nirmala sitharaman budget 2021

Budget 2021: Five steps to boost manufacturing industry

Revival of economic growth, creation of employment opportunities and inclusive sustainable growth are the policy priorities for finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while preparing Budget 2021. Read more »
Indian economy

Economic Survey predicts V-shaped recovery, 11% GDP growth

The Economic Survey sees robust growth in investment and consumption as well as a major recovery in services sector that contributes more than half of India's GDP. Read more »
IPEF and the global economy

Trade negotiations: How can India strike a strategic balance

Trade negotiations and policy formulation have witnessed a radical change since mid-1990s with the increase in non-tariff measures. Read more »
Repeal of farm laws by Modi government

Financial inclusion: Some steps to give farmers access to funds

The government must use technology to ensure that funds offered through its schemes reach small and marginal farmers and offer them benefits of financial inclusion. Read more »
Impact of demonetisation on Indian economy.

Covid-19 impact: Indian economy to contract 7.7% this fiscal

The revival in the economy is backed by a 5.8% increase in government consumption expenditure. Read more »
Budget 2021 agriculture

Farmers protest: Is contract farming a bad thing for farmers?

Findings of a survey conducted in five states show that contract farming offers better returns to the farmer. Is the farmers protest misguided? Read more »
farm bill 2020

Holistic agriculture policy key to ending agrarian distress

A solution to the agrarian crisis will come from an integrated policy that will link agriculture to various government departments working on rural development. Read more »
farmer bill 2020

Farmers protest: Market-friendly options for ensuring MSP

The MSP policy must ensure that procurement of paddy and wheat meets food security needs, and price deficiency payment for the remaining 21 crops. Read more »
Indian economy

Covid-19 and recovery: How India can achieve 10% GDP growth

Here are the positive movements that will drive growth after a dismal year that saw Covid-19 denting economic prospects. Read more »
cryptocurrencies

Fiat currencies vs crypto currencies: How they fare in addressing an uncertain future

Prices in fiat currency are determined by speculation, not by value calculated by intrinsic characters of irreplaceability and resource limitation. Read more »