A Budget 2022 wishlist: Indian economy needs higher investment in improving delivery of public health services. Read more »
Budget 2022 should address the catch-22 situation in the Indian economy where unemployment and low aggregate demand feed each other. Read more »
The government would like to cut subsidies in Budget 2022, but the question is whether it can afford to do it just ahead of the crucial assembly elections in five states. Read more »
Budget 2022 may struggle to maintain a healthy economic growth rate amid the Covid-19 pandemic despite several initiatives under Make in India and production-linked incentives scheme. Read more »
Budget 2022 must invest in infrastructure to generate jobs, enhance incomes and boost demand in the economy. Read more »
Budget 2022 should make some effective policy interventions to address the unemployment crisis and generate decent, meaningful livelihood opportunities. Read more »
Budget 2022 should address inadequate funding for the monitoring of schemes in health and education, two sectors key to India realising demographic dividend. Read more »
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the Indian economy when it was yet to recover from the twin shocks of demonetisation and GST rollout. Read more »
Budget 2022 may increase funding for maintenance and prioritise it over construction for a specified period to preserve the assets already created. Read more »
The Budget 2022 comes at a time when the Indian economy is facing one of the worst financial crises since Independence. Read more »