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Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(19/09/2020 to 25/09/2020

  1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

  1. How can India get out of the low-growth trap? Sabyasachi Kar has an unconventional proposal

https://scroll.in/article/973368/how-can-india-get-out-of-the-low-growth-trap-sabyasachi-kar-has-an-unconventional-proposal

 

  1. Indian economy will contract by 5.9% in 2020-’21, says United Nations

https://scroll.in/latest/973854/indian-economy-will-contract-by-5-9-in-2020-21-says-united-nations

 

  1. Record remittance is turning into a crash for emerging markets like India

https://theprint.in/economy/record-remittance-is-turning-into-a-crash-for-emerging-markets-like-india/507842/

 

  1. India’s economy set to lag rest of South Asia in race to recovery as Covid surges, report says

https://theprint.in/economy/indias-economy-set-to-lag-rest-of-south-asia-in-race-to-recovery-as-covid-surges-report-says/508007/

 

  1. ‘India must focus on reforms as high growth is not a given’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-must-focus-on-reforms-as-high-growth-is-not-a-given/article32680388.ece

 

  1. Global labour income estimated to have declined by $3.5 trillion in first 3 quarters of 2020: ILO

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/global-labour-income-estimated-to-have-declined-by-35-trillion-in-first-3-quarters-of-2020-ilo/article32683498.ece

 

  1. Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi fears upsurge in child labour as pandemic shrivels economy

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/nobel-laureate-kailash-satyarthi-fears-upsurge-in-child-labour-as-pandemic-shrivels-economy/article32657132.ece

 

  1. How has Covid-19 pandemic impacted the buying habits of consumers?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/how-has-covid-19-pandemic-impacted-the-buying-habits-of-consumers/article32647595.ece

 

  1. 41% of parents unable to afford education amidst Covid-19 crisis: Survey

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/41-of-parents-unable-to-afford-education-amidst-covid-19-crisis-survey/article32682892.ece

 

  1. IMF official warns Covid-19 will weigh on some economies for years

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/imf-official-warns-covid-19-will-weigh-on-some-economies-for-years/article32682587.ece

 

  1. Rising growth expectations pull up business sentiment in Q2FY21: CII Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rising-growth-expectations-pull-up-business-sentiment-in-q2fy21-cii-survey-120092000651_1.html

 

  1. The invisible workforce: Data collection on migrants tough, but possible

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/the-invisible-workforce-data-collection-on-migrants-tough-but-possible-120092000805_1.html

 

  1. Weekly economic indicators: Recovery holding ground, but no major upswing

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/weekly-economic-indicators-recovery-holding-ground-but-no-major-upswing-120092100532_1.html

 

  1. Committee looking to capture informal sector activities stuck on sample

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/committee-looking-to-capture-informal-sector-activities-stuck-on-sample-120092101605_1.html

 

  1. RBI, govt in right direction to keep economy moving, says Axis Bank CEO

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-govt-in-right-direction-to-keep-economy-moving-says-axis-bank-ceo-120092201569_1.html

 

  1. Rescuing the economy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/rescuing-the-economy-120092101640_1.html

 

  1. Contrasting tales: Economy is down, but markets have defied fears

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/contrasting-tales-economy-is-down-but-markets-have-defied-fears-120092300004_1.html

 

  1. Employment rate could get worse as govt won't spend, private sector can't

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/deceptive-fall-in-the-unemployment-rate-120092100996_1.html

 

  1. 6 months after lockdown: Covid-19 impact on economy likely to be long-term

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/6-months-after-lockdown-covid-19-impact-on-economy-likely-to-be-long-term-120092300018_1.html

 

  1. What makes the NPS so crucial to retirement planning in an ageing India

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/what-makes-the-nps-so-crucial-to-retirement-planning-in-an-ageing-india-120092300893_1.html

 

  1. Most Indian employees feel upskilling necessary to stay in job: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/most-indian-employees-feel-upskilling-necessary-to-stay-in-job-survey-120092301480_1.html

