Economy

Misinformation and the investor

Retail investors face dual challenges: dealing with widespread misinformation campaigns and managing the influence of prominent financial personalities. Recently, the
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Equity versus efficiency: 16th Finance Commission must take a cue from its predecessor, balance interests

Despite increased state shares in taxes, fiscal resources shifted from states to Centre and high-performing states to laggards. Despite the
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Sustainable economic progress is vital to uplift Indians from poverty: IMA India session

Ashish Dhawan, Founder-CEO of TCF, utilised his private sector experience to establish Ashoka University and The Convergence Foundation. At a
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Getting green investment right

An expert panel on Sustainable Transition revealed insights into ‘equity,’ highlighting differences between financial risk-capital and social equity. Sometimes, the
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Microfinance sector makes a strong comeback

The MFI sector gained from the favourable economic environment and the revised regulatory framework by the Reserve Bank. After two
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Blended financing is key

Blended finance merges concessional funding from donors with MDBs’ finance and commercial investment to develop the private markets. India will
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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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