Reminder of issues that need attention

Bibek Debroy writes a wonderful blog post on the Government Savings Bank Act of 1873. I would not spoil the surprise for you. Go read the short and hard-hitting stuff here.

The Indian Express editorial on the Naxalite actions near Bokaro is a reminder of the challenges faced by India that stock market bulls do not recognize.

Minister Deora says that petrol and diesel prices would have to be raised with the recent doubling of crude oil price. Now is an opportunity for the government to let go off administered prices of petroleum products.

The ManPower Survey of Employers’ Hiring attitudes for 2009Q3 is out and is worth taking a look at the employment outlook in various countries. The contrast between hiring attitudes in India and in China must have some relevance for the underlying growth dynamics if this is a ‘representative’ survey. (ht: Jim Walker of Asianomics)

15 Jun 2009 | By V Anantha Nageswaran | Concerning China, India
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2 Responses

  1. Chandra June 19th, 2009 at 7:00 am

    How about getting on twitter for stuff like this :)

  2. V Anantha Nageswaran June 21st, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    Technology adoption rate for yours truly is slower than the average :-) pl. bear with me

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