It is widely accepted that infrastructure is key to India’s economic growth. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has termed it as an important pillar for the continued economic growth in the country, with...
While the government is happy to externalise the crisis to the invasion of Ukraine alone and its effect on fuel prices, it is the food inflation that has seen a much sharper upward swing.
It’s been three and a half years since COVID-19 was first reported in the country. The country and its people witnessed a lack of preparation by the authorities resulting in a dearth of necessary...
As India prepares to host the 18th edition of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi in early September, the pomp and show on the streets - wall graffiti, banners, manicured walkways, and hoardings...
Recently, after my talk on the current economic situation in India at a private university, I was asked, why those students should be concerned about inequality and poverty.
What will help the world of finance/economy to transform? While I do not have an answer on that, I want to share why the economy/finance needs a serious and radical transformation.
Economic empowerment is essential for women to participate in different actions and struggles. There are many examples in India where women have mobilised themselves to economically improve their life and also participate in collective...
As India prepares for the next budget, here is another critical issue it needs to focus on: The galloping trade deficit. According to the First Advance Estimate (AE1), released earlier this month, the trade...
भारत की अर्थव्यवस्था एक नाज़ुक मोड़ पर है। आज हम जो रास्ता चुनेंगे वो आने वाले कई सालों तक हमारे भविष्य को दिशा देगा। न केवल भविष्य, बल्कि लाखों नागरिकों का वर्तमान भी इस...
How do you describe a nation that is the fastest-growing major economy in the world and also the fifth largest economy in the world
Import barriers are self-inflicted wounds which is not only disabling the fourth growth engine – exports – but also increasing forex outflows
RBI is the regulator and supervisor of the monetary system. Its objectives are, to maintain public confidence in the system, protect depositors’ interests and provide cost-effective banking services to the public. Its roles are...
The State of Finance in India report is a first of its kind that expands the domain of finance and economics beyond the confines of ivory tower experts.
G-20, (abbreviation for Group 20) is a fancy name. It has attracted the imagination of many around the globe and is often dubbed as the most important association of nations that matter in terms...
The quarter 2 results of the public sector banks are noteworthy compared to a few years ago. All these banks showed good profits in the financial year 2021-22. Twelve PSBs made a net profit...
