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TopicV Anantha Nageswaran

Topic: V Anantha Nageswaran

Kashmir is Rwanda, Gujarat is Italy, UP is Pakistan, Karnataka is France. A strange new India

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran presented the Economic Survey 2023-24, displaying a map where each Indian state and Union Territory was renamed after a country with a similar population.

Thinking India can take up China’s slack in manufacturing ‘not a prudent approach’ — Economic Survey

Chief economic adviser says India-China economic relations continue to be extremely complex. Survey says to boost manufacturing, India may require Chinese investment, technology.

Economic Survey blasts pvt sector — ‘myopic’ strategy, poor investment mix & aiding sedentary lifestyle

The Economic Survey 2023-24, tabled in Parliament Monday, lays onus of job creation on private sector & states, and calls out the financial sector for encouraging product misselling.

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'.

World Bank indices need urgent reform, says CEA Nageswaran — ‘should be transparent, less arbitrary’

Chief Economic Advisor to govt of India, V Anantha Nageswaran, says these indices, used to rate investment safety of countries, is created by ‘experts’ who have no presence on the ground.

Princeton prof says India ‘beautified’ GDP data for G20. Govt denies, says no change in methodology

Visiting Professor Ashoka Mody says India chose to ‘dismiss inconvenient truths’ about GDP data to look good. Where was criticism when the economy tanked during COVID, asks govt.

Govt working to ensure TCS rate hike does not result in cash-flow problems, says CEA Nageswaran

Attempts are being made to link TCS with the tax deducted from taxpayers’ salaries. The CEA also backs the govt’s rationale for raising TCS rate to 20%

‘Don’t bet against India’ — CEA Nageswaran vs ex-CEA Subramanian in economy debate

Responding to Subramanian's argument that India can't replace China, Nageswaran cites digital economy, small businesses and economic boom in 'Foreign Affairs' article.

Chief economic adviser flags US rate hikes, oil prices as headwinds for Indian economy

V. Anantha Nageswaran says he is surprised by Fed's hawkishness in hiking rates. With US inflation hitting 4-decade high in February, Fed raised rates in March and plans more hikes.

Who is V Anantha Nageswaran, new chief economic advisor? IIM-A grad, academic, PM’s ex-advisor

Nageswaran, who has taught at various B-schools in India and Singapore, takes charge days before the tabling of the Economic Survey and the Union Budget.

On Camera

Indian companies sourcing from Chinese suppliers are the latest victims of US-China trade war

This is the latest phase in the US-China technology competition, which now spans supply chain law, export controls, labour compliance, and semiconductor access.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

76 yrs on, exhibition on Korean War brings to life independent India’s 1st overseas military deployment

'Guardians of Neutrality: India's Korean Mission', organised in Delhi, brought out unknown and forgotten aspects of the war.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.