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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
TopicEconomic Crisis

Topic: Economic Crisis

Rethink role of crisis cartels, as Indian industries face risk of overcapacity

The adverse impact of Covid-19 on the economy is expected to create structural overcapacity in the Indian industries, which can wreak havoc if left unchecked.

Half way into 2020, a new world order for the Covid era is emerging

The coronavirus crisis has forced governments to confront a health & economic crisis, a crisis of institutional legitimacy & heightening geopolitical rivalry.

Why R Jagannathan wants Gandhian economic model, Arvind Panagariya says trade will recover

Today's political, economic & strategic punditry from Uday Balakrishnan, Satish Deshpande, Rajeev Bhargava & more.

Dubai faces biggest risk from virus shock to economy in Middle East, Moody’s says

Dubai’s reliance on real estate, transportation and tourism makes the Middle East business hub the most exposed to the impact of coronavirus.

Lockdowns have dragged global manufacturing into a historic slump

Figures from Asia to Europe and the US show manufacturing taking a severe hit, with demand, employment and production all in decline.

These are the steps India has taken to contain economic fallout of Covid-19

From deferring loan repayments to injecting more liquidity in the banking system, the RBI has introduced a host of measures to stabilise the economy.

Modi govt shows no urgency to reform financial sector even after biggest bank failure

India urgently needs legislation to tackle bad loans while allowing banks to fail without inducing system-wide panic. But no legislation is imminent.

Why Modi proves strong leaders don’t always bother about good economics

Data & the feel after 6 years under PM Modi proves a strong leader doesn’t necessarily give us decisive economic leadership unmindful of immediate political risks.

Bengal’s anti-Modi crowd, BJP’s pro-CAA campaign & where is Nirmala Sitharaman?

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Dainik Bhaskar sees economic recession, Amar Ujala want govt intervention in telecom crisis

A round up of the Hindi newspapers opinion pages to reflect the viewpoint from the heartland on topical issues.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.