High public debt is acceptable in situations like a pandemic, but the government should live within its means under normal circumstances. Read more »
It is crucial to involve state governments in export promotion and negotiations for free trade pacts to unlock India’s trade potential. Read more »
Hopes that the government would pump money into the farm sector were belied by the fiscal conservatism of Budget 2022. Read more »
The international financial system will face a crisis if the Fed and other central banks fall behind the curve on inflation and tighten abruptly, says former IMF chief economist. Read more »
The Reserve Bank of India will try to limit interest rate hikes unless crude oil prices shoot through the roof. Read more »
A savings instrument offering 12% tax-free yield over a 10-year period can trigger the virtuous circle of growth, curtail inflation and create jobs. Read more »
While continuing with supply side incentives, Budget 2022 does pretty little to address the issues of low aggregate demand and unemployment. Read more »
Budget 2022 lays a great emphasis on public spending and incentivises private investment through various innovative approaches of revenue generation. Read more »
Budget 2022 has made an effort to boost growth in agriculture that supports around 140 million households in rural India. Read more »
The Economic Survey says India could become a $5 trillion economy by 2024-25 by spending $1.4 trillion on infrastructure. Read more »