17 - 23 October, 2020

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Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(17/10/2020 to 23/10/2020)

  1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

           

  1. India won't be the next China if it can't even out-export Bangladesh

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-won-t-be-the-next-china-if-it-can-t-even-out-export-bangladesh-120101700161_1.html

 

  1. Indicators point to economic recovery, but recouping may be fragile: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indicators-point-to-economic-recovery-but-recouping-may-be-fragile-report-120101700421_1.html

 

  1. Is Bangladesh economy really doing better than India? Former CEA doesn't think so

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/is-bangladesh-economy-really-doing-better-than-india-former-cea-doesn-t-think-so-120101700691_1.html

 

  1. Success of labour codes depend on implementation of rules, says expert

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/success-of-labour-codes-depend-on-implementation-of-rules-says-expert-120101800435_1.html

 

  1. Statsguru: How India fares among Asian peers in key economic indicators

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/statsguru-how-india-fares-among-asian-peers-in-key-economic-indicators-120101800892_1.html

 

  1. Govt has begun exercise to assess impact of pandemic on economy, says FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/assessing-impact-of-pandemic-on-economy-says-fm-120101901289_1.html

 

  1. Death of an infant shows cruelty of starving in a country of food abundance

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/death-of-an-infant-shows-cruelty-of-starving-in-a-country-of-food-abundance-120102000153_1.html

 

  1. Weekly economic indicators: Revival in activity shows signs of slackening

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/weekly-economic-indicators-revival-in-activity-shows-signs-of-slackening-120102000325_1.html

 

  1. Urban joblessness up in six states in July-Sept 2019, Gujarat worst hit

https://www.business-standard.com/article/jobs/urban-joblessness-up-in-six-states-in-july-sept-2019-gujarat-worst-hit-120102000667_1.html

 

  1. Recovery on Indian economy 'strengthened, broadened' in September: ICRA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/recovery-on-indian-economy-strengthened-broadened-in-september-icra-120102001123_1.html

 

  1. 85 mn human jobs likely to be displaced by machines by 2025: WEF Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/85-mn-human-jobs-likely-to-be-displaced-by-machines-by-2025-wef-report-120102100580_1.html

 

  1. Covid impact: Labour automation, digitisation above global avg, says study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-impact-labour-automation-digitisation-above-global-avg-says-study-120102100712_1.html

 

  1. Antivirals, spaceflights, hyperloops among 20 mkts to alter economies: WEF

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/antivirals-spaceflights-hyperloops-among-20-mkts-to-alter-economies-wef-120102100759_1.html

 

  1. Govt open to further stimulus to lift economy, says DEA Secretary

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-open-to-further-stimulus-to-lift-economy-says-dea-secretary-120102101280_1.html

 

  1. Despite improvements, India still leads the world in acute malnutrition

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/despite-improvements-india-still-leads-the-world-in-acute-malnutrition-120102200048_1.html

 

  1. India at doorstep of economic revival, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-at-doorstep-of-economic-revival-says-rbi-governor-shaktikanta-das-120102200064_1.html

 

  1. Pricey haircuts to costly security messes India's retail inflation outlook

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/pricey-haircuts-to-costly-security-messes-india-s-retail-inflation-outlook-120102200181_1.html

 

  1. Indian economy set for a near double-digit contraction this fiscal: Poll

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-economy-set-for-a-near-double-digit-contraction-this-fiscal-poll-120102200470_1.html

 

  1. Govt launches new series for CPI-IW, no impact on dearness allowance

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-launches-new-series-for-cpi-iw-no-impact-on-dearness-allowance-120102200788_1.html

 

  1. Business reviving in India, but growth still uneven, say global CEOs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/business-reviving-in-india-but-growth-still-uneven-say-global-ceos-120102201342_1.html

 

  1. India's consumer confidence weakens in October, says Refinitiv-Ipsos data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-consumer-confidence-weakens-in-october-says-refinitiv-ipsos-data-120102201059_1.html

 

  1. Swachh Bharat resulting in annual benefits of Rs 53,000 a household: Study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/swachh-bharat-resulting-in-annual-benefits-of-rs-53-000-a-household-study-120102201169_1.html

