25 September - 01 October, 2021

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Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(25/09/2021 to 01/10/2021)

  1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

  1. ICRA revises FY22 GDP growth forecast to 9%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/icra-revises-up-fy22-gdp-growth-forecast-to-9-per-cent/article36691513.ece

 

  1. S&P Global Ratings sees signs of strong rebound in economy after second wave

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/sp-global-ratings-sees-signs-of-strong-rebound-in-economy-after-second-wave/article36721647.ece

 

  1. Leading indicators suggest economy recovering, says economist Bhanumurthy

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/leading-indicators-suggest-economy-on-recovery-path-bhanumurthy-121092600300_1.html

 

  1. Employment in 9 sectors at 30.8 million in Apr-Jun, finds labour survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/employment-in-9-sectors-at-30-8-million-in-apr-jun-finds-labour-survey-121092700746_1.html

 

  1. Households in southern states more indebted than rest of India: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/households-in-southern-states-more-indebted-than-rest-of-india-report-121092800877_1.html

 

  1. Cabinet okays revamped mid-day meal scheme with expanded coverage

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cabinet-okays-revamped-mid-day-meal-scheme-with-expanded-coverage-121092901211_1.html

 

  1. Hotels see green shoots of recovery as the fear of the pandemic recedes

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/hotels-see-green-shoots-of-recovery-as-the-fear-of-the-pandemic-recedes-121092901296_1.html

 

  1. Expect more than 7% growth for India this decade: CEA Subramanian

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/expect-more-than-7-growth-for-india-this-decade-cea-subramanian-121092901350_1.html

 

  1. Covid-induced lockdowns hit private sector's overseas borrowing

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/covid-induced-lockdowns-hit-private-sector-s-overseas-borrowing-121093000049_1.html

 

  1. Unemployment, Covid-19 top most worries for urban Indians: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/unemployment-covid-19-top-most-worries-for-urban-indians-survey-121093000163_1.html

 

  1. Retail inflation for industrial workers eases to 4.79% in August

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/retail-inflation-for-industrial-workers-eases-to-4-79-in-august-121093000974_1.html

 

  1. Need to make sure benefit of economic growth is evenly shared: D Subbarao

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/need-to-make-sure-benefit-of-economic-growth-is-evenly-shared-d-subbarao-121093001228_1.html

 

  1. India set for stronger performance going forward, says KV Kamath

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-set-for-stronger-performance-going-forward-says-kv-kamath-121093001211_1.html

 

  1. Expert group responsible for determining minimum wages reconstituted

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/expert-group-responsible-for-determining-minimum-wages-reconstituted/articleshow/86581622.cms

 

  1. Post-pandemic policies must give adequate recognition to mental wellbeing: FM

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/post-pandemic-policies-must-give-adequate-recognition-to-mental-wellbeing-fm/articleshow/86590516.cms

 

  1. Economic theories need to be revisited post COVID: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/economic-theories-need-to-be-revisited-post-covid-report/articleshow/86615245.cms

 

  1. They have not returned: How Covid-19 has impacted labour migration in the country

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/they-have-not-returned-how-covid-19-has-impacted-labour-migration-in-the-country/articleshow/86513113.cms

 

  1. Labour Survey rejig to measure women participation better

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/labour-survey-rejig-to-measure-women-participation-better/articleshow/86545094.cms

 

  1. Brisk vaccination rate primes Indian economy for acceleration

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/brisk-vaccination-rate-primes-indian-economy-for-acceleration/articleshow/86546473.cms

 

  1. India reports 29% surge in employment across nine sectors in June quarter: Labour ministry survey

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/india-reports-29-surge-in-employment-across-nine-sectors-in-june-quarter-labour-ministry-survey/articleshow/86552437.cms

 

  1. ICRA, CARE raise growth forecast on decent Q1

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/icra-care-raise-growth-forecast-on-decent-q1/articleshow/86588376.cms

 

  1. Explainer: Why global food prices are higher today than for most of modern history

https://scroll.in/article/1006456/explainer-why-global-food-prices-are-higher-today-than-for-most-of-modern-history

