Economists have warned a repeat of 2010 when the RBI's targeting of CPI inflation led to an industrial slowdown. They say WPI is more relevant for the industry. Read more »
The Reserve Bank of India should pause rate cuts, must signal that it continues on the accommodative path and still has space for future cuts in policy rates. Read more »
India needs these fiscal, monetary and financial policy adjustments to stay afloat in the global economic crisis triggered by the new coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
The argument that tough labour laws are responsible for the sorry state of the Indian economy and the industry falls flat in the face of the government data. Read more »
As seasonal ban results in livelihood issues among fisherfolk, there is a need to ensure them benefit of schemes such as free ration, MGNREGA and PM-KISAN. Read more »
India needs to address several problems with its policy and judiciary to convince foreign companies that it is a reliable destination for their investment. Read more »
India must review the Make in India policy to bring down trade deficit with China and other countries in Asia pacific. Read more »
Smuggling of gold thrives because of high import tariffs, corruption, and shortages in supply of the precious metal. Read more »
India must target higher farm exports, import substitution to become truly self-reliant and to fulfil its economic promise. Read more »
Net fiscal impact of the Rs 21 lakh crore economic package is likely to be between 0.75% and 1% of the GDP. Read more »