September 07, 2020
Why the economy can’t wait any more
In this article for The New Indian Express, Shankkar Aiyar urges for immediate economic reforms, in the light of contraction of GDP by 23.9% in Q1 of FY 2020-21.
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December 02, 2019
GDP: How deep is the slowdown?
A closer look at the recent GDP data and core sector growth rates to highlight implications for government spending.
November 17, 2019
Moody’s and the mood of the economy
A comprehensive look at the various factors responsible for the present downturn, in the light of Moody's recent downgrade of India's outlook.
October 22, 2019
Opinion | What a look at the long waves of India’s credit cycle could tell us
Writing for Mint, Niranjan Rajadhyaksha takes a look at India's current credit cycle from a long term perspective. He notes that the gap between bank credit and nominal GDP points to broader concerns about domestic savings rates.
June 26, 2019
‘India Story’ Caught Between Qs & As
The ‘India Story’ is caught between questions and answers. Perception is challenged by the perils of slowdown.
June 19, 2019
Five policy reforms to jump-start growth
How can India put in place policy reforms to raise GDP growth without creating macroeconomic instability?
June 06, 2019
India’s macroeconomic policy playbook is ripe for a debate
This is an opportune time to revisit the 2-4-6-8 framework that sets economic targets for achieving sustained high growth.
September 03, 2018
Repetitive Rhetoric and Raging Rupee
The journey from systemic somnolence to stated “concern” to panic depends on the velocity of volatility and the momentum of events.
August 13, 2018
India and the August Republics
This week, India will observe 71 years of Independence.
July 30, 2018
Is India living through a new ‘gilded age’?
Economic growth is not quite as white hot as it was during the heyday of the previous government, but India remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy