Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/pricing-in-inflation-where-is-core-cpi-inflation-headed/2415908/ If the asymmetric behaviour in the past is a guide, the catch-up in core-CPI inflation could come quite fast. If past asymmetric behaviour
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Budget-making during recovery | Business Standard Column
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/budget-making-during-recovery-122012501812_1.html The challenges before the coming Budget are more daunting than those in 2021 When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her last Union Budget, the odds
Finance minister should strike fine balance in budget–Madan Sabnavis writes–INDIAN EXPRESS
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/finance-minister-budget-2022-7739845/ 🔴 Madan Sabnavis writes: The task should be trying to get more bang for the buck so that the multiplier effects are higher
Lekha Chakraborty, Harikrishnan S write: Helping economy to recovery–INDIAN EXPRESS
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/helping-indian-economy-down-the-road-to-recovery-7739879/ 🔴 Lekha Chakraborty, Harikrishnan S write: An accommodative stance on public spending in budget holds key to economic revival People wear face mask
Crisil calls for tariff cuts to spur exports – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/crisil-calls-for-tariff-cuts-to-spur-exports/article38320643.ece ‘Lower duties needed on inputs, raw materials to stop importing inflation’ The government should lower import tariffs on inputs and raw materials to
Indian economy recovered ‘handsomely’ from pandemic-induced disruptions: Panagariya–DECCAN CHRONICLE
Clipped from: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/business/economy/250122/indian-economy-recovered-handsomely-from-pandemic-induced-disruption.html Former Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya (Twitter) New Delhi: The Indian economy has recovered ‘handsomely’ from the pandemic-induced disruptions, former Niti Aayog Vice Chairman
FY23 no year for fiscal consolidation – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/fy23-no-year-for-fiscal-consolidation/2414904/ The government must use fiscal policy to the best of its ability to push growth & create jobs The government’s policy response, post
inflation: View: Dear govt and RBI, stop ignoring the inflation elephant in the room – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/et-commentary/view-dear-govt-and-rbi-stop-ignoring-the-inflation-elephant-in-the-room/articleshow/89101057.cmsSynopsis Even if one were to look at the problem from the demand side, what is relevant is ‘monetary demand’. In the US’ case,
Why are oil prices high, and any relief in sight? – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/explainer-why-are-oil-prices-high-and-any-relief-in-sight/article64938549.ece Apart from high fuel prices, the unknown variable is Russia-Ukraine tensions and how the other nations respond. Anyone who’s bought food, paid rent,
India’s economy has some bright spots, a number of very dark stains: Raghuram Rajan – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/indias-economy-has-some-bright-spots-a-number-of-very-dark-stains-raghuram-rajan/articleshow/89070780.cmsSynopsis “My greater worry about the economy is the scarring to the middle class, the small and medium sector, and our children’s minds, all
Recovery tracker: Economic activity slows further, power demand stays weak | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/recovery-tracker-economic-activity-slows-further-power-demand-stays-weak-122012400919_1.html Domestic air traffic, retail and recreation visits down Illustration: Ajay Mohanty Weekly indicators of economic activity showed signs of a further slowdown. People
Public spending in India needs to be stepped up – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/public-spending-in-india/article64937297.ece The Indian economy is still facing major demand deficiency and the government needs to step in to shore up mass consumption demand. But
Will a legally binding MSP deliver? – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/legal-msp-in-the-context-of-stabilising-farm-prices-and-income/article64930774.ece Reliance on MSP alone won’t ensure food security or improve farm income. It must be backed by fair and competitive markets The discussion
Growth-at-any-cost is a dangerous investment philosophy: Lauren Templeton | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/liquidity-surplus-likely-to-end-in-disaster-says-lauren-templeton-122012301098_1.html India has many attractive features for the long-term investor, says Templeton Lauren Templeton, founder & president, Templeton and Phillips Capital Management With growth
Should the government loosen its purse strings? – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/should-the-government-loosen-its-purse-strings/article38299823.ece As inflation is driven by supply-side factors, tax policy can be used to cushion its impact With the Union Budget 10 days away,
Across the Aisle by P Chidambaram: No political price yet – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/across-the-aisle-by-p-chidambaram-no-political-price-yet/2413392/ Mr Narendra Modi is eager to enter into politico-defence multilateral pacts (GSOMIA, COMCASA, QUAD, the Second QUAD, RELOS), he is averse to trade
Don’t sacrifice economic growth at the altar of fiscal consolidation, say top economists – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/dont-sacrifice-economic-growth-at-the-altar-of-fiscal-consolidation-say-top-economists/article64928160.ece Need for govt to push capex given the uneven economic recovery With the economy seeing an “uneven recovery” from pandemic, the Central government
A Budget for consolidation? – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/a-budget-for-consolidation/article64928329.ece There is little room for any kind of largesse, and sector-specific demands are unlikely to be part of the Budget as there would
Investment deficit | Business Standard Editorials
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/investment-deficit-122012001749_1.html Govt should not hold back capital expenditure The Ministry of Finance has asked other departments and ministries to restrict their expenses within the
What is Fiscal Deficit? | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/podcast/finance/what-is-fiscal-deficit-122012000074_1.html Equity markets will have a reason to cheer if the government reins in its fiscal deficit target at 6.25% of gross domestic product,