India and the Global South: Issues, Engagement and Challenges

Publications, Research Article

-By Dr. Rakesh Arya Abstract: The concept of the Global South encompasses regions in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, representing developing nations with shared historical contexts of colonization and economic marginalization. India’s role within the Global South is pivotal, leveraging its growing economic power, democratic framework, and strategic geopolitical positioning to advocate for equitable…

China’s Demographic Realities and Economic Slowdown: Opportunities and Challenges for India

Publications, Research Article

-Dr Reeta Kumari (Researcher) Abstract China, once greeted as the engine of global economic growth, is now dealing with profound demographic shifts and a slowing economy. The nation’s declining fertility rates, shrinking workforce, and rapidly aging population pose significant long-term challenges to its economic vitality. Concurrently, structural inefficiencies, real estate crises, and dwindling export growth…

An analysis of RBI & CSO data on household savings: What is the correct methodology for such data?

Publications, Research Article

If we re-estimate the Indian households’ savings based on the data provided by the RBI and methodologies suggested by the SEBI, we get altogether different figures for household savings. Here we compare two scenarios, one RBl’s estimates of household savings and two, household savings after taking into consideration financial savings using SEBl’s methodology. Traditionally, households…