15 May - 21 May, 2021

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Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(15/05/2021 to 21/05/2021)

  1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

  1. Over 13.5 lakh blue-collar jobs up for grabs

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/over-1350-lakh-blue-collar-jobs-are-up-for-grabs-in-india/article34565255.ece

 

  1. Wholesale inflation soars to 10.5% in April

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/wholesale-inflation-rises-to-105-in-april/article34578360.ece

 

  1. With 27% share, healthcare ranks second in CSR spends

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/with-27-share-healthcare-ranks-second-in-csr-spends/article34581178.ece

 

  1. Hunger — the other pandemic sweeping the nation

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/c-p-chandrasekhar/hunger-the-other-pandemic-sweeping-across-the-nation/article34580725.ece

 

  1. Second Covid wave not a ‘major blow’ to economic activity in the first half of Q1: RBI

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/second-wave-not-a-big-blow-to-economic-activity-in-first-half-of-q1/article34580233.ece

 

  1. FinMin pins hope on pent-up demand to lift recovery this fiscal

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/finance-ministry-hopes-pent-up-demand-to-boost-recovery-this-fiscal/article34587203.ece

 

  1. Rework social security code for informal workers

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/rework-social-security-code-for-informal-workers/article34599616.ece

 

  1. GDP growth may be below 9% in FY22 due to 2nd Covid wave: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gdp-growth-may-be-below-9-pc-in-fy22-due-to-2nd-covid-wave-survey-121051600605_1.html

 

  1. Statsguru: Commodity supercycle may hurt India amid Covid-19 pandemic

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/statsguru-commodity-supercycle-may-hurt-india-amid-covid-19-pandemic-121051600849_1.html

 

  1. Coronavirus: India's fuel demand plunges in May as states enforce lockdown

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/coronavirus-india-s-fuel-demand-plunges-in-may-as-states-enforce-lockdown-121051700486_1.html

 

  1. India's electricity use falls 6.2% in May due to Covid-19 lockdowns

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-electricity-use-falls-6-2-pc-in-may-due-to-covid-19-lockdowns-121051700756_1.html

 

  1. More steps for Covid affected soon, may have to change growth forecast: RBI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/more-steps-for-covid-affected-soon-may-have-to-change-growth-forecast-rbi-121051701215_1.html

 

  1. Consumption hit from second Covid wave seen denting Indian economy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/consumption-hit-from-second-covid-wave-seen-denting-indian-economy-121051800820_1.html

 

  1. Second Covid-19 wave: Relief measures for poor, women SHGs on the cards

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/second-covid-19-wave-relief-measures-for-poor-women-shgs-on-the-cards-121051900023_1.html

 

  1. Economy will do well once vaccination reaches critical mass: Ashima Goyal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economy-will-do-well-once-vaccination-reaches-critical-mass-ashima-goyal-121051800517_1.html

 

  1. Four-fifths of income losses during 1st wave incurred by pvt sector: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/four-fifths-of-income-losses-during-1st-wave-incurred-by-pvt-sector-report-121051901083_1.html

 

  1. Covid-19 second wave induced sequential slackening a concern: ICRA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-19-second-wave-induced-sequential-slackening-a-concern-icra-121051900799_1.html

 

  1. April headline numbers deceptive; economy in trough, says ICRA report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/april-headline-numbers-deceptive-economy-in-trough-says-icra-report-121051900860_1.html

 

  1. IMF says it's ready to scale up collaboration with India during pandemic

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/imf-says-it-s-ready-to-scale-up-collaboration-with-india-during-pandemic-121052100114_1.html

 

  1. Credit Suisse cuts nominal growth forecast over covid second wave

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/credit-suisse-cuts-nominal-growth-forecast-over-covid-second-wave-121052000725_1.html

 

  1. Unemployment rises to 14.5% in May, highest since last year's lockdown

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/unemployment-rises-to-14-5-in-may-highest-since-last-years-lockdown/articleshow/82796137.cms

 

  1. Four-fifths of income losses during 1st wave incurred by private sector: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/four-fifths-of-income-losses-during-1st-wave-incurred-by-private-sector-report/articleshow/82770635.cms

 

  1. Wholesale price index spike may hit consumer price index with lag: Economists

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/wholesale-price-index-spike-may-hit-consumer-price-index-with-lag-economists/articleshow/82755193.cms

 

