Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(10/04/2021 to 16/04/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. Why more of India needs to ‘stand up’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/why-more-of-india-needs-to-stand-up/article34283854.ece

 

2. Outward remittance takes a hit in FY21

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/outward-remittance-takes-a-hit-in-fy21/article34296928.ece

 

3. How the labour market reacted to the Covid-19 triggered lockdowns

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/how-the-labour-market-reacted-to-the-covid-19-triggered-lockdowns/article34297062.ece

 

4. Time to move beyond statements

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/r-srinivasan/time-to-move-beyond-statements/article34319755.ece

 

5. A holistic approach to conserving water

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/a-holistic-approach-to-conserving-water/article34319727.ece

 

6. India needs to grow faster to make up for contraction during Covid-19: IMF

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-needs-to-grow-faster-to-make-up-for-contraction-during-covid-19-imf-121041000292_1.html

 

7. India must capture all segments of financial market to fuel growth: IMF

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-must-capture-all-segments-of-financial-market-to-fuel-growth-imf-121041200307_1.html

 

8. India sees job losses as states impose lockdowns to check new Covid-19 wave

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-sees-job-losses-as-states-impose-lockdowns-to-check-new-covid-19-wave-121041200442_1.html

 

9. India to see 'k-shaped' recovery as inequalities grow: ex-RBI governor

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-to-see-k-shaped-recovery-as-inequalities-grow-ex-rbi-governor-121041200466_1.html

 

10. Businesses in India's richest state choke under new Covid-19 curbs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/businesses-in-india-s-richest-state-choke-under-new-covid-19-curbs-121041201010_1.html

 

11. Second Covid-19 wave poses threat to India's economic recovery: Moody's

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/second-covid-19-wave-poses-threat-to-india-s-economic-recovery-moody-s-121041300273_1.html

 

12. Four in five urban Indians changed shopping habits during pandemic: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/four-in-five-urban-indians-changed-shopping-habits-during-pandemic-report-121041301042_1.html

 

13. High malnutrition persists in India despite surplus food: Niti Aayog V-C

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/high-malnutrition-persists-in-india-despite-surplus-food-niti-aayog-v-c-121041301008_1.html

 

14. Rising Covid-19 infections may hit RBI's inflation maths, say experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/rising-covid-19-infections-may-hit-rbi-s-inflation-maths-say-experts-121041400014_1.html

 

15. As Covid spreads, 70% Indian CEOs see revenue growth in FY22: PwC survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/as-covid-spreads-70-indian-ceos-see-revenue-growth-in-fy22-pwc-survey-121041400385_1.html

 

16. Housing sales increase by 20% in January-March: 99acres.com report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/housing-sales-increase-by-20-in-january-march-99acres-com-report-121041400613_1.html

 

17. Recruitment activity logs 2% drop in March over previous month: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/recruitment-activity-logs-2-drop-in-march-over-previous-month-report-121041400983_1.html

 

18. Maharashtra curfew: Half of factories may remain shut for next fortnight

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/maharashtra-curfew-half-of-factories-may-remain-shut-for-next-fortnight-121041500064_1.html

 

19. Govt to complete 5 surveys in 7 months on jobs: Labour Bureau DG

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-to-complete-5-surveys-in-7-months-on-jobs-labour-bureau-dg/articleshow/82013198.cms

 

20. Partial lockdown measures could impact movement of labour, goods: CII survey

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/partial-lockdown-measures-could-impact-movement-of-labour-goods-cii-survey/articleshow/82014516.cms

 

21. India will come out of coronavirus crisis with flying colours, says Deloitte CEO Punit Renjen

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-will-come-out-of-coronavirus-crisis-with-flying-colours-says-deloitte-ceo-punit-renjen/articleshow/82026004.cms

 

22. Second wave impact: Nomura revises India's FY22 growth to 12.6% from 13.5%

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/second-wave-impact-nomura-revises-indias-fy22-growth-to-12-6-from-13-5/articleshow/82026343.cms

 

