Ananthanarayanan Seshan, Economic Consultant, holds degrees of MA in Economics and MSc in Agricultural Economics (US). He joined the economic research department of the Reserve Bank of India in 1956 and retired as its Officer-in-Charge in 1993. Subsequently, he worked as IMF Adviser to National Bank of Kyrgyzstan and Bank of Sierra Leone. His articles on economics, music, dance, politics, travel and sports number more than 250. He was a member of 18 official committees, including those set up by the IMF and UNDP. He is a former Editor of RBI Bulletin and RBI Occasional Papers and Founder-Editor of BSL Bulletin.
June 17, 2013
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RBI did well to do nothing
There is no case for a rate cut now, with inflation hurting the common man. »
June 16, 2013
A refreshing contrarian
The RBI Governor has kept his focus on inflation, despite pressure from the rate cut lobby. »
June 6, 2013
Fiscal deficit, a black hole
Open market operations are meant to stabilise money supply, and not provide credit to the Government. Monetisation of the deficit continues through the backdoor. »
May 3, 2013
RBI strikes the right note
In its Monetary Policy 2013-14, the RBI has struck a fine balance between growth and price stability. »
April 30, 2013
Monetary policy for the aam aadmi
The RBI should assess inflation on the basis of consumer rather than wholesale prices. »
March 19, 2013
Futile effort to push growth
The repo rate cut is unlikely to spur growth. This is because persistent inflation and the high level of prices have compressed demand. »
March 14, 2013
No case for monetary policy easing now
The Finance Minister’s emotional appeal may lead the RBI to do what it really shouldn’t. »
February 28, 2013
Above all, a responsible Budget
A politician looks forward only to the next election. A statesman looks forward to the next generation. — Thomas Jefferson
The dog squad of the security staff of Parliament...
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February 13, 2013
Budget should revamp direct taxes
A flat income tax rate, a tax on dividend incomes and wealth tax on financial assets, are steps worth considering.
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January 29, 2013
Wrong diagnosis, wrong prescription
The RBI’s rate cut is based on the assumption that inflation has moderated. However, retail prices tell another story. »
