Piecing together disparate data for economic and market insights
Unlike many times earlier, the Communist leadership may not have a policy fix for China’s economic troubles this time. This has serious repercussions for the country and the world. Neelkanth Mishra | 16 August 2023 This was published in the Times of India on 16 August 2023 (link). This is not the first time that … Read more
Neelkanth Mishra | Aug 30, 2022 Key policymakers NK Singh and PK Mishra have written an insightful book on the dos and don’ts This appeared in the Times of India on August 31, 2022 (link). How does the will of the people translate into action? In a fast changing world, how should the few acting … Read more
Tax certainty is critical if the economy is to attract enough capital to grow at 7%-8% for decadesAugust 9, 2021, 9:04 PM ISTNeelkanth Mishra in TOI Edit Page (link) Hard as it is forming a view of the future, it is much harder acting on it and deploying capital, especially as businesses take many years … Read more
We need to build institutional memory, improve decision-making. Let’s start with dataWritten by Neelkanth Mishra | July 3, 2017 1:48:55 am (This was published in the Indian Express: link) Humans have incredible powers of learning and adaptation. Every few years, looking back, one feels the younger version of oneself was so unwise. But as human … Read more
There had been a clamour for radical reforms. Demonetisation shows what real reforms feel like.Written by Neelkanth Mishra | Updated: November 16, 2016 5:07:57 am (This was published in the Indian Express: link) The announcement that currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination would no longer be legal tender brings down the currency … Read more
Why criticism of the Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana is misplaced and unwarranted.Written by Neelkanth Mishra | Updated: March 17, 2016 12:03:59 am (This was published in the Indian Express: link) The Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (Uday) has been the subject of much debate in the financial markets. The cost of borrowing for state governments has … Read more
So far, government has kept the scoreboard moving with singles. Written by Neelkanth Mishra | September 9, 2014 12:14:14 am (This was published in the Indian Express: link) Criticism is good. It keeps people on their toes. But too often, we end up measuring what can be measured easily instead of what should be measured. … Read more
It won’t be painless. Five priorities: railways, energy, GST, inflation, PSU banks. Written by Neelkanth Mishra | Updated: May 28, 2014 12:09:16 am (This was published in the Indian Express: link) The strength of the electoral verdict is breathtaking and rare. First, the BJP does not have to “compromise” any of the 12-15 economically relevant … Read more
For actions to be proactive, not post-crisis, political discourse must involve more economics Written by Neelkanth Mishra | July 15, 2013 1:19:57 am This was published in the Indian Express on 15 July 2013 (link). With stalled growth, a precipitously dropping currency and the government’s and the central bank’s hands tied, pundits talk of “economic … Read more