Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(24/04/2021 to 30/04/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. No clarity on vaccine price, supply for private hospitals

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/no-clarity-on-vaccine-pricesupply-for-private-hospitals/article34417241.ece

 

2. India must bridge the gender parity gap

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/india-must-bridge-the-gender-parity-gap/article34416513.ece

 

3. ADB provides $1.5-b fiscal support

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/adb-provided-15-billion-fiscal-support-to-india-for-pandemic-response/article34422404.ece

 

4. India’s GDP growth to rebound to 11 per cent in FY21-22: ADB

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/india-gdp-growth-to-rebound-to-11-in-fy21-22-moderate-to-7-in-fy22-23-adb/article34428294.ece

 

5. Centre allots 5 kg of grains free to poor

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/centre-to-give-5-kg-foodgrains-free-to-poor/article34397523.ece

 

6. SBI trims GDP outlook on COVID wave

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/sbi-trims-gdp-outlook-on-covid-wave/article34397402.ece

      

7. Another wave spells more nutrition loss

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/another-wave-spells-more-nutrition-loss/article34418872.ece

 

8. World's fastest recovery outlook at risk as coronavirus sweeps India

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/world-s-fastest-recovery-outlook-at-risk-as-coronavirus-sweeps-india-121042500052_1.html

 

9. Centre won't import vaccines, wants states and companies to do so: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/centre-won-t-import-vaccines-wants-states-and-companies-to-do-so-report-121042600560_1.html

 

10. Resurgence of pandemic may bring back inflation pressure, says RBI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/resurgence-of-pandemic-may-bring-back-inflation-pressure-says-rbi-121042601181_1.html

 

11. In a nation of inequalities, India's vaccine strategy is bad economics

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/in-a-nation-of-inequalities-india-s-vaccine-strategy-is-bad-economics-121042700091_1.html

 

12. India was world's 3rd-biggest military spender in 2020, behind US and China

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-was-world-s-3rd-biggest-military-spender-in-2020-behind-us-and-china-121042701151_1.html

 

13. Covid-19 Second wave may not derail Modi govt's disinvestment plan

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-second-wave-may-not-derail-modi-govt-s-disinvestment-plan-121042701398_1.html

 

14. IHS Markit sees India's FY22 GDP growth at 9.6% amid rising Covid cases

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/ihs-markit-sees-india-s-fy22-gdp-growth-at-9-6-amid-rising-covid-cases-121042800131_1.html

 

15. Second Covid-19 wave heightens downside risks to India's GDP, says S&P

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/second-covid-19-wave-heightens-downside-risks-to-india-s-gdp-says-s-p-121042800321_1.html

 

16. 'Unprecedented move': Politicians vow to pay India's women for housework

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/unprecedented-move-politicians-vow-to-pay-india-s-women-for-housework-121042800441_1.html

 

17. Petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged; revisions expected next month

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/petrol-and-diesel-prices-remain-unchanged-revisions-expected-next-month-121042800438_1.html

 

18. In charts: Second wave of Covid-19 is taking a toll on India’s economy

https://scroll.in/article/993337/in-charts-the-second-wave-of-covid-19-is-taking-a-toll-on-indias-economy

 

19. The global vaccine crisis is a test of capitalism

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/the-global-vaccine-crisis-is-a-test-of-capitalism-mihir-sharma/articleshow/82254355.cms

 

20. Second COVID wave will dampen India Inc's recovery: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/second-covid-wave-will-dampen-india-incs-recovery-report/articleshow/82294534.cms

 

21. The trillion dollar question: Will the virus wreck the economy, again?

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/the-trillion-dollar-question-will-the-virus-wreck-the-economy-again/articleshow/82233751.cms

 

22. Richer nations in Asia-Pacific may recover faster than poorer counterparts post pandemic: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/richer-nations-in-asia-pacific-may-recover-faster-than-poorer-counterparts-post-pandemic-report/articleshow/82242745.cms

 

23. India’s double-digit growth forecast in peril

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-double-digit-growth-forecast-in-peril/articleshow/82253233.cms

 

24. Fresh wave of COVID-19 may pull down growth below double digit: Ex finance secretary

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/fresh-wave-of-covid-19-may-pull-down-growth-below-double-digit-ex-finance-secretary/articleshow/82258598.cms

 

25. Oxford Economics lowers India's 2021 GDP growth forecast to 10.2%

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/oxford-economics-lowers-indias-2021-gdp-growth-forecast-to-10-2/articleshow/82259251.cms

 

26. India's economy holding up well against COVID-19 surge, says RBI

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-economy-holding-up-well-against-covid-19-surge-says-rbi/articleshow/82260375.cms

 

27. A pillar of economy holding firm so far may now buckle under pressure

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/rural-demand-may-falter-under-second-covid-19-wave-experts/articleshow/82267526.cms

 

28. India's business activity saw its steepest weekly fall in over a year: Nomura

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-business-activity-saw-its-steepest-weekly-fall-in-over-a-year-nomura/articleshow/82269859.cms

 

29. Pandemic has household savings jumping to 22.5% of GDP: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/pandemic-has-household-savings-jumping-to-22-5-of-gdp-report/articleshow/82275685.cms

 

30. How the surge in Covid cases is impacting growth projections

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/deep-dive/how-the-surge-in-covid-cases-is-impacting-growth-projections/article34443299.ece

 

31. ‘No growth projections yet for FY21 given uncertainty’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/no-growth-projections-yet-for-fy21-given-uncertainty/article34443406.ece

 

32. Friedman doctrine’s unintended consequence

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/friedman-doctrines-unintended-consequence/article34442695.ece

 

33. Indian economy was well on the road to recovery before new virus wave hit

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indian-economy-was-well-on-the-road-to-recovery-before-new-virus-wave-hit/articleshow/82320064.cms

 

34. Unemployment rate likely to be 8% compared to 6.5% in March in India: CMIE

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/unemployment-rate-likely-to-be-8-compared-to-6-5-in-march-in-india-cmie/articleshow/82309759.cms

 

35. Labour Min hikes maximum sum assured payable under EDLI scheme to Rs 7 lakh

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/labour-min-hikes-maximum-sum-assured-payable-under-edli-scheme-to-rs-7-lakh/articleshow/82313647.cms

 

36. Chart: India's COVID-19 Crisis Leads To Black Market Price Explosion

https://thewire.in/health/chart-indias-covid-19-crisis-leads-to-black-market-price-explosion

 

37. US Chamber Sees Risk of Faltering Indian Economy to Global Economy Amid COVID-19 Surge

https://thewire.in/world/us-chamber-sees-risk-of-faltering-indian-economy-to-global-economy-amid-covid-19-surge

 

38. ‘World’s fastest recovery’ outlook for India at risk as second Covid wave hits country

https://theprint.in/economy/worlds-fastest-recovery-outlook-for-india-at-risk-as-second-covid-wave-hits-country/645781/

 

39. India’s problem is its romance with informality

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-country-s-problem-is-its-romance-with-informality-11619366101367.html

 

40. The economic case for free vaccination for all

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/why-free-vaccination-makes-for-good-economics-11619158084186.html

 

41. The profit motive can’t defeat the covid pandemic in India

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-profit-motive-can-t-defeat-the-covid-pandemic-in-india-11619380537304.html

 

42. A realistic growth outlook for India amid uncertainty

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/a-realistic-growth-outlook-for-india-amid-uncertainty-11619460194530.html

 

2. Public Finance

 

43. What will be the Covid vaccination bill for Centre & States?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/deep-dive/what-will-be-the-covid-vaccination-bill-for-centre-states/article34408466.ece

 

44. Finance Ministry relaxes spending norms to boost capital expenditure

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/finance-ministry-relaxes-spending-norms-to-boost-capital-expenditure/articleshow/82220270.cms

 

45. Cost of vaccination drive may not have significant impact on state government finances: ICRA

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/cost-of-vaccination-drive-may-not-have-significant-impact-on-state-government-finances-icra/articleshow/82294637.cms

 