  1. India shouldn’t mistake 'reflation' for its ugly step-sister, says Morgan Stanley research

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-shouldnt-mistake-reflation-for-its-ugly-step-sister-morgan-stanley-research/articleshow/82707731.cms

 

  1. Centre and states should jointly procure vaccines: SBI Research

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/centre-and-states-should-jointly-procure-vaccines-sbi-research/articleshow/82824006.cms

 

  1. Will the second Covid wave dent resilient foreign investment inflows into India?

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/will-the-second-covid-wave-dent-resilient-foreign-investment-inflows-into-india/articleshow/82792701.cms

 

  1. It is getting from bad to worse for women workers

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/it-is-getting-from-bad-to-worse-for-women-workers/article34574322.ece

 

  1. The fault line of poor health infrastructure

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-fault-line-of-poor-health-infrastructure/article34608820.ece

 

  1. Can the economy survive the second COVID-19 wave?

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/can-the-economy-survive-the-second-covid-19-wave/article34610371.ece

 

  1. What Are the Costs of a Delayed Lockdown During Second Wave of COVID-19?

https://thewire.in/economy/costs-economy-delayed-lockdown-second-wave-covid-19

 

  1. COVID-19 Second Wave Hit Aggregate Demand More than Supply: RBI

https://thewire.in/economy/covid-19-second-wave-hit-aggregate-demand-more-than-supply-rbi

 

  1. Significant contraction in global economy due to Covid pandemic, says Harsh Vardhan

https://theprint.in/economy/significant-contraction-in-global-economy-due-to-covid-pandemic-says-harsh-vardhan/662175/

 

  1. Hard-up households face an impending crisis of debt

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/hardup-households-face-an-impending-crisis-of-debt-11621528307292.html

 

  1. The pandemic has been extra harsh on women

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-pandemic-has-been-extra-harsh-on-women-11621527409188.html

 

  1. A rural recovery is critical to the overall revival of India’s economy

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/a-rural-recovery-is-critical-to-the-overall-revival-of-india-s-economy-11621527625751.html

 

  1. Our three-front battle on inflation, unemployment and inequality

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/our-battle-of-inflation-unemployment-and-inequality-11621271695640.html

 

  1. Public Finance

 

  1. Around one-fifth of posts in Central ministries are vacant

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/around-one-fifth-of-posts-in-central-ministries-are-vacant/article34560478.ece

 

  1. How to spend, yet reduce government debt

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/ashima-goyal/how-to-spend-yet-reduce-government-debt/article34573377.ece

 

  1. How will the economy pan out this fiscal?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/how-will-the-economy-pan-out-this-fiscal/article34580661.ece

 

  1. India's once-in-a-century budget runs into trouble as virus strikes back

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-once-in-a-century-budget-runs-into-trouble-as-virus-strikes-back-121051600409_1.html

 

  1. Govt releases Rs 5,968 crore to 15 states under Jal Jeevan Mission

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-releases-rs-5-968-crore-to-15-states-under-jal-jeevan-mission-121051701116_1.html

 

  1. Rising Covid spending, fuel prices to crowd out consumer demand: SBI report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rising-covid-spends-fuel-prices-to-crowd-out-consumer-demand-sbi-report-121051701041_1.html

 

  1. Centre releases Rs 8,923.8 cr to 25 states for grant to rural local bodies

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-releases-rs-8-923-8-cr-to-25-states-for-grant-to-rural-local-bodies-121051900097_1.html

 

  1. Govt's fiscal deficit likely to be around 9% in FY21, say experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-s-fiscal-deficit-likely-to-be-around-9-in-fy21-say-experts-121052000038_1.html

 

  1. Fear of unknown grips govt's privatisation plan with second Covid wave

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fear-of-unknown-grips-govt-s-privatisation-plan-with-second-covid-wave-121052001130_1.html

 

  1. RBI to transfer Rs 99,122 crore surplus to Centre, over 85% higher than Budget estimates

https://scroll.in/latest/995439/rbi-to-transfer-rs-99122-crore-surplus-to-centre-over-85-higher-than-budget-estimates

 

  1. Cost of vaccination will hurt already creaking budgets of Indian states

https://theprint.in/economy/cost-of-vaccination-will-hurt-already-creaking-budgets-of-indian-states/659658/

 

  1. Boost healthcare to save lives and capital inflows

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/boost-healthcare-to-save-lives-and-capital-inflows-11621438192838.html

 

Taxation

  1. GST Council to meet on May28; exempting vaccines may top agenda

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/gst-council-to-meet-on-may-28/article34564662.ece

