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Sunday, June 21, 2026
TopicChief Economic Adviser

Topic: Chief Economic Adviser

Why Indian business houses aren’t investing in the country despite government push

Tax cuts and fiscal stimulus are great and nobody ever turns them down. But what corporate India really wants is administrative, judicial, and political predictability.

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.

On Camera

There’s a simple reason why Friends still works—absurdity of adulthood is timeless

In recent years, saying goodbye to the show has become an unfortunate ritual. Now, with the death of James Burrows, another important figure behind the show's legacy is gone.

India’s Russian oil imports set to hit all-time high this month, ahead of Iran crude comeback

Kpler data shows India's Russian oil imports are on track to reach 2.25 mbpd in June 2026, as prospects of Iranian crude returning to India grow after US-Iran agreement.

SMPP partners with Europe’s KNDS to build loitering munitions in India amid growing military demand

Under the agreement, the loitering munitions will be offered to the Indian Army as part of efforts to address what the companies described as an ‘urgent requirement’.

Why many parties break up when out of power and some don’t

Ideology keeps parties together, or the glue of power. Without either, you face the ongoing defections at an industrial scale.