23. India's economic fallout from second virus wave may be limited: Barclays

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-economic-fallout-from-second-virus-wave-may-be-limited-barclays/articleshow/82031586.cms

 

24. Indian economy may clock double-digit growth in 2021: Moody's

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indian-economy-may-clock-double-digit-growth-in-2021-moodys/articleshow/82047627.cms

 

25. Coronavirus second wave: Goldman Sachs lowers India growth forecast, Nifty target

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/coronavirus-second-wave-goldman-sachs-lowers-growth-forecast-nifty-target/articleshow/82054162.cms

 

26. Enrolments in informal workers’ pension plan drop 92% to 130,000

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/enrolments-in-informal-workers-pension-plan-drop-92-to-130000/articleshow/82055146.cms

 

27. COVID restrictions imposed in states: Economists say FY22 GDP may take 0.2-1% hit

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/economists-say-fy22-gdp-may-take-0-2-1-hit/articleshow/82075262.cms

 

28. Moody's VP sums up emerging uncertainties and why lockdowns disproportionately affect economies like India

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/moodys-vp-sums-up-emerging-uncertainties-and-why-lockdowns-disproportionately-affect-economies-like-india/articleshow/82080124.cms

 

29. WPI inflation spikes to over 8-year high of 7.39 per cent in March

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/wpi-inflation-spikes-to-over-8-year-high-of-7-39-per-cent-in-march/articleshow/82080662.cms

 

30. Lockdowns to shave $1.25 billion a week off economy; 140 bps from Q1 GDP: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/lockdowns-to-shave-1-25-billion-a-week-off-economy-140-bps-from-q1-gdp-report/articleshow/82051054.cms

 

31. Impact of COVID-19 curbs, reverse migration: Remittances fall up to 10% in 2 weeks

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/remittances-fall-up-to-10-in-2-wks/articleshow/82057669.cms

 

32. Total TV-owning households grew 6.9% in 2020, BARC data reveals

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/total-tv-owning-households-grew-69-in-2020-says-barc-data/article34329180.ece

 

33. E-governance needs a human interface

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/e-governance-needs-a-human-interface/article34328744.ece

 

34. Monsoon to be normal this year in India, says IMD in good news for economy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/monsoon-to-be-normal-this-year-in-india-says-imd-in-good-news-for-economy-121041600363_1.html

 

35. India can be key player in global supply chain, says Indra Nooyi

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-can-be-key-player-in-global-supply-chain-says-indra-nooyi-121041501243_1.html

 

36. Coronavirus curbs in India disrupt supply chains, stoke economy worries

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/coronavirus-curbs-in-india-disrupt-supply-chains-stoke-economy-worries-121041500913_1.html

 

37. PFRDA logs 23% growth in subscriber base under NPS, Atal Pension Yojana

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/pfrda-logs-23-growth-in-subscriber-base-under-nps-atal-pension-yojana/articleshow/82082443.cms

 

38. India's business activity falls to levels last seen in December

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-business-activity-falls-to-levels-last-seen-in-december/articleshow/82080179.cms

 

39. Do job reservations for locals fix the unemployment problem or drive business away?

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/do-job-reservations-for-locals-fix-the-unemployment-problem-or-drive-business-away/articleshow/82096771.cms

 

40. The second wave of Covid-19 may put a crimp in the recovery of India’s top online fashion retailers

https://scroll.in/article/992262/the-second-wave-of-covid-19-may-put-a-crimp-in-the-recovery-of-indias-top-online-fashion-retailers

 

41. Business schools in India are slowly embracing sustainability

https://scroll.in/article/991997/a-few-business-schools-in-india-are-embracing-social-and-environmental-sustainability

 

42. The feminist success of Lijjat Papad: How the venture started by seven women in 1959 employs thousands today

https://www.firstpost.com/business/the-feminist-success-of-lijjat-papad-how-the-venture-started-by-seven-women-in-1959-employs-thousands-today-9532851.html

 

43. SAIL Plants Show How Workers, Wages Are Being Sacrificed During Economic Recovery

https://thewire.in/labour/sail-lockdown-workers-wages-low-recovery

 