 

  1. Food items supplied under govt scheme to ITI trainees not to attract GST: AAR

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/food-items-supplied-under-govt-scheme-to-iti-trainees-not-to-attract-gst-aar/article34572622.ece

 

  1. GST Council may take up plea on lowering general interest rates

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/gst-council-may-take-up-plea-on-lowering-general-interest-rates/article34599784.ece

 

  1. CBIC notifies changes in GST rules on refund, revocation of cancellation

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/cbic-notifies-changes-in-gst-refund-policy-revocation-of-cancelled-registration/article34596504.ece

 

  1. After Gujarat, Haryana to reimburse GST on Covid-relief materials; Centre sees no legal issue

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/after-gujarat-haryana-to-reimburse-gst-on-covid-relief-materials-centre-sees-no-legal-issue/article34600040.ece

 

  1. Second Covid-19 wave: Daily e-way bill generation falls to one-year low

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/daily-average-e-way-bill-generation-in-may-falls-one-year-low-of-to-1-21-mn-121051701285_1.html

 

  1. Covid-related imports not exempt from IGST if payment made: Expert

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-related-imports-not-exempt-from-igst-if-payment-made-expert-121051800083_1.html

 

  1. Banking and Monetary policy

 

  1. Covid takes a toll on low-income segment’s appetite to buy a home

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/covid-19-takes-a-toll-on-low-income-groups-capacity-to-buy-home/article34571512.ece

 

  1. Despite Covid-19, microfinance firms find economic activities in rural areas

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/amidst-second-covid-19-wave-micro-finance-companies-find-economic-activities-in-rural-areass/article34571435.ece

 

  1. Ensuring more transparency in banking

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/ensuring-more-transparency-in-banking/article34573596.ece

 

  1. Re-imagining PSU bank privatisation

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/reshaping-the-psb-privatisation-exercise/article34580949.ece

 

  1. Lockdown impact on NBFCs’ asset quality to be evident gradually: RBI

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/lockdown-impact-on-nbfcs-asset-quality-to-be-evident-gradually-rbi/article34580761.ece

 

  1. About 50% of rated entities are ‘issuer non-cooperating’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/about-50-of-rated-entities-are-issuer-non-cooperating/article34589623.ece

 

  1. Bounce rates of auto debit transactions rise in April

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/bounce-rates-of-auto-debit-transactions-rise-in-april/article34596357.ece

 

  1. Second wave of Covid-19: Consider second loan recast, PSBs tell RBI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/second-wave-of-covid-19-consider-second-loan-recast-psbs-tell-rbi-121052000034_1.html

 

  1. Second Covid-19 wave: NBFCs brace for defaults, grim business prospects

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/second-covid-19-wave-nbfcs-brace-for-defaults-grim-business-prospects-121052001459_1.html

 

  1. NPS subscriber base increases in April despite second Covid-19 wave

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nps-subscriber-base-increases-in-april-despite-second-covid-19-wave-121052000039_1.html

 

  1. RBI's high surplus transfer to buffer hit on government revenues

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/rbi-board-approves-transfer-of-rs-99122-cr-as-surplus-to-government/articleshow/82825636.cms

 

  1. Bad news from China’s bad bank makes India cautious about its own plans

https://theprint.in/economy/bad-news-from-chinas-bad-bank-makes-india-cautious-about-its-own-plans/660838/

 

  1. External Sector

 

  1. Exports surge to $30.63 billion in April; imports rise to $45.72 billion

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/exports-surge-to-3063-billion-in-april-imports-rise-to-4572-billion/article34560225.ece

 

  1. Govt notifies final rules for 74 per cent foreign investment in insurance sector

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/government-notifies-final-rules-for-74-foreign-investment-in-insurance-sector/article34604690.ece

 

  1. Foreign trade sector recovering in balanced manner, says Commerce Secretary

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/foreign-trade-sector-recovering-in-balanced-manner-says-commerce-secretary-121051500091_1.html

 

  1. India cuts export subsidy on sugar by one third; exports to continue due to strong demand say traders

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/india-cuts-export-subsidy-on-sugar-by-one-third-exports-to-continue-due-to-strong-demand-say-traders/articleshow/82802541.cms

 

  1. Why Indian exports are doing well in 2nd Covid wave and how new restrictions can hurt them

https://theprint.in/economy/why-indian-exports-are-doing-well-in-2nd-covid-wave-and-how-new-restrictions-can-hurt-them/661525/

