Charan Singh

Is India's inflation targeting sufficiently capturing the digital economy?

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

Inflation targeting and Viksit Bharat at 2047: A framework for review

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

Rethinking India's Monetary Policy Framework: A response to the RBI Review

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

How India can achieve rapid growth to achieve 'Viksit Bharat 2047' goal?

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

A nifty recap of banking

Book review of 'From Lehman to Demonetization'

The eternal gold rush

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

Charan Singh & C L Dadhich: A safer future for the Indian farmer

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

Charan Singh: Why are NPAs higher in public sector banks?

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

Charan Singh: Inflation targeting - What's the hurry?

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

The lows of high finance

Charan Singh: How monetary policy can help India regain its youth

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

Charan Singh: Why India should steer clear of sovereign wealth funds

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

Progress and inequality

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

Arvind Virmani & Charan Singh: Booster doses for economic growth

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