There are multiple indicators that India’s prolonged sojourn in a macro-economic sweet spot is coming to an end. Driven by favourable global conditions and commodity
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Consumption expenditure is losing steam – The Hindu BusinessLine
Consumers have proved to be messiahs for the Indian economy in the last three years, propping up demand for goods and services with their spending,
Slow down in FY19 on demand, investment, exports: FinMin report – The Economic Times
The proximate factors responsible for this slowdown include declining growth of private consumption, tepid increase in fixed investment & muted exports. India’s economy slowed down
Inflation forecasts not accurate at times of low food inflation: RBI study – The Economic Times
Inflation forecasts by the central bank have gone awry only at time of low food inflation. In most other periods, forecasts have remained almost close to
Krishnamurthy Subramanian: Fear of losing a company post IBC changing credit behaviour: Krishnamurthy Subramanian
Subramanian says the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is a big reform that is changing credit behaviour and calls for incentives for young businesses rather than
A woman is equal to three-fourths of a man; unequal economic rights cause a loss of $160 trillion – The Financial Express
Although reforms have improved economic inclusion of women, yet gaps remain as women worldwide on an average have only three-quarters of the legal protection than
Worst over on GDP front? These 3 factors will decide India’s growth – The Financial Express
The factory production or industrial production index IIP may be moderated by 1.0-1.5 per cent during March 2019, the report added. Elections, El Nino and
Voters want jobs more than anything else | Business Standard Column
In the past few years the government has fought a hard battle to control the narrative on jobs. But, the problem is too big to
Ten customs reforms that will lift our trade – The Hindu BusinessLine
Here are 10 suggestions to improve Customs’ functioning. Implementing these will have a significant impact. After all, every year, merchandise of value $840 billion (2018
A make in India success story: Big surge in exports of electronics items, imports also at record high – The Financial Express
In fact, telecom instrument imports dropped almost 15% up to February in FY19, against an almost 17% rise in the entire FY18. India’s electronics imports
Indian consumers face post-election fuel price shock, economy could be hit – The Economic Times
Surging global oil prices will pose a first big challenge to the new government, whoever wins an election now under way, especially as domestic prices have been
GDP growth may top 7 per cent this fiscal, says CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian – The Financial Express
On difficulties being faced by more non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), he said the government is aware of the matter and would initiate steps at the
Data on jobs, GDP being analysed with a new set of proxies: CEA – The Hindu BusinessLine
Pointing out that the country is moving towards data-based governance, Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian on Wednesday underscored the importance of data integrity for achieving
NYAY’s impact could be much wider than expected | editorials | Hindustan Times
Congress president Rahul Gandhi and other leaders have been talking about NYAY being a policy to re-monetise the economy. In principle, there is nothing wrong
India must complete its reform process in next five years: Arvind Panagariya – The Economic Times
India must focus on growth of labour-intensive sectors to create decent jobs for the masses as well as give “serious thought” to privatising the public sector
Nyay scheme will help restart ‘economic engine’: Ex-PM Manmohan Singh – The Financial Express
Former prime minister Manmohan Singh Saturday claimed the Congress’ ‘Nyay’ minimum income guarantee scheme will not result in any new taxes and help restart the “economic
Jobs in India: The challenge of creating more employment – The Financial Express
By Anjali Tandon Job creation has been a preoccupation with policymakers for long. The lacklustre performance of Indian manufacturing has prevented the absorption of labour
Is the US economy heading for a slowdown? – The Hindu BusinessLine
“Recession is so far in the distance I can’t see it,” White House Chief Economic Advisor Larry Kudlow said late last year. Just 11 years
NYAY to be implemented without additional taxes on middle class: Manmohan Singh – The Hindu BusinessLine
India’s nearly $3 trillion economy has the fiscal capacity to absorb the expenditure to fund NYAY, the minimum income support scheme promised by Congress Party,
Modi promises ₹50-lakh loan without collateral, welfare board for traders – The Hindu BusinessLine
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday promised traders ₹50-lakh loan without any collateral, credit card facility and a pension scheme for small shopkeepers as he
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