RSS economic wing bats for stronger rupee, contrary to Arvind Panagariya prescription
The article highlights a debate on the Indian rupee's exchange rate policy. Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, advocates for allowing the rupee to depreciate past ₹100 per dollar to boost exports. In contrast, the RSS economic wing, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch (SJM), through Ashwani Mahajan, argues for a stronger rupee, stating that depreciation harms India's global standing, increases inflation, and negatively impacts domestic industry, which needs protection from dumping and high domestic costs, aligning with the 'Aatmanirbharta' principle. The SJM emphasizes structural issues affecting domestic industry rather than just inefficiency.
The article highlights a debate on the Indian rupee's exchange rate policy. Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, advocates for allowing the rupee to depreciate past ₹100 per dollar to boost exports. In contrast, the RSS economic wing, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch (SJM), through Ashwani Mahajan, argues for a stronger rupee, stating that depreciation harms India's global standing, increases inflation, and negatively impacts domestic industry, which needs protection from dumping and high domestic costs, aligning with the 'Aatmanirbharta' principle. The SJM emphasizes structural issues affecting domestic industry rather than just inefficiency.
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GS Paper 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Government Budgeting. Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Investment models.
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