46. Government infuses Rs 200 crore capital in IFCI

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/government-infuses-rs-200-crore-capital-in-ifci/articleshow/82278011.cms

 

47. Reforms, asset sales ‘on track’ — Modi govt confident Covid surge won’t hit budget decisions

https://theprint.in/economy/reforms-asset-sales-on-track-modi-govt-confident-covid-surge-wont-hit-budget-decisions/644615/

 

48. Why tax and spend could be the new mantra for Modi government

https://theprint.in/economy/why-tax-and-spend-could-be-the-new-mantra-for-modi-government/644964/

Taxation

49. More clarity now on cross-border taxation

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/more-clarity-now-on-cross-border-taxation/article34408118.ece

 

50. An idea on taxation that is worth a try

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/an-idea-on-taxation-that-is-worth-a-try/article34418875.ece

 

51. India's tax revenue below potential by about four percent of GDP, says NK Singh

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-tax-revenue-below-potential-by-about-four-percent-of-gdp-says-nk-singh/articleshow/82218419.cms

 

52. Many Indian companies face customs duty, IGST on fake goods from China

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/cos-face-customs-duty-igst-on-fake-goods-from-china/articleshow/82263985.cms

 

53. COVID relief: Govt allows biz to verify monthly GST returns through EVC till May 31

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/covid-relief-govt-allows-biz-to-verify-monthly-gst-returns-through-evc-till-may-31/articleshow/82277616.cms

 

3. Banking and Monetary policy

 

54. For pensioners, little to bank on

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/for-pensioners-little-to-bank-on/article34395484.ece

 

55. RBI partially lifts freeze on dividend declaration

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-partially-lifts-freeze-on-dividend-declaration-by-commercial-banks-for-fy2021/article34390930.ece

 

56. What Indians are buying through digital payments

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/what-are-indians-buying-through-digital-payments/article34414985.ece

 

57. Banks, UCBs with asset size of over ₹15,000 crore must have two auditors

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-guidelines-require-banks-ucbs-and-nbfcs-to-appoint-auditors-for-3-years/article34420924.ece

 

58. Monitor movement of funds between banks and ARCs: RBI

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-article-calls-for-monitoring-movement-of-funds-between-banks-and-arcs/article34420297.ece

 

59. RBI extends States’ Ways and Means credit to Sept.

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/rbi-extends-ways-and-means-credit-for-states-uts-to-sept/article34397395.ece

 

60. ‘RBI intent is key to curb further rupee weakness’

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/rbi-intent-is-key-to-curb-further-rupee-weakness/article34395944.ece

 

61. Decoded: Why higher circulation of currency is normal in abnormal times

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/decoded-why-higher-circulation-of-currency-is-normal-in-abnormal-times-121042701313_1.html

 

62. NBFCs seek fresh debt recast as Covid-19 second wave wreaks havoc

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nbfcs-seek-fresh-debt-recast-as-covid-19-second-wave-wreaks-havoc-121042701418_1.html

 

63. RBI to conduct customer satisfaction survey on bank mergers

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/rbi-to-conduct-customer-satisfaction-survey-on-bank-mergers/articleshow/82258629.cms

 

64. RBI launches latest round of surveys to get inputs for monetary policy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/rbi-launches-latest-round-of-surveys-to-get-inputs-for-monetary-policy/articleshow/82296519.cms

 

65. Most Indian companies protected against weakening rupee: Moody's report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/most-indian-companies-protected-against-weakening-rupee-moody-s-report-121042900602_1.html

 

66. RBI's audit diktat difficult to implement

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/rbis-audit-diktat-difficult-to-implement/articleshow/82314157.cms

 

67. Reluctant emerging Asia, including India, could delay real interest rate hikes until 2022

https://theprint.in/economy/reluctant-emerging-asia-including-india-could-delay-real-interest-rate-hikes-until-2022/646742/

 

4. External Sector

 

68. 52 lakh tonnes of sugar contracted for exports

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/sugar-exporters-contract-52-lakh-tonnes-for-shipments-33-lakh-tonnes-shipped-out/article34391198.ece

 

