Economy

Demonetization and the Indian Economy I

Demonetisation

India was the sixth-largest economy in the world, according to the updated World Bank figures in 2017. It is also expected to be a global economic power in the near future and is one of the favourite destinations for foreign […]

Economy

State of Indian economy: Where do we go from here?

Indian Economy

It is no secret that the Indian economy is in big trouble. The GDP shrank by 24% in the April-June quarter, along with a step-up in the rate of CPI inflation (above 6%). The GDP growth over the entire fiscal […]

Economy

Negative interest rates, helicopter cash to pep demand?

Negative Interest Rates

Currently, all the major economies of the world are slowing down and a global recession in the near future is considered a real possibility. The ‘inversion of the yield curve’ (meaning long-term interest rates going below short-term rates) — considered […]

Economy

Should India flex its economic muscle to counter China?

boycott China

Under the current geopolitical reality, India’s trade and investment restrictions may have an extra punch. But these must be well-thought-out Following the military face-off at the Indo-Chinese border, India has started to restrict the import of Chinese goods by raising […]

COVID-19 Economy

Impact of Coronavirus on the Indian Economy III

Impact of COVID-19

The outbreak of COVID 19 is expected to have a very significant impact on the world economy in general and the Indian economy in particular. The impact ranges from the recession, supply chain disruptions and is expected to affect trade […]

COVID-19 Economy

Impact of Coronavirus on the Indian Economy II

COVID-19

The outbreak of COVID 19 is expected to have a very significant impact on the world economy in general and the Indian economy in particular. The impact ranges from the recession, supply chain disruptions and is expected to affect trade […]

COVID-19 Economy

Both Demand and Supply are Hit, and Need Support

Both Demand and Supply are Hit, and Need Support

Currently, the entire world is fighting a war against a silent, invisible enemy, the coronavirus SARS-CoV2 that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic. It does not respect national boundaries. There is no vaccine or known cure for this ailment currently. Given […]

Economy

Govt’s left with only one option

Indian Economy

What is the state of the Indian economy at the beginning of 2020? With growth progressively sliding down to 5%, the slowdown seems to be firmly entrenched. It is interesting to compare the views of the recognized experts on this […]