Weekly Updates on the Indian Economy

(02/10/2021 to 08/10/2021)

1. National Accounts and State of the Economy

 

1. ‘Economy is on the path to recovery’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/economy-on-the-path-of-recovery-says-economic-affairs-secretary-seth/article36818899.ece

 

2. DBT beneficiaries number hits record 71 cr so far in FY22

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/dbt-beneficiaries-number-hits-record-71-cr-so-far-in-fy22/article36812367.ece

 

3. Moody’s upgrades India’s rating outlook to ‘Stable’ from ‘Negative’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/moodys-upgrades-indias-rating-outlook-to-stable-from-negative/article36846421.ece

 

4. Indian economy's fundamentals strong; pvt investment picking up: Panagariya

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/indian-economy-s-fundamentals-strong-pvt-investment-picking-up-panagariya-121100300360_1.html

 

5. Statsguru: Six charts explain the state of organised employment in India

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/statsguru-six-charts-explain-the-state-of-organised-employment-in-india-121100400013_1.html

 

6. Delayed recovery greatest risk to pandemic-hit Indian economy: Reuters poll

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/delayed-recovery-greatest-risk-to-pandemic-hit-indian-economy-121100500192_1.html

 

7. India to face challenges in balancing food security with sustainability

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-to-face-challenges-in-balancing-food-security-with-sustainability-121100501240_1.html

 

8. WFH rules helped middle class during Covid-19 pandemic, says PM Modi

https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/wfh-rules-helped-middle-class-during-covid-19-pandemic-says-pm-modi-121100600035_1.html

 

9. Fuel prices linked to global rates; Centre, states have to handle: FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fuel-prices-linked-to-global-rates-centre-states-have-to-handle-fm-121100600084_1.html

 

10. RBI MPC meets as energy crisis raises concerns about economic recovery

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/energy-crisis-raises-india-inflation-concerns-as-rbi-s-mpc-meets-121100600148_1.html

 

11. Business glitters for jewellers as gold prices fall 17%, economy recovers

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/business-glitters-for-jewellers-as-gold-prices-fall-17-economy-recovers-121100700102_1.html

 

12. India’s economy will grow by 8.3% in 2021-’22 fiscal year, predicts World Bank

https://scroll.in/latest/1007161/indias-economy-will-grow-by-8-3-in-financial-year-2021-22-fiscal-year-predicts-world-bank

 

13. World Bank retains India’s GDP forecast at 8.3% for this fiscal

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/world-bank-retains-indias-gdp-forecast-at-83-for-current-fiscal/article36880027.ece

 

14. 55% of India's employed professional report feeling stressed: LinkedIn

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/55-of-india-s-employed-professional-report-feeling-stressed-linkedin-121100700702_1.html

 

15. Fitch cuts GDP growth projections to 8.7% for FY22 from 10% earlier

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/fitch-cuts-gdp-growth-projections-to-8-7-for-fy22-from-10-earlier-121100701312_1.html

 

16. Govt policies directed at fostering competition in economy: CEA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-policies-directed-at-fostering-competition-in-economy-cea-121100701330_1.html

 

17. New NEP to help provide affordable, quality education to students: Pradhan

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/new-nep-to-help-provide-affordable-quality-education-to-students-pradhan-121100701393_1.html

 

18. India's GDP is expected to grow at 9.1% in 2021-22, says Ficci

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-gdp-is-expected-to-grow-at-9-1-in-2021-22-says-ficci-121100701534_1.html

 

19. The need and centrality of R&D investment in the growth march of a country

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/the-need-and-centrality-of-rd-investment-in-the-growth-march-of-a-country/articleshow/86834194.cms

 

20. Inflation trajectory more favorable than anticipated, says Shaktikanta Das

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/inflation-trajectory-more-favorable-than-anticipated-says-shaktikanta-das/articleshow/86858956.cms

 

21. India’s unemployment rate falls sharply in September to 6.86%: CMIE

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-unemployment-rate-falls-sharply-in-september-to-6-86-cmie/articleshow/86834418.cms

 

22.  Consumption recovery to improve from early 2022: Morgan Stanley

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/consumption-recovery-to-improve-from-early-2022-morgan-stanley/articleshow/86750115.cms

 

23. Deepening energy crisis raises inflation alarm as RBI meets

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/deepening-energy-crisis-raises-inflation-alarm-as-rbi-meets/articleshow/86800039.cms

 

24. Delayed recovery greatest risk to pandemic-hit Indian economy

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/delayed-recovery-greatest-risk-to-pandemic-hit-indian-economy/articleshow/86806689.cms

