The COVID-19 shock hit India’s economy, not once but several times due to multiples waves where businesses, shops, work had to shut down – either across the country or in different states for different periods of time. Many economy watchers have called for the unconventional choice of “direct” monetisation of deficit – printing more money. Here are six facts about this crisis only tool and whether this can save India from a growth stumble.

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