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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...
Latest Published Articles
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State budgets on the brink: RBI sounds alarmThursday, 26 December 2024More
With outstanding debts exceeding the prudential threshold, the RBI urges states... -
Slowdown in growth: Is it a temporary blip?Monday, 23 December 2024More
This temporary slowdown, attributed to reduced government spending, raises broader concerns... -
Call for fast-tracking WTO agricultural negotiationsTuesday, 17 December 2024More
In a recent WTO meeting, India urges prioritisation of issues, including... -
What lies behind DAP shortageSunday, 15 December 2024More
DAP is a widely used complex fertiliser that supplies 46% phosphate... -
Advancing the Centre’s liberalisation agendaMonday, 9 December 2024More
Agri-marketing reforms can be achieved by enabling bulk buyers to purchase... -
Freebies: A winning strategy or economic pitfall?Monday, 2 December 2024More
The growing trend of offering freebies in elections raises significant concerns... -
Food subsidy: Go for direct transfer to curb leakagesTuesday, 26 November 2024More
Despite extensive measures implemented by the government, including digitisation, pilferage persists,... -
Delhi discoms in crisis: Debt and regulatory gapsWednesday, 20 November 2024More
A convoluted tariff regime, under-recoveries, power theft, and unpaid subsidies are...
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