 

  1. ICRA revises FY21 securitisation estimate to Rs 80,000 cr from Rs 1.2 trn

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/icra-revises-fy21-securitisation-estimate-to-rs-80-000-cr-from-rs-1-2-trn-120102201466_1.html

 

  1. Next stimulus should focus on short-gestation infra projects: NITI Aayog VC

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/next-stimulus-should-focus-on-short-gestation-infra-projects-niti-aayog-vc-120102201475_1.html

 

  1. Time to rebuild demand in economy hit by Covid-19: Principal eco adviser

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/time-to-rebuild-demand-in-economy-hit-by-covid-19-principal-eco-adviser-120102201519_1.html

 

  1. Retail health segment drives surge in health insurance premiums, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/retail-health-segment-drives-surge-in-health-insurance-premiums-shows-data-120102201778_1.html

 

  1. India will slip to seventh largest economy in 2021, shows IMF data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-will-slip-to-seventh-largest-economy-in-2021-shows-imf-data-120102300060_1.html

 

  1. Don't bet just yet on Bangladesh as South Asia's economic champion

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/don-t-bet-just-yet-on-bangladesh-as-south-asia-s-economic-champion-120101600649_1.html

 

  1. Employment numbers for rural, urban India show economic recovery still weak

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/labour-markets-weak-in-october-120101900872_1.html

 

  1. India’s women entrepreneurs see survival by remodeling business

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indias-women-entrepreneurs-see-survival-by-remodeling-business/article32871873.ece

 

  1. The pain points in consumer price inflation

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/the-pain-points-in-consumer-price-inflation/article32875407.ece

 

  1. Indians not saving for retirement as current expenses rise, finds survey

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/indians-not-saving-for-retirement-as-current-expenses-rise-finds-survey/article32901499.ece

 

  1. Wall Street banks see rare payday bonanza in India despite pandemic

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/wall-street-banks-see-rare-payday-bonanza-in-india-despite-pandemic/article32914906.ece

 

  1. China GDP growth accelerates to 4.9%

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/china-gdp-growth-accelerates-to-49/article32895758.ece

 

  1. Did India Lock Down Too Early?

https://thewire.in/economy/did-india-lock-down-too-early

 

  1. 'India's Divisive Politics, Intolerance a Major Obstacle to Economic Growth': Kaushik Basu

https://thewire.in/economy/watch-kaushik-basu-karan-thapar-chief-economic-covid-19-world-back

 

  1. Demonetisation, GST, lockdown sans relief dealt body blow to Indian economy — Raghuram Rajan

https://theprint.in/economy/demonetisation-gst-lockdown-sans-relief-dealt-body-blow-to-indian-economy-raghuram-rajan/525440/

 

  1. Govts need to stop bailing out companies hit by Covid

https://theprint.in/economy/govts-need-to-stop-bailing-out-companies-hit-by-covid/525527/

 

  1. China GDP approaches pre-Covid levels, maybe there’s hope for a V-shaped recovery after all

https://theprint.in/economy/china-gdp-approaches-pre-covid-levels-maybe-theres-hope-for-a-v-shaped-recovery-after-all/526523/

 

  1. China’s Covid-19 economic recovery from Covid slump boosts world outlook

https://theprint.in/economy/chinas-covid-19-economic-recovery-from-covid-slump-boosts-world-outlook/526506/

 

  1. Aatmanirbhar India can’t be protectionist, there’ve been no reforms since NDA 1 — Raghuram Rajan

https://theprint.in/economy/aatmanirbhar-india-cant-be-protectionist-thereve-been-no-reforms-since-nda-1-raghuram-rajan/526789/

 

  1. LabourMin to meet entities employing gig workers to understand concerns

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/labourmin-to-meet-entities-employing-gig-workers-to-understand-concerns-6758115/

 

  1. Unemployment rate in urban areas at 8.4% in July-Sept 2019

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/unemployment-rate-in-urban-areas-at-8-4-in-july-sept-2019-6792960/

 

