Economic Recovery
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What explains the persistent weak demand in the Indian economy?
There is neither a K-shaped recovery nor an overall income increase. But reduced disposable incomes of median households has led to loss of purchasing power.
Puja Guha, Amalendu Jyotishi & Neeraj Hatekar
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Raise tax revenues, end fuel subsidies and more: The fine print of the IMF package for Bangladesh
Some conditions are likely to have a positive impact but for the remaining, policymakers must ensure that the country’s interests are not sacrificed.
Samiul Karim, Dhaka Tribune
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India’s inflation hasn’t dampened the recovery in consumer demand. But for how long?
Companies are worried about rising input costs, which is subduing business confidence.
Mimansa Verma, qz.com
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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How Reliance Industries cleared its $21-billion debt amid the coronavirus pandemic
A major chunk of money came from the sale of stakes in Jio Platforms to 10 investors, including Facebook.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Amid Covid-19 panic, a reminder that even the worst economic crises have silver linings
WWI led to more women joining the workforce. Recessions led to more university enrollments.
Alexander Tziamalis, The Conversation & Konstantinos Lagos, The Conversation
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Economy yet to recover from the body blow of demonetisation, admits Economic Survey
The Economic Survey stated that long term benefits of the exercise are yet to materialise.
Mayank Jain
Video
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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