IMF, RBI

Monetary policy: RBI keeps rates unchanged, cuts growth forecast

RBI monetary policy committee has kept the repo rate unchanged at 4%, the reverse repo rate at 3.35%, and the marginal standing facility rate and the bank rate at 4.25%. Read more »
India: Slowing economic growth, rising unemployment

‘India’s unemployment crisis unprecedented; government spending only way out.’

Not coming up with a large fiscal stimulus was a mistake that led to a fall in economic growth rate and rise in unemployment levels. Read more »
capex, capital expenditure,

Monetary policy: Growth, jobs bigger concerns than inflation

RBI's monetary policy committee should consider a 25 basis points cut in repo rate as the economy is on the verge of Covid-19 third wave. Read more »
RBI monetary policy review

Monetary policy must keep rates unchanged, cut growth forecast

The monetary policy amid a major shock like the second wave of Covid-19 can afford to look through some inflationary impulses to support economic growth. Read more »
Four years of GST

Worst over; GDP growth will recover faster than forecasts in FY22: Arvind Virmani

Revival in economic activity, consumer confidence will see GDP growth recovering faster in second quarter of FY22 than anticipated by forecasts. Read more »
Indian economy

GDP growth numbers for 2020-21 conceal more than they reveal about Indian economy

Policy makers should focus on creating jobs, increasing real wages and boosting household incomes, rather than worrying about blips in GDP growth rate. Read more »
antitrust law, big tech, digital

XBRL can enhance transparency, ease of doing business

XBRL rollout can help decision makers such as regulators, company boards see tabled information with greater clarity. Read more »
IBC rules: insolvency and bankruptcy regime

India must rework IBC rules to tide over Covid-19 crisis

Government, RBI must encourage out-of-court restructuring and one-time settlements under IBC insolvency regime rather than pushing the problem to future. Read more »
GST, Customs relaxations

Covid-19 crisis: Ease GST norms for healthcare imports

The Narendra Modi government must take steps such as GST deferrals, relaxation of interest payments, duty exemptions, and faster tax refunds to help businesses tide over the Covid-19 crisis. Read more »
Confusion over cryptocurrencies in India

Legends of the fall: Govt, RBI must clarify on cryptocurrencies

While the government is sending out confusing signals on cryptocurrencies, currency regulator RBI has been silent for a long time. Read more »