 

  1. New Labour Codes: After Rushing Them Through Parliament, Why is the Govt Delaying Implementation?

https://thewire.in/labour/new-labour-codes-after-rushing-them-through-parliament-why-is-the-govt-delaying-implementation

 

  1. From Amazon to Asset Monetisation, Policy Contradictions are Inherent in the Sangh Ecosystem

https://thewire.in/economy/from-amazon-to-asset-monetisation-policy-contradictions-are-inherent-in-the-sangh-ecosystem

 

  1. Why the Prosecutorial Performance of India's Investigative Agencies Should be Evaluated

https://thewire.in/political-economy/cbi-performance-supreme-court-satyam-scam

 

  1. The challenge of reconstruction in a world battered by covid-19

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-challenge-of-reconstruction-in-a-world-battered-by-covid19-11633020553641.html

 

  1. Rich world scrambles for workers, as India sinks in unemployment

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/a-job-availability-contrast-that-can-t-get-much-starker-11632934087290.html

 

  1. Cause for optimism as our economy livens up

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/cause-for-optimism-as-our-economy-livens-up-11632845376414.html

 

  1. Health, infra and fiscal stimulus will act as our economic panacea

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/health-infra-and-fiscal-stimulus-will-act-as-our-economic-panacea-11632677195848.html

 

  1. Double digit growth likely till 2022-23, says Principal Economic Advisor

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/double-digit-growth-likely-till-2022-23-says-principal-economic-advisor/article36723463.ece

 

  1. Public Finance

 

  1. Finmin withdraws expenditure curb, economy to get boost

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/finmin-withdraws-expenditure-curb-economy-to-get-boost/article36647600.ece

 

  1. Why asset monetisation is imperative

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/why-asset-monetisation-is-imperative/article36683202.ece

 

  1. At ₹4.7-lakh cr, Apr-Aug fiscal deficit nears a third of full-year target

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/at-47-lakh-cr-apr-aug-fiscal-deficit-nears-a-third-of-full-year-target/article36762487.ece

 

  1. Financial sector regulators must foster competition: CEA

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/financial-sector-regulators-must-foster-competition-cea/article36760114.ece

 

  1. History will look at this year as important for privatisation: CEA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/history-will-look-at-this-year-as-important-for-privatisation-cea-121092700080_1.html

 

  1. Govt to borrow Rs 5.03 trn in H2FY22 to fund revenue gap: Finance Ministry

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-to-borrow-rs-5-03-trn-in-h2fy22-121092701129_1.html

 

  1. India bonds likely to gain as govt refrains from adding to borrowing plan

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-bonds-set-to-gain-as-govt-refrains-from-adding-to-its-borrowing-plan-121092800138_1.html

 

  1. India's external debt at $571.3 bn at June-end, up $1.6 bn from March: RBI

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-external-debt-at-571-3-bn-at-june-end-up-1-6-bn-from-march-rbi-121093001400_1.html

 

  1. States debt to hit Rs 71.4 lakh crore in FY22: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/states-debt-to-hit-rs-71-4-lakh-crore-in-fy22-report/articleshow/86588854.cms

 

  1. India's external debt prudently managed despite Covid-19: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/indias-external-debt-prudently-managed-despite-covid-19-fm-nirmala-sitharaman/articleshow/86626146.cms

 

  1. SBI rejects Andhra Pradesh government's Rs 6,500 crore overdraft

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/sbi-rejects-andhra-pradesh-governments-rs-6500-crore-overdraft/articleshow/86639592.cms

 

  1. Union Govt Directly Transferred Thousands of Crores to Gujarat Agencies Since 2015: CAG

https://thewire.in/government/union-govt-directly-transferred-thousands-of-crores-to-gujarat-agencies-since-2015-cag

 

  1. States’ revenues to improve, but won’t dent indebtedness level much: Crisil

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/states-revenues-to-improve-but-wont-dent-indebtedness-level-much-crisil/article36722664.ece