  1. Compensation deficit under GST regime: Some states seek no-strings attached borrowing, scrapping payout conditions

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/compensation-deficit-under-gst-regime-some-states-seek-no-strings-attached-borrowing-scrapping-payout-conditions-6811735/

 

  1. Urban Indians are wary of splurging during this festive season, except when it comes to smartphones

https://scroll.in/article/976380/urban-indians-are-wary-of-splurging-during-this-festive-season-except-when-it-comes-to-smartphones

 

  1. View from Dhaka Tribune: When will India stop considering Bangladesh an underdog?

https://scroll.in/article/976198/indias-surprise-at-bangladeshs-rising-per-capita-gdp-shows-it-has-still-not-matured-as-a-nation

 

  1. Why is Bangladesh’s GDP growing despite Covid-19, while other economies are contracting?

https://scroll.in/article/976457/why-is-bangladeshs-gdp-growing-despite-covid-19-while-other-economies-are-contracting

 

  1. A portable workforce for India’s new economy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-portable-workforce-for-india-s-new-economy-11603172080641.html

 

  1. The paradox of India’s stimulus response to the covid-19 crisis

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-paradox-of-india-s-stimulus-response-to-the-covid-19-crisis-11603211389233.html

 

  1. The virus has exposed India’s Dickensian urbanization

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-virus-has-exposed-india-s-dickensian-urbanization-11603292651315.html

 

  1. The real reason that all eyes are on Stimulus 3.0

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-real-reason-that-all-eyes-are-on-stimulus-3-0-11603379605025.html

 

  1. Public Finance

 

  1. FinMin kick-starts Budget making exercise amid contraction pressure

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/finmin-kick-starts-budget-making-exercise-amid-contraction-pressure-120101700060_1.html

 

  1. Covid-19 impact: Govt capital expenditure declines 41% in September

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-impact-govt-capital-expenditure-declines-41-in-september-120101700102_1.html

 

  1. FM asks 14 CPSEs to spend 75% of Rs 1.15 trillion capex by December end

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fm-asks-14-cpses-to-spend-75-of-rs-1-15-trillion-capex-by-december-end-120101900592_1.html

 

  1. Centre, states relations worsen over farm bills, GST compensation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-states-relations-worsen-over-farm-bills-gst-compensation-120101900923_1.html

 

  1. FM says hasn't closed option of one more stimulus to perk up demand

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fm-says-hasn-t-closed-option-of-one-more-stimulus-to-perk-up-demand-120101901280_1.html

 

  1. FM holds 4th review meeting on capex of Central Public Sector Enterprises

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fm-holds-4th-review-meeting-on-capex-of-central-public-sector-enterprises-120101901168_1.html

 

  1. The curious case of a Rs 2.55-trillion discrepancy in state govt accounts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/the-curious-case-of-a-rs-2-55-trillion-discrepancy-in-state-govt-accounts-120102100506_1.html

 

  1. India's public debt to GDP ratio may hit record high of 90% in 2020

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-public-debt-to-gdp-likely-to-reach-record-high-of-90-in-2020-120102201553_1.html

 

  1. How will Modi govt handle revenue deficit without raising income-tax?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/how-will-modi-govt-handle-revenue-deficit-without-raising-income-tax-120102100172_1.html

 

  1. Why the government is not spending

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/why-the-government-is-not-spending-120102101779_1.html

 

  1. Indian economy set for a near double-digit contraction this fiscal year

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indian-economy-set-for-a-near-double-digit-contraction-this-fiscal-year/article32914938.ece

 

  1. ₹3,700-cr bonus for Central staff comes as a stimulus for economy

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/cabinet-clears-3737-cr-bonuses-for-3067-lakh-central-government-staff/article32908458.ece

 

  1. Uncooperative federalism: Compensation debacle shows how GST council offers little space to states

https://scroll.in/article/976130/uncooperative-federalism-compensation-debacle-shows-how-gst-council-offers-little-space-to-states

 

  1. Remittances growth turning muted: report

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/remittances-growth-turning-muted-report/article32865530.ece

 

  1. Govt borrowing for states set to flatten yield curve

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/govt-borrowing-for-states-set-to-flatten-yield-curve-6758109/

