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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicChief Economic Adviser

Topic: Chief Economic Adviser

Over-regulation is holding back MSME growth, states need to lead in easing these: Economic Survey

The next round of easing business regulations—a much bigger problem for MSMEs than for big firms—needs to be driven by states in areas of land, labour, transport, & penalties, it said.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

India will clock over 7% annual growth this decade, CEA K V Subramanian says

India in its economic thinking has stood out from the rest of the world, not only in terms of reforms but by converting the Covid crisis into an opportunity, he said.

Govt needs to undertake higher fiscal spending, especially in infrastructure — CEA Subramanian

Fiscal support should continue till 2023 when India may return to pre-Covid growth levels, said Krishnamurthy Subramanian, adding that the 2-6% inflation band has served India well.

Modi govt reforms will ensure Covid doesn’t ruin India’s growth potential, CEA Subramanian says

Chief Economic Adviser K. Subramanian says sustained growth can happen only through job creation, predicts a current account surplus this year.

Indian economy can see V-shaped recovery if Covid vaccine is found this year: CEA Subramanian

In the absence of a vaccine, the economic recovery will have to wait until next year, although that too is likely to be V-shaped, CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian said.

Economic Survey 2020 projects 6-6.5% growth for Indian economy in next fiscal

To enable Indian economy to strongly rebound in 2020-21, Economic Survey 2020 urges Modi govt to use its strong mandate to expeditiously deliver on reforms.

Govt bailouts are a moral hazard, Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian says

CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian said govt bailouts create a possibility of a situation where profits are private but losses are socialised.

Elections won’t stop economic reforms, says CEA K. Subramanian

Investors needn't worry about policy continuity because whichever party comes to power will have to continue economic reforms, Subramanian says.

India’s new chief economic advisor is an IIT-IIM alumnus & a huge Raghuram Rajan fan

Krishnamurthy Subramanian got his PhD degree from Chicago-Booth. His prime focus has been banking, economic policy and corporate governance.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.