Labour markets had performed very poorly in November 2019. The labour force participation rate and the employment rate had fallen to their all-time lows. These
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A credible Budget | Business Standard Editorials
The evolving economic situation is making Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s job increasingly difficult, as she prepares to present the Union Budget in less than
Public finances: Something doesn’t add up | Business Standard Column
The past six months have witnessed a torrent of dismal economic news. The Budget is three weeks away and there is little reason to believe
Are savings a constraint on growth? – The Hindu BusinessLine
Previous cycles suggest growth and savings are actually led by investment. Reviving investment in the economy will boost savings Much is made of the fact
Do clear messaging: Budget provides an opportunity to revive sentiment, with a roadmap of structural reforms–Times of India
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s second budget will be unveiled in a few days in challenging circumstances. While the slowdown in economic momentum has been evident
Improve corporate governance to help lift efficiency of economy, says Shaktikanta Das – The Hindu
Shaktikanta Das said reviving the twin engines of consumption and investment remains the key challenges. Amidst rising macroeconomic worries best reflected in the falling growth
The Hindu Editorial: Double trouble — On uneven inflation and sluggish growth – The Hindu
Uneven inflation and sluggish growth present serious dilemmas for policymakers Policymakers face a tricky dilemma as prices in the economy continue to rise even as
How to deal with the demand slowdown – The Hindu BusinessLine
Revival of demand is key not just for consumption, but also private investment. Tweaking the tax rates can help in this India’s GDP growth has
How to boost India’s monetary transmission – OPINION – The Hindu BusinessLine
In order to reverse the growth slowdown, we need to look beyond the repo and focus on liquidity-enhancing interventions Inflation targeting is meant to allow
This slowdown is a fallout of liberalisation – The Hindu BusinessLine
India lost its low-cost advantage without gaining a foothold in the competitive space of higher-end products As the economic slowdown begins to really hurt, the
This slowdown is deep and prolonged – The Hindu BusinessLine
A perfect storm of factors has created this situation — a disruptive monsoon, high NPAs and self-defeating policies In just four quarters, India’s economic growth
It’s time to consider another round of demonetisation – The Hindu BusinessLine
The ₹2,000-denomination has started to find its way into the wrong hands. Pulling it out could prevent another black money problem, as well as make
Half full or half empty, the glass needs to fill – The Hindu BusinessLine
The economy may not be in recession, but it is certainly gripped by a recessionary mindset It is official. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said
A holistic picture of MSMEs – The Hindu BusinessLine
An insider’s account of the success, failures and travails of this key segment of the economy It is quite fashionable, in public forums, to hoist
Fiscal discipline isn’t a small deficit–Economic Times
The government must brace itself for a higher fiscal deficit in 2020-21. Considerations of State-funded investment to give momentum to the economy would warrant departing
Policymakers must stop treating cars like sin goods: Maruti’s R C Bhargava | Business Standard News
R C Bhargava has spent almost 40 years in the Indian auto industry. Even for him, the year 2019 has been the worst for the
Are savings a constraint on growth? – The Hindu BusinessLine
Previous cycles suggest growth and savings are actually led by investment. Reviving investment in the economy will boost savings Much is made of the fact
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इराण अमेरिकेच्या वाळवंटी राजकारणात कधीच प्यादे नव्हता आणि त्यामुळे त्या देशाचा कासीम सुलेमानी हादेखील कधीच अमेरिकेच्या ताटाखालचे मांजर झाला नाही.. पश्चिम आशियातील राजकारणात अमेरिकेपुढचे हे
For a debt market to fund infrastructure–Economic Times
The Centre’s announcement of infrastructural investments of Rs 102 lakh crore is welcome, but the proposed investments can actually fructify only with the emergence of
USD 5 trillion economy: Suresh Prabhu explains what India needs to do to achieve this goal – The Financial Express
Going forward, Prabhu said, the country should look for knowledge-based exports. India needs to strengthen its manufacturing capacity and produce quality products that will help