Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Surviving Coronavirus scare: A wish list for Indian economy, industry

Targeted schemes for households, corporates, MSMEs and financial sector can keep the Indian economy afloat, says Dr Charan Singh. Read more »
China's coronavirus outbreak may be contained by April.

Indian economy: The spectre of coronavirus looming large

The real economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak will only be seen in the coming months, but India must be ready for any eventuality. Read more »
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NSO confirms economic slowdown fears; pressure on govt to step up spending

The economy expanded 4.5% in the second quarter of the fiscal, which followed a dismal 5% growth in the first quarter ended June 2019. Read more »
India's dismal human development levels

Economic slowdown: How to transform rural India, revive growth

Better management and delivery of central schemes can be the gamechanger for India. Read more »
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Do your bit to boost GDP growth, RBI signals to govt, industry

RBI did the right thing in pressing the pause button on rate cuts; economy need concerted efforts from policy makers, banks and businesses Read more »
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November GST collection grows 6%, brings cheer after dismal GDP numbers

The indirect tax mopup is the third highest since GST was introduced in July 2017. Read more »
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India growth story: Here’s why recession fears are misplaced, Dr Charan Singh explains

The tax cuts and other measures taken by the Modi government will show their impact in the second half of the fiscal. Read more »
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Moody’s unkind cut: Govt must accept that Indian economy is in crisis

The growth figures for July-September quarter could be worse than the previous quarter's 5%. Read more »
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RCEP fiasco: Can India learn from the Chinese model?

India can learn a lesson from its northern neighbour that went on liberalising trade and investment 40 years ago. Read more »