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We need plans, policies for the elderly | Deccan Herald
It is distressing that a sizable proportion of India’s elderly people are suffering ill-treatment. Around 14% of them experience ill-treatment frequently, with over half of
The Hindu Explains | Why is the RBI worried when volume of bad loans declined in the September quarter? – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/fruits-of-incitement-the-hindu-editorial-on-the-trump-incited-mob-attack-on-us-capitol/article33523021.ece After the Capitol breach, the task of building bipartisan consensus is that much harder If the history of nations is replete with ironies,
Breaking the impasse on new Farm Acts – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/breaking-the-impasse-on-new-farm-acts/article33522256.ece The Centre must not go back on the new farm laws. A regulator for the farming sector may help allay farmers’ fears Stakeholders
GDP to shrink 7.7% in FY21, says Govt’s first advance estimate – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/gdp-estimated-to-contract-by-77-during-fy20-21/article33521083.ece?homepage=true Economists question projections; FinMin optimistic of resurgence in economic activity The economy is expected to contract 7.7 per cent in 2020-21, according to
The long-term growth opportunity 2021 presents | Business Standard Column
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/the-long-term-growth-opportunity-2021-presents-121010701520_1.html The digital super cycle will encompass progress in all areas and will accelerate further on advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence Before
Political economy of fiscal responsibility | Business Standard Column
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/political-economy-of-fiscal-responsibility-121010701581_1.html The economy requires a fiscal battle plan and this, in turn, requires a fiscal responsibility framework The International Monetary Fund and the Organisation for Economic
A lost year | Business Standard Editorials
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/a-lost-year-121010701547_1.html Indian economy will need careful policy handling According to the first advance estimates released by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation,
Towards $5 trillion: What is holding India back? – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/towards-5-trillion-what-is-holding-india-back/2165824/ India’s ambition of boosting its manufacturing sector to an all-time high of 25% of GDP, and growing at 9% a year on a
GST collection up, but overall picture is still grim | Deccan Herald
There is encouraging news for the government on the tax front with an increase in revenues from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and other
workforce: Post-Covid, here is why policymakers need to take a hard look at the future of work(ers) – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/post-covid-here-is-why-policymakers-need-to-take-a-hard-look-at-the-future-of-workers/articleshow/80146462.cms SynopsisThe pandemic has left an indelible mark on the future of work and workers. It is time we grapple with the impact of
MSME: New-age lenders can be the solution to the credit chasm for MSMEs – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/new-age-lenders-can-be-the-solution-to-the-credit-chasm-for-msmes/articleshow/80148203.cmsSynopsis The conventional distribution model of traditional lenders has always been tilted towards the urban areas and focuses on larger ticket sizes. The solution
American Business Backs Democracy–the economic times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/et-editorials/american-business-backs-democracy/ET Edit Quick takes, analyses and macro-level views on all contemporary economic, financial and political events. The Georgia senate races on January 5, critical
Bad bank is a good idea, but India’s debt-laden banks need a better plan – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/view-bad-bank-is-a-good-idea-but-indias-debt-laden-banks-need-a-better-plan/articleshow/80158557.cmsSynopsis How does one make bad loans seamlessly move from banks to investors who love dealing in junk? How does one make such deals
China’s New Year resolutions | Business Standard Column
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/china-s-new-year-resolutions-121010501358_1.html As China outlines its priorities, India finds itself on the margins of the Asian economic space The annual Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC)
Exports: A post-Covid opportunity | Business Standard Column
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/exports-a-post-covid-opportunity-121010700058_1.html In order to obtain 7 per cent growth, among other things, India has to tackle the stagnation in exports and the next Budget
GST collections: Is Rs 1.15 lakh crore a reason to celebrate? – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/gst-collections-is-rs-1-15-lakh-crore-a-reason-to-celebrate/2165047/ The stimulus partly ensured GST monthly targets got overachieved in the last three months, but should we be doing better? By Madan Sabnavis
Vietnam – the third biggest exporter of rice – buys from India for the first time in decades – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/trade/exports/insights/vietnam-the-third-biggest-exporter-of-rice-buys-from-india-for-the-first-time-in-decades/articleshow/80107844.cmsSynopsis The purchases highlight tightening supplies in Asia, which could lift rice prices in 2021 and even force traditional buyers of rice from Thailand
Stock Market: Be cautious on financial companies going into Q4 – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/expert-view/be-cautious-on-financial-companies-going-into-q4/articleshow/80136904.cmsSECTIONSBe cautious on financial companies going into Q4Last Updated: Jan 06, 2021, 07:29 PM ISTSynopsis Among financials, we will restrict ourselves to gold financiers
Cabinet approves MoC to facilitate movement of skilled workers from India to Japan – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/cabinet-approves-moc-to-facilitate-movement-of-skilled-workers-from-india-to-japan/articleshow/80131140.cmsSynopsis These Indian workers would be granted a new status of residence of “specified skilled worker” by the government of Japan. “The idea is