 

25. Consumption and external sectors showing signs of fatigue, cautions Nomura

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/consumption-and-external-sectors-showing-signs-of-fatigue-cautions-nomura/articleshow/86808013.cms

 

26. Economic indicators rise, signal strengthening recovery from the pandemic

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/economic-indicators-rise-signal-strengthening-recovery-from-the-pandemic/articleshow/86698549.cms

 

27. Is India headed for an energy crisis like China?

https://scroll.in/article/1007147/is-india-headed-for-an-energy-crisis-like-china

 

2. Public Finance

 

28. Most States increase their capex but fail to rein in revenue expenses

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/deep-dive/most-states-increase-their-capex-but-fail-to-rein-in-revenue-expenses/article36811223.ece

 

29. Linking cess with govt borrowing is unfair

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/linking-cess-with-govt-borrowing-is-unfair/article36808799.ece

 

30. How to make public debt sustainable

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/how-to-make-public-debt-sustainable/article36844547.ece

 

31. Cost of state debt jumps to 2-month high of 6.91 pc

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/cost-of-state-debt-jumps-to-2-month-high-of-6-91-pc/articleshow/86788609.cms

 

32. Centre won't raise more from market in the second half of FY22

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/centre-wont-raise-more-from-market-in-the-second-half-of-fy22/articleshow/86743715.cms

 

Taxation

 

33. September GST collection at ₹1.17 lakh crore, exceeds pre covid level

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/september-gst-collection-at-117-lakh-crore-exceeds-pre-covid-level/article36771476.ece

 

34. FinMin announces higher GST on RE devices and parts

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/higher-gst-rate-for-solar-pv-module-and-other-renewal-energy-equipment-to-come-into-effect-today/article36774512.ece

 

35. Ice cream sold by parlours to attract GST at 18%

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/ice-cream-sold-by-parlours-to-attract-gst-at-18/article36865029.ece

 

36. Petroleum taxes to take govt's excise collections to high levels in FY22

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/petroleum-taxes-to-take-govt-s-excise-collections-to-high-levels-in-fy22-121100300432_1.html

 

37. Refund interest paid on ineligible input tax credit, says industry

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/refund-interest-paid-on-ineligible-input-tax-credit-says-industry-121100600081_1.html

 

38. India in last stage of finalising details on global minimum tax: FM

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-in-last-stage-of-finalising-details-on-global-minimum-tax-fm-121100601151_1.html

 

39. Centre releases ₹40,000 cr to States/UTs to meet GST compensation shortfall

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/centre-releases-40000-cr-to-statesuts-to-meet-gst-compensation-shortfall/article36883425.ece

 

40. GST rate clarifications on cattle feed may lead to disputes

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/gst-rate-clarifications-on-cattle-feed-may-lead-to-disputes-121100800009_1.html

 

41. GST registration can't be cancelled if business not carried out from premises due to Covid 19 norms, protocols: Calcutta HC

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/gst-registration-cant-be-cancelled-if-business-not-carried-out-from-premises-due-to-covid-19-norms-protocols-calcutta-hc/articleshow/86759406.cms

 

42. Tipping point: New GST rules to complicate tax on tips, surge fees or extra delivery charges for Swiggy and Zomato

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/tipping-point-new-gst-rules-to-complicate-tax-on-tips-surge-fees-or-extra-delivery-charges-for-swiggy-and-zomato/articleshow/86772002.cms

 

43. Odisha's GST collection in April-September jumps 65%, highest among major states

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/odishas-gst-collection-in-april-september-jumps-65-highest-among-major-states/articleshow/86712596.cms

 

3. Banking and Monetary Policy

 

44. Credit ratio improves in first half of FY22

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/crisil-credit-ratio-improves-in-h1-fy22/article36772969.ece

 

45. Higher central bank gold reserves reduce sovereign credit risk: IGPC Study

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/higher-central-bank-gold-reserves-reduce-sovereign-credit-risk-igpc-study/article36789361.ece

 

46. Monetary Policy Committee seen keeping rates unchanged with ‘accommodative stance’

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/monetary-policy-committee-seen-keeping-rates-unchanged-with-accommodative-stance/article36811657.ece

 

47. India fueling one of world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency regions

https://theprint.in/economy/india-fueling-one-of-worlds-fastest-growing-cryptocurrency-regions/745323/

 

48. IMF warns rapid growth and increasing adoption of crypto assets pose financial stability challenges

https://www.firstpost.com/business/imf-warns-rapid-growth-and-increasing-adoption-of-crypto-assets-pose-financial-stability-challenges-10018651.html