69. The perils of irrational exuberance

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/the-perils-of-irrational-exuberance/article34432317.ece

 

70. Amid Covid-19 pandemic, exports could come as a saviour for India

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/amid-covid-19-pandemic-exports-could-come-as-a-saviour-for-india-121042500949_1.html

 

71. Imposition of curbs by states could affect exports: EEPC

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/imposition-of-curbs-by-states-could-affect-exports-eepc/articleshow/82240826.cms

 

72. India imposes anti-dumping duty on chemical from four regions

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/india-imposes-anti-dumping-duty-on-chemical-from-four-regions/articleshow/82296194.cms

 

73. Exports seek benefits under SEIS as pandemic crushes revival of key services

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/exports-seek-benefits-under-seis-as-pandemic-crushes-revival-of-key-services/articleshow/82291162.cms

 

74. Modi-Biden call boosts TRIPS flexibility efforts

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/modi-biden-call-boosts-trips-flexibility-efforts/articleshow/82286438.cms

 

75. India's organic food products exports rise 51% to USD 1bn in 2020-21

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/indias-organic-food-products-exports-rise-51-to-usd-1bn-in-2020-21/articleshow/82278331.cms

 

76. India, Japan, Australia launch supply chain resilience initiative, may be expanded based on consensus

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-japan-australia-launch-supply-chain-resilience-initiative-may-be-expanded-based-on-consensus/articleshow/82276307.cms

 

77. Singapore's trade bodies raising funds to support India in combating COVID-19

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/singapores-trade-bodies-raising-funds-to-support-india-in-combating-covid-19/articleshow/82272592.cms

 

78. Government sets up Covid-19 helpdesk to resolve import, export issues

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/government-sets-up-covid-19-helpdesk-to-resolve-import-export-issues/articleshow/82256724.cms

 

79. UNCTAD supports India, South Africa proposal to waive off global IP provisions

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/unctad-supports-india-sa-proposal-to-waive-off-global-ip-provisions/articleshow/82315973.cms

 

80. A WTO waiver on patents won’t help us against covid

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/a-wto-waiver-on-patents-won-t-help-us-against-covid-11619625719625.html

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

81. ‘Kharif output to be good on normal monsoon’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/kharif-output-to-be-good-on-normal-monsoon/article34395849.ece

 

82. Centre gears up to distribute free foodgrains to poor under PMGKAY from May

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-gears-up-to-distribute-free-foodgrains-to-poor-under-pmgkay-from-may-121042400798_1.html

 

83. Amid coronavirus chaos and protests, India's farmers eye record wheat crop

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/amid-coronavirus-chaos-and-protests-indias-farmers-eye-record-wheat-crop/articleshow/82304661.cms

 

84. Over 14,400 ha area in Andaman & Nicobar becomes first large territory to get organic certification

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/over-14400-ha-area-in-andaman-nicobar-becomes-first-large-territory-to-get-organic-certification/articleshow/82272365.cms

 

85. Fertiliser consumption likely to rise 10% on higher acreage post bumper rabi harvest

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/fertiliser-consumption-likely-to-rise-10-on-higher-acreage-post-bumper-rabi-harvest/articleshow/82263987.cms

 

86. Punjab farmers received Rs 8,180 crore MSP payment via DBT this year: Centre

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/punjab-farmers-received-rs-8180-crore-msp-payment-via-dbt-this-year-centre/articleshow/82258910.cms

 

87. Centre coordinates with states to ensure undisrupted farm activities

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/centre-coordinates-with-states-to-ensure-undisrupted-farm-activities/articleshow/82243958.cms

 

88. Over 81% wheat area harvested; pulses & oilseeds harvest over amid pandemic: Government

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/over-81-wheat-area-harvested-pulses-oilseeds-harvest-over-amid-pandemic-government/articleshow/82242948.cms

 

89. Demand for work surges 89% under MGNREGA in April

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/demand-for-work-surges-89-under-mgnrega-in-april/articleshow/82315979.cms

 

90. Futures and Derivatives: Can Farmer Producer Organisations Take Some of the Risk out of Farming?

https://thewire.in/agriculture/futures-and-derivatives-farmer-producer-organisations-farming-india-agriculture-trading

