Articles by Rohit Inani
Can the Reserve Bank of India rein in food inflation?
The RBI governor has reiterated his commitment to bring down food inflation. Economists are questioning whether monetary policy is the right tool to do so
Published on Aug 13, 2024 08:30 AM IST
How weak consumption growth is holding back the Indian economy's potential
Economists say that at a time when consumption growth remains subdued and the government sets itself up for fiscal consolidation, exports could propel growth.
Published on Jul 31, 2024 09:00 AM IST
India’s fraying garment industry needs a stitch in time under Modi 3.0
PM Modi’s government wants to beat China in garment exports. But India’s fast fashion factory dreams are unravelling as it sheds global market share.
Published on Jun 29, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Understanding effect of Centre’s $400 bn welfare spend on monthly consumption
PM Modi's welfare initiatives are central to his re-election campaign. However, critics argue that the true benefits of these schemes are overestimated
Published on May 25, 2024 08:45 AM IST
Here's what economists need to talk about: the phenomenon of underemployment
Low wages, fewer working hours, and more qualified for the job at hand? The difficult-to-track trend of underemployment can only be understood by proxy
Published on Apr 07, 2024 10:25 PM IST
How a crisis like the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea hits Mr Gupta of Kolkata
The problem that Indian exporters face is existential — trade bottlenecks, rising costs and terror threaten to upend gains made over the years to secure markets
Published on Apr 02, 2024 08:35 PM IST
A decade of Make in India: What will it take for India to become the factory of
At a time when global firms are diversifying manufacturing away from China to hedge against investment risks, India needs to avail of this historic opportunity
Published on Mar 28, 2024 01:17 AM IST
Here's how to make sure funding for elections doesn't lead to corruption
In 2015, the Law Commission submitted a report suggesting electoral reforms, which included an audit of political funding of all parties by CAG accountants
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 05:02 PM IST
Why India must shrug off protests at WTO about public stockholding of food
Public procurement at administered prices to support farmers is how India ensures food security. As per the WTO, however, such practices are “trade-distorting”
Published on Mar 12, 2024 09:44 PM IST