 

  1. V-shaped recovery unlikely in India as Covid cases rise: StanChart chief

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/v-shaped-recovery-unlikely-in-india-as-covid-cases-rise-stanchart-chief-120092301693_1.html

 

  1. Codes give more power to states to be flexible on labour laws

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/codes-give-more-power-to-states-to-be-flexible-on-labour-laws-120092401255_1.html

 

  1. Covid-19 crisis: Now, FinMin is not so sure about a V-shaped recovery

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-crisis-now-finmin-is-not-so-sure-about-a-v-shaped-recovery-120092400058_1.html

 

  1. Economy can be revived only by boosting consumer sentiments: FICCI prez

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economy-can-be-revived-only-by-boosting-consumer-sentiments-ficci-prez-120092301644_1.html

 

  1. Even as Covid-19 rages, Indian economy's animal spirits are stabilising

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/even-as-covid-19-rages-indian-economy-s-animal-spirits-are-stabilising-120092500235_1.html

 

  1. Let the insights of covidnomics shape our policy interventions

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/let-the-insights-of-covidnomics-shape-our-policy-interventions-11600614502579.html

 

  1. A localized approach to address the economic fallout of covid-19

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-localized-approach-to-address-the-economic-fallout-of-covid-19-11600872415336.html

 

  1. Public Finance

 

  1. External debt increases almost 3% to $559 billion at March-end

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/external-debt-increases-almost-3-to-559-billion-at-march-end/article32650478.ece

 

  1. Coronavirus has made a deep dent in the revenues of Indian hospitals big and small

https://scroll.in/article/973866/coronavirus-has-made-a-deep-dent-in-the-revenues-of-indian-hospitals-big-and-small

 

  1. Centre giving 107 per cent of gross tax revenue to states: Finance Minister

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/centre-giving-107-per-cent-of-gross-tax-revenue-to-states-finance-minister/article32644550.ece

 

  1. CAG raps Centre over non-utilisation of cesses, levies for specified purposes

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/cag-raps-centre-over-non-utilisation-of-cesses-levies-for-specified-purposes/article32679870.ece

 

  1. LS okays Rs 2.35 trn extra spending, bulk to be spent on public schemes

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/ls-okays-rs-2-35-trn-extra-spending-bulk-to-be-spent-on-public-schemes-120091801642_1.html

 

  1. Raise demand via govt spending

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/raise-demand-via-govt-spending-120092400060_1.html

 

  1. Covid-19 pandemic pushes Union govt's debt past Rs 100-trillion mark

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-pandemic-pushes-union-govt-s-debt-past-rs-100-trillion-mark-120091801648_1.html

 

  1. FM Sitharaman asks Asian Development Bank to step up lending to India

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fm-sitharaman-asks-asian-development-bank-to-step-up-lending-to-india-120091900036_1.html

 

  1. Most of additional budget spending for people-centric schemes: Sitharaman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/most-of-additional-budget-spending-for-people-centric-schemes-sitharaman-120091900020_1.html

 

  1. Govt collects Rs 84,023 cr non-tax revenue in FY21 so far: Anurag Thakur

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-collects-rs-84-023-cr-non-tax-revenue-in-fy21-so-far-anurag-thakur-120092000629_1.html

 

  1. We may go terribly right or wrong, says 15th FC chairman N K Singh

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/we-may-go-terribly-right-or-wrong-says-15th-fc-chairman-n-k-singh-120092100065_1.html

 

  1. Fiscal stimulus, lower interest rate needed for 7% growth rate: Panagriya

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fiscal-stimulus-lower-interest-rate-needed-for-7-growth-rate-panagriya-120092101508_1.html

 

  1. India's current account to register surplus of $30 bn in FY21: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-current-account-to-register-surplus-of-30-bn-in-fy21-report-120092201058_1.html

 