 

91. The Protesting Farmer Is Caught Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

https://thewire.in/agriculture/the-protesting-farmer-is-caught-between-the-devil-and-the-deep-blue-sea

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

92. Armed with big-ticket deals, IT majors report strong hiring in FY21

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/armed-with-big-ticket-deals-it-majors-report-strong-hiring-in-fy21/article34395376.ece

 

93. IT industry needs a 'skiller' app to double digital growth in 5 years

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/it-industry-needs-a-skiller-app-to-double-digital-growth-in-5-years-121042500750_1.html

 

94. Amid Covid-19 second wave, Centre may not weigh in on 'essential' debate

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/amid-covid-19-second-wave-centre-may-not-weigh-in-on-essential-debate-121042500938_1.html

 

95. Supply lines at risk as shipping containers topple over at alarming rate

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/shipping-containers-plunge-overboard-as-supply-race-raises-risks-121042700365_1.html

 

96. Building for scrap: Does India have the capacity to handle this?

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/scrapping-vehicles-in-volumes-to-curb-pollution-will-be-a-tough-ask-121042701280_1.html

 

97. How successful, profitable companies don’t really sell what we think they sell

https://scroll.in/article/993022/how-successful-profitable-companies-dont-really-sell-what-we-think-they-sell

 

98. MSMEs seek easing of NPA, compliance rules

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/msmes-seek-easing-of-npa-compliance-rules/articleshow/82280413.cms

 

99. States need to come on board for success of PLIs: MAIT

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/states-need-to-come-on-board-for-success-of-plis-mait/articleshow/82261046.cms

 

100. India's gold demand up 37% YoY in March qtr; global demand dips 23%: WGC

https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/india-s-gold-demand-up-37-yoy-in-march-qtr-global-demand-dips-23-wgc-121042900482_1.html

 

101. Covid-19: Labour crunch hits roads construction and realty business

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-labour-crunch-hits-roads-construction-and-realty-business-121043000032_1.html

 

102. MSME body drags centre to court over tax deadlines amid Covid surge

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/msme-body-drags-centre-to-court-over-tax-deadlines-amid-covid-surge/articleshow/82322893.cms

 

103. How India’s oxygen crisis has hit its shipbreaking industry, one of the world’s largest

https://theprint.in/economy/how-indias-oxygen-crisis-has-hit-its-shipbreaking-industry-one-of-the-worlds-largest/648041/

 

104. Planned as the next Singapore in 2012, Gujarat’s Gift city still remains a work in progress

https://theprint.in/economy/planned-as-the-next-singapore-in-2012-gujarats-gift-city-still-remains-a-work-in-progress/647021/

 

105. How India’s airline sector troubles with Covid surge are spilling into global travel market

https://theprint.in/economy/how-indias-airline-sector-troubles-with-covid-surge-are-spilling-into-global-travel-market/647444/

 

106. India’s Covid crisis now makes global oil demand recovery by July impossible

https://theprint.in/opinion/indias-covid-crisis-now-makes-global-oil-demand-recovery-by-july-imposible/645767/

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

107. Opinion: Preserving intellectual property barriers to covid-19 vaccines is morally wrong and foolish

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/04/26/preserving-intellectual-property-barriers-covid-19-vaccines-is-morally-wrong-foolish/

 

108. Workers and Economists

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/1996-07-01/workers-and-economists-global-economy-has-left-keynes-its-train

 

109. Opinion | Krugman Wonks Out: The China Shock and the Climate Shock

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/23/opinion/climate-coal-china-us.html

 

110. Opinion | Beer, Brussels Sprouts, Bernie Madoff and Today’s G.O.P.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/26/opinion/biden-climate-republicans-meat.html

 

111. Opinion | Helping Families Will Help Create Jobs

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/opinion/child-care-biden.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

 

• Ideas for India

 

112. Environmental relocation and firm outcomes

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/environment/environmental-relocation-and-firm-outcomes-implementation-and-distributional-consequences.html

 

