Charan Singh

A nifty recap of banking

Book review of 'From Lehman to Demonetization'

The eternal gold rush

In India, gold has a unique position for Hindus as the sacredness of the metal goes back to the start of creation

Charan Singh & C L Dadhich: A safer future for the Indian farmer

A transparent and scientific way of computing farm losses and a time-bound compensation mechanism can make farmers feel more confident and discourage them from treading the suicidal path

Charan Singh: Why are NPAs higher in public sector banks?

Social sector obligations are only part of the problem; the extreme inefficiencies in credit and recovery mechanisms remain the bigger issues, especially when compared with private sector competitors

Charan Singh: Inflation targeting - What's the hurry?

Using a western-assembled model in haste could prove economically and socially counterproductive for India

The lows of high finance

Charan Singh: How monetary policy can help India regain its youth

Demographics are the missing link in inflation, interest rates and growth

Charan Singh: Why India should steer clear of sovereign wealth funds

Utilising such investments to stabilise the economy is a bit like offering a military base to another country

Progress and inequality

Angus Deaton takes the reader on a fascinating journey on health and inequality starting about 250 years ago

Arvind Virmani & Charan Singh: Booster doses for economic growth

Identifying key sectors for policy attention and containing the Fisc will create conditions for faster growth