Friday, 24 March, 2023
TopicFiscal stimulus

Topic: fiscal stimulus

Modi govt’s pandemic strategy focused on revival has worked. Economic indicators prove it

Modi government’s policy response to Covid — focusing on directed credit to the distressed — was prudent, even if unpopular.

Why Article 282 needs a rethink as Centre and states battle for money

The use of Article 282 to implement centrally sponsored schemes remains a source of tension. Public health can be a starting point to take a hard look at intergovernmental transfers.

Room for more fiscal support for India’s vulnerable households & SMEs in near term: IMF

A complete, successful implementation of the existing support measures is of paramount importance, said Vitor Gaspar, Director of IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department.

C. Raja Mohan on probe into Covid origin, more tapasya & tyag for labour, says Mahesh Vyas

Today's political, economic & strategic punditry from Arundhati Katju, Mahesh Vyas, Sanjay Hegde & more.

‘Countless’ & ‘homebound’ migrants’ crisis in Mint & Express, Telegraph’s Mahabharat analogy

A round-up of the most important reports in major newspapers around the country – from TOI and HT, Express and The Hindu to The Telegraph, Mumbai Mirror and The Tribune, as well as top financial dailies.

Revised MSME definition is a long-awaited reform but not enough to address bloating sector

Complex labour laws & regulations were responsible for the creation of dwarf entities in India. MSMEs will need many reforms to scale up and be competitive.

Govt revenues could fall short by Rs 4 lakh crore, little space for stimulus: India Ratings

Revenue shortfall will be equivalent to the additional government borrowings, the agency estimates, expecting a contraction in both tax and non-tax revenue.

Modi’s stimulus speech adds to a sense of uncertainty. And that kills investment

Modi govt’s aim at this stage of Covid crisis should be to maintain India’s capability to rebound when the more stringent aspects of the lockdown have passed.

Modi govt just needs to fire more fiscal bullets, it can take aim later

The spending isn’t enough. But even if fired first and aimed later, the fiscal bullets might still influence the depth and duration of the recession.

Haseeb Drabu sees no bailout, Bibek Debroy on Crusoe economy, Shankar Acharya says open up

Today’s political, economic & strategic punditry from Sanjaya Baru, Harsh Mander, Jayati Ghosh, Prabhat Patnaik, Bibek Debroy and more.

On Camera

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File photo of smog in Delhi. Some doctors have called air pollution a bigger threat than Covid-19.| Photo: Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

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.

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

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

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. 

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

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.