Taxation

 

  1. Govt eyeing ₹1.15 lakh cr monthly GST mop-up: Revenue Secretary

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/govt-eyeing-15-lakh-cr-monthly-gst-mop-up-revenue-secretary/article36657292.ece

 

  1. ‘No tax cuts to spur growth this fiscal’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/no-tax-cuts-to-spur-growth-this-fiscal/article36670959.ece

 

  1. ‘India will not be on the losing side’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/international-tax-reform-india-may-not-be-on-the-losing-side/article36683879.ece

 

  1. GoM constituted to suggest ways for GST rate rationalisation, eliminate inverted duty structure

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/gom-constituted-to-suggest-ways-for-gst-rate-rationalisation-eliminate-inverted-duty-structure/article36691133.ece

 

  1. Excise mop-up from fuels rises 34% in April-August

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/excise-mop-up-from-fuels-rises-34-in-april-august/article36722540.ece

 

  1. Advance tax collection up 52% in September quarter, shows CBDT data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/advance-tax-collection-up-52-in-september-quarter-shows-cbdt-data-121092500077_1.html

 

  1. Think tank seeks higher 18% GST on tetra pack from current 12% slab

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/think-tank-seeks-higher-18-gst-on-tetra-pack-from-current-12-slab-121092801593_1.html

 

  1. 'GST on payments of BOT-HAM projects to have little impact on cash flows'

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-on-payments-of-bot-ham-projects-to-have-little-impact-on-cash-flows-121092900705_1.html

 

  1. Field officers are recovering GST without notice: Industry experts

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/field-officers-are-recovering-gst-without-notice-industry-experts-121093000052_1.html

 

  1. GST collection grows 23% to Rs 1.17 trn in Sep, surpasses pre-Covid levels

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-collection-grows-23-to-rs-1-17-trn-in-sep-surpasses-pre-covid-levels-121100100572_1.html

 

  1. Income tax refunds of Rs 80,086 cr issued during this fiscal: CBDT

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/income-tax-refunds-of-rs-80086-cr-issued-during-this-fiscal-cbdt/articleshow/86678467.cms

 

  1. Banking and Monetary Policy

 

  1. RBI allows banks to sell ‘fraud loans’ to ARCs

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/rbi-allows-banks-to-sell-fraud-loans-to-arcs/article36657508.ece

 

  1. India needs 4-5 SBI-size banks to meet growing needs of economy: Sitharaman

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/india-needs-4-5-sbi-size-banks-to-meet-growing-needs-of-economy-sitharaman/article36685942.ece

 

  1. Bad bank will merely camouflage NPAs

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/bad-bank-will-merely-camouflage-npas/article36683732.ece

 

  1. At 87%, fintech adoption in India higher than global average: FM

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/at-87-fintech-adoption-in-india-higher-than-global-average-fm/article36721011.ece

 

  1. Customers to face disruption as only 60% banks are auto debit norm ready

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/customers-to-face-disruption-as-only-60-banks-are-auto-debit-norm-ready/article36763270.ece

 

  1. Small savings: No change in interest rates for October-December quarter

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/no-change-in-interest-rate-on-small-savings-schemes-for-oct-dec-quarter/article36757908.ece

 

  1. Credit delivery to large section of society very important for growth: CEA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/credit-delivery-to-large-section-of-society-very-important-for-growth-cea-121093001386_1.html

 

  1. Non-food bank credit grows 6.7% in August, shows Reserve Bank data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/non-food-bank-credit-grows-6-7-in-august-shows-reserve-bank-data-121093001330_1.html

 

  1. New RBI norms kick in today, may hit 50% recurring payments

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/new-rbi-norms-may-hit-50-recurring-payments-industry-looks-for-relief-121093001565_1.html

 

  1. Monetary policy tightening by RBI is several quarters away: Former Dy Guv

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/monetary-policy-tightening-by-rbi-is-several-quarters-away-former-dy-guv/articleshow/86533105.cms

 

  1. Bad Bank should be temporary: Former RBI Governor D Subbarao

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/bad-bank-should-be-temporary-former-rbi-governor-d-subbarao/articleshow/86677725.cms

 

  1. Many Indian districts lack banking facilities despite high economic activity, says finance minister

https://scroll.in/latest/1006250/many-indian-districts-lack-banking-facilities-despite-high-economic-activity-says-finance-minister

 

  1. How better institutional credit is shielding poor from moneylenders in rural India

https://theprint.in/economy/how-better-institutional-credit-is-shielding-poor-from-moneylenders-in-rural-india/742629/

 

  1. Banks are a force in gold loans thanks to NBFCs

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/banks-are-a-force-in-gold-loans-thanks-to-nbfcs-11633075269049.html

 

  1. For meaningful financial inclusion, we need clear metrics

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/we-require-a-more-inclusive-financial-inclusion-index-11632934821637.html

 

  1. Raghuram Rajan urges caution on central bank digital currencies

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/raghuram-rajan-urges-caution-on-central-bank-digital-currencies/article36762668.ece

 

  1. External Sector

 

  1. 25 years exemption from subsidy cuts sought for developing nations not into distant water fishing

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/25-years-exemption-from-subsidy-cuts-sought-for-developing-nations-not-into-distant-water-fishing/article36680392.ece

 

  1. ‘New foreign trade policy on April 1, existing policy to remain till then’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/new-foreign-trade-policy-on-april-1-existing-policy-to-remain-till-then/article36701226.ece

 

  1. Gems and jewellery exports grows to record Rs 24,239.81 cr in Aug

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gems-and-jewellery-exports-grows-to-record-rs-24-239-81-cr-in-aug-121092801097_1.html

 

  1. 'India, US need to work jointly in reforming global health architecture'

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-us-need-to-work-jointly-in-reforming-global-health-architecture-121092801269_1.html

 

  1. Cabinet approves ECGC IPO, Rs 4,400 crore capital infusion: Goyal

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/cabinet-approves-ecgc-ipo-rs-4-400-crore-capital-infusion-goyal-121092901184_1.html

 

  1. Free Trade Agreement is the next frontier in India-US ties: USIBC president

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/free-trade-agreement-is-the-next-frontier-in-india-us-ties-usibc-president-121093000300_1.html

 

  1. US bond tapering impact may hurt India, Indonesia less than other nations

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/us-treasury-storm-may-hit-india-indonesia-s-bonds-less-than-others-121093000372_1.html

 

  1. Regulating the choppy shipping industry

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/regulating-the-choppy-shipping-industry/article36761575.ece

 

  1. Duty cut lifts India's palm oil imports in Sept to a record 1.4 mn tonnes

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/duty-cut-lifts-india-s-palm-oil-imports-in-sept-to-a-record-1-4-mn-tonnes-121100100546_1.html

 

  1. India exempts Covid-19 vaccine from import duty

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-exempts-covid-19-vaccine-from-import-duty/articleshow/86622551.cms

 

  1. Extend benefits of tax schemes due to pandemic-led disruption, exporters ask government

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/extend-benefits-of-tax-schemes-due-to-pandemic-led-disruption-exporters-ask-government/articleshow/86633543.cms

 

  1. Lower trade deficit, higher software exports contribute to current in surplus in April-June'21

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/lower-trade-deficit-higher-software-exports-contribute-to-current-in-surplus-in-april-june21/articleshow/86652599.cms

 

  1. India current account surplus at 0.9% in Q1FY22 after previous qtr deficit

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-current-account-surplus-at-0-9-in-q1fy22-after-previous-qtr-deficit-121093001231_1.html

 

  1. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

  1. Will the Agri Infra Fund deliver?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/will-the-agri-infra-fund-deliver/article36699283.ece

 

  1. Plantation sector allocation hiked to ₹4,112.29 crore for FY22-26

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/plantation-sector-allocation-hiked-to-411229-crore-for-fy22-26/article36698438.ece

 

