Indian economy

IMF chief calls for government spending in infrastructure to fight global recession

World leaders should use the current crisis to build an environmentally sustainable, resilient and inclusive economy, says Kristalina Georgieva. Read more »
RCEP India vs China

RCEP: India’s losses are strategic and geopolitical, not economic

India lost opportunity to be part of the largest value chain by opting out of RCEP – comparable with the US losses from TPP exit. Read more »
IPEF and the global economy

RCEP: Asia Pacific trade pact will amplify Chinese power

The agreement means the US and the EU will have little say in deciding the direction of the booming Asian economy. Read more »
economic recovery by indian states

Covid-19: Digital preparedness, strong local government key to economic recovery

Demography, health infrastructure, job creation, digital preparedness and local self-governments will determine the pace of recovery by states. Read more »
ubi for indian poor

Boon or bane? Universal basic income is not a poverty eradication tool

By rolling out the UBI, the government is washing its hands off the obligation of ensuring food, shelter, education, healthcare and social security. Read more »
Budget 2021 by nirmala sitharaman can be an expansionary one

Bullion index futures offer hedging opportunity, but margin, settlement risks linger

The exposure and impact would be huge if the underlying index declines as it is in the derivative segment. Read more »
Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson

Economics Nobel to auction theory an acknowledgement for bridging theory and practice

The contributions of Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson have helped evolve professional and transparent approaches for price discovery and efficient allocation. Read more »
Impact of demonetisation on Indian economy.

GST compensation: Centre will borrow to meet shortfall

The proposed borrowing will not reflect on the Union Budget, but will appear as capital receipts in state budgets. Read more »
Covid-19 and extreme poverty

Covid-19 will cause sharp fall in living standards, warns IMF

IMF says the Indian economy will fall by 10.3% in the current financial year, compared with 4.5% contraction predicted in June. Read more »
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Cooperatives and stock markets: Can the twain meet?

Cooperation is a state subject governed by state laws. This acts as a major obstacle to shape co-operatives’ legal form and their listing on stock exchanges. Read more »