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Dr. Vikas Singh

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The author is a senior economist, columnist, author and a votary of inclusive development

Latest Articles By Dr. Vikas Singh

The Fragility Of The Indian Economy

We have tried to and often have put the rail back on track. But we now need to lay new tracks. More is needed – and holistically

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Survival To Revival: Some Directional Actions

The lockdown has crippled our fragile economy, destroyed vulnerable livelihoods and needed more than a package. The PM appreciates that revitalising the economy will need robust directional actions

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The Fragility Of The Economy Is Both A Cause And Effect

The economy depends as much on politics as on economic policies. Apathy and fractiousness in policy-making hurt confidence in the economy.

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Business Breaks; Opportunity To Reimagine

While competition may not ease, the industry will become more cohesive and collaborative. Organisations will invest in relationship for ‘rainy’ days.

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COVID-19 Has Demolished The Economy, Exposed Several Fault Lines

The Prime Minister must now focus on the immediate future and act to mitigate the knock-on effects that include credit default, shuttering businesses, capricious markets and the endangered financial system

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COVID-19: Revival Will Be Stretched, Protracted And Strung Out

This curse is likely to wipe out millions of jobs, years of momentum and slow our growth by 2%. It will cost many times more.

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Swasth Bharat is Key to Economic Growth

Seen from the prism of growing inequality health uncertainty perpetuates lifetime inequality, while efficient and reliable healthcare is an influential factor in establishing a good economy, and a better society

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Urbanization Is Necessary, Inevitable, And A Growth Driver

A Crux study indicates rural ‘flight’ will ‘add, pack and wedge’ another 400 million to India’s urban landscape by 2030.

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‘Ease Of Doing Business’ Ranking - Is Our Priority Misplaced

The government needs to institute policy measures and EoDB to nurture and create entrepreneur enabling ecosystem for holistic development. Rankings and applause will follow.

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The Economy Needs A Plumber And A Visionary

India’s economy is firmly in the grips of a slowdown, with several macro and micro headwinds tangling and sharpening the slowdown further. This sounds extreme but here are some anecdotal evidence.

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