44. Worried By Rising COVID-19 Cases and Job Loss, Migrants Continue to Leave Mumbai

https://thewire.in/labour/worried-by-rising-covid-19-cases-and-job-loss-migrants-continue-to-leave-mumbai

 

45. Sensex Nosedives in Morning Trading as COVID Case Count Threatens Economic Recovery

https://thewire.in/economy/sensex-covid-19-cases-rise-economic-recovery

 

46. India’s growth prospects are being rolled back as Covid cases hit new records everyday

https://theprint.in/economy/indias-growth-prospects-are-being-rolled-back-as-covid-cases-hit-new-records-everyday/638779/

 

47. India sees job losses as curbs return to check new Covid wave, urban areas severely hit

https://theprint.in/economy/india-sees-job-losses-as-curbs-return-to-check-new-covid-wave-urban-areas-severely-hit/638466/

 

48. Soaring wholesale inflation tells us there’s no free lunch

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/soaring-wholesale-inflation-tells-us-there-s-no-free-lunch-11618547339820.html

 

49. Gaps in how we study the impact of covid on inequality

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/gaps-in-how-we-study-the-impact-of-covid-on-inequality-11618501910475.html

 

50. The third tier of government can bolster urban health

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-third-tier-of-government-can-bolster-urban-health-11618417940856.html

 

51. Empower street vendors to get India’s urban economy moving

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/empower-street-vendors-to-get-india-s-urban-economy-moving-11618244536097.html

 

52. Let us not succumb to a second wave of jitters over the economy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/let-us-not-succumb-to-a-second-wave-of-covid-scaremongering-11618244075539.html

 

53. Inflation targeting is no miracle cure but it’s the best available

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/inflation-targeting-is-no-miracle-cure-but-it-s-the-best-available-11618159692189.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

54. Centre seeks States’ support for disinvestment, asset monetisation

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/centre-seeks-states-support-for-disinvestment-asset-monetisation/article34294484.ece

 

55. India fiscal health weak for quantitative easing, says Moody's

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-fiscal-health-weak-for-quantitative-easing-says-moody-s-121041500057_1.html

 

56. Elevated public debt in FY21 matter of concern: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/elevated-public-debt-in-fy21-matter-of-concern-report/articleshow/82083487.cms

 

57. The post-pandemic economy needs a new fiscal policy framework

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-new-fiscal-policy-framework-for-the-post-pandemic-economy-11618502165319.html

 

58. A sharper fiscal target would serve us better

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-sharper-fiscal-target-would-serve-us-better-11618243847060.html

Taxation

59. At ₹9.45-lakh cr, FY21 direct tax mop-up 5% over RE

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/net-direct-tax-collection-touches-945-lakh-cr-5-higher-than-revised-estimate/article34279617.ece

 

60. Bengaluru, only region to post growth in direct tax mop up

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/bengaluru-only-region-to-post-growth-in-direct-tax-mop-up/article34304703.ece

 

61. Indirect tax revenue up 12% in FY21, exceeds revised estimate

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indirect-tax-revenue-up-12-in-fy21-exceeds-revised-estimate/article34312095.ece

 

62. GST rate tussle over flavoured milk

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/gst-rate-tussle-over-flavoured-milk/article34319534.ece

 

63. Google tax collection nearly doubles in FY21; Bengaluru tops the list

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/google-tax-collection-nearly-doubles-in-fy21-bengaluru-tops-the-list-121041301460_1.html

 

64. GST collections to drop 20% in May due to state lockdown-like curfews, say experts

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/gst-collections-to-drop-20-in-may-due-to-state-lockdown-like-curfews-say-experts/articleshow/82066439.cms

 

65. India expects tax collection growth to continue despite surge in COVID-19 cases

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/india-expects-tax-collection-growth-to-continue-despite-surge-in-covid-19-cases/articleshow/82047383.cms

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

66. Second Covid wave poses risks to banks, says Fitch

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/second-covid-wave-poses-risks-for-indias-fragile-economic-recovery-and-banks-fitch/article34279404.ece

