Page 5 - Arvind Panagariya

First Rajan, now Panagariya: Decoding the link between the two exits

It's time govt learnt from the past practice of nurturing a team of economists as economic policy advisors

Full text of Arvind Panagariya's resignation letter to PM Modi

You showed courage to appoint an outsider, the Niti Aayog vice chairman wrote to Modi

Why Arvind Panagariya couldn't become Montek Singh Ahluwalia for NDA-2

The Aayog was free to give advice to the government, but none of it was binding on it

In last few months as NITI Aayog VC, Panagariya targeted by Sangh outfits

Like Raghuram Rajan, Panagariya was equally outspoken, but only on issues within NITI Aayog's ambit

Arvind Panagariya quits as NITI Aayog vice-chairman to return to academia

Centre has successor in mind, to announce name shortly

Would have continued if Columbia had extended my leave: Arvind Panagariya

ARVIND PANAGARIYA, first vice-chairman of the NITI Aayog, replacement for the five-decade-old Planning Commission, has decided to return to academics. The noted economist in an interaction with a group of journalists. Edited excerpts:Was the decision sudden or prompted by an event?Not like that. I was in discussion with Columbia University (he's a professor there) for some months on extending my leave. They declined to do so and, at this age, I won't get a job equivalent to my existing profile there. Therefore, almost two months earlier, I requested the Prime Minister to relieve me of my responsibilities, as I wanted to go back to teaching. The PM is chairman of NITI Aayog. He urged me to reconsider. After much back and forth, I have finally decided to pursue my first love.So, not a sudden decision?Absolutely not. My leave from Columbia was coming to an end this August and despite my persuasion, the university was unwilling to extend it, leaving me no other option.Given a chance, ...

This is not jobless growth, says Arvind Panagariya

He adds, 'when 7-8% growth happens, it cannot happen that the labour market is not benefiting'

Construction sector performed particularly poorly during Q4FY17: Panagariya

Market is recognising reforms govt is undertaking, says Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya

Won't do anything against national interest: NITI Aayog VC Panagariya

Interview with vice-chairman, NITI Aayog

Need to focus more on manufacturing sector, says Arvind Panagariya

India needs to work on both manufacturing sector and services sector, says Arvind Panagariya

Need policies to ensure farmers get better prices: Arvind Panagariya

Stress was laid on increasing agricultural productivity & wages of workers

Wrong choice of words can create big news: Arvind Panagariya

Comment came against backdrop of controversy over remarks by Debroy on taxing agricultural income

Make buildings taller in urban areas: Arvind Panagariya

Move could help address the issue of space constraints & land scarcity

Private ARC will tackle NPAs better, says Arvind Panagariya

Says, Idea of setting up a state-owned asset reconstruction company is needed to be created quickly

Demonetisation not last action against corruption: Arvind Panagariya

There will be some impact in 2016-17 fiscal because of demonetisation, Panagariya said

Extremely low rate of urbanisation keeping Assam underdeveloped: Arvind Panagariya

56% workforce in Assam in 2011-12 were in agriculture and only 6.5% in industry and the remaining 37.5% in services

India can be $10-trillion economy in next 15 years: Arvind Panagariya

Analysts say Indian economy will have to grow at over 10 per cent in the next 15 years to hit the $10 trillion level

India to ratify Paris accord at the earliest: Arvind Panagariya

While India is seeking greater flexibility on the issue, China and the United States on Saturday ratified the Paris accord

Labour mobility, climate change top agenda at G20: Panagariya

He said that the country needs to take up all aspects of human and social development

Panagariya also in race for RBI chief's post

Govt has made it clear that it would prefer an economist to take over the top job in India's central bank