08 May 2020 With jobs intact, the spending capacity and demand will also remain intact. In addition, the government must boost spending on infrastructure and MGNREGA Usually economic growth drives job growth, as jobs and livelihoods are an outcome of economic activity. I believe that the Covid pandemic which has…
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Industrial districts, turn the key
06 May 2020 Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) poll of about 100 CEOs conducted on May 4 has revealed that most of them expect the economy to contract this year. As per an earlier poll, one-third of firms expect their revenues to contract more than 40% this year. Almost half…
Covid-19 and foreign trade: How to ensure Indian exports survive the churning and pick up steam
13 Apr 2020 The global spread of Covid-19 has brought about an unprecedented halt to activity in all major economies. WTO has forecast global trade volumes to drop sharply by 13-32%, which has not been seen before in the modern era. The situation is so fluid that most of us…
CII interventions to combat Coronavirus
22 Mar 2020 The world is currently passing through a challenging period due to the spread of Covid-19. The safety of people across the world is of paramount importance, while ensuring that the epidemic does not infect more and more with each passing day. For this, Hon Prime Minister has…
Corporate governance bar must be raised
28 Feb 2020 As a $3-trillion economy aspiring to enhance its global position, India is transforming its business environment and looking to entrepreneurs as wealth-creators. Ways of doing business are changing to align with global patterns. Today, governments and regulatory agencies expect companies to conform to global best practices for…
Guns, gas and technology
25 Feb 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump’s first official visit to India could lead to significant outcomes, as there have been regular and sustained engagements between Mr. Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of forums such as the G7, the G20, and the United Nations General…
Turning a threat into opportunity
22 Feb 2020 The impact of the Coronavirus, now named COVID-19, is being felt globally as it has started disrupting trade, supply chains, and commodity demand, causing fears of a possible economic slowdown. The International Monetary Fund stated that while it was too early to assess the full impact of…
Turning a threat into opportunity
22 Feb 2020 The impact of the Coronavirus, now named COVID-19, is being felt globally as it has started disrupting trade, supply chains, and commodity demand, causing fears of a possible economic slowdown. The International Monetary Fund stated that while it was too early to assess the full impact of…
How govt can protect India Inc from catching the China virus
21 Feb 2020 As global GDP estimates are being downgraded by multilateral institutions because of coronavirus, India, too, will have to evaluate the impact on its economy, especially with the country’s high dependence on Chinese imports. China accounted for almost 14% of India’s imports in 2018-19, and an even higher…