 

  1. Transfer some forex reserves to states for covid expenses

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/transfer-some-forex-reserves-to-states-for-covid-expenses-11621438733968.html

 

  1. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

  1. The crop procurement scheme is lopsided

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/the-crop-procurement-scheme-is-lopsided/article34560177.ece

 

  1. 20 lakh new farmers start getting PM-Kisan benefits as West Bengal joins the scheme

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/20-lakh-new-farmers-start-getting-pm-kisan-benefits-as-west-bengal-joins-the-scheme/article34555995.ece

 

  1. 16 States, UTs lift food grain allocation for May

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/16-states-uts-lift-pmgkay-allocation-for-may/article34588047.ece

 

  1. Rural demand may not prop up economy

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/rural-demand-may-not-prop-up-economy/article34589203.ece

 

  1. Warehousing industry needs a makeover

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/warehousing-industry-needs-a-makeover/article34608162.ece

 

  1. Centre hikes fertiliser subsidy by 140%; farmers to get DAP at old rate

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-hikes-fertiliser-subsidy-by-140-farmers-to-get-dap-at-old-rate-121051901253_1.html

 

  1. Tea industry faces crop loss for second year in a row on poor rainfall

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/tea-industry-faces-crop-loss-for-second-year-in-a-row-on-poor-rainfall-121052000921_1.html

 

  1. Govt cuts sugar export subsidy to Rs 4,000 a tonne on global price rise

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-cuts-sugar-export-subsidy-to-rs-4-000-a-tonne-on-global-price-rise-121052001307_1.html

 

  1. Chhattisgarh to give Rs 10,000 input subsidy for crops, excludes paddy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/chhattisgarh-to-give-rs-10-000-input-subsidy-for-crops-excludes-paddy-121052000057_1.html

 

  1. Centre asks states to use Essential Commodities Act to prevent hoarding of pulses, control prices

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/centre-asks-states-to-use-essential-commodities-act-to-prevent-hoarding-of-pulses-and-control-prices/articleshow/82712962.cms

 

  1. Pulses' prices decline in India after government opens up imports

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/pulses-prices-decline-in-india-after-govt-opens-up-imports/articleshow/82802198.cms

 

  1. ICAR issues advisory to overcome impact of 2nd COVID wave on farm sector

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/icar-issues-advisory-to-overcome-impact-of-2nd-covid-wave-on-farm-sector/articleshow/82801597.cms

 

  1. Edible oil prices in India expected to fall

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/edible-oil-prices-in-india-expected-to-fall/articleshow/82805595.cms

 

  1. Demand for MGNREGA work rises: Ministry data

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/demand-for-mgnrega-work-rises-ministry-data/articleshow/82715134.cms

 

  1. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

  1. ADB committed $3.92 b for 13 projects in 2020, a new high

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/adb-committed-392-billion-lending-in-2020/article34556263.ece

 

  1. Is it time to rethink PSE policy?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/is-it-time-to-rethink-pse-policy/article34559988.ece

 

  1. NRIs on a property buying spree in South India

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/real-estate/nris-property-buying-props-up-south-indian-markets/article34556532.ece

 

  1. Lockdown impact: Cement demand may drop 20% in June

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/cement-demand-may-drop-by-20-in-june-quarter-due-to-localised-restrictions/article34587396.ece

 

  1. Safeguard infra projects from cost overruns

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/safeguard-infra-projects-from-cost-overruns/article34607926.ece

 

  1. Covid second wave pushes India's pharma industry growth to 59% in April

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-second-wave-pushes-india-s-pharma-industry-growth-to-59-in-april-121051500400_1.html

 

  1. Indian cement makers' price hikes to support margins: Fitch Ratings

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-cement-makers-price-hikes-to-support-margins-fitch-ratings-121051800856_1.html

 

  1. Indian IT & Business Services market grows 5.41% to $13.4 bn in 2020: IDC

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-it-business-services-market-grows-5-41-to-13-4-bn-in-2020-idc-121051800849_1.html

 

  1. NHAI's Infrastructure Investment Trust set to be launched next month

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/nhai-s-infrastructure-investment-trust-set-to-be-launched-next-month-121052001447_1.html

 

  1. Centre considers a revamp of stressed asset guarantee scheme for MSMEs

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-considers-a-revamp-of-stressed-asset-guarantee-scheme-for-msmes-121052001518_1.html

 