 

67. Picking the right banks for privatisation

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/picking-the-right-banks-for-privatisation/article34284228.ece

 

68. Jan Dhan accounts see unusual surge in total balance in March

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/jan-dhan-accounts-see-unusual-surge-in-total-balance-in-march/article34296858.ece

 

69. Moral hazards of RBI’s balance sheet approach

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/moral-hazards-of-rbis-balance-sheet-approach/article34295981.ece

 

70. G-SAP 1.0: Has RBI embarked on the path of quantitative easing?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/g-sap-10-has-rbi-embarked-on-the-path-of-quantitative-easing/article34311345.ece

 

71. Will govt business recharge private banks?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/will-govt-business-recharge-private-banks/article34312544.ece

 

72. Q4 results preview: Quick economic recovery to aid banks' profits

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/q4-results-preview-quick-economic-recovery-to-aid-banks-profits-121041401273_1.html

 

73. Remain watchful of evolving situation, push credit flows: RBI Guv to banks

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/remain-watchful-of-evolving-situation-push-credit-flows-rbi-guv-to-banks/articleshow/82034477.cms

 

74. RBI Sets up RRA To Streamline Regulations and Reduce Compliance

https://thewire.in/banking/rbi-sets-up-rra-to-streamline-regulations-and-reduce-compliance

 

75. Rupee goes from Asia’s best to worst-performing currency in 2 weeks amid Covid surge

https://theprint.in/economy/rupee-goes-from-asias-best-to-worst-performing-currency-in-2-weeks-amid-covid-surge/640149/

 

76. RBI is in uncharted territory with quantitative easing

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/rbi-is-in-uncharted-territory-with-quantitative-easing-11618244295776.html

 

77. A Burmese shadow over India’s monetary policy update

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/a-burmese-shadow-over-india-s-monetary-policy-update-11618161422118.html

 

4. External Sector

 

78. Exports surge 297% in the first week of April

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/exports-surge-297-in-the-first-week-of-april/article34284460.ece

 

79. India becomes largest buyer of US crude in first quarter of 2021

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-becomes-largest-buyer-of-us-crude-in-first-quarter-of-calendar-year-2021/article34294701.ece

 

80. ‘Extend interest subsidy scheme for exporters’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/extend-interest-subsidy-scheme-for-exporters/article34304738.ece

 

81. Covid spike, local lockdowns could disrupt FPI inflows: Ind-Ra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-spike-local-lockdowns-could-disrupt-fpi-inflows-ind-ra-121041000434_1.html

 

82. Govt may hike pension sector FDI limit to 74%; Bill likely in next session

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-may-hike-pension-sector-fdi-limit-to-74-bill-likely-in-next-session-121041100286_1.html

 

83. India hits out at US on linking climate issues to economic recovery

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-hits-out-at-us-on-linking-climate-issues-to-economic-recovery-121041100941_1.html

 

84. Indo-China trade deficit hits 7-year low amid Covid-19 pandemic

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indo-china-trade-deficit-hits-7-year-low-amid-covid-19-pandemic-121041500049_1.html

 

85. Exports rise a record 60.29% to $34.45 billion in March

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/exports-jumps-6029-in-march/article34327196.ece

 

86. India Inc's outward FDI halves to $1.93 billion in March

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/india-incs-outward-fdi-halves-to-1-93-billion-in-march/articleshow/82084452.cms

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

87. Edible oils, pulses play key role in retail inflation

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/edible-oils-pulses-play-key-role-in-retail-inflation/article34312457.ece

 

88. Endgame for relationship between farmers and commission agents in Punjab?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/endgame-for-farmer-commission-agent-relationship-in-punjab-121041200883_1.html

 

89. Wheat procurement gains pace, 3 million tonnes purchased so far

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/wheat-procurement-gains-pace-3-million-tonnes-purchased-so-far/articleshow/82036292.cms

 

90. Atal Innovation Mission, Bayer collaborate to work on healthcare, agri innovations

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/atal-innovation-mission-bayer-collaborate-to-work-on-healthcare-agri-innovations/articleshow/82050735.cms

