There are various narratives on the trajectory of India’s economic growth, and its key determining factors. This article analyses the recently released GDP data series at 2011-12 prices, extending back to 1950, to establish India’s actual growth trajectory.

Ashwini Deshpande dispels some of the myths and misconceptions which are pushed around and widely circulated in media about the 'Muslim rate of growth'. These false narratives are often used to stoke majoritarian fears of a demographic skew.

Indian households reallocated their expenditures due to the impact of COVID-19, writes Firstpost as it quotes the CEDA-CMIE Bulletin.

The pandemic’s effects on women have been extremely disproportionate. There is clear evidence of a gendered impact of COVID in the arena of employment according to Deshpande.

Indian Express draws on the works of Prof. Ashwini Deshpande, Prof. Sonalde Desai and Prof. Linda Scott to shine some light on why India has one of the worst labour force participation rate for women.