  1. Jammu & Kashmir revenue receipts rose by Rs 6,200 crore in 2016-17: CAG

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/j-k-revenue-receipts-rose-by-rs-6-200cr-in-2016-17-cag-120092301489_1.html

 

  1. 5 states allowed to borrow Rs 9,913 cr extra after ration card reform

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/5-states-allowed-to-borrow-rs-9-913-cr-extra-after-ration-card-reform-120092401111_1.html

 

  1. CAG raises issue of viability of NPS schemes for govt employees

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cag-raises-issue-of-viability-of-nps-schemes-for-govt-employees-120092401735_1.html

 

  1. Seek approval before re-appropriating funds for travel, other costs: FinMin

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/seek-approval-before-re-appropriating-funds-for-travel-other-costs-finmin-120092401636_1.html

 

  1. An unfounded fear of the fisc will worsen our economy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/an-unfounded-fear-of-the-fisc-will-worsen-our-economy-11600700781314.html

 

  1. Govt’s liabilities jump 7.1% in April-June quarter

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/govts-liabilities-jump-7-1-in-april-june-quarter-6601761/

Taxation

  1. Pre-filled GST Return form soon, says GST Network CEO

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/pre-filled-gst-return-form-soon-says-gst-network-ceo/article32659928.ece

 

  1. Net direct tax collection dips 31% in April-August

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/net-direct-tax-collection-dips-31-in-april-august/article32650644.ece

 

  1. Borrowing options for GST dues: Decide by Oct 5 or wait till June 2022, Centre to States

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/21-states-accept-97000-cr-borrowing-proposal-to-meet-gst-shortfall/article32654158.ece

 

  1. GST relief: Interest only on net cash liability from July 1, 2017

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gst-relief-interest-only-on-net-cash-liability-from-july-1-2017/article32666128.ece

 

  1. Parliament gives its approval to Taxation Bill

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/taxation-bill-rajya-sabha-lok-sabha-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-it-returns-capital-gains/article32669113.ece

 

  1. C&AG raps I-T Dept for not turning its lens on assessees dealing in penny stocks and getting LTCG benefit

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/cag-raps-i-t-dept-for-not-turning-its-lens-on-assessees-dealing-in-penny-stocks-and-getting-ltcg-benefit/article32678796.ece

 

  1. GST Council to take call on funding compensation shortfall: FM Sitharaman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-council-to-take-call-on-funding-compensation-shortfall-fm-sitharaman-120091801662_1.html

 

  1. Entries invited for contest on showcasing GST reforms on video, graphics

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/entries-invited-for-contest-on-showcasing-gst-reforms-on-video-graphics-120091900786_1.html

 

  1. Net direct tax collections decline 31% in April-August FY21

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/net-direct-tax-collections-decline-31-in-april-august-fy21-120091901030_1.html

 

  1. 21 states opt for Rs 97,000-crore RBI window to meet GST shortfall

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/21-states-opt-for-rs-97-000-crore-rbi-window-for-gst-compensation-120092000720_1.html

 

  1. Four key reasons why the AAR is losing its relevance in direct taxes

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/four-key-reasons-why-the-aar-is-ruling-its-relevance-in-direct-taxes-120092300798_1.html

 

  1. CBDT issues over Rs 1 trn refunds to 3.2 mn taxpayers since April

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cbdt-issues-over-rs-1-trn-refunds-to-3-2-mn-taxpayers-since-april-120092300845_1.html

 

  1. Mismanaging GST

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/mismanaging-gst-120092101636_1.html

 

  1. Faceless regime: Appeals will be filed in assessee's state, clarifies CBDT

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/faceless-regime-appeals-will-be-filed-in-assessee-s-state-clarifies-cbdt-120092400005_1.html

 

  1. Faceless income tax assessment starts today: Here is all you need to know

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/it-appeals-to-go-faceless-from-today-here-is-all-you-need-to-know-120092500202_1.html

 

