News: Union government accounts for Q2 of 2021-22 were released. What does the report say? It showed that the government has a comparatively better fiscal position due to better revenue collection. Total revenue receipts were over 70% of the budget estimate. –Higher nominal growth, will also expand the economy and help contain the fiscal deficit… Continue reading On Union government accounts – Growth spending
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The need of systems that’ll help tackle a crisis rather than deny it
Synopsis: There is a frequent economic crisis in India like coal, onion, petrol, etc. This needs immediate attention for preventing it. Contents1 Introduction2 Why the coal crisis is unique?3 How the inflation targets are met without any major economic impact?4 Why did RBI and government fail to spot the economic crisis?5 What has to be… Continue reading The need of systems that’ll help tackle a crisis rather than deny it
Changing economic order
Synopsis: In the absence of a focused approach to exports in the changing global environment, longer-term growth prospects are bound to suffer. Introduction India is on track to attain the $400-billion export target this fiscal year. Exports jumped to $33.44 billion in September, registering 21.35% year-on-year growth. India is clearly benefiting from a stronger-than- expected… Continue reading Changing economic order
Clash of economy and ecology in global politics
Synopsis: We cannot ensure sustainable growth unless it is affordable and inclusive Introduction Thirty years ago, India ushered in economic reforms. As the growth intensified, the use of natural resources too increased, and it added to the pollution of our waterbodies and air. In the next two decades, India witnessed much more toxification of our… Continue reading Clash of economy and ecology in global politics
Inside India’s asset monetization gambit
Synopsis: The recently rolled out NMP project, though has the right intent, but is fraught with challenges. A look at some of them. What are some issues with the National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) project? While the Niti Aayog has listed assets worth ₹6 trillion for the NMP, by its own estimate, it can only raise about ₹3.4… Continue reading Inside India’s asset monetization gambit
Sarkar’s Reform Mode: On various economic reforms by the govt.
What is the news? In the last few months, the government has become more aggressive towards reform as evidenced by several recent policy changes. Introduction The post-Covid, or rather the living-with endemic-Covid world offers major opportunities for India to accelerate its economic growth momentum again. This economic growth alone will get us out of the… Continue reading Sarkar’s Reform Mode: On various economic reforms by the govt.
Rewiring Indian Inc
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Changed dynamics in Indian economy after 1991 reforms Synopsis: 1991 reforms was a transformational step for the Indian economy, causing a tremendous shift in the way business was carried out in India. An analysis of the changes brought by the reforms and its impact. Changes brought by 1991 reform Centrality of… Continue reading Rewiring Indian Inc
Economic reforms in 1991 – Explained, pointwise
Source: The Hindu and The Business Standard Syllabus: GS 3 – Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth. Relevance: Economic reforms of 1991 revolutionized the Indian economy. It is important to analyze their success and failures. Contents1 Introduction2 Condition of Indian economy prior to economic reforms… Continue reading Economic reforms in 1991 – Explained, pointwise
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – April 4, 2018 (GST e-way bill system: all you need to know)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : Back on track Analysis : GST e-way bill system: all you need to know
