Economic Slowdown
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Sonia slams govt over slowdown, alleges vendetta politics
India | September 12, 2019 14:19 ISTAccording to Congress sources, Sonia said this while addressing the meeting of party general secretaries, state in-charges, state unit chiefs and others here on Thursday.
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Chidambaram 'deeply concerned' over state of economy, asks govt's 'plan' from Tihar
India | September 11, 2019 14:16 ISTCritisizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi government, Chidambaram said, " I am deeply concerned about the economy. The poor are the worst affected. Lower incomes, fewer jobs, less trade and lower investment affect the poor and the middle class. Where is the plan to get the country out of this decline and gloom?"
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Sword hanging on livelihood of lakhs of Indians: Priyanka Gandhi on state of economy
India | September 10, 2019 13:57 ISTPriyanka Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on the Modi government vis-a-vis economic slowdown. "The economy is falling into a deep abyss of recession. The sword is hanging on the livelihood of lakhs of Indians," Priyanka Gandhi said.
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Economic slowdown temporary; India will become USD 5 trillion economy: Venkaiah Naidu
Business | September 04, 2019 21:39 ISTVice-President M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday termed the economic slowdown as a "temporary effect" due to global factors and stressed that India will achieve its target of becoming a USD 5 trillion economy by 2024-25.
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India has an opportunity to benefit from a global economic situation, says US-India Business Council
Business | September 01, 2019 23:55 ISTPresident of US-India Business Council (USIBC) Nisha Desai Biswal has said India should present its growth vision and why businesses should look to invest in the country at a time when the global economy is beset with challenges. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the US later this month. Biswal, 55, said the USIBC members are eager to hear from him.
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Priyanka Gandhi appeals Finance Minister to rise above politics and acknowledge 'slowdown'
Politics | September 01, 2019 23:10 ISTCongress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday attacked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for not acknowledging that there was a "slowdown", saying she needs to get over "politicking" about the state of the economy and come clean with the people of India.
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Banks merger reflects govt resolve to address economic slowdown: India Inc
Business | August 30, 2019 22:45 ISTA sharp deceleration in manufacturing output and subdued farm sector activity pulled down India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 5 per cent in the April-June quarter.
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Finance Minister Sitharaman gets thumbs up on steps to combat economic slowdown
Business | August 24, 2019 18:13 ISTIn a bid to stabilise the faltering economy, Sitharaman had on Friday announced the removal of surcharge on capital gains on shares for both foreign and domestic investors, provided an upfront Rs 70,000-crore equity infusion into public sector banks to boost lending, and unveiled measures to push automobile sales.
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Raghuram Rajan bats for fresh set of reforms, calls economic slowdown 'very worrisome'
Business | August 19, 2019 21:34 ISTThe annual GDP growth in India decelerated to 6.8% from 7.2% in 2017-18 this year. Economic growth figures have been slowest since 2014. Former Governor of Reserve Bank of India Raghuram Rajan said that growth figures by a variety of private analysts are "significantly below" than government projections. He followed up by saying that "slowdown in the economy is very worrisome".
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PM Modi, Arun Jaitley, Amit Shah hold crucial meet
Politics | October 05, 2017 20:19 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi today held a meeting with BJP chief Amit Shah and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
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Aaj Ki Baat October 4 episode: 'How PM Modi demolished his critics' charges on economy'
October 05, 2017 14:33 ISTThe Prime Minister made it clear that he was in full control of the economy, and was keeping a watchful eye on shortcomings.
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GDP at 3-yr low: Govt plans Rs 50,000 cr stimulus to revive economy, says report
Business | September 22, 2017 9:28 ISTThe final decision on the fund infusion and on breaching the fiscal deficit target will be taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a media report said
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China roils Rolls-Royce party as global sales near record high
January 12, 2016 16:47 ISTEven as sales for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars during 2015 neared its best ever in its 112-year history, China's slowing economy and a crackdown by authorities to limit gifts in order to curb bribery have dealt
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Sensex falls most in over 3 months, tanks 538 points on China rout
January 04, 2016 17:10 ISTMumbai: In its biggest fall in more than three months, the benchmark BSE Sensex today plunged by 537.55 points to crack below the 26,000-mark as worries over China's economic slowdown and geopolitical tensions in the
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Economic slowdown, crashing auto sales force general insurance companies to focus on retail
August 05, 2013 18:17 ISTNew Delhi, Aug 5: The economic slowdown and falling auto sales are prompting general insurers to focus on retail segment and smaller towns.Industry officials also say that there is an increasing focus on renewal premium,
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Lack of leadership, policy paralysis led to economic slowdown: Modi
Politics | July 25, 2013 6:28 ISTAhmedabad, Jul 25: Attacking the UPA government for the economic slowdown, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today alleged lack of leadership and policy paralysis are responsible for the state of the economy. Speaking at an awards
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Sangma targets Pranab for economic slowdown
Politics | June 24, 2012 18:34 ISTAmritsar, Jun 24: BJP-backed Presidential poll candidate P A Sangma today targeted Finance Minister and UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee for the economic slowdown.“If the rupee is at an all time low, if the international rating
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Govt will work to restore growth momentum, says PM
India | June 23, 2012 23:41 ISTOn Board PM's Special Aircraft, Jun 23: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said his government will work its way to restore the momentum of growth in the wake of the economic slowdown and sought cooperation
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PM sets up mechanism to fast track project implementation
India | June 01, 2012 15:47 ISTNew Delhi, Jun 1 : Amid declining growth rate and the need to arrest economic slowdown, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today approved setting up of an Investment Tracking System to ensure speedy implementation of mega
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Economic Slowdown In West To Impact Work Opportunities: IIFT
September 11, 2011 14:39 ISTMumbai, Sept 11 : The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is apprehensive about the deepening slowdown in Western markets having an impact on the domestic jobs market, even though requests from domestic companies for
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