  1. Punjab, Kerala, Chhattisgarh say majority view being pushed by Centre on GST compensation issue

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/punjab-kerala-chhattisgarh-say-majority-view-being-pushed-by-centre-on-gst-compensation-issue-6605475/

 

  1. States’ reliance on GST compensation payment doubles

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/states-reliance-on-gst-compensation-payment-doubles-6609682/

 

  1. Banking and Monetary policy

 

  1. In charts: Things are getting better for India’s $370 billion non-banking financial sector

https://scroll.in/article/973875/in-charts-things-are-getting-better-for-indias-370-billion-non-banking-financial-sector

 

  1. Are people holding on to cash after lockdown? New RBI data seems to suggest so

https://theprint.in/economy/are-people-holding-on-to-cash-after-lockdown-new-rbi-data-seems-to-suggest-so/504724/

 

  1. RBI won’t allow rupee to rise sharply despite high consumer inflation, ICICI says

https://theprint.in/economy/rbi-wont-allow-rupee-to-rise-sharply-despite-high-consumer-inflation-icici-says/508596/

 

  1. Interest rate policy makers shouldn’t ignore stubborn food price inflation, RBI study says

https://theprint.in/economy/interest-rate-policy-makers-shouldnt-ignore-stubborn-food-price-inflation-rbi-study-says/509484/

 

  1. Bankruptcy, job cuts, no investment – Indian firms face new crises as loan moratorium ends

https://theprint.in/economy/bankruptcy-job-cuts-no-investment-indian-firms-face-new-crises-as-loan-moratorium-ends/509356/

 

  1. Indian banking system will be among last to recover due to NPA overhang, S&P says

https://theprint.in/economy/indian-banking-system-will-be-among-last-to-recover-due-to-npa-overhang-sp-says/509717/

 

  1. Relax current account curbs for borrowers: CII

https://www.thehindu.com/business/relax-current-account-curbs-for-borrowers-cii/article32689330.ece

 

  1. Privatise select PSU banks: Raghuram Rajan

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/privatise-select-psu-banks/article32663931.ece

 

  1. Bilateral Netting Bill passed; move will boost financial market stability

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/bilateral-netting-bill-passed-move-will-boost-financial-market-stability/article32675376.ece

 

  1. Indian banking to be among the last to recover in Covid-19 crisis: S&P

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-banking-to-be-among-the-last-to-recover-in-covid-19-crisis-s-p-120092401015_1.html

 

  1. RBI brings 5-pillared approach to deal with cybersecurity issues in UCBs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-brings-5-pillared-approach-to-deal-with-cybersecurity-issues-in-ucbs-120092401620_1.html

 

  1. 65% people suffer loss of income, 55% may seek loan recast, says survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/65-people-suffer-loss-of-income-55-may-seek-loan-recast-says-survey-120092401422_1.html

 

  1. Rajan, Viral call for a major overhaul of banking system

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/rajan-viral-call-for-a-major-overhaul-of-banking-system-11600737963277.html

 

  1. Parliament clears banking regulation bill to bring co-op banks under RBI

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/parliament-clears-banking-regulation-bill-to-bring-co-op-banks-under-rbi-11600761327684.html

 

  1. Debt recast comes at a cost for borrowers

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/debt-recast-comes-at-a-cost-for-borrowers-11600823260193.html

 

  1. Pandemic has accelerated the shift to digital banking

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/pandemic-has-accelerated-the-shift-to-digital-banking-11601000454898.html

 

  1. Opinion | Financial sector reforms will shape a more conducive regulatory setup

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/financial-sector-reforms-11601001838262.html

 

  1. India’s banking system to be among last to recover: report

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/india-s-banking-system-last-among-global-peers-to-recover-from-covid-crisis-s-p-11600939826607.html

 

  1. External Sector

 

  1. China share in India imports up 5% points in April-July over last year, despite overall decline

https://theprint.in/economy/india-imports-from-china-up-5-points-in-april-july-over-last-year-despite-overall-decline/508370/

