long-reads Demonetisation: Cash Is Not King Expansion of absolute cash in circulation has to be seen holistically with growth in GDP and uptick in digital transactions. By Joe Mathew
macro India's exports to G20 may touch $500 bn by FY30: PHD Chamber The report points out that among the G20 nations, the USA is India’s largest merchandise trade partner with $119 billion. By Joe Mathew
macro India's GDP to grow 6.9% in FY23, says World Bank The current estimate is 0.4 percentage points higher than the previous forecast done by the World Bank in October. By Joe Mathew
macro Incentivise pvt cos for sustainable agri: FICCI-Yes Bank Private seed firms could play a critical role in introducing globally best varieties at price affordable to Indian smallholder farmers if govt creates enabling environment, says Yes Bank-FICCI report. By Joe Mathew
macro Review existing agri-programmes before budget allocation, says BKS chairman Ajay Jakhar According to Jakhar, the lack of capacity in government organizations is compelling ministries and policy think tanks like Niti Aayog to form partnerships to fill the gap. By Joe Mathew