 

  1. Facing revenue constraints, Centre looks at PSUs for higher dividends

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/facing-revenue-constraints-centre-looks-at-psus-for-higher-dividends/articleshow/78766246.cms

Taxation

  1. Raise GST borrowing to Rs 1.83 trillion, Kerala CM writes to FM Sitharaman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/raise-gst-borrowing-to-rs-1-83-trillion-kerala-cm-writes-to-fm-sitharaman-120101900036_1.html

 

  1. Businesses, govt spar over fraudulent ITC claims and imprisonment under GST

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/businesses-govt-spar-over-fraudulent-itc-claims-and-imprisonment-under-gst-120102100566_1.html

 

  1. GST gap: ₹2.16-lakh cr will be available to States unconditionally, says FM

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gst-gap-216-lakh-cr-will-be-available-to-states-unconditionally-says-fm/article32875516.ece

 

  1. CBDT issued ₹1.25-lakh cr refunds this fiscal

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/cbdt-issued-125-lakh-cr-refunds-this-fiscal/article32910988.ece

 

  1. States won’t move court over GST compensation, but want higher payout

https://theprint.in/economy/states-wont-move-court-over-gst-compensation-but-want-higher-payout/525473/

 

  1. GST: State welcomes offer, but wants to raise borrowing

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/gst-state-welcomes-offer-but-wants-to-raise-borrowing/article32875960.ece

 

  1. Compensation cess to stay till States’ dues are met: Finance panel chief

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/compensation-cess-to-stay-till-states-dues-are-met-finance-panel-chief/article32887356.ece

 

  1. COVID-19 shrinks Kerala GST collection more than 37% in March-August

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/covid-19-shrinks-kerala-gst-collection-more-than-37-in-march-august/article32885494.ece

 

  1. 37.4% fall in State’s GST collection

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/374-fall-in-states-gst-collection/article32888966.ece

 

  1. Kerala likely to get ₹9,006 crore as GST compensation

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-likely-to-get-9006-crore/article32887211.ece

 

  1. GST compensation issue: Govt reaches out to states on borrowing; some seek clarity

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/gst-compensation-issue-govt-reaches-out-to-states-on-borrowing-some-seek-clarity-6758110/

 

  1. Banking and Monetary policy

 

  1. Retail cheque payments down to a trickle in FY20 to 2.96%: RBI data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/retail-cheque-payments-down-to-a-trickle-in-fy20-to-2-96-rbi-data-120101800383_1.html

 

  1. Higher NPAs hinder transmission of monetary policy actions: RBI paper

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/higher-npas-hinder-transmission-of-monetary-policy-actions-rbi-paper-120101800391_1.html

 

  1. Centre to ensure interest waiver benefits to small borrowers by Nov 2

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-to-ensure-interest-waiver-benefits-to-small-borrowers-by-nov-2-120101900040_1.html

 

  1. Centre may have no stake in public sector banks after privatisation

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/centre-may-have-no-stake-in-public-sector-banks-after-privatisation-120101900050_1.html

 

  1. Banks, NBFCs must raise capital, do stress tests: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-is-at-doorstep-of-revival-lenders-must-have-capital-rbi-governor-120102101439_1.html

 

  1. Banks can deploy on-tap TLTRO funds in agriculture, retail and MSMEs: RBI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/banks-can-deploy-on-tap-tltro-funds-in-agriculture-retail-and-msmes-rbi-120102101513_1.html

 

  1. Domestic securitisation activity doubles to Rs 15,200 crore in Q2

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/domestic-securitisation-activity-doubles-to-rs-15-200-crore-in-q2-120102201763_1.html

 

  1. Bank credit up 5.6%, deposits rise 10.5% in fortnight to October 9

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/bank-credit-up-5-6-depbank-credit-up-5-6-deposits-rise-10-5-in-fortnight-to-october-9osits-rise-10-5-in-fortnight-to-october-9-120102201766_1.html

 

  1. How RBI can strengthen regulation and supervision

https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/how-rbi-can-strengthen-regulation-and-supervision-120101800870_1.html

