RBI might slightly cut interest rate: Kaushik Basu
The RBI's monetary policy review is slated in February.
Jan 15, 2019, 15:26 PM IST
Slowing GDP growth cause for concern: Kaushik Basu
Basu, the former World Bank chief economist, said distress has been "very much visible in the agriculture sector" as the "condition of farmers is bad".
Dec 24, 2018, 18:19 PM IST
Social damages might have more lasting impact on economy than wrong policies: Kaushik Basu
"Social damages to an economy can take much longer to correct than demonetisation or a wrong economic move that can be corrected," he said.
Aug 05, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Kaushik Basu takes over as IEA president
Basu's three-year term started from June 23.
Jun 27, 2017, 15:48 PM IST
Universal Basic Income should have a cut off income, says Kaushik Basu
The Universal Basic Income (UBI) scheme should have a cut off income and people should be encouraged to give it up voluntarily, former World Bank Chief Economist Kaushik Basu has said.
Feb 10, 2017, 14:55 PM IST
Global economy in protracted deterioration; India stands out: Kaushik Basu
Worried about the global economy being in a "protracted deterioration", noted economist Kaushik Basu has warned against low interest regimes and the rich countries following "foolish policies" like protectionism even as he asserted India stands out with a growth rate of over 7 per cent.
Oct 02, 2016, 14:29 PM IST
No govt role for ex-World Bank chief economist Kaushik Basu, to return to academia
Having served World Bank as its Chief Economist for about four years, India's former Chief Economic Advisor Kaushik Basu says he will not take up any position in the Indian government and plans to return to Cornell University and focus on his research projects.
Oct 02, 2016, 13:01 PM IST
Arun Jaitley meets PM Modi over new RBI Governor's appointment
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday held an hour-long discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over appointment of new RBI Governor, a post that will fall vacant on September 4.
Aug 18, 2016, 19:41 PM IST
Central bank should enjoy autonomy: Kaushik Basu
Stressing upong the fact that a Central bank should enjoy autonomy, World Bank chief economist Kaushik Basu said on Friday that ensuring the same is very important.
Aug 05, 2016, 23:37 PM IST
World Bank likely to name NYU's Paul Romer as next chief economist: Sources
The World Bank is expected to name New York University economics professor Paul Romer as its next chief economist this week, two people familiar with the decision said, a move that would bring in a prominent voice advocating for investment in human capital.
Jul 17, 2016, 23:49 PM IST
Indian economy likely to grow at 7-7.5% in 2016: Kaushik Basu
Until October, the World Bank retained India's growth forecast at 7.5 percent for 2015-16 and expected it to be 7.8 percent in 2016-17 and 7.9 percent in 2017-18.
Dec 29, 2015, 18:42 PM IST
India, US are two engines of growth amid bleak global scenario: Kaushik Basu
In this bleak global scenario, the US among the rich economies and India among the emerging economies are the two engines of growth, World Bank chief economist Kaushik Basu said.
Dec 28, 2015, 13:58 PM IST
World Bank may revise India's economic growth projection in January review
Recession in Brazil and Russia and slowdown in China have made India the leading economy in terms of growth prospects for the first time this year.
Dec 26, 2015, 17:14 PM IST
India ranks 130 in ease of doing business report; jumps 12 spots
India now ranks 130 out of 189 countries in the ease of doing business, moving up 12 places from last year, according to a World Bank report.
Oct 28, 2015, 01:35 AM IST
$354-bn forex reserves too small to fight a crisis: Kaushik Basu
World Bank chief economist Kaushik Basu Wednesday said the USD 354 billion of forex war-chest is not sufficient to fight a crisis and advocated accumulation of more currency assets as the right strategy.
Aug 26, 2015, 23:02 PM IST
India leads emerging economies in growth chart, GDP set to surpass China this year
India with an expected growth rate of 7.5 percent this year is set to surpass China and for the first time is leading the World Bank's growth chart of major economies.
Jun 11, 2015, 09:23 AM IST
India tops in remittances, receives $70 billion
The World Bank has said India continues to be the leading nation in remittances pulling in USD 70 billion from its global migrant workforce in 2014.
Apr 14, 2015, 08:34 AM IST
India will catch up with China's growth rate in 2016-17: World Bank
"India will catch up with China's growth in the year 2016 and 2017," World Bank Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President Kaushik Basu told reporters here.
Jan 14, 2015, 13:28 PM IST
Indian economy to grow by 7% in 2016: World Bank
Overall, Basu painted a dim picture of the global economy facing a "stalled recovery in some high-income economies and even some middle-income countries" but said "there are some silver linings behind the clouds."
Jan 14, 2015, 10:16 AM IST
India should use low oil prices to put fiscal house in order: Kaushik Basu
The sharp decline in global crude oil prices gives India a rare "window of opportunity" to put its fiscal house in order and carry out the much-needed economic reforms like cutting down oil subsidy, says a top World Bank official.
Jan 08, 2015, 13:44 PM IST
