Economy

Equity versus efficiency: 16th Finance Commission must take a cue from its predecessor, balance interests

Regardless of the 14th FC raising the states’ share in shareable tax kitty by over 30%, and the 15th FC
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Sustainable economic progress is vital to uplift Indians from poverty: IMA India session

Ashish Dhawan, Founder-CEO of The Convergence Foundation (TCF) spoke about how he used his experience from the private sector to help
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Getting green investment right

This difference in the application of the word ‘equity’ is at the core of differences in approaches and expected outcomes
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Microfinance sector makes a strong comeback

Apart from the favourable economic environment, the MFI sector also benefitted from the revised regulatory framework issued by the Reserve
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Blended financing is key

Blended finance is combining concessional finance from donors or third parties alongside MDBs’ normal own-account finance, and/or commercial finance from
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What economists misjudged regarding the great recession

While economists made mistakes during the Great Recession, it’s critical to recognize that they offer valuable insights too. What do
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Israel-Gaza conflict puts the Indian Rupee’s resilience to the test

Over the past three months, the Indian rupee has shown resilience, influenced by geopolitical tensions and oil prices. Over the
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Competitiveness and the India growth story

India’s path to prosperity fundamentally hinges on a multifaceted approach to competitiveness, emphasizing productivity and holistic policy priorities. Competitiveness thinking
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Is there a better way to capture India’s growth picture other than GDP?

India’s journey to become world’s third-largest economy by 2027 is within reach, but accurate GDP measurement is crucial. The current
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The global economic shifts happening now

At the Jackson Hole economic symposium, central bankers addressed inflation threats and key shifts impacting the global economy. At the
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