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Ishan Bakshi

Ishan Bakshi

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At a time when there is uncertainty over China’s growth prospects, the Indian economy stands out. It remains a preferred investment destination

It’s indicative of the changes in the Indian economy: The number of stock market investors is now inching closer to the number of land-owning...

30.04.2024 30

Indian Express

Ishan Bakshi

Strip away product taxes and subsidies from headline numbers and the underlying momentum in the economy does not seem as robust

The recent GDP data seems to have reinforced the cheerful prognosis of the country’s economic prospects. After all, the economy has grown at an...

11.03.2024 30

Indian Express

Ishan Bakshi

There is a deep chasm between the functioning of the state finance commissions as envisioned and reality on the ground

In 2015, the Kerala government constituted the fifth State Finance Commission. The commission’s report dealt with issues such as the devolution of...

26.02.2024 8

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Ishan Bakshi

There are some remarkable similarities between UPA and NDA in matters of economy and government’s place therein

In a few months from now, the Narendra Modi-led government will complete 10 years in power. Whether in action or in rhetoric, the BJP government has...

29.01.2024 9

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Ishan Bakshi

With each passing year, the employment challenge is only becoming more severe

The second quarter GDP growth estimate, despite its statistical quirks, surpassed even the most optimistic of projections. It also seems to have...

26.12.2023 9

Indian Express

Ishan Bakshi

Female participation rates have in the past tended to rise during times of financial stress

In recent years, there has been a steady increase in the labour force participation rate , the share of the population that is either working or...

09.11.2023 6

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Ishan Bakshi

Open market operations will tighten financial conditions, may help resist pressure on rupee

In its October meeting, the monetary policy committee voted unanimously to keep interest rates unchanged . This was widely expected. But what was not...

30.10.2023 9

Indian Express

Ishan Bakshi

GDP growth, geopolitical scenario make India's economic rise a compelling narrative

The Indian economy grew at 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of the ongoing financial year. Forecasts by most analysts, including those by the RBI,...

03.10.2023 10

Indian Express

Ishan Bakshi

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