For manufactured products, the stated policy since the 1950s was to allow imports of only the goods that were not being made in India in
Author: Anil R Tikotekar
Unemployment rate remains at 24%, but hard times ahead for labour | Business Standard Column
The small relaxations in the lockdown since April 20 have not had any positive impact on the unemployment rate, yet The unemployment rate remained stable
The impact of the Covid epidemic | Business Standard Column
The need of the hour is a rehabilitation programme for those trapped in destitution or near-bankruptcy by the lockdown The current Covid epidemic has been
The stimulus that wasn’t | Business Standard Column
The bulk of Ms Sitharaman’s proposals addressed supply problems, with only occasional and cursory references to demand, mostly as an afterthought Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman strove hard
Time for real action | Business Standard Editorials
The three legal reforms in agricultural marketing, announced as part of the Rs 20-trillion package for the economy, can be viewed essentially as pending work
Road To Revival! Liquidity boost to create jobs, pep up demand: Nitin Gadkari – The Financial Express
Gadkari on Monday said the recent steps announced by the government to boost liquidity and credit flows would also bolster “the purchasing power of the
Coal India under financial stress as power sector dues mount – The Financial Express
At a time when the government is bringing in reforms to end Coal India’s (CIL) monopoly while also allotting funds to enhance evacuation following the
Atmanirbharta and WTO: India needs to look at larger picture – The Financial Express
India needs to revisit its recalcitrance and play a far more proactive role in addressing the WTO dispute settlement crisis. The WTO’s dispute settlement system,
Welcome reform in minerals, power–Economic Times
The reforms announced in the mineral sector as part of the Covid-19 stimulus package are most welcome. The composite exploration and mining licence that has
MSMEs in need of immediate succour–Economic Times
While the provision of credit might suffice to help larger industry tide over the grim period of zero revenue during the lockdown, micro, small and
MSMEs still wary of fresh loans – The Economic Times
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) expected a direct relief from the government in terms of waiving of electricity bills, payment of salaries, among others
Transporters demand relief package;warn supply of goods, essentials will be hit – The Economic Times
The coronavirus turmoil and the nationwide lockdown have taken the road transport ecosystem to dreadful levels, AIMTC said pointing out that about 30 per cent
Lenders see a payment recover as economy restarts – The Economic Times
Summary Small entrepenuers who had earlier opted for a moratorium on repayments are now paying a portion of their dues as the cash flow begins to
debt: Government may monetise debt if fiscal overshoots: Official – The Economic Times
Experts said the impact of the package on government finances will be about 1% of GDP. The government has already raised its borrowing target for
View: Policy shift in stimulus to serve farmers better – The Economic Times
These reforms were due long ago. An attempt was made in 2002 and 2003 to take agri commodities out of the ECA through government order.
India Covid economic package: Cash-strapped India’s economic plan unlikely to soften coronavirus blow – The Economic Times
A breakdown of the plan shows that the actual spending of the government is only about a tenth of the package. A breakdown of the
India should abandon budget gap aim this year, PM Modi’s adviser says – The Economic Times
“Fixing any fiscal deficit target is not possible this year because there are so many unknowns,” NITI VC said. The government had planned to rein
One-year IBC suspension plan leaves banks in a fix—The Economic Times
The plan will protect firms from bank action now, but any delay in revival will lead to a surge in cases later. MUMBAI: A one-year
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns full global economic recovery unlikely in 2021 – The Economic Times
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said data from around the world was worse than expected. Georgieva warned against retreating into protectionism as a result of
Where the relief and stimulus package falls short – editorials – Hindustan Times
It will not help individuals and businesses deal with the crisis Hindustan Times The need of the hour was money in hand, or simply, cash.