Credit and Finance for MSMEs: The most important support that can be offered to MSMEs is the security of their jobs and payment. Addressing this
Author: Anil R Tikotekar
Coronavirus fear makes people stack more cash in lockdown; currency with public shoots up – The Financial Express
The currency with the public stood at Rs 24.24 lakh crore in the fortnight ending April 24, which is an addition of over Rs 1.7
There are ways to defeat virus without adversely affecting a vulnerable economy | The Indian Express
A Singapore study has projected that if India maintains the present lockdown till May 16, it will be 97 per cent COVID-free by May 21.
Plotting the economic revival: Exceptional situation calls for creative solutions | The Indian Express
In our previous column, we argued that reviving the post-COVID economy will be exceptionally difficult because the crisis has damaged many balance sheets. India has been
Reform for labour | The Indian Express
While efforts to reform labour laws should be encouraged, coming at a time of acute economic distress and labour insecurity, in a crisis that has
Targeting labour laws: On whose behalf do states operate? | Business Standard Column
Suspending legal protections for workers that evolved over time, will come with social and political consequences In an attempt to keep corporate profitability afloat during
Beyond borrowings | Business Standard Editorials
It was only a matter of time for the Union government to revise the borrowing plan for the current fiscal year. The fact that it
Reform, don’t trample | Business Standard Editorials
State governments in India seem to have discovered a new way to breathe life into economic activity — radical labour law changes. It began with
What next after the pandemic? – The Financial Express
When the corona crisis ends, a return to the old normal is likely. To aid economic recovery, economic policy gaps revealed during the crisis must
Don’t prefix an arbitrary fiscal cap–Economic Times
It has been reported that the government would limit its fiscal deficit to 5.5% of GDP, and contain the size of the stimulus it offers
Give soft loans to power utilities–Economic Times
The policy-challenged and cash-strapped power sector, which has held up surprisingly well during the lockdown, needs immediate credit access, as highlighted in a recent Brookings
Lockdown impact: Jammu and Kashmir HC judges dealing with cases via landlines, mobile, WhatsApp – The Economic Times
The court had been frequently using Vidyo, a web application to hold videoconferencing for cases. However, after the lockdown, some cases came up which involved
US economy to bounce back soon, says Treasury Secretary – The Economic Times
America’s economy, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, is likely to bounce back in the third and fourth quarter and is going to have a
labour reforms in India: Why Indian economy needs swift and robust labour reforms – The Economic Times
Circumstances have presented India with another chance where it can capitalise on the flight of companies from China that is underway because of the Covid-19
Credit guarantee scheme for banks need of hour, ex RBI chief Duvvuri Subbarao The Economic Times
Credit guarantee scheme for banks need of hour, ex RBI chief Duvvuri Subbarao “Government needs to consider spending on livelihood support, improving and expanding medical
No adverse communication to assessees in Q1: CBDT– The Economic Times
No adverse communication to assessees in Q1: CBDT The direction has been made as the key highlight of performance monitoring of tax officers across the
A carefully crafted fiscal package can kickstart the growth process– The Economic Times
The policy response so far has been flushing the financial system with liquidity and extending support to any sector through banks so that loss is
With a phased opening, India tries to avoid a grave economic toll: Bibek Debroy – The Economic Times
If 80% of India’s area is virus-free, or has maintained to contain it, why subject it to lockdown? A worker, wearing a mask, operates a
Will ‘guarantee’ drive home loans after COVID-19? – The Economic Times
Lenders are exploring products to cover loans which are vulnerable to volatility in cash flows. Home loan delinquencies typically tend to show up after 3-4
Courts in contagion time: Online is okay, but chalk out clear protocols and choose the right tools – ET Prime
Nearly two weeks ago, the hearing on a bail plea was to be taken up by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. The judges were