Indian Economy
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FDI has seen a record jump, India now a bright spot in global economy: PM Modi
Jun 07, 2017, 11:32 PM ISTThe Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has seen a huge jump from $34,487 billion to $61,724 billion since 2013, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday
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PM Modi reviews GST roll-out preparations, terms it ‘turning point for economy’
Jun 05, 2017, 04:56 PM ISTDescribing it as an unprecedented moment in the country's history, Modi said the creation of the one-nation, one-market and one-tax system would greatly benefit the common man.
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India to regain crown of fastest growing major economy: Arvind Panagariya
Jun 02, 2017, 05:15 PM ISTPanagariya said that India, on an annual basis, is ahead of China and will regain the growth momentum soon on the back of host of reforms initiated by the Narendra Modi Modi government.
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Opposition tears into Modi government over falling GDP
National | Jun 01, 2017, 08:21 PM ISTLeading the attack over "falling GDP", Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi-led NDA government of using diversionary ploys.
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Demonetisation effect? India clocks 6.1 pc GDP growth in fourth quarter
May 31, 2017, 08:02 PM ISTWith this, India has lost its status of the world’s fastest growing economy, superseded by China whose GDP grew 6.9 per cent during the same quarter
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India will grow at 7.2 per cent in 2017-18, says World Bank
May 29, 2017, 04:51 PM ISTThe World Bank report says that the overall impact of GST on equity and poverty is likely to be positive.
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India to grow at 7.7 per cent in 2018-19, says IMF
May 09, 2017, 07:47 AM ISTIndian economy is expected to rebound to 7.2 per cent growth in the financial year 2017-18 and in the 2018-19 fiscal, it is likely to grow at 7.7 percent, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday.
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India to enter 8 pc growth trajectory in 2-3 years: NITI Aayog
Apr 28, 2017, 03:03 PM ISTIn its 3-year draft action agenda, it has also stressed upon the need for reforms in taxation, agriculture and governance for accelerating all-round development of the country.
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After demonetisation, India's economic growth to bounce back in 2018: IMF
Apr 22, 2017, 08:05 AM ISTThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said that post demonetisation, India's growth is projected to rebound to 7.2 per cent in fiscal year 2018 and further to 7.7 per cent the next year.
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IMF cuts India's 2017 GDP growth to 7.2 pc citing note ban
Apr 19, 2017, 10:11 AM ISTIn February, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) estimated that India's GDP growth for the full fiscal 2016-17, at 7.1 per cent, which marked a sharp fall from the 7.9 per cent recorded for the fiscal 2015-16.
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Services a key growth driver of Indian economy: President Mukherjee
Apr 18, 2017, 09:49 AM ISTPresident Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said India's services sector has been a key growth driver of its economy.
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India’s growth to pick up to 7.4 pc in 2017-18: ADB
Apr 06, 2017, 10:05 AM ISTThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) today said that India's growth rate will improve to 7.4 per cent during 2017-18 and go up further to 7.6 per cent in the next fiscal, remaining ahead of China.
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Indian economy to grow 7.1 pc in FY 2017, figures for Oct-Dec quarter surprising: Fitch
Mar 07, 2017, 02:28 PM ISTGlobal ratings agency Fitch today said that the Indian economy will grow by 7.1 per cent in the current fiscal before stepping up to 7.7 per cent in the next two financial years.
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Demonetisation improved India’s economic landscape: Jayant Sinha
Mar 07, 2017, 01:07 PM ISTMinister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha on Monday said the government's demonetisation decision has led to a dramatic improvement in India's economic landscape.
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Demonetisation to have positive impact on Indian economy: World Bank CEO
Mar 03, 2017, 07:54 AM ISTThe government’s decision to scrap old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, in an attempt to fight corruption and black money, will have a profound and positive impact on India’s economy, World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgoieva has said.
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Arun Jaitley: India is a fastest growing economy at present
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Indian economy to grow more than 7 per cent next fiscal: Govt
Feb 04, 2017, 02:33 PM ISTEconomic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das today expressed confidence that the Indian economy will grow more than 7 per cent next fiscal.
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Congress uses Economic Survey to attack government, says it reflects 'sorry state' of Indian economy
National | Jan 31, 2017, 11:24 PM ISTCongress today said the Economic Survey 2016-17 reflects the sorry state of Indian economy.
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Indian economy not in good shape, says Manmohan Singh; BJP cites statistics to counter claim
National | Jan 30, 2017, 09:14 PM ISTFormer PM Manmohan Singh today painted a bleak picture of the Indian economy insisting it is not in good shape while he released a document detailing the current economic scenario in India.
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No serious, long-term impact on Indian economy from demonetisation: UN
Jan 18, 2017, 07:35 AM ISTIndia is projected to grow by 7.7 per cent in fiscal 2017, remaining the fastest growing large developing economy, a United Nations report said.