Bibek Debroy Aditya Sinha – Author, NDTV.com

Bibek Debroy's Last NDTV Column: Why India Needs A New Poverty Line

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Friday November 01, 2024

With the release of new data from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), there is an opportunity to recalibrate India's poverty line to reflect contemporary socio-economic conditions.

Opinion | How Gati Shakti Is Transforming India's Global Value Chains

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Tuesday October 22, 2024

PM Gati Shakti integrates 44 central ministries and 36 states/Union Territories onto a single platform with over 1,600 data layers.

Opinion | India's Out-Of-Pocket Health Spend Is Decreasing. Here's How

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Tuesday October 15, 2024

The government's commitment to increasing public health investments provides a solid foundation, but future efforts must ensure that these resources are effectively utilised.

Opinion | How Bengal, Once An Economic Powerhouse, Lost Its Shine

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Friday September 27, 2024

West Bengal's economic decline, particularly in comparison to its counterparts Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, reflects a marked divergence in growth trajectories since the 1960s.

Opinion | The Changing Nature Of Poverty In India

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Friday September 20, 2024

The shift toward dietary diversity, rising incomes, and declining cereal consumption signals progress and calls for nuanced policy interventions.

Opinion | How PMJDY Sparked A Ripple Effect Across India's Economy

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Monday September 02, 2024

By bringing millions into the formal banking system, PMJDY has enhanced economic participation, reduced poverty, and contributed to social stability, mirroring the transformative impact of the US's Marshall Plan.

Opinion | The Economic Rationale For Amending The Waqf Act

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Monday August 19, 2024

The Sachar Committee flagged the meagre revenue generation from Waqf properties. The report observed that annual income from Waqf properties (in 2005) across India was approximately ₹163 crore, representing a meagre rate of return of just 2.7%.

Opinion | Viksit Bharat Vision Unveiled in PM's Independence Day Speech

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Friday August 16, 2024

PM Modi's speech marks a clear step forward in his vision for aViksit Bharatby 2047. It builds on existing reforms, from boosting manufacturing to empowering youth, while laying out new goals for innovation, governance, and sustainabili

Opinion | Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: On Budget 2024's Laser Focus On Employment

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Tuesday July 23, 2024

This year's Union Budget has taken a practical approach, focusing on employment and skilling with clear, strategic initiatives to ensure that the jobs created are meaningful and sustainable.

Opinion | Economic Survey 2024 Signals Resilient Growth, Despite All Odds

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Monday July 22, 2024

The Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights the resilience of India's economy. The real GDP growth rate reached 8.2% in FY24, sustaining over 7% growth for three consecutive years. Further, the survey has projected FY25 real GDP growth at 6.5% to 7%.

Opinion | Why Land Reforms Should Be Part Of The Upcoming Budget

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Monday July 15, 2024

India's land records are often outdated, incomplete, or riddled with inaccuracies. This inefficiency stymies financial inclusion by perpetuating uncertainty and risk in lending.

Opinion | Unemployment In India: The Private Sector Needs To Do Its Bit Too

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Friday July 05, 2024

Adam Smith in his seminal work, The Wealth of Nations, observed that "the real price of everything, what everything really costs to the man who wants to acquire it, is the toil and trouble of acquiring it".

Opinion | Modi 3.0 Should Be Committed To Bold Reforms

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Wednesday June 12, 2024

The BJP government should be committed to bold reforms and process improvements, ensuring that the inefficiencies of past coalition politics are not repeated.

Opinion | India's Growth Story And A Vision For 2047

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Thursday May 23, 2024

Predicting the exact state of India in 2047 is challenging, yet certain trends and aspirations can be projected based on current trajectories and indicators like GDP, per capita income, and other broader economic metrics.

Opinion | India's Employment Challenge Needs Solutions, Not Hasty Conclusions

Bibek Debroy, Aditya Sinha | Tuesday May 14, 2024

India needs to create more jobs. A realistic figure might be closer to 8 million jobs per year considering the current economic growth rate.

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