 

  1. Cabinet clears waiver of compound interest on certain loans

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/cabinet-clears-waiver-of-compound-interest-on-certain-loans/article32911212.ece

 

  1. Shadow bank recovery stalls in India as fears over Covid impact resurface

https://theprint.in/economy/shadow-bank-recovery-stalls-in-india-as-fears-over-covid-impact-resurface/526498/

 

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana | Women hold more than 50% of the accounts

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/pradhan-mantri-jan-dhan-yojana-women-hold-more-than-50-per-cent-of-the-accounts/article32886186.ece

 

  1. RBI issues norms for payments companies

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/rbi-issues-norms-for-payments-companies-11603416099407.html

 

  1. RBI constantly trying to be innovative to aid recovery: Shaktikanta Das

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/rbi-constantly-trying-to-be-innovative-to-aid-recovery-shaktikanta-das-11603297243245.html

 

  1. Opinion | Are negative interest rates on the horizon?

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-are-negative-interest-rates-on-the-horizon-11603177337607.html

 

  1. RBI buys ₹10,000 crore of state bonds

https://www.livemint.com/industry/banking/rbi-buys-rs-10-000-crore-of-state-bonds-11603371118417.html

 

  1. External Sector

 

  1. India needs to export 6 million tonne sugar as output rebounds: Trade body

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-needs-to-export-6-million-tonne-sugar-as-output-rebounds-trade-body-120101900695_1.html

 

  1. Exporters feel pinch as sea freight to US and Europe rises by 30-40%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/exporters-feel-pinch-as-sea-freight-to-us-and-europe-rises-by-30-40-120101900942_1.html

 

  1. FDI up 16% to $27.1 bn in Apr-Aug compared to $23.35 bn year ago: Govt data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/fdi-up-16-pc-to-usd-27-1-bn-in-apr-aug-govt-data-120102001400_1.html

 

  1. Centre tightens public procurement criteria for border countries

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-tightens-public-procurement-criteria-for-border-countries-120102100019_1.html

 

  1. Modi to meet 15 global funds as India seeks investment to lift economy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/modi-to-meet-15-global-funds-as-india-seeks-investment-to-lift-economy-120102101089_1.html

 

  1. Govt suggests continuation of anti-dumping duty on Chinese Synthetic Rubber

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-suggests-continuation-of-anti-dumping-duty-on-chinese-synthetic-rubber-120102101444_1.html

 

  1. Raghuram Rajan warns against import substitution under Aatmanirbhar Bharat

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/rajan-cautions-against-import-substitution-120102101664_1.html

 

  1. Freight hike may wipe out 1 month of exports in current fiscal: Firms

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/freight-hike-may-wipe-out-1-month-of-exports-in-current-fiscal-firms-120102201531_1.html

 

  1. To grow, India must become a key exporting nation: Niti Aayog CEO

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/india-must-become-a-key-exporting-nation-kant-120102201617_1.html

 

  1. WTO members divided over India-South Africa proposal for TRIPS waiver during Covid-19

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/wto-members-divided-over-india-south-proposal-for-trips-waiver-during-covid-19/article32878713.ece

 

  1. USAID announces $5 m to support India’s initiatives

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/usaid-announces-5-m-to-support-indias-initiatives/article32910923.ece

 

  1. India recorded export growth of 4% in September: UNCTAD

https://www.thehindu.com/business/india-recorded-export-growth-of-4-in-september-unctad/article32914365.ece

 

  1. India, Bhutan Open Market Access for Select Agricultural Products

https://thewire.in/trade/india-bhutan-open-market-access-for-select-farm-commodities

 

  1. Forex reserves jump $75 bn since lockdown

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/forex-reserves-jump-75-bn-since-lockdown-6761490/

 

  1. View: Accelerate India-Myanmar economic ties with people at the centre stage

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/view-accelerate-india-myanmar-economic-ties-with-people-at-the-centre-stage/articleshow/78720025.cms

 

  1. Gold imports down 57% to USD 6.8 billion in H1 FY21

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/gold-imports-down-57-to-usd-6-8-billion-in-h1-fy21/articleshow/78728934.cms