  1. Second coronavirus wave dents auto sector's recovery momentum: Icra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/second-coronavirus-wave-dents-auto-sector-s-recovery-momentum-icra-121052000740_1.html

 

  1. Second wave may delay 422,000 houses meant for delivery this year: study

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/second-wave-may-delay-422-000-houses-meant-for-delivery-this-year-study-121051801009_1.html

 

  1. New investment projects announced fell by 68% in FY21

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/new-investment-projects-announced-fell-by-68-in-fy21/articleshow/82798361.cms

 

  1. Convention, exhibition centres brought under infrastructure sector

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/convention-exhibition-centres-brought-under-infra-sector/articleshow/82780132.cms

 

  1. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

  1. Opinion | Technobabble, Libertarian Derp and Bitcoin

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/20/opinion/cryptocurrency-bitcoin.html

 

  1. Low Population Growth's Challenge for the Economy - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/17/opinion/low-population-growth-economy-inflation.html

 

  1. Opinion | What Do Used Car Prices Say About Biden’s Agenda?

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/13/opinion/inflation-fears.html

 

  1. Opinion | Krugman Wonks Out: Return of the Monetary Cockroaches

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/13/opinion/cryptocurrency-inflation.html

 

 

  1. Other Articles/ Columns

 

  • Ideas for India

 

  1. Escaping the subsidy-quality trap in India’s retail electricity market

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/governance/escaping-the-subsidy-quality-trap-in-india-s-retail-electricity-market.html

 

  1. Does gender (still) determine destiny in India?

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/social-identity/does-gender-still-determine-destiny-in-india.html

 

  • The India Forum

 

  1. When Narratives Drive Economic Policy

The case of India's 2016 demonetisation

https://www.theindiaforum.in/article/when-narratives-drive-economic-policy

 

  • Project Syndicate

 

  1. How to Vaccinate Every Country

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/global-covid19-vaccination-three-key-factors-by-david-malpass-2021-05?a_la=english&a_d=60a5167ca875c7540cb6fc2c&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=global-covid19-vaccination-three-key-factors-by-david-malpass-2021-05&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

  1. Will the Recovery Last?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/recovery-strong-but-facing-new-risks-virus-inflation-by-jim-o-neill-2021-05?a_la=english&a_d=60a3d74e97658e1dc4a88627&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=recovery-strong-but-facing-new-risks-virus-inflation-by-jim-o-neill-2021-05&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

  1. Sex and the Chinese Economy

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/china-sex-imbalance-impact-on-savings-trade-and-workplaces-by-shang-jin-wei-2021-05?a_la=english&a_d=60a3b6a897658e1dc4541e99&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=china-sex-imbalance-impact-on-savings-trade-and-workplaces-by-shang-jin-wei-2021-05&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

  • The Economist

 

  1. Consumer-price inflation in America jumps up to 4.2%

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/05/13/consumer-price-inflation-in-america-jumps-up-to-42

 

  1. What could a new system for taxing multinationals look like?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/05/13/what-could-a-new-system-for-taxing-multinationals-look-like

 

  1. China’s census shows its population is nearing its peak

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/05/13/chinas-census-shows-its-population-is-nearing-its-peak

 

  1. Who bears the burden of a corporate tax?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/05/15/who-bears-the-burden-of-a-corporate-tax

 

  1. As bitcoin lurches, Wall Street plots its way into cryptoland

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/05/20/as-bitcoin-lurches-wall-street-plots-its-way-into-cryptoland

 

  1. How covid-19 could impede the catch-up of poor countries with rich ones

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/05/22/how-covid-19-could-impede-the-catch-up-of-poor-countries-with-rich-ones

 

  1. News on Kerala

 

  1. Second pandemic wave hits small tea growers in Kerala

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/small-tea-growers-in-kerala-face-crisis-due-to-the-second-wave-of-covid-19/article34555860.ece

 

  1. Centre grants ₹451 crore as Jal Jeevan share for Kerala

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/centre-grants-rs-451-crore-as-jal-jeevan-share-for-kerala/article34611016.ece

 

  1. Shaky finances and depleting revenues welcome new Kerala FM Balagopal

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/may/21/shaky-finances-and-depleting-revenues-welcome-new-kerala-fm-balagopal-2305590.html

 

  1. We’ll feel pinch if petroleum, liquor brought under GST: Fin Min Balagopal

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/may/21/well-feel-pinch-if-petroleum-liquorbrought-under-gst-fin-minbalagopal-2305343.html

 

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

 

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