News: From the analysis of PSU investments by different governments in the last two decades, the result shows that their share in total government expenditure increased rapidly since 2014. What has been the disinvestment and Privatisation trajectory in the last decade? Although the government in the time period ranging from 2009-2014 dropped the total equity… Continue reading The burden of Govt Equity in PSUs
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THE MACROECONOMIC FRAMEWORK THAT CAN GUIDE OUR POLICY CHOICES
News: Indian policymakers have been gradually rolling back the Covid-19 pandemic stimulus, given since 2020. The ongoing Ukraine Crisis-2022 will have multiple economic implications for policymakers now. Contents1 Upcoming Challenges to due to Ukrainian Crisis2 What should be the policy Reponses?3 Following are the 4 macroeconomic spaces that are depicted in the diagram above:4 Combined… Continue reading THE MACROECONOMIC FRAMEWORK THAT CAN GUIDE OUR POLICY CHOICES
Navigating economic uncertainties caused by Ukraine war
Context: The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia is going to have a significant impact on emerging market economies, including India. The main concern largely comes from the impact of higher crude oil prices which has hit crude $139/bbl. Contents1 Present Macroeconomic situation of Emerging Countries including India2 Triffin Paradox3 Challenges in Domestic Solution4 Way… Continue reading Navigating economic uncertainties caused by Ukraine war
Risks of imported energy gets real
News: India imports 36 per cent of its total energy needs and biomass still accounts for a fourth of India’s energy supply. The current spike in energy prices due to sanctions on Russia have the potential to derail India’s post-Covid recovery. This crisis should strengthen policymakers’ resolve to focus on self-sufficiency in energy over… Continue reading Risks of imported energy gets real
Reaping the potential of the female workforce
News: The large-scale adoption of digital and smartphone technologies and the increased need for personal care for the sick, elderly and children have opened up employment opportunities, especially for women. Contents1 Status of Participation of Women in the Workforce of India & Comparison with other Countries2 Why Women Employment is Very important?3 What are the… Continue reading Reaping the potential of the female workforce
Strengthen environmental clearances
News: A robust system of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required to find the balance between the environment and development, and to mitigate harm. Many projects are being given environmental clearance, without paying attention to how many should be allowed and in what conditions. What are the changes present EIA process required? First, credible baseline… Continue reading Strengthen environmental clearances
How to handle impact of Ukrainian crisis on India’s energy sector
News: Ukrainian crisis will result in negative effects on Indian energy sector. The article explains how would it effect the Indian economy. Read – How high oil prices will affect the Indian economy? In addition to the factors mentioned in the previous articles, uncontrolled increase in crude oil prices will have following impacts on Indian… Continue reading How to handle impact of Ukrainian crisis on India’s energy sector
Pumped storage hydro projects can help meet our energy goals
News: As per a study done by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), our storage requirement by 2030 is forecast at 41GW. So, there is a need for adopting grid-scale energy storage technologies to complement India’s energy sources and achieve India’s nationally-determined contributions (NDC). Contents1 About the status of India’s electricity production and consumption2 What is… Continue reading Pumped storage hydro projects can help meet our energy goals
India’s tea industry is on tenterhooks as Russia wages war on Ukraine
News: The Russia-Ukraine crisis has impacted the Indian tea exports to the region into disarray with port disruptions and payment delays hitting shipments. About India’s Tea exports to Russia Russia is among the top two buyers of Indian tea (the other being Iran) accounting for about 18% of the total tea exports. However, Indian tea… Continue reading India’s tea industry is on tenterhooks as Russia wages war on Ukraine
Our Politicians in denial of climate change
News: IPCC (Intergovernmental panel on climate change) has released its 6th assessment report, titled ‘Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability’. In its report, IPCC discusses the increasing extreme heat, rising oceans, melting glaciers, falling agricultural productivity, resultant food shortages and increase in diseases like dengue and Zika. What the IPCC’s 6th assessment report says about climate change? … Continue reading Our Politicians in denial of climate change