 

  1. Industries smile with rising export orders, but power woes snap the joy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/industries-smile-with-rising-export-orders-but-power-woes-snap-the-joy/articleshow/78762134.cms

 

  1. A feuding, unbending China pushes India closer to Taiwan, the enemy in Xi's own backyard

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/a-feuding-unbending-china-pushes-india-closer-to-taiwan-the-enemy-in-xis-own-backyard/articleshow/78762237.cms

 

  1. Centre relaxes import norms for onions to moderate price, boost supply

https://scroll.in/latest/976407/centre-relaxes-import-norms-for-onions-to-moderate-price-boost-supply

 

  1. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

  1. Rural consumption better placed during Covid-19 pandemic, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rural-consumption-better-placed-during-covid-19-pandemic-shows-data-120101700073_1.html

 

  1. Over half the farmers not in favour of recently passed farm laws: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/over-half-the-farmers-not-in-favour-of-recently-passed-farm-laws-survey-120101900522_1.html

 

  1. 2.5-3 mn sq ft of warehousing space to come up in Bengal in 3 yrs: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/2-5-3-mn-sq-ft-of-warehousing-space-to-come-up-in-bengal-in-3-yrs-report-120101900476_1.html

 

  1. Retail inflation eases marginally to 6.25% for farm, rural workers in Sept

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/retail-inflation-eases-marginally-to-6-25-for-farm-rural-workers-in-sept-120102000852_1.html

 

  1. The (food) grain of Punjab's own farm Bills

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/the-food-grain-of-punjab-s-own-farm-bills-120102100202_1.html

 

  1. Decoded: What Punjab Assembly intends by bringing its own farm Bills

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/decoded-what-punjab-assembly-intends-by-bringing-its-own-farm-bills-120102101605_1.html

 

  1. Govt's paddy procurement at MSP rises 28.5% to 11.66 mn tn within a month

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-s-paddy-procurement-at-msp-rises-28-5-to-11-66-mn-tn-within-a-month-120102201431_1.html

 

  1. Essential Commodities Act okay, but not law that deals with direct trade, say farmers

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/essential-commodities-act-okay-but-not-law-that-deals-with-direct-trade-say-farmers/article32891651.ece

 

  1. Covid-19 takes a toll on Kerala seafood industry

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/covid-19-takes-a-toll-on-kerala-seafood-industry/article32915411.ece

 

  1. Interview | Farm Laws: ‘Price Based Support Makes More Sense in India Than Income Support’

https://thewire.in/agriculture/interview-farm-laws-msp-income-support-sudha-narayanan-igidr

 

  1. Turning the Fantasy of 'Free-Markets' and 'Choice' in Indian Agriculture Into Reality

https://thewire.in/agriculture/turning-the-fantasy-of-free-markets-and-choice-in-indian-agriculture-into-reality

 

  1. Bihar: In Villages on Indo-Nepal Border, COVID-19 Curbs Have Thrown Business Out of Gear

https://thewire.in/economy/bihar-in-villages-on-indo-nepal-border-covid-19-curbs-have-thrown-life-entirely-out-of-gear

 

  1. Rotting crops, unsold produce, falling incomes — How India’s hopeful rural economy has crashed

https://theprint.in/economy/rotting-crops-unsold-produce-falling-incomes-how-indias-hopeful-rural-economy-has-crashed/523995/

 

  1. More than half the farmers supporting or opposing farm laws have no information about them: Survey

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/more-than-half-the-farmers-supporting-or-opposing-farm-laws-have-no-information-about-them-survey/articleshow/78765426.cms

 

  1. Kerala fixes base prices for 16 agricultural items

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/base-prices-for-16-agricultural-items/article32910560.ece

 

  1. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

  1. RBI announces measures to boost credit flow to real estate sector

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rbi-announces-measures-to-boost-credit-flow-to-real-estate-sector-120101601343_1.html

 

  1. Power consumption up 11.45% in October driven by industrial activity

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/power-consumption-up-11-45-in-october-driven-by-industrial-activities-120101800141_1.html

 

