Charan Singh

As digital payments reshape consumption patterns, questions arise over whether India's CPI-based inflation targeting adequately reflects real transaction prices in a rapidly evolving economy

India's ill-conceived and hurriedly adopted inflation targeting is one such initiative that needs to be carefully evaluated

Former RBI Chair Professor Charen Singh says the 4 per cent inflation target stifles growth and jobs, calling for a flexible 5-7 per cent range and a band-only framework instead of a fixed point targe

India must adopt a focused approach in the coming years to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047. Achieving 8-10% growth is possible with coordinated, growth-focused policies at both central and state levels

Book review of 'From Lehman to Demonetization'

In India, gold has a unique position for Hindus as the sacredness of the metal goes back to the start of creation

A transparent and scientific way of computing farm losses and a time-bound compensation mechanism can make farmers feel more confident and discourage them from treading the suicidal path

Social sector obligations are only part of the problem; the extreme inefficiencies in credit and recovery mechanisms remain the bigger issues, especially when compared with private sector competitors

Using a western-assembled model in haste could prove economically and socially counterproductive for India

Demographics are the missing link in inflation, interest rates and growth

Utilising such investments to stabilise the economy is a bit like offering a military base to another country

Angus Deaton takes the reader on a fascinating journey on health and inequality starting about 250 years ago

Identifying key sectors for policy attention and containing the Fisc will create conditions for faster growth