 

  1. India’s Covid-19 control lags neighbours’, and so will its economy

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indias-covid-19-control-lags-neighbours-and-so-will-its-economy/article32666504.ece

 

  1. SEZ sops can be based on employment, R&D, green-tech use, instead of export income, says ICRIER study

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/sez-sops-can-be-based-on-employment-rd-green-tech-use-instead-of-export-income-says-icrier-study/article32661362.ece

 

  1. Not all imports from China coming down

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/not-all-imports-from-china-coming-down/article32677265.ece

 

  1. New rule for importers to get FTA concessions; industry raises concern

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/new-rule-for-importers-to-get-fta-concessions-industry-raises-concern-120091801599_1.html

 

  1. India's forex reserves can be used for infra investment, say economists

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/part-of-india-s-forex-reserves-could-be-used-for-boosting-infra-experts-120092000609_1.html

 

  1. India's imports from China fall by 27.63% during Apr-Aug this fiscal: Goyal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-imports-from-china-fall-by-27-63-during-apr-aug-this-fiscal-goyal-120092101392_1.html

 

  1. Kerala to Philippines, remittance boom is turning into a bust for Asia

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/remittance-boom-is-turning-into-a-bust-for-asia-s-emerging-markets-120092201252_1.html

 

  1. India's economy to contract 5.9 per cent in 2020, says UN trade body

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-economy-to-contract-5-9-per-cent-in-2020-says-un-trade-body-120092201688_1.html

 

  1. CAG recommends automation of foreign trade promotion schemes administration

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cag-recommends-automation-of-foreign-trade-promotion-schemes-adminsitration-120092301337_1.html

 

  1. FDI equity inflows into India decline 60% in Q1 to $6.56 bn: DPIIT

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fdi-equity-inflows-into-india-decline-60-in-q1-to-6-56-bn-dpiit-120092301669_1.html

 

  1. Indo-US trade deal unlikely in next 4 yrs: Ex-White House economic adviser

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indo-us-trade-deal-unlikely-in-next-4-yrs-ex-white-house-economic-adviser-120092401719_1.html

 

  1. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

  1. India hopes digital tech will save its floundering farm sector – but it’s working without evidence

https://scroll.in/article/973544/india-hopes-digital-tech-will-save-its-floundering-farm-sector-but-is-working-without-evidence

 

  1. Modi insists farm bills have nothing to do with MSP – so why are farmers protesting?

https://scroll.in/article/973762/modi-insists-farm-bills-have-nothing-to-do-with-msp-so-why-are-farmers-protesting

 

  1. Before the Centre, a few states had freed agriculture markets to attract investments – and failed

https://scroll.in/article/973773/before-the-centre-a-few-states-had-freed-agriculture-markets-to-attract-investments-and-failed

 

  1. Govt increases minimum support price for 6 rabi crops, MSP of wheat hiked by Rs 50

https://theprint.in/economy/govt-announces-increase-in-msp-of-6-rabi-crops-wheat-price-hiked-by-rs-50/507616/

 

  1. Modi’s farm bills gamble is risky, but it was about time and is still worth it

https://theprint.in/economy/modis-farm-bills-gamble-is-risky-but-it-was-about-time-and-is-still-worth-it/509360/

 

  1. Farm Bills | Government should bring in another Bill or amend current one, says RSS-affiliate SJM

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rss-affiliate-sjm-has-an-issue-with-the-farm-bills/article32671767.ece

 

  1. Farm Bills | Amid protests, kharif crops ripen

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/agriculture/early-impact-of-farm-bills-likely-as-kharif-marketing-season-begins/article32671878.ece

 

  1. ‘Technology intervention must for farm development’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/technology-intervention-must-for-farm-development/article32659612.ece

 

  1. ‘Bring in transparency in agriculture supply chain’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/bring-in-transparency-in-agriculture-supply-chain/article32662720.ece

 

