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Indian economy was recovering after Omicron but Russia-Ukraine crisis can spoil the party

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Some of the typically sluggish indicators such as consumer sentiment, bank credit have seen a pick up. But escalating geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices pose risks.
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Will RBI’s digital rupee be a hit? Well, there are so many ifs and buts

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The currency is likely to have stable value, limiting appeal as an asset. It may be safer than holding cash, but tech, connectivity will pose issues, if meant for wide use by households.
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RBI’s double-edged decision — not hiking rates helps govt borrow, but runs inflationary risk

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Lack of dedicated debt agency leads to conflict between managing govt debt and inflation. RBI chose former, but rate hike would have helped normalisation, attracted foreign funds.
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Why Modi govt is betting on the construction sector to rebuild economy & create jobs

Ila Patnaik -
The big capex push will not only create productive assets, but also more jobs. This, in turn, will create sustainable demand as well as crowd in private investment and push growth.
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FM Sitharaman has made a prudent choice in pushing capex instead of demand stimulus

Ila Patnaik -
The Modi government has given a boost to capital expenditure and announced several infra projects to pump-prime private investment and economic recovery.
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Jobs in formal sector, bond market reforms — how Budget 2022 should respond to K-shaped recovery

Ila Patnaik -
Budget should offer immediate relief to people worst hit during pandemic, focus on public investment in infrastructure, continue disinvestment plans for PSUs.
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Cut taxes & simplify them. That’s the best option for Budget to spur demand, boost recovery

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Budget could also look at tax rebates to stimulate housing demand, raising standard deduction, getting rid of redundant stock market taxes to encourage households to invest.
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Govt stake in cash-strapped Vodafone Idea could be a boon — provided it has an exit plan

Ila Patnaik -
Rules-based framework should be put in place up front for govt to exit from Vi, sell 35.8% stake to public. This should prevent future govts from treating it permanently as PSU.
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5 factors will shape Indian economy in 2022, and you can be cautiously optimistic despite Covid

Ila Patnaik -
With both GDP and inflation rising, central banks around the world may hike interest rates leading to instability in financial markets. But it’s not all bad news.
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Keep calm & continue reform — mantra for Modi govt and RBI as Indian economy braces for 2022

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The Modi government needs to keep pushing reforms as the Indian economy will be put to fresh tests in 2022 on several fronts amid a turbulent phase.
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Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

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What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.
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Economy

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

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New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

Defence

The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

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As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

National Interest

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

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No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.

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