  1. What have we learnt from farmers’ protest?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/r-srinivasan/what-have-we-learnt-from-farmers-protest/article36739234.ece

 

  1. Crop insurance and interest subsidy top Centre’s agricultural spends

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/crop-insurance-and-interest-subsidy-top-centres-agricultural-spends/article36748593.ece

 

  1. In 6 years before Covid, India's average farm incomes rose 59% and debt 58%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/in-6-years-before-covid-19-average-farm-incomes-rose-59-debt-58-121092800118_1.html

 

  1. India 4th biggest maker of agrochemicals, huge potential for growth: Tomar

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-4th-biggest-maker-of-agrochemicals-huge-potential-for-growth-tomar-121093000861_1.html

 

  1. India's agri exports can be doubled in 'medium term', says ITC Chairman

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-agri-exports-can-be-doubled-in-medium-term-says-itc-chairman-121093000933_1.html

 

  1. Govt directs agri-machine makers, dealers to sell at same price: MoS agri

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-directs-agri-machine-makers-dealers-to-sell-at-same-price-mos-agri-121093001288_1.html

 

  1. Tea exports remain stagnant for last 10 years

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/tea-exports-remain-stagnant-for-last-10-years/articleshow/86649928.cms

 

  1. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

  1. Home loans may build up momentum as consumers dare to dream ‘big’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/home-loans-may-build-up-momentum-as-consumers-dare-to-dream-big/article36740208.ece

 

  1. Cement, coal, gas push August core sector growth by 11.6%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/aided-by-base-effect-core-sector-output-grows-116-in-august/article36756945.ece

 

  1. Home affordability improves in major Indian cities in 2021, finds report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/home-affordability-improves-in-major-cities-in-2021-finds-report-121092700598_1.html

 

  1. BS Number Wise: Home truths about Indian real estate in the pandemic

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/bs-number-wise-home-truths-about-indian-real-estate-in-the-pandemic-121092801373_1.html

 

  1. Housing sales up 2-fold in Jul-Sep in 7 cities on better demand: Anarock

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/housing-sales-up-2-fold-in-jul-sep-in-7-cities-on-better-demand-anarock-121092900336_1.html

 

  1. Home sales more than double in Q3CY21 on robust hiring, pay hike in IT/ITES

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/home-sales-more-than-double-in-q3cy21-on-robust-hiring-pay-hike-in-it-ites-121092900541_1.html

 

  1. National Mineral Index a likely solution to keep steel prices reasonable

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/national-mineral-index-a-likely-solution-to-keep-steel-prices-reasonable-121092900592_1.html

 

  1. Top 7 cities see 113% rise in housing sales, new launches jump: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/top-7-cities-see-113-rise-in-housing-sales-new-launches-jump-report-121092900561_1.html

 

  1. Factory activity improves in Sept but firms shed headcount: PMI survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-manufacturing-pmi-improved-in-september-as-demand-strengthened-121100100297_1.html

 

  1. Hotel industry likely to clock 45-50% of pre-Covid revenues in FY22: Report

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/hotel-industry-likely-to-clock-45-50-of-pre-covid-revenues-in-fy22-report-121093001167_1.html

 

  1. Only manufacturing firms registered in India to be eligible under Rs 10,683-cr PLI scheme for textiles sector

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/only-manufacturing-firms-registered-in-india-to-be-eligible-under-rs-10683-cr-pli-scheme-for-textiles-sector/articleshow/86578153.cms

 

  1. PLI scheme to benefit domestic auto, parts industries in multiple ways: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/pli-scheme-to-benefit-domestic-auto-parts-industries-in-multiple-ways-report/articleshow/86583422.cms

 

  1. Sri Lankan economic crisis worries South India's textile and fabric exporters

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/sri-lankan-economic-crisis-worries-south-indias-textile-and-fabric-exporters/articleshow/86557999.cms

 

  1. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

  1. A Coup Attempt at the IMF | by Joseph E. Stiglitz - Project Syndicate

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/coup-attempt-against-imf-managing-director-georgieva-by-joseph-e-stiglitz-2021-09