 

49. Q2 disbursements by some banks rise but overall loan growth muted

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/q2-disbursements-by-some-banks-rise-but-overall-loan-growth-muted/article36884196.ece

 

50. RBI keeps rates on hold to support recovery, 'sail towards normal times'

https://www.business-standard.com/article/finance/rbi-keeps-rates-on-hold-to-support-recovery-sail-towards-normal-times-121100800224_1.html

 

51. RBI will ensure adequate liquidity to support growth, says Shaktikanta Das

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/no-need-for-further-gsap-operations-at-this-juncture-says-rbi-guv/articleshow/86859377.cms

 

52. Infrastructure finance by banks, NBFC-IFC remains sluggish in Q1 FY2022: Study

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/infrastructure-finance-by-banks-nbfc-ifc-remains-sluggish-in-q1-fy2022-study/articleshow/86752453.cms

 

53. RBI extends SLTRO facility for SFBs till December 31

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/rbi-extends-sltro-facility-for-sfbs-till-december-31/article36891781.ece

 

54. RBI raises IMPS limit from ₹2 lakh to ₹5 lakh to promote digital transactions

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/rbi-raises-imps-limit-from-2-lakh-to-5-lakh-to-promote-digital-transactions/article36891816.ece

 

4. External Sector

 

55. Record Sept: FPI buys in India top ₹27,756 cr

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/record-sept-fpi-buys-in-india-top-27756-cr/article36812685.ece

 

56. WTO upgrades global trade growth forecast to 10.8% in 2021, 4.7% in 2022

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/wto-upgrades-global-trade-growth-forecast-to-108-in-2021-47-in-2022/article36828679.ece

 

57. Centre allows 100% FDI in telecom via automatic route

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/centre-allows-100-fdi-in-telecom-via-automatic-route/article36863198.ece

 

58. Are investors shifting from China to India?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/are-investors-shifting-from-china-to-india/article36863410.ece

 

59. India's trade deficit surges 675% on high imports; exports up 21%

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-trade-deficit-surges-675-on-high-imports-exports-up-21-121100200021_1.html

 

60. As trade pick up, exporters worried about competitiveness challenge: Survey

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/as-trade-pick-up-exporters-worried-about-competitiveness-challenge-survey-121100501356_1.html

 

61. Icra says FY22 port cargo volumes to remain robust, exceed pre-Covid level

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/icra-says-fy22-port-cargo-volumes-to-remain-robust-exceed-pre-covid-level-121100700624_1.html

 

62. India's Export-Led Growth Story Requires a Free Trade Agreement Engine

https://thewire.in/economy/indias-export-led-growth-story-requires-a-free-trade-agreement-engine

 

63. India's current account may be in deficit in FY22

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-current-account-may-be-in-deficit-in-fy22/articleshow/86728583.cms

 

64. Covid passport, vaccine discrimination new trade barriers: India to WTO

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/covid-passport-vaccine-discrimination-new-trade-barriers-india-to-wto/articleshow/86849838.cms

 

65. Goods, services exports from India should touch $1 trillion each: Piyush Goyal

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/goods-services-exports-from-india-should-touch-1-trillion-each-piyush-goyal/articleshow/86729151.cms

 

66. Impact of protectionist measures on global economy has never been positive: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/impact-of-protectionist-measures-on-global-economy-has-never-been-positive-report/articleshow/86810480.cms

 

5. Agriculture and Rural Economy

 

67. Rise in paddy, pulses area lifts kharif acreage to 1,121.81 lakh hectares

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/rise-in-paddy-pulses-area-lifts-kharif-acreage-to-112181-lakh-hectares/article36782142.ece

 

68. Why the cane-crushing season is set to start on a bitter note

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/why-the-sugarcane-crushing-season-is-set-to-start-on-a-bitter-note/article36858583.ece

 

69. Vegetable prices rise, barring potato and onion, shows data

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/vegetable-prices-rise-barring-potato-and-onion-shows-data-121100600080_1.html

 

70. 'Poor will be affected': India's ethanol plan sparks food security fears

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/poor-will-be-affected-india-s-ethanol-plan-sparks-food-security-fears-121100600132_1.html

 

71. India's wheat exports could quadruple to 8-year high as global prices rally

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/india-s-wheat-exports-could-quadruple-to-8-year-high-as-global-prices-rally-121100600757_1.html

 

72. India’s small & marginal farmers have essentially become wage labourers, data shows

https://theprint.in/economy/indias-small-marginal-farmers-have-essentially-become-wage-labourers-data-shows/745390/

 