  1. Rubber Board to launch new campaign for growers to boost output

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/rubber-board-to-launch-new-campaign-for-growers-to-boost-output/article32658088.ece

 

  1. Bills will provide sustainable, profitable future for farmers, say stakeholders

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/bills-will-provide-sustainable-profitable-future-for-farmers-say-stakeholders/article32670768.ece

 

  1. Don’t sell pulses below MSP during procurement

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/dont-notold-not-to-nosell-pulses-below-msp-during-procurement/article32671134.ece

 

  1. Expect a bumper kharif output of 144.5 mt: Agri Ministry

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/expect-a-bumper-kharif-output-of-1445-mt-agri-ministry/article32671174.ece

 

  1. National Fishworkers Forum plans agitation against Centre’s policies impacting fisheries sector

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/national-fishworkers-forum-plans-agitation-against-centres-policies-impacting-fisheries-sector/article32675259.ece

 

  1. Paddy prices under pressure in West Bengal

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/paddy-prices-under-pressure-in-west-bengal/article32679552.ece

 

  1. Has the Modi govt finally freed farmers from the tyranny of mandis?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/with-the-mandi-system-about-to-go-is-it-time-to-inaugurate-forward-markets-120092000661_1.html

 

  1. Reformist farm laws that dent status quo have strong basis in data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/reformist-farm-laws-that-dent-status-quo-have-strong-basis-in-data-120092000932_1.html

 

  1. The net loser is the farmer

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/the-net-loser-is-the-farmer-120092100006_1.html

 

  1. Farm bills may prompt companies to procure directly, set up front-end infra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/farm-bills-may-prompt-companies-to-procure-directly-set-up-front-end-infra-120092101357_1.html

 

  1. Farm Bills need of 21st century, says Modi; assures MSP will continue

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/farm-bills-need-of-21st-century-says-modi-assures-msp-will-continue-120092101606_1.html

 

  1. India expected to harvest bumper kharif crop in FY21, may pull down prices

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-expected-to-harvest-bumper-kharif-crop-in-fy21-may-pull-down-prices-120092201624_1.html

 

  1. Farm Bills impact: Punjab, Haryana cut market fee for basmati and cotton

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/farm-bills-impact-punjab-haryana-cut-market-fee-for-basmati-and-cotton-120092300041_1.html

 

  1. Govt panel suggests cash fertiliser subsidy of Rs 5,000 per year per farmer

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-panel-suggests-cash-fertiliser-subsidy-of-rs-5-000-per-year-per-farmer-120092300836_1.html

 

  1. Why the temporal distribution of 2020 monsoon season is highly skewed

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/why-the-temporal-distribution-of-2020-monsoon-season-is-highly-skewed-120092300854_1.html

 

  1. Tracking 'sticky' food prices important for MPC, says RBI paper

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/tracking-sticky-food-prices-important-for-mpc-says-rbi-paper-120092301733_1.html

 

  1. In his bid to revive Indian economy, Modi takes a gamble on the farm

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/pm-modi-bets-the-farm-in-a-gamble-to-relaunch-indian-economy-120092400228_1.html

 

  1. Agri min Tomar launches portal for testing performance of farm machinery

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/agri-min-tomar-launches-portal-for-testing-performance-of-farm-machinery-120092401276_1.html

 

  1. Will incomes improve? Agri Bills see mixed response from farmers

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/will-incomes-improve-agri-bills-see-mixed-response-from-farmers-120092500027_1.html

 

  1. Onion shipments handed over to customs before export ban could be released

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/onion-shipments-handed-over-to-customs-before-export-ban-could-be-released-120092401770_1.html

 

  1. Data collection could help India tackle its food inflation problem

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/data-collection-could-help-india-tackle-its-food-inflation-problem-11600787240440.html

 

  1. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

  1. India Inc’s business sentiment recovers in Jul-Sep: CII survey

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/india-incs-business-sentiment-recovers-in-jul-sep-cii-survey/article32653332.ece