113. How many jobs were lost in urban India during lockdown?

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/poverty-inequality/how-many-jobs-were-lost-in-urban-india-during-lockdown.html

 

114. Rising industrial accidents: Fallout of boosting ‘Ease of Doing Business’?

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/governance/rising-industrial-accidents-fallout-of-boosting-easeof-doing-business.html

 

115. From abundant global liquidity to selective lending: How corporate finance has changed

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/macroeconomics/from-abundant-global-liquidity-to-selective-lending-how-corporatefinance-has-changed.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

116. The Brussels Effect on Sustainable Finance

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/eu-sustainable-finance-taxonomy-brussels-effect-by-kalin-anev-janse-and-anu-bradford-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=6086e1f26791174d004d7f86&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=eu-sustainable-finance-taxonomy-brussels-effect-by-kalin-anev-janse-and-anu-bradford-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

117. There Will Be Boondoggles

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/biden-infrastructure-plan-tax-hikes-and-boondoggles-by-michael-boskin-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=6087ce5b3bd2741d14b6cb95&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=biden-infrastructure-plan-tax-hikes-and-boondoggles-by-michael-boskin-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

118. A One-Earth Balance Sheet

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/one-earth-balance-sheet-global-accounting-climate-change-by-andrew-sheng-and-xiao-geng-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=60892ad3be8b2e1388610c08&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=one-earth-balance-sheet-global-accounting-climate-change-by-andrew-sheng-and-xiao-geng-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

119. Ending Latin America’s Economic Malaise

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/latin-america-fiscal-revolution-fix-taxes-spending-by-eric-parrado-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=60898911be8b2e13882dc017&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=latin-america-fiscal-revolution-fix-taxes-spending-by-eric-parrado-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

120. Share the Intellectual Property on COVID-19

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/covid19-intellectual-property-waiver-is-a-moral-imperative-by-jeffrey-d-sachs-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=608a6cf8746ea608d477c898&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=covid19-intellectual-property-waiver-is-a-moral-imperative-by-jeffrey-d-sachs-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

121. Europe Needs a New Fiscal Framework

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/eu-fiscal-rules-need-reform-by-jean-pisani-ferry-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=608ab366746ea608d403893b&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=eu-fiscal-rules-need-reform-by-jean-pisani-ferry-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

122. Biden’s Fuzzy Tax Math

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/biden-taxes-for-infrastructrure-families-plan-come-up-short-by-willem-h-buiter-and-anne-sibert-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=608ac3f2746ea608d4270a28&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=biden-taxes-for-infrastructrure-families-plan-come-up-short-by-willem-h-buiter-and-anne-sibert-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

123. High Growth Sectors in the Post-Recovery Decade

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/post-covid-high-growth-sectors-by-michael-spence-2021-04?a_la=english&a_d=608ad2f9746ea608d44827f0&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=post-covid-high-growth-sectors-by-michael-spence-2021-04&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• Economic and Political Weekly

 

Perspectives

 

124. All Work, No Pay

On Valuing Women’s Housework

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/17/perspectives/all-work-no-pay.html

 

Commentary

 

125. Money or Medium?

Women, Informality, and the Role of Political Institutions

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/17/commentary/money-or-medium.html

 

• The Economist

 

126. Why private-credit markets are due a growth spurt

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/05/01/why-private-credit-markets-are-due-a-growth-spurt

 

127. What an infrastructure bonanza could mean for America’s economy

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/05/01/what-an-infrastructure-bonanza-could-mean-for-americas-economy

 

128. Tracking the economic impact of India’s second covid wave

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/05/01/tracking-the-economic-impact-of-indias-second-covid-wave

 

129. What history tells you about post-pandemic booms

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/29/what-history-tells-you-about-post-pandemic-booms

 

130. Will Joe Biden’s proposed taxes on capital make America an outlier?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/04/29/will-joe-bidens-proposed-taxes-on-capital-make-america-an-outlier

 

9. News on Kerala

 

131. Kerala, where economics may just trump politics

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/kerala-where-economics-may-just-trump-politics/article34432873.ece

 

 

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