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Madan Sabnavis

The writer is chief economist, CARE Ratings. Views are personal

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Counting India’s poor: Numbers suggest the need for a welfare stateSubscriber Only

December 06,2022 07:46:36 AM

Madan Sabnavis writes: In such a situation, it is but natural that the government has to assume the role of a welfare state. But the focus has to be on job creation. A joint effort between the Centre and states is needed to push this agenda forward.

Tue, Dec 06, 2022

Oil and the dollar: India’s twin challengesSubscriber Only

October 25,2022 04:05:47 AM

Policymakers have little control over the dollar and crude oil. It is impossible to take a call on how these prices will move

Tue, Oct 25, 2022

Madan Sabnavis writes: The jobs puzzleSubscriber Only

June 20,2022 14:15:15 PM

Madan Sabnavis writes: While the government’s intent to add over a million jobs in the next 18 months is laudable, the task is audacious and challenging from both an administrative and financial point of view

Tue, Jun 21, 2022

Opinion: The message from the government’s wheat export banSubscriber Only

May 25,2022 03:00:26 AM

Madan Sabnavis writes: It is not prepared to let market forces operate in the agricultural sector.

Wed, May 25, 2022

Managing the fiscal shock of the Russia-Ukraine conflictSubscriber Only

April 29,2022 03:20:39 AM

Madan Sabnavis writes: There has been considerable speculation on whether the fiscal targets will be altered due to the evolving conditions. The government, however, is quite sure of the numbers and has not spoken about the need to revisit them.

Sat, Apr 30, 2022

Green bonds, digital currency hold promiseSubscriber Only

March 24,2022 03:28:03 AM

These were two major budget announcements this year. Groundwork will need to be done to realise their potential

Fri, Mar 25, 2022

Towards another milestone in the disinvestment journeySubscriber Only

February 28,2022 03:30:14 AM

In another five years, the structure of PSUs is likely to be different with only those of national importance remaining with the government

Mon, Feb 28, 2022

Finance minister should strike fine balance in budgetSubscriber Only

January 25,2022 04:00:21 AM

🔴 Madan Sabnavis writes: The task should be trying to get more bang for the buck so that the multiplier effects are higher while giving concessions on taxation where required

Tue, Jan 25, 2022

Farm reform: the Achilles’ heel of any Indian governmentSubscriber Only

December 29,2021 03:00:56 AM

🔴 Madan Sabnavis writes: With many vested interests at work, moving ahead on the much-needed reforms in agriculture will be difficult

Wed, Dec 29, 2021

The T-20 investment pathSubscriber Only

November 29,2021 03:16:09 AM

🔴 Madan Sabnavis writes: The young today are restless, want instant gratification. New avenues like crypto illustrate this aggressive, risk-taking appetite

Tue, Nov 30, 2021

Coal crisis can drag down recovery. All stakeholders must actSubscriber Only

October 19,2021 03:45:29 AM

Madan Sabnavis writes: Centre, state, miners and power companies must plan to ensure there is no mismatch in demand and supply of coal

Wed, Oct 20, 2021

How to read the state of the economySubscriber Only

August 27,2021 03:10:28 AM

Madan Sabnavis writes: A few different factors must be kept in mind. And beware of any big growth numbers being interpreted as indicative of recovery.

Sat, Aug 28, 2021

Growth will trend upwards in 2021. But it will need to be interpreted with caution Subscriber Only

February 22,2021 03:00:25 AM

Growth has to be driven by two engines — consumption and investment — this was our Achilles heel probably even before the pandemic set in.

Mon, Feb 22, 2021

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Govt can make a difference by altering its stance on fiscal policy, increasing capital spendingSubscriber Only

September 04,2020 03:00:51 AM

Two basic factors would influence the assumptions being made on the growth prospects for the coming quarters. The first is the process of “Unlocking”. The second is the possibility of a revival package from the government.

Fri, Sep 04, 2020

Unlocking economy in phases poses a major conundrum for governmentSubscriber Only

July 15,2020 03:00:25 AM

Unlocking also means getting back to a state of normalcy at some time, which will be problematic. From economic package to RBI's moratorium to borrowers, there will be consequences

Wed, Jul 15, 2020

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Centre must loosen purse strings, measures announced by it are unlikely to prop up growth immediatelySubscriber Only

September 03,2019 00:05:01 AM

What is definitely missing from the policies announced so far is a direct stimulus in terms of financial outlays from the Centre. This is critical, as the problem is deep on the demand side.

Tue, Sep 03, 2019