantee-scheme-120091300408_1.html

 

  1. Debt monetisation by RBI could undermine investor confidence: S&P

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/debt-monetisation-by-rbi-could-undermine-investor-confidence-s-p-120091401339_1.html

 

  1. RBI battle-ready to meet economy's needs: Governor Shaktikanta Das

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/more-concerned-for-depositors-financial-stability-than-borrowers-rbi-guv-120091600778_1.html

 

  1. RBI targets compliance at banks with CCO norms

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/rbi-targets-compliance-at-banks-with-cco-norms/article32585562.ece

 

  1. Calculation of provisioning needs to be system-based by 30 June, 2021: RBI tells banks

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/calculation-of-provisioning-needs-to-be-system-based-by-30-june-2021-rbi-tells-banks-11600074710898.html

 

  1. Bank credit grows by 5.49%, deposits by 10.92%: RBI data

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/bank-credit-grows-by-5-49-deposits-by-10-92-rbi-data-11600091239149.html

 

  1. Banks must automate NPA recognition by 30 June: RBI

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/banks-must-automate-npa-recognition-by-30-june-rbi-11600135283204.html

 

  1. Vulnerability of NBFC sector still a concern: RBI governor

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/vulnerability-of-nbfc-sector-still-a-concern-rbi-governor-11600241941061.html

 

  1. RBI says protection of depositors should be banks' primary concern

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/rbi-says-protection-of-depositors-should-be-banks-primary-concern-11600247170379.html

 

  1. Banking Regulation Amendment Bill, 2020 passed. What it means for banks, customers

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/banking-regulation-amendment-bill-2020-passed-what-it-means-for-banks-customers-11600337144895.html

 

  1. RBI announces straight purchase of government securities worth ₹10,000 crore

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/rbi-announces-straight-purchase-of-government-securities-worth-rs-10-000-crore-11600342951163.html

 

  1. ‘Bankruptcy law has changed the credit culture in banks’

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/-bankruptcy-law-has-changed-the-credit-culture-in-banks-11600394316865.html

 

  1. Let RBI rate decisions get some sunlight and fresh air

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/let-rbi-rate-decisions-get-some-sunlight-and-fresh-air-11600008338977.html

 

  1. Interest rate cuts are dead. Long live rate cuts

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/interest-rate-cuts-are-dead-long-live-rate-cuts-11600308439325.html

 

  1. The policy conundrum that stagflation poses

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-policy-conundrum-that-stagflation-poses-11600100982848.html

 

  1. Monetary policy in the absence of a divine coincidence

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/monetary-policy-in-the-absence-of-a-divine-coincidence-11600185513905.html

 

  1. External Sector

 

  1. Covid-19 lockdown: India’s exports fell 25.42% between April and June, Centre tells Parliament

https://scroll.in/latest/973298/covid-19-lockdown-indias-exports-fell-25-42-between-april-and-june-centre-tells-parliament

 

  1. Government Bans Export of Onions to Curb Price Rise

https://thewire.in/government/government-bans-export-of-onions

 

  1. India’s trade deficit with China shrunk to $5.8 billion in April-June this year

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indias-trade-deficit-with-china-shrunk-to-58-billion-in-april-june-this-year/article32621974.ece

 

  1. India’s oil and gas import dependence to more than double by 2050: bp Energy Outlook 2020

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indias-oil-and-gas-import-dependence-to-more-than-double-by-2050-bp-energy-outlook-2020/article32600221.ece

 

  1. FDI inflow from China declines to $163.77 million in FY20: Anurag Thakur

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fdi-inflow-from-china-declines-to-163-77-million-in-fy20-anurag-thakur-120091400516_1.html

 

  1. Time is ripe for early harvest trade deal with the UK: Piyush Goyal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/time-is-ripe-for-early-harvest-trade-deal-with-the-uk-piyush-goyal-120091600082_1.html

 

  1. FDI seems to have put faith in select Indian entrepreneurs, not govt policy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/china-with-indian-characteristics-120091602223_1.html

 

  1. India should look for outward investments to meet domestic needs: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-should-look-for-outward-investments-to-meet-domestic-needs-report-120091601792_1.html

 

  1. 67% of foreign deals in August were asset sales, shows analysis

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/67-of-foreign-deals-in-august-were-asset-sales-shows-analysis-120091700022_1.html

 

  1. India-China trade deficit fell to $5.5 billion in Q1: Govt to Parliament

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-china-trade-deficit-fell-to-5-5-billion-in-q1-govt-to-parliament-120091700037_1.html

 

  1. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

  1. As migrant workers return home to villages, India’s farming sector sees green shoots

https://scroll.in/article/971882/as-migrant-workers-return-home-to-villages-indias-farming-sector-sees-green-shoots

 

  1. India’s agriculture sector has survived the pandemic. But will it survive climate change?

https://scroll.in/article/972757/indias-agriculture-sector-has-survived-the-pandemic-but-will-it-survive-climate-change

 

