Indian Economy, Budgetary Reforms needed for 2022-23
In India, the ongoing Covid -19 pandemic has created a prolonged health crisis. Economic activities were slowing down even before the pandemic struck. Two Covid - 19 waves have resulted into a deep and broad based economic downturn having a potential of long lasting impact. The disruption have exposed the country's dependence for the products ranging from raw materials to finished goods for the manufacturing sector. Also, the growing differences with the neighbouring countries during the time of pandemic choked global trade. The authorities have responded to with fiscal policy besides scaled up support to vulnerable groups on selective basis. Despite the pandemic, the authorities have continued to implement structural reforms. Though policy steps helped to reduce the pandemic it is still possible to result in more poverty and inequality. Accelerated global monetary tightening could trigger capital outflows and disturb credit growth. Covid- 19 has resulted in India to introdu...