 

91. Rural economic growth momentum is sustainable, says NABARD Chairman GR Chintala

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/rural-economic-growth-momentum-is-sustainable-says-nabard-chairman-gr-chintala/articleshow/82061306.cms

 

92. Once Again, the Centre Has Excess Wheat, Rice Stocks. What Are Its Options?

https://thewire.in/agriculture/once-again-the-centre-has-excess-wheat-rice-stocks-what-are-its-options

 

93. After Five-Year Gap, FCI Resumes Proper Wheat Procurement at MSP in Delhi

https://thewire.in/agriculture/after-five-year-gap-fci-resumes-proper-wheat-procurement-at-msp-in-delhi

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

94. Food cos need to meet sales, growth targets

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/food-cos-need-to-meet-sales-growth-targets/article34284385.ece

 

95. Packaged food sales witness uptick as in-home consumption gains momentum during the second pandemic wave

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/packaged-food-sales-witness-uptick-as-in-home-consumption-gains-momentum-during-the-second-pandemic-wave/article34310495.ece

 

96. Oil Marketing Companies made lower LPG subsidy pay-out

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/oil-marketing-companies-made-lower-lpg-subsidy-pay-out/article34278502.ece

 

97. Nuts and bolts of PLI in manufacturing

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/nuts-and-bolts-of-pli-in-manufacturing/article34296394.ece

 

98. At 5.52%, March retail inflation hits 4-month high; Feb industrial growth drops to lowest since August at 3.6%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/retail-inflation-rises-to-552-per-cent-in-march/article34303319.ece

 

99. Automobile sales soar in March on low base effect

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/maruti-toyota-report-exponential-sales-growth-in-march-on-lower-base/article34212743.ece

 

100. Crisis looming in handloom sector

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/crisis-looming-in-handloom-sector/article34304248.ece

 

101. Feb factory output shrinks 3.6% in sharpest contraction in six months

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/feb-factory-output-shrinks-3-6-in-sharpest-contraction-in-six-months-121041201173_1.html

 

102. Petrol usage in India jumps 27% to four-month high, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/petrol-usage-in-india-jumps-27-to-four-month-high-shows-data-121041300029_1.html

 

103. Cement firms set for blockbuster quarter; realty to boost top line growth

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cement-firms-set-for-blockbuster-quarter-realty-to-boost-top-line-growth-121041401294_1.html

 

104. Q4 earnings: Capital goods industry to benefit from govt's infra push

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/q4-earnings-capital-goods-industry-to-benefit-from-govt-s-infra-push-121041401282_1.html

 

105. Q4 results: Metals & mining firms riding high on the commodity price rally

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/q4-results-metals-mining-firms-riding-high-on-the-commodity-price-rally-121041401262_1.html

 

106. Fresh surge in Covid infections could dampen MFI asset quality outlook: ICRA

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/fresh-surge-in-covid-infections-could-dampen-mfi-asset-quality-outlook-icra/articleshow/82088378.cms

 

107. Despite the ‘Make in India’ push, the share of manufacturing sector in the GDP has stayed stagnant

https://scroll.in/article/992066/despite-the-make-in-india-push-the-share-of-manufacturing-sector-in-the-gdp-has-stayed-stagnant

 

108. India's Industrial Production Contracted by 3.6% in February: NSO Data

https://thewire.in/economy/indias-industrial-production-contracted-by-3-6-in-february-nso-data

 

109. Deserted roads bring back nightmare of demand slump for Indian fuel companies

https://theprint.in/economy/deserted-roads-bring-back-nightmare-of-demand-slump-for-indian-fuel-companies/638969/

 

110. Production-linked incentives: A well-designed scheme

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/productionlinked-incentives-a-well-designed-scheme-11618245189412.html

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

111. Andrew Yang Hasn’t Done the Math

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/15/opinion/andrew-yang-automation.html

 

112. Opinion | America Needs to Empower Workers Again

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/12/opinion/us-unions-amazon.html