  1. The Kharif 2020 Crop May Tell Us Whether the Centre's Agri-Market Reform is Working

https://thewire.in/agriculture/kharif-2020-crop-centre-agri-market-reform-working-or-not

 

  1. Farmer Leaders Say Ordinances Will End Existing Grain Market, Deprive Farmers of MSP

https://thewire.in/agriculture/farmer-leaders-controversial-ordinances-grain-market-msp

 

  1. Telangana targets 70 lakh tonnes paddy procurement this kharif

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/telangana-targets-70-lakh-tonnes-paddy-procurement-this-kharif/article32620940.ece

 

  1. Statsguru: Farm activity to MGNREGA wages, monsoon 2020 gives hope

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/statsguru-farm-activity-to-mgnrega-wages-monsoon-2020-gives-hope-120091300870_1.html

 

  1. Retail prices of tomatoes, onions, potatoes rise due to supply disruptions

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/retail-prices-of-tomatoes-onions-potatoes-rise-due-to-supply-disruptions-120091600067_1.html

 

  1. India's milk, egg production registers 6% increase despite coronavirus

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-milk-egg-production-registers-6-increase-despite-coronavirus-120091600101_1.html

 

  1. Wholesale-retail inflation gap the widest in vegetables and pulses

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/wholesale-retail-inflation-gap-the-widest-in-vegetables-and-pulses-120091600933_1.html

 

  1. Farming, fin inclusion weakest spots in aspirational districts plan: study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/farming-fin-inclusion-weakest-spots-in-aspirational-districts-plan-study-120091701400_1.html

 

  1. Passage of agriculture bills in Lok Sabha to empower farmers: Niti Aayog VC

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/passage-of-agri-bills-to-empower-farmers-niti-vc-120091701597_1.html

 

  1. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

  1. India’s industrial output fell 10.4% in July, performance better than in June

https://scroll.in/latest/972868/indias-industrial-output-fell-10-4-in-july-performance-better-than-in-june

 

  1. Automakers Should Reduce Costs, Cut Royalty Payments: FinMin Official

https://thewire.in/business/automakers-india-royalty-payments-maruti-toyota-taxes

 

  1. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana account for 71% dues to renewable energy producers

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/tamil-nadu-andhra-pradesh-and-telangana-account-for-71-dues-to-renewable-energy-producers/article32622607.ece

 

  1. World services trade volume fell by 4.3% in Q1 of 2020: WTO

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/world-services-trade-volume-fell-by-43-in-q1-of-2020-wto/article32630629.ece

 

  1. Rajasthan government signs pact with Sidbi to develop MSME ecosystem

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rajasthan-government-signs-pact-with-sidbi-to-develop-msme-ecosystem-120091101961_1.html

 

  1. WPI inflation rises 0.16% in Aug as manufactured items turn costlier

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/wpi-inflation-rises-0-16-in-aug-as-manufactured-items-turn-costlier-120091400687_1.html

 

  1. Garment exports begin to see revival, September fall lowest in 5 months

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/garment-exports-begin-to-see-revival-september-fall-lowest-in-5-months-120091600504_1.html

 

  1. Manufacturing share in India's GVA down to 15.1% in FY20: Exim Bank study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/manufacturing-share-in-india-s-gva-down-to-15-1-in-fy20-exim-bank-study-120091601707_1.html

 

  1. Self-reliance in manufacturing stumbles on massive import dependence

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/self-reliance-in-manufacturing-stumbles-on-massive-import-dependence-120091701211_1.html

 

  1. Credit outlook negative for gold jewellery retailers in FY21: Crisil

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/credit-outlook-negative-for-gold-jewellery-retailers-in-fy21-crisil-120091701362_1.html

 

  1. Steel industry witnesses demand revival

https://www.livemint.com/industry/manufacturing/large-steel-players-stage-recovery-in-august-while-msmes-are-in-distress-11600274749062.html

 

  1. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

  1. Opinion | What Is It With Trump and Face Masks?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/17/opinion/donald-trump-masks.html

 

  1. Opinion | The G.O.P. Plot to Sabotage 2021

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/14/opinion/trump-biden.html

 

  1. Opinion | Reckonings; Paying the Price

https://www.nytimes.com/2001/09/16/opinion/reckonings-paying-the-price.html

 

 

  1. Other Articles/ Columns

 

  • The India Forum
  1. How can more women take up paid employment? – A V Jose

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/how-can-more-women-take-paid-employment

 

  • Economic and Political Weekly

Commentary

  1. Emerging Governmentality and Biopolitics of COVID-19 in India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/37/commentary/emerging-governmentality-and-biopolitics-covid-19.html

 

  1. COVID-19 Mortality Trends and Reporting

Comparing India and Italy

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/37/commentary/covid-19-mortality-trends-and-reporting.html

 

  • The Economist

 

  1. Is the world economy recovering?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/16/is-the-world-economy-recovering

 

  1. How would Joe Biden change America’s trade policy?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/19/how-would-joe-biden-change-americas-trade-policy

 

  1. What is fuelling China’s economic recovery?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/19/what-is-fuelling-chinas-economic-recovery

 

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