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When Growth Numbers Become Headlines and Reality Disappears in India?
When Growth Numbers Become Headlines and Reality Disappears in India? India’s economic growth figures increasingly arrive as headline-grabbing spectacles rather than instruments of public understanding. Quarterly GDP numbers are announced with triumph, amplified by political messaging and breathless media coverage, and quickly converted into claims of global leadership and domestic prosperity. Yet behind this choreography of…
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Dr. Sivarajani Santosh and her fight against dangerous corporate business of fake ORS drinks in India
Pratik Ghansham SalviAssistant professor in Economics, banking and finance India’s Public health system operates under the persistent strain. In the Global Hunger Index of 2025, which is conducted by the Irish humanitarian organization ‘Concern Worldwide’ and German aid agency ‘Welthungerhilfe’ (with FAO, UNICEF, WHO, IFPRI) India ranks 102 out of 123 countries. And this is the serious…
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Economic Justice in the Indian Constitution: Relevance for Inclusive and Sustainable Development
Economic Justice in the Indian Constitution: Relevance for Inclusive and Sustainable Development Every year on 26th November, India celebrates Constitution Day, marking the historic moment in 1949 when the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India, laying the foundation of a democratic, sovereign, and inclusive republic. Constitution Day is not merely a ceremonial observance; it…
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How India’s Misinformation Surge and Media Credibility Crisis Are Undermining Democracy, Public Understanding and Economic Governance?
How India’s Misinformation Surge and Media Credibility Crisis Are Undermining Democracy, Public Understanding and Economic Governance? In recent years, India has entered an age defined simultaneously by extraordinary digital expansion and a profound informational crisis. With more than 800 million internet users, one of the world’s largest social-media populations, and unprecedented access to online content,…
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“The Enduring Lustre of Gold:Revisiting the Economics and Meaning of Value”
For more than five millennia, humanity has been captivated by gold — the immutable metal that has illuminated temples, crowned emperors, and underpinned monetary systems. Its story is as much about economics as it is about psychology. Across the centuries, gold has functioned as currency, ornament, reserve, and metaphor — embodying the human desire for permanence in a world…
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The Demand Multiplier Effect of GST Cuts: Key Sectors to Watch
The Demand Multiplier Effect of GST Cuts: Key Sectors to Watch In the realm of modern fiscal policy, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has emerged as a powerful tool for governments to influence economic activity. This is particularly evident in the case of GST rate cuts, which can trigger a significant “demand multiplier effect.” This…
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What Rising Government Borrowings Mean for the Future of Monetary Policy?
What Rising Government Borrowings Mean for the Future of Monetary Policy? In recent years, the global economic landscape has been increasingly shaped by the unprecedented expansion of government debt. From advanced economies such as the United States, Japan, and members of the Eurozone, to emerging markets including India and Brazil, fiscal deficits have widened considerably as…
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The Economics of Buy Now, Pay Later in Emerging Markets — Transforming Credit Systems and Consumer Finance
The Economics of Buy Now, Pay Later in Emerging Markets — Transforming Credit Systems and Consumer Finance The global financial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by digital innovation and shifting consumer behaviors. Among the most disruptive of these trends is the rise of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), a form of short-term financing that allows consumers…
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The Need of integrating Arttificial Intelligence (AI) Litracy in Development Frameworks: The Role of AI Literacy in Promoting Women’s and Children’s Safety and HDI Growth
The Need of integrating Arttificial Intelligence (AI) Litracy in Development Frameworks: The Role of AI Literacy in Promoting Women’s and Children’s Safety and HDI Growth In the 21st century, rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming the social, economic, and cultural landscape at an unprecedented pace. While AI technologies hold immense potential for economic growth,…
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Commercial Banks as Financial Intermediaries: Paving the Way for Capital Formation and Sustainable Economic Growth
Commercial Banks as Financial Intermediaries: Paving the Way for Capital Formation and Sustainable Economic Growth The efficient functioning of a nation’s financial system is widely recognized as a cornerstone of its economic development and stability. Within this intricate system, commercial banks occupy a pivotal position, acting as the primary conduits through which financial resources are mobilized…
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Pratik Ghansham Salvi Assistant Professor of Economics | Banking & Finance | IMF Finance & Development Contributor 