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Covid was the moment of truth for the life insurance industry: Experts

On the part of Irdai, they have relaxed capital requirements in certain lines of business

An idea of India's economic reforms

Can a researcher make an impact on economic policy debates and formulations even while staying outside the government or academia? Indeed yes, and Isher Judge Ahluwalia was a shining example of that

Signs of a weakening public sector

States may have got more through tax transfer, but the composition of the PSU capital outlay causes concern

Fiscally prudent, but electorally savvy

In 2022-23, the finance minister hopes to grow her net revenue receipts by 8 per cent even as her revenue expenditure would increase by a similar rate

States do Centre a good turn

A sharp reduction in states' deficit augurs well for the Centre's fiscal planning

What is in a number?

The system of releasing numerous GDP growth estimates over three years calls for an overhaul. Budget making will also benefit as a result