  1. India must redefine its manufacturing sector to boost growth: Mukesh Ambani

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-must-redefine-its-manufacturing-sector-to-boost-growth-mukesh-ambani-120101901301_1.html

 

  1. Sales of private manufacturing firms contracted 41.1% in first quarter

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/sales-of-private-manufacturing-firms-contracted-41-1-in-first-quarter-120102001330_1.html

 

  1. Media and entertainment sector to grow over 10% till 2024: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/media-and-entertainment-sector-to-grow-over-10-till-2024-report-120102201178_1.html

 

  1. Centre holds consultations with states for formulating new STIP policy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-holds-consultations-with-states-for-formulating-new-s-t-policy-120102201786_1.html

 

  1. Govt. to widen manufacturing PLI plan

https://www.thehindu.com/business/govt-to-widen-manufacturing-pli-plan/article32911613.ece

 

  1. Govt May Not Extend Rs 3 Lakh Crore Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs Beyond October

https://thewire.in/banking/govt-may-not-extend-rs-3-lakh-crore-credit-guarantee-scheme-for-msmes-beyond-october

 

  1. A New Prescription: How COVID-19 Has Changed Indian Pharma

https://thewire.in/business/how-covid-19-has-changed-indian-pharma

 

  1. Traders pin hope on festive season sales, focus on cars, home appliances, low-value gold

https://theprint.in/economy/traders-pin-hope-on-festive-season-sales-focus-on-cars-home-appliances-low-value-gold/524735/

 

  1. Centre said to ask at least eight PSUs to consider buy-backs

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/centre-said-to-ask-at-least-eight-psus-to-consider-buy-backs/article32895233.ece

 

  1. Construction and manufacturing could be our growth propellants

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/construction-and-manufacturing-could-be-our-growth-propellants-11603031302126.html

 

  1. The learning factories that India needs for rapid industrialization

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-learning-factories-that-india-needs-for-rapid-industrialization-11603293632601.html

 

  1. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

  1. Opinion | How the G.O.P. Can Still Wreck America

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/15/opinion/election-trump-republicans.html

 

  1. Opinion | Why Biden Will Need to Spend Big

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/19/opinion/joe-biden-deficit-spending.html

 

  1. Opinion | How Many Americans Will Ayn Rand Kill?

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/22/opinion/coronavirus-masks.html

 

  1. Other Articles/ Columns

 

  • The India Forum
  1. Knowns and Unknowns in the Covid-triggered Global Economic Crisis

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/knowns-and-unknowns-covid-triggered-global-economic-crisis

 

  • The Economist
  1. Why securing debt forgiveness for poor countries is so hard

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/10/17/why-securing-debt-forgiveness-for-poor-countries-is-so-hard

 

  1. The IMF predicts that the world economy will suffer from “long covid”

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/10/17/the-imf-predicts-that-the-world-economy-will-suffer-from-long-covid

 

  1. Who decides what counts as an emerging market?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/10/22/who-decides-what-counts-as-an-emerging-market

 

  1. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the favourite to lead the WTO

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2020/10/22/ngozi-okonjo-iweala-is-the-favourite-to-lead-the-wto

 

  • Economic and Political Weekly

Commentary

  1. Newly Formed Empowered ‘Technology Group’ and COVID-19

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/42/commentary/newly-formed-empowered-%E2%80%98technology-group%E2%80%99-and.html

 

  1. Tax on Agricultural Income

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/42/commentary/tax-agricultural-income.html

 

  1. Post-COVID-19 Challenges in the Indian IT Industry

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/42/commentary/post-covid-19-challenges-indian-it-industry.html

 

  1. In Search of Optimal Inflation

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/42/commentary/search-optimal-inflation.html

 

Special articles

  1. Technical Change in India’s Rural Organised Manufacturing Industries

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/42/special-articles/technical-change-indias-rural-organised.html

 

  1. The Fragmentation and Weakening of Institutions of Primary Healthcare

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/42/special-articles/fragmentation-and-weakening-institutions-primary.html

 

  1. Progressiveness of Finance Commission

https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/43/special-articles/progressiveness-finance-commission.html

 

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