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India could use 3-5% of GDP stabilising economy: World Bank economists

The lockdown of economies around the world causes a much sharper decline in economic activity than in normal recessions, says World Bank chief economist south Asia region, Hans Timmer

Covid-19: South Asian govts impose nationwide curfews, tighten border

Bracing for the inevitable, India is scaling up testing.

Low e-com penetration in South Asia holds back growth, says World Bank

Restrictions on trade responsible for firms not opting for e-commerce, says report

Best of BS Opinion: Delhi air pollution, a retreat from RCEP, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

Is South Asia ready for take off?

To ensure the region's growth path remains strong and sustainable, new policies and initiatives need to remain mindful of fiscal, financial and environmental risks

India-led South Asia moving towards center of global growth: IMF

Notably, under the IMF's geographical division of the world, South Asia does not include Afghanistan and Pakistan. For IMF, South Asia includes India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan

India will benefit from Trump's protectionist measures, suggests World Bank

Companies believe that Indian would be badly hit if US adopts a protectionist approach on H-1B visas

Wencai Zhang: Connecting Asia's growth poles

For a vital role in global growth, South Asia's economies need to be integrated with each other