 

  1. ‘MSMEs, start-ups not for non-personal data policy’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/msmes-start-ups-not-for-non-personal-data-policy/article32680727.ece

 

  1. Sales of manufacturing companies declined 7.4% in FY20: RBI data

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/sales-of-manufacturing-companies-declined-74-in-fy20-rbi-data/article32662554.ece

 

  1. India’s fuel demand to contract 11.5 per cent in 2020: Fitch

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indias-fuel-demand-to-contract-115-per-cent-in-2020-fitch/article32647248.ece

 

  1. Covid-19 impact: Small businesses optimistic of recovery, finds Amex India survey

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/covid-19-impact-small-businesses-optimistic-of-recovery-finds-amex-india-survey/article32670456.ece

 

  1. Petroleum Ministry yet to recover ₹3,652.64 crore from exploration firms, says CAG report

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/petroleum-ministry-yet-to-recover-365264-crore-from-exploration-firms-says-cag-report/article32679093.ece

 

  1. Lok Sabha passes Major Port Authorities Bill 2020

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/lok-sabha-passes-major-port-authorities-bill-2020/article32679407.ece

 

  1. Business activity may not touch pre-Covid-19 levels before March: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/business-activity-may-not-touch-pre-covid-19-levels-before-march-2021-survey-120092101287_1.html

 

  1. Stressed funds set to make beeline for India on spike in Covid-driven NPAs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/stressed-funds-set-to-make-beeline-for-india-on-spike-in-covid-driven-npas-120092201349_1.html

 

  1. Raising tariffs is ineffective and bad for India's manufacturing prowess

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/the-ineffectiveness-of-raising-tariffs-120092300052_1.html

 

  1. Majority of retailers expect festive season sales to fall by 25%: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/majority-of-retailers-expect-festive-season-sales-to-fall-by-25-report-120092201518_1.html

 

  1. Govt forms five task forces to make Indian MSMEs future-ready: Secy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-forms-five-task-forces-to-make-indian-msmes-future-ready-secy-120092401549_1.html

 

  1. Automakers worry about slow recovery in demand in urban India

https://www.livemint.com/industry/manufacturing/automakers-worry-about-slow-recovery-in-demand-in-urban-india-11600659591410.html

 

  1. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

  1. Opinion | Voting G.O.P. Means Voting Against Health Care

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/21/opinion/trump-supreme-court-health-care.html

 

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

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

 

  1. Other Articles/ Columns

 

  • The India Forum
  1. Idea of Social Stock Exchanges for India

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/social-stock-exchanges-india-sebi-s-promise

 

  1. Can Conventional Metrics of Employment be Accurate During a Lockdown?

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/are-conventional-metrics-employment-accurate-during-economic-lockdown

 

  • Economic and Political Weekly

 

Alternative Standpoint

  1. Macroeconomics of a Lockdown

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/38/alternative-standpoint/macroeconomics-lockdown.html

 

Commentary

  1. Why It Makes Sense to Leave and Stay Gone: Understanding the Mass Exodus from Mumbai

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/38/commentary/why-it-makes-sense-leave-and-stay-gone.html

 

  1. Thinking of Gandhi Today

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/38/commentary/thinking-gandhi-today.html

 

  1. Policy Complementarities in Achieving Universal Immunisation Coverage in India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/38/commentary/policy-complementarities-achieving-universal.html

 

Special articles

  1. Value Relevance, Earnings Management, and Corporate Governance in India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/38/special-articles/value-relevance-earnings-management-and-corporate.html

 

  • The Economist

 

  1. What is fuelling China’s economic recovery?

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

 

  1. Why is America’s economy beating forecasts?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/24/why-is-americas-economy-beating-forecasts

 

  1. Does economic growth boost stock prices?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/24/does-economic-growth-boost-stock-prices

 

  1. Can China’s economic miracle continue?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/09/26/can-chinas-economic-miracle-continue

 

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

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