Chief Economic Adviser

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CEA to claim a better way of helping the urban poor is a government-backed loan scheme run by micro-finance institutions. (PTI Photo)

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An urban MGNREGA would cost a substantial amount

09 Jul 2021 12:10 AM

Subramanian, the first CEA under the Narendra Modi government, was at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) for the inauguration of 'NSE Centre for Behavioral Science in Finance, Economics and Marketing'. (Photo: File)

Why stock market going up, economy going down: Ex-CEA Arvind Subramanian

'There are lots of other things I do not understand, (such as) financial markets in India,' he added.

20 Dec 2019 8:46 AM

The government resorts to market borrowings through government securities and treasury bonds to meet the gap between expenditure and revenue, popularly known as fiscal deficit. (Photo: ANI)

Economic Survey: ‘Sticking to fiscal deficit target important,’ says CEA Subramanian

‘It is important to stick to fiscal deficit path, otherwise there is risk of crowding out of investment,’ Subramanian said.

04 Jul 2019 4:24 PM

Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian

New govt should ease land acquisition rules: Krishnamurthy Subramanian

The latest pulse check for the economy is due on May 31, when the government will release gross domestic product data for the quarter ended March.

23 May 2019 3:38 AM

There will be surpluses leading to fall in prices impacting income of farmers, said Subramanian. (Photo: File))

PM-KISAN to provide multiple benefits to farmers: CEA

Producer support in India is very low compared to the other countries and the scheme will help in supplementing that: Subramanian.

17 Feb 2019 1:46 PM

Days after the Indian economy was placed sixth based on GDP numbers by the World Bank, outgoing Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian on Thursday said the Centre's current priority should be to enhance the standard of living of common man.

Improve common man's standard of living, says CEA Arvind Subramanian

He said the Centre's current priority should be to enhance the standard of living of common man.

20 Jul 2018 1:05 PM

SBI economic body suggests measures to reduce fuel prices

The rising fuel price has become a matter of concern for the general public.

28 May 2018 6:52 PM

Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian termed the GST launch a big transformational event of 2017-18. (Photo: ANI)

Economy picking up as temporary impact of GST, note ban dissipating: CEA

Chief Economic Adviser further said the direction of the economy is very good and the economy is picking up 'robustly'.

29 Jan 2018 3:30 PM

Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian described the GST implementation as a 'transformational fiscal reform' that the country had not seen in the past. (Photo: File | PTI)

GST may have fewer slabs in days to come, says CEA Arvind Subramanian

Subramanian said going forward 12 per cent and 18 per cent GST slabs may probably be merged.

25 Nov 2017 9:00 AM

Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian on Wednesday made a case for consolidation in the banking space saying the country ideally should have 5-7 large lenders. (File Photo)

CEA bats for mergers in banking sector, says India should have 5-7 large banks

Quoting former RBI Governor Y V Reddy, Subramanian said the aim must be to shrink or narrow the scope of the unviable banks.

25 Oct 2017 5:05 PM

Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian

Subramanian to get extension as CEA for one year: Arun Jaitley

The CEA is usually the main go-to person for advice for the finance minister on macro-economic matters.

23 Sep 2017 2:01 PM

Economic Survey listed challenges to GDP growth like appreciation of the rupee, farm loan waivers, rising stress on balance sheets in power as well as telecom and problems from GST transition. (Representational Image)

Economic Survey warns of uncertain fiscal outlook, challenges to GDP

It said inflation is expected to remain below Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4 per cent.

11 Aug 2017 4:22 PM

UBI can work only if welfare schemes are phased out: CEA

Universal basic income (UBI) will guarantee all citizens enough income to cover their basic needs.

19 Apr 2017 2:45 PM

India not politically fixing GDP numbers: CEA

Economists have raised doubts on India's 2016-17 growth forecast of 7.1 per cent despite note ban impact.

08 Apr 2017 11:40 AM

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