 

113. Trump’s Corporate Tax Cut Was a Flop - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/09/opinion/trump-corporate-tax-reform.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Ideas for India

 

114. Can technology mitigate the impact of heat on worker productivity?

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/productivity-innovation/can-technology-mitigate-the-impact-of-heat-on-worker-productivity.html

 

115. Growth in India: Narratives and evidence

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/macroeconomics/growth-in-india-narratives-and-evidence.html

 

116. Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy: Trends across states, over time

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/covid-19-vaccine-hesitancy-trends-across-states-over-time.html

 

117. Dowries and women’s well-being post marriage

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/social-identity/dowries-and-women-s-well-being-post-marriage.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

118. Employment in the Platform Age

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/digital-work-platforms-growth-and-risks-to-workers-by-jayati-ghosh-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=6074418f6ade560cc00dd030&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=digital-work-platforms-growth-and-risks-to-workers-by-jayati-ghosh-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

119. The G20’s Missed Opportunity

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/g20-debt-framework-must-go-further-by-shamshad-akhtar-2-et-al-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=6074446e6ade560cc01cd77a&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=g20-debt-framework-must-go-further-by-shamshad-akhtar-2-et-al-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

120. China Still Needs Expansionary Economic Policy

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/china-still-needs-expansionary-fiscal-monetary-policy-by-yu-yongding-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=607597276ade560cc09ceae2&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=china-still-needs-expansionary-fiscal-monetary-policy-by-yu-yongding-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

121. Rethinking the EU’s Fiscal Framework

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/european-union-stability-growth-pact-fiscal-rules-by-benedicta-marzinotto-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=6076ca6210f8d04a703b3402&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=european-union-stability-growth-pact-fiscal-rules-by-benedicta-marzinotto-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

122. Biden’s Great Tax Rebalancing

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/biden-made-in-america-tax-plan-by-daron-acemoglu-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=6076e13a10f8d04a706639ea&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=biden-made-in-america-tax-plan-by-daron-acemoglu-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

123. Is Stagflation Coming?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/stagflation-threat-after-covid19-pandemic-by-nouriel-roubini-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=6076e5c910f8d04a706f19d6&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=stagflation-threat-after-covid19-pandemic-by-nouriel-roubini-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

124. A Commonsense Corporate Tax

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/corporate-tax-reform-destination-based-cash-flow-tax-by-alan-auerbach-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=60782fc72b9abd2e20e3a006&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=corporate-tax-reform-destination-based-cash-flow-tax-by-alan-auerbach-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• The India Forum

 

125. India’s Deregulated Dairy Sector Signposts the Future of Our Food

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/india-s-deregulated-dairy-sector-signposts-future-our-food

 

• The Economist

 

126. House prices in the rich world are booming

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/08/house-prices-in-the-rich-world-are-booming

 

127. Janet Yellen calls for a global minimum tax on companies. Could it happen?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/08/janet-yellen-calls-for-a-global-minimum-tax-on-companies-could-it-happen

 

128. In poor countries, statistics are both undersupplied and underused

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/08/in-poor-countries-statistics-are-both-undersupplied-and-underused

 

129. Robert Mundell, an influential international economist, has died

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/08/robert-mundell-an-influential-international-economist-has-died

 

130. The IMF marks up the global recovery

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/10/the-imf-marks-up-the-global-recovery

 

131. America’s inflation spike begins

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/13/americas-inflation-spike-begins

 

132. Profits at America’s banks are sky-high

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/17/profits-at-americas-banks-are-sky-high

 

133. Is growth in China soaring or slowing?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/17/is-growth-in-china-soaring-or-slowing

 

9. News on Kerala

 

134. Amrut projects progressing at a snail’s pace in State

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/amrut-projects-progressing-at-a-snails-pace-in-state/article34330183.ece

 

 

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

 

Online:                               Livemint, Scroll.in, The Wire, The Print, The India Forum, Newyork Times, Ideas for India

 

Journals:                           Economic and Political Weekly, The Economist, Project Syndicate