Without a steady flow of funds and farm labour, agriculture sector could post negative growth this financial year. Read more »
The Indian government and businesses should come up with measured steps to make up for lost days and economic output. Read more »
The lockdown in China has disrupted regional manufacturing supply chains and caused a fall in local discretionary spending and exports. Read more »
The RBI kept itself ahead of the curve by going the whole hog and thereby keeping its promise to do “whatever it takes”. Read more »
Reserve Bank of India monetary policy committee’s focus has shifted from inflation targeting on financial stability. Read more »
The government eased the curbs for farm sector to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential items to the common man and to cushion the impact of the lockdown. Read more »
The government and the RBI have taken some useful steps, but the situation warrants bolder measures like the ones initiated by the US and UK, says Dr Charan Singh. Read more »
Modi government must step in to support farmers and farm workers hit by Covid-19. Read more »
Targeted schemes for households, corporates, MSMEs and financial sector can keep the Indian economy afloat, says Dr Charan Singh. Read more »
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 »