73. 20 states integrate farm land records, other details for paddy procurement

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/20-states-integrate-farm-land-records-other-details-for-paddy-procurement-121100701184_1.html

 

74. Sugar exports may fall to 5-6 mn tonnes in 2021-22 from record 7.1 mn tonnes in previous yr: Industry

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/sugar-exports-may-fall-to-5-6-mn-tonnes-in-2021-22-from-record-7-1-mn-tonnes-in-previous-yr-industry/articleshow/86783144.cms

 

75. World Bank project promotes Premium Quality Rice in Joha variety

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/world-bank-project-promotes-premium-quality-rice-in-joha-variety/articleshow/86700167.cms

 

76. India needs a comprehensive rice strategy to deal with challenges: Report

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/india-needs-a-comprehensive-rice-strategy-to-deal-with-challenges-report/articleshow/86839836.cms

 

6. Industry, Manufacturing, Services and Technology

 

77. PMI manufacturing hits 53.7, sees rise for third successive month

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/pmi-manufacturing-moved-up-to-537-in-september-third-successive-month-of-expansion/article36770735.ece

 

78. Services PMI eases to 55.2 in Sept

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/unlike-manufacturing-services-pmi-drops-to-552-in-september/article36834810.ece

 

79. RERA has brought housing sector out of fraud and mistrust: PM Modi

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/real-estate/rera-has-brought-housing-sector-out-of-fraud-and-mistrust-pm-modi/article36842379.ece

 

80. Will NMP give infra investments a boost?

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/will-nmp-give-infra-investments-a-boost/article36864212.ece

 

81. Housing sales in Q3 jump over two fold to 32,358 units in 7 cities: JLL

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/housing-sales-in-q3-jump-over-two-fold-to-32-358-units-in-7-cities-jll-121100400298_1.html

 

82. Outlook for Indian road logistics sector remains stable: ICRA

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/outlook-for-indian-road-logistics-sector-remains-stable-icra-121100501158_1.html

 

83. Affordable housing loan defaults surge to 7.2%, says rating agency Icra

https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/affordable-housing-loan-defaults-surge-to-7-2-says-rating-agency-icra-121100700041_1.html

 

84. Varanasi: In City of Silk Sarees, Rising Prices Pose Risk to Nascent Economic Recovery

https://thewire.in/economy/varanasi-in-city-of-silk-sarees-rising-prices-pose-risk-to-nascent-economic-recovery

 

85. 2-wheelers skid; passenger vehicle sales buck trend in September

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/2-wheelers-skid-passenger-vehicle-sales-buck-trend-in-september/article36883546.ece

 

7. Columns by Paul Krugman/ Joseph Stiglitz

 

86. Opinion | Wonking Out: Biden Should Ignore the Debt Limit and Mint a $1 Trillion Coin

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/01/opinion/biden-coin-democrat-republican-debt-limit.html

 

87. On Concerns About Debt, and Disregard for Climate and Child Poverty - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/04/opinion/budget-deficits-climate-child-poverty.html

 

88. Worried About Low Interest Rates? Jane Austen Can Help. - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/05/opinion/low-interest-rates-monetary-policy.html

 

89. Of vaccine mandates and facing reality

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/30/opinion/vaccine-mandates-republicans.html

 

90. Opinion | What if Things Are About to Get Better?

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/07/opinion/recovery-covid-economy.html

 

8. Other Articles/ Columns

                                                  

• Ideas for India

 

91. Higher poultry prices and policy (or data) gap

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/agriculture/higher-poultry-prices-and-policy-or-data-gap.html

 

92. Covid-19 and mobility: A behavioural perspective

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/covid-19-and-mobility-a-behavioural-perspective.html

 

93. Incentivising quality of public infrastructure: Does it work?

https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/incentivising-quality-of-public-infrastructure-does-it-work.html

 

• EPW

 

Commentary

 

94. Ways to Tackle Hunger during COVID-19

Strengthening Supply Chain Networks

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/40/commentary/ways-tackle-hunger-during-covid-19.html

 

95. Wholesale and Retail Food Prices in Maharashtra during the COVID-19 Pandemic

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/40/commentary/wholesale-and-retail-food-prices-maharashtra.html

 

96. Reconciling Blockchain and Data Protection Regimes

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/40/commentary/reconciling-blockchain-and-data-protection-regimes.html

 

Perspectives

 

97. The Need to Overhaul Wasteland Classification Systems in India

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/40/perspectives/need-overhaul-wasteland-classification-systems.html

 

Special Articles

 

