Topic: Indian Economy
Is talk of lifting lockdown premature or is it necessary to allow some economic activity?
As the Narendra Modi government considers the option of extending the Covid-19 lockdown beyond 14 April, concerns around its impact on the economy are growing.
Ex-IAS officer says lockdown will cost India Rs 8 lakh crore, spells out recovery road map
Former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg, suggests a Rs 2 lakh crore support package from the govt for small business.
Raghuram Rajan says Covid-19 greatest emergency for Indian economy, Urjit Patel advises caution
Ex-RBI governors write on multiple aspects of the economic impact of coronavirus, and recommend some steps for Modi govt & RBI to take.
Covid-19 crisis is choking India’s MSME sector. Business won’t pick up even after lockdown
Countries such as US, UK, Germany and China have announced quick relief for small companies. Perhaps finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman missed a trick or two.
Urjit Patel says keep finances healthy, Raghuram Rajan on restarting economy post lockdown
Today’s political, economic & strategic punditry from Raghuram Rajan, Urjit Patel, Kaushik Basu, Ashima Goyal and many others.
How India can buck the trend of global recession caused by coronavirus
Social distancing is our best bet against coronavirus, but will sharpen the impact on the world economy. India is better placed than many developing countries.
India needs package of Rs 5 lakh crore to save businesses from collapsing due to Covid-19
Govt’s fiscal package has so far targeted non-workers. Present situation calls for major fiscal support to be extended to affected businesses & workers.
Why Rs 1.7-lakh crore relief package may not mean an equivalent fiscal hit in 2020-21
Some of the expenditures announced by the Modi government have already been accounted for in the Union Budget presented in February.
Covid-19: Devi Shetty says MCI can give India 1 lakh doctors, Katju wants PM-Opposition unity
Today’s political, economic & strategic punditry from Devi Shetty, Arun Maira, Jean Dreze, Vivek Katju & many others.
Sitharaman promises economic package ‘soon’, but eases norms for businesses and taxpayers
Firms get relief on tax returns, company law compliance, and triggering of insolvency proceedings. Regulators are monitoring the markets and economy, assures the FM.
We must not return to work for now. Covid’s not over yet, says a virologist in letter to son
If everyone goes back to work as soon as the ‘curve bends downwards’, it's guaranteed you'll get a second wave of infections in Europe.
Is forcing private labs to make Covid-19 tests free the only way to stop spread of infection?
The Supreme Court directed the central government to make Covid-19 testing by private laboratories free of charge Wednesday.
Defence
Col Navjot Singh Bal, Shaurya Chakra awardee and icon for many, loses battle with cancer
Despite losing an arm to cancer, Col Navjot Singh Bal continued to serve in 2 Para as the commanding officer and even learnt to fire with his left hand.
Poke fun at taali, thaali, diya and mombatti all you want. Modi couldn’t care less
Modi knows who he needs to speak to, who he should toss, who he can address in kind. People accuse him of infantilising his voters, but it’s a winning strategy.