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 »
The revival in the economy is backed by a 5.8% increase in government consumption expenditure. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Here are the positive movements that will drive growth after a dismal year that saw Covid-19 denting economic prospects. Read more »
Prices in fiat currency are determined by speculation, not by value calculated by intrinsic characters of irreplaceability and resource limitation. Read more »
The importance of ease of doing business rankings has grown over the years as these have become key indicators for companies looking to invest. Read more »
The farmers feel threatened by the three new laws that, they fear, will end the minimum support price mechanism and demolish the mandi system. Read more »
A combination of high inflation and low interest rates has given rise to negative real rates for savers which is not a welcome phenomenon. Read more »