98. Agrarian Structure of Punjab in the Post-green Revolution Era

Household Strategies for Distress Coping

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/40/special-articles/agrarian-structure-punjab-post-green-revolution.html

 

99. Experiences with Government-sponsored Health Insurance Schemes in Indian States

A Fiscal Perspective

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/40/special-articles/experiences-government-sponsored-health-insurance.html

 

100. Bank Recapitalisation Bonds for Government-owned Banks

A Method with Limitations

https://www.epw.in/journal/2021/40/special-articles/bank-recapitalisation-bonds-government-owned-banks.html

 

• Project Syndicate

 

101. Central Banks and the Looming Financial Reckoning

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/central-banks-must-focus-on-financial-stability-by-willem-h-buiter-2021-10?a_la=english&a_d=615afedd131ae9d350a2e82b&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=central-banks-must-focus-on-financial-stability-by-willem-h-buiter-2021-10&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

102. The Neglected Sources of China's Economic Resilience

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/china-economic-resilience-still-strong-by-zhang-jun-2021-10?a_la=english&a_d=615b188b131ae9d350f3b993&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=china-economic-resilience-still-strong-by-zhang-jun-2021-10&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

103. The COVID Inflation Scare

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/covid19-rising-inflation-expectations-europe-united-states-by-daniel-gros-2021-10?a_la=english&a_d=615c6ecd3034195a5db23d5d&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=covid19-rising-inflation-expectations-europe-united-states-by-daniel-gros-2021-10&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

104. Global Standards for Stablecoins

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/new-report-international-payments-standards-for-stablecoins-by-ashley-alder-and-jon-cunliffe-1-2021-10?a_la=english&a_d=615d759f3034195a5d52bd06&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=new-report-international-payments-standards-for-stablecoins-by-ashley-alder-and-jon-cunliffe-1-2021-10&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

105. Dancing with the Debt Ceiling

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/united-states-debt-ceiling-growing-default-risk-by-barry-eichengreen-2021-10?a_la=english&a_d=615d881a3034195a5d83e68c&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=united-states-debt-ceiling-growing-default-risk-by-barry-eichengreen-2021-10&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

106. A Made-in-China Financial Crisis?

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/evergrande-bankruptcy-spillovers-trigger-global-financial-crisis-by-paola-subacchi-2021-10?a_la=english&a_d=615da6ce3034195a5ddff773&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=evergrande-bankruptcy-spillovers-trigger-global-financial-crisis-by-paola-subacchi-2021-10&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

107. ESG Will Not Help the Global South

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/esg-standards-inappropriate-for-global-south-by-ricardo-hausmann-2021-10?a_la=english&a_d=615dc942c57e0c77db977283&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=esg-standards-inappropriate-for-global-south-by-ricardo-hausmann-2021-10&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

108. The Bretton Woods Credibility Crisis

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/world-bank-doing-business-scandal-by-anne-o-krueger-2021-10?a_la=english&a_d=615eaab2c57e0c77db13b057&a_m=&a_a=click&a_s=&a_p=%2Fsection%2Feconomics&a_li=world-bank-doing-business-scandal-by-anne-o-krueger-2021-10&a_pa=section-commentaries&a_ps=&a_ms=&a_r=

 

• The Economist

 

109. Could a $1trn coin end America’s debt-ceiling showdown?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/10/09/could-a-1trn-coin-end-americas-debt-ceiling-showdown

 

110. A wave of green government bonds is flooding markets

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/10/09/a-wave-of-green-government-bonds-is-flooding-markets

 

111. Is the world economy going back to the 1970s?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/is-the-world-economy-going-back-to-the-1970s/21805260

 

112. Companies cast off their reluctance to invest

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/10/07/companies-cast-off-their-reluctance-t-invest

 

113. Does anyone actually understand inflation?

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/10/09/does-anyone-actually-understand-inflation

 

114. A different approach to investing in developing countries

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2021/10/09/a-different-approach-to-investing-in-developing-countries

 

9. News on Kerala

 

115. The tale of the returning migrants

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/the-tale-of-the-returning-migrants/article36813597.ece

 

116. Kerala still lags behind in executing AMRUT projects

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-still-lags-behind-in-executing-amrut-projects/article36836161.ece

 

117. Centre owes Kerala ₹4,395 cr. in total as GST compensation for two years, Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal tells Kerala Assembly

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/centre-owes-kerala-4395-cr-in-total-as-gst-compensation-for-two-years-finance-minister-k-n-balagopal-tells-kerala-assembly/article36846022.ece

 

118. Socio-economic survey to kick off soon

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/socio-economic-survey-to-kick-off-soon/article36879120.ece

 

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