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Madan Sabnavis
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With GST 2.0, bonanza for consumption and investment
September 04,2025 14:22:03 PM
The government and RBI have set the right preconditions for growth: The former through the fiscal incentives on income tax and GST and the latter on interest rates
Thu, Sep 04, 2025
India’s rating upgrade comes at the right timeSubscriber Only
August 15,2025 12:28:59 PM
It vindicates the view that India is one of the best performing large economies in the world
Fri, Aug 15, 2025
India-UK Free Trade Agreement: A $34 billion game-changer for exports and employmentSubscriber Only
July 25,2025 13:43:49 PM
Lower tariffs, greater job opportunities, and smoother investment flows mark a new chapter in bilateral relations, reflects the government’s strong commitment to boosting exports as part of its broader effort to integrate the Indian economy into global supply chains
Fri, Jul 25, 2025
Devolution dilemma: Centre, states and a way to share the pie betterSubscriber Only
June 28,2025 10:54:52 AM
To address competing demands, a conditional and accountable funding model can offer middle ground
Sat, Jun 28, 2025
RBI’s $10 billion swap: What does it hope to achieveSubscriber Only
February 25,2025 16:06:48 PM
The central bank is trying to inject liquidity into the system. Cuts in interest rates may not materialise unless liquidity is normalised
Fri, Feb 28, 2025
A budget for the middle class that tries to do a balancing actSubscriber Only
February 01,2025 16:29:22 PM
More money in the hands of people could lead to an increase in spending. Government has also maintained safety nets
Sat, Feb 01, 2025
Sanjay Malhotra has his task cut outSubscriber Only
December 11,2024 07:40:05 AM
The new RBI governor has several challenges before him, from financial regulation, MPC’s conduct, liquidity management and Trump’s election to greening the financial system and internationalising the rupee
Wed, Dec 11, 2024
Revival on the cards for Indian economySubscriber Only
November 27,2024 04:50:33 AM
With the two main engines of consumption and investment looking positive, there is reason to believe that overall growth will remain above 7 per cent this year
Thu, Nov 28, 2024
The Economics Nobel for 2024 underlines the connection between wealth of nations and democracySubscriber Only
October 14,2024 18:50:25 PM
The work of Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson highlights how differences in institutions like rule of law and right to property can explain the disparity between rich countries and poor countries.
Wed, Oct 16, 2024
Budget 2024: On the whole, a step forwardSubscriber Only
July 23,2024 16:20:56 PM
It has given importance to employment generation and emphasised education and skilling. This could help in improving the quality of growth
Tue, Jul 23, 2024
Why economists rely on GST dataSubscriber Only
July 03,2024 19:57:15 PM
It is one of the more appropriate and timely indicators to gauge the state of the economy.
Wed, Jul 03, 2024
Five things the next government needs to focus onSubscriber Only
May 15,2024 12:36:39 PM
Reviving private investments, boosting consumption, increasing employment opportunities, turning around agriculture and becoming an integral part of global supply chains should be on the top of the policy agenda
Thu, May 16, 2024
How can India revive its investment cycle?Subscriber Only
April 20,2024 08:09:23 AM
Centre has been meeting its capex targets, but trajectory of private sector and state governments is less certain
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
Interim Budget 2024: On expected lines, and it bodes well for marketsSubscriber Only
February 01,2024 15:14:49 PM
In keeping with the government's aspirations for the future, the Budget focuses on women, youth, farmers and the poor
Fri, Feb 02, 2024
Indian economy in 2024: On the cusp of take-offSubscriber Only
January 01,2024 07:16:45 AM
2024 could be the third year in a row that the country emerges as the fastest-growing large economy in the world. What do we need to watch out for?
Mon, Jan 01, 2024
The second quarter report card has signs of optimismSubscriber Only
November 22,2023 07:00:46 AM
It shows a healthy performance, and sets the base for targeting higher growth next year.
Wed, Nov 22, 2023
Why we need norms on government spendingSubscriber Only
October 20,2023 07:07:23 AM
There is a need to revisit the subject of expenditure allocations. The next Finance Commission may consider drawing up such norms
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
Madan Sabnavis writes: What the data hides and showsSubscriber Only
August 01,2023 06:00:26 AM
For better policy-making, trends must be carefully extrapolated from economic indicators
Tue, Aug 01, 2023
Shadow of demonetisation as RBI withdraws Rs 2,000 note: Has the clock struck 8 again?Subscriber Only
May 20,2023 14:05:33 PM
This decision will cause disruption across the economy, from households to real estate and informal market for gold to state elections
Sun, May 21, 2023
Madan Sabnavis writes: Economic weather warningSubscriber Only
May 09,2023 19:45:48 PM
World economy could slow down and domestic initiative will have to take the lead. Triad of employment, consumption and private investment has to bear fruit
Thu, May 11, 2023
Why Raghuram Rajan view about India going back to ‘Hindu’ rate of growth is problematicSubscriber Only
March 09,2023 13:16:43 PM
There is little evidence to support statements implying that the economy is stagnant. In fact, the opposite is true
Thu, Mar 09, 2023
Low GDP estimates on expected lines, but manufacturing remains a cause of concernSubscriber Only
February 28,2023 19:56:46 PM
The RBI can take heart from these numbers as they are on expected lines. It can continue to look more closely at inflation, which the MPC is expected to target
Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Short sellers and market erosion: What regulators can and cannot do to protect investorsSubscriber Only
February 12,2023 16:51:12 PM
In the cases of overseas reports, investors must have some assurance from the regulator, which can restore sanity in the markets. But investors also need to be proactive when investing.
Mon, Feb 13, 2023
Salaried class always bears the brunt. Will this budget be any different?Subscriber Only
January 31,2023 07:00:15 AM
Since the pandemic, the salaried class has been affected by a combination of loss of jobs, pay cuts, high inflation, and high medical expenses. There is a serious need to treat this class more fairly
Tue, Jan 31, 2023
Madan Sabnavis writes: GDP forecast is comforting, propped up by construction, trade and transportSubscriber Only
January 07,2023 15:59:42 PM
Higher growth this year will create greater fiscal space for the government to increase its capital expenditure
Tue, Jan 31, 2023Journalism of Courage
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