 

  1. The Republican Senate Spending Bill Vote Was Sabotage - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/28/opinion/republicans-government-shutdown-debt-limit.html

 

  1. Biden Versus Centrists Living in the Past - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/27/opinion/biden-centrist-democrats.html

 

  1. Why Are Democratic Centrists Spouting Right-Wing Propaganda? - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/23/opinion/democrats-biden.html

 

  1. Other Articles/ Columns

                                                  

  • Ideas for India

 

  1. Examining Covid-19 travel restrictions in developing countries

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/examining-covid-19-travel-restrictions-in-developing-countries.html

 

  1. Alleviating financial concerns to enhance worker productivity

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/productivity-innovation/alleviating-financial-concerns-to-enhance-worker-productivity.html

 

  1. Timeliness and coverage of child vaccinations across India

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/timeliness-and-coverage-of-child-vaccinations-across-india.html

 

  • EPW

 

Commentary

 

  1. Technology Diffusion through Foreign Direct Investment

A Unit-level Analysis of the Indian Manufacturing Industry

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/39/commentary/technology-diffusion-through-foreign-direct.html

 

  1. An Assessment of Mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility Expenditure

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/39/commentary/assessment-mandatory-corporate-social.html

 

  1. Reliability of PLFS 2019–20 Data

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/39/commentary/reliability-plfs-2019-20-data.html

 

Special Articles

 

  1. National Lockdown and COVID-19 Containment in India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/39/special-articles/forking-pathsnational-lockdown-and-covid-19.html

 

  • Project Syndicate

 

  1. Will the Federal Reserve Support Inclusive Prosperity?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/federal-reserve-should-promote-brainard-inclusive-prosperity-vision-by-simon-johnson-2021-09?a_la=english&a_d=6155d2b6c946b0e239ead48e&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=federal-reserve-should-promote-brainard-inclusive-prosperity-vision-by-simon-johnson-2021-09&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

  1. The Geopolitical Conquest of Economics

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/geopolitics-is-trumping-economics-by-jean-pisani-ferry-2021-09?a_la=english&a_d=6155b7d89944139e15046a17&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=geopolitics-is-trumping-economics-by-jean-pisani-ferry-2021-09&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

  1. China's Housing Conundrum

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/china-evergrande-real-estate-economic-rebalancing-by-kenneth-rogoff-2021-09?a_la=english&a_d=615465d69944139e15572c4e&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=china-evergrande-real-estate-economic-rebalancing-by-kenneth-rogoff-2021-09&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

  1. Recovering Prosperity

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/how-us-can-recover-prosperity-by-edmund-s-phelps-and-mohammad-a-salhut-2021-09?a_la=english&a_d=61532021627c8abc84799ede&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=how-us-can-recover-prosperity-by-edmund-s-phelps-and-mohammad-a-salhut-2021-09&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

  • The Economist

 

  1. Can lending controls solve the problem of unaffordable housing?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/10/02/can-lending-controls-solve-the-problem-of-unaffordable-housing

 

  1. The latest shock to China’s economy: power shortages

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/10/02/the-latest-shock-to-chinas-economy-power-shortages

 

  1. News on Kerala

 

  1. GST has hurt States’ finances, say Kerala, TN Finance Ministers

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gst-has-hurt-states-finances-say-kerala-tn-finance-ministers/article36764284.ece

 

  1. Kerala to achieve self-sufficiency in meat, egg production: CM Vijayan

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/kerala-to-to-achieve-self-sufficiency-in-meat-egg-production-121093000899_1.html

 

  1. Survey to identify economically weak among forward caste

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/survey-to-identify-economically-weak-among-forward-caste/article36740544.ece

 

  1. Tax waived for vehicles of educational institutions

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/tax-waived-for-vehicles-of-educational-institutions/article36738988.ece

 

  1. Kerala Bank records ₹61.99 cr. net profit in first full fiscal since formation

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-bank-records-6199-cr-net-profit-in-first-full-fiscal-since-formation/article36732189.ece

 

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