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About Me
Dr Uttam Gupta (Ph.D in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University) is an eminent author & expert on a wide range of issues which are critical to sustainable economic development.
After a stint of teaching at Delhi University, Dr Gupta joined a leading Delhi-based ‘think tank’ National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). For over 2 decades (1982 to 2003), he was Chief Economist with Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) – a unique apex body of fertilizer manufacturers from all sectors viz., private, public, cooperative & joint ventures (public-private). During 2001-03, he was Add. Director & Chief Economist...
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Spiralling food subsidy: The urgent need for reformTuesday, 11 March 2025More
India’s food subsidy bill continues to rise despite budget projections suggesting... -
Finding money for ‘freebies’: BJP faces an uphill taskFriday, 7 March 2025More
The challenge now is not just about delivering on electoral promises... -
RBI should go for an ‘accommodative’ stanceWednesday, 26 February 2025More
While inflation has been steadily declining, the RBI opted to retain... -
Balancing growth with fiscal disciplineWednesday, 19 February 2025More
Key measures, including tax reliefs and incentives for private sector, reflect... -
US sanctions: A bold move or another futile attemptFriday, 7 February 2025More
The US has imposed a fresh round of sanctions on Russia’s... -
Freebies could push Delhi to fiscal disasterSaturday, 1 February 2025More
Despite repeated warnings from the Supreme Court about the detrimental impact... -
LPG subsidies: Give it to the poor and needyMonday, 20 January 2025More
As state-owned oil companies grapple with massive losses from selling LPG... -
Relief from high power bills: Delhiites are chasing a mirageWednesday, 15 January 2025More
A significant reduction in the Power Purchase Adjustment Cost levied by...
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