Category: Indian Economy

W’end Reading: Pakistan, Muslims and Bleeding Heart Liberals

Start this weekend with 12 steps to shock-and-awe Pakistan’s economy. Next, read 5 things Muslims should have done in response to the terror attacks in Mumbai Then have a look at the Strategic Motivations for the Mumbai...

Unbridled Capitalism? – Guest post by Sanjeev Sabhlok

Dear All: Over the next several weeks, I will be publishing a few articles from Sanjeev Sabhlok – of the founders of Freedom Team of India. The articles are Sanjeev’s personal views expressed after...

“Maharashtranomics” and Bihar – Part II

Following up on my earlier post, here is a neat table titled “Index of Fiscal Self Reliance”. It comes from Annexure 7 (Annex 7.10, Para 7.33) to the 12th Finance Commission Report [pdf file]....

Recession? What Recession?

Citigroup gets ready to cut 52,000 jobs  …Citigroup Inc revealed plans to cut 52,000 jobs by early next year in Chief Executive Vikram Pandit’s most dramatic move yet to restore profitability and bolster a...

“Maharashtranomics” and Bihar

In Part I of this series a few weeks ago, I had promised to share some data on statewise GDP, taxes and population in India. I am still working through the various numbers but below...