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Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

7 per cent GDP? Wait to see if it was fact or fiction

The success of the digital mode is evident in the soaring revenues of one payment firm and many others who were suddenly in demand.

04 Mar 2017 5:22 AM

The debt market has been robust and has witnessed higher issuances, but still not across all segments.

Investment scenario remains poor in manufacturing sector

While GDP is still growing at around 7 per cent the financial sector remains subdued.

04 Mar 2017 1:50 AM

Should not doubt CSO's integrity on GDP data: Jaitley

CSO in its data for macro-economic indicators fixed Q3 GDP at 7 per cent and 7.1 per cent for FY17.

02 Mar 2017 12:19 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Can Modi revise social compact? 2019 will tell

The BJP came to power at the national level in 2014 by disrupting traditional identity-based votebanks.

02 Mar 2017 6:37 AM

On the other hand, the slowdown in economic activity has weighed on demand for credit among retail borrowers.

India to grow at 6.4 per cent in Q4 FY17

Moody’s noted that sales in realty and auto sectors are gradually recovering after falling sharply following demonetisation.

02 Mar 2017 6:18 AM

GDP data leaves economists scratching their heads

Annual GDP growth for Oct-Dec period came in at 7 per cent, a tad slower than 7.4 per cent in previous quarter.

01 Mar 2017 2:22 PM

Agriculture has been the fortifying factor, and it would be prudent if the government continued its support to this sector.

Good news on GDP

It is well known that GDP figures don’t give a total picture of the economy, given the high unemployment rate.

01 Mar 2017 4:47 AM

Agriculture sector grew by 6 per cent in Q3 against 3.8 per cent in Q2.

Note ban blues see India slash GDP to 7 per cent

Experts projected a short-term dip from demonetisation.

01 Mar 2017 4:02 AM

Manufacturing sector grew by 8.3 per cent in October-December against 6.9 per cent in the previous quarter when there was no note ban.

GDP takes slight demonetisation hit

The Central Statistics Office also retained its growth forecast for 2016-17 at 7.1 per cent.

01 Mar 2017 2:22 AM

GDP growth came in lower than the previous quarter. (Photo:Representational Image)

India fastest-growing economy but growth rate slips to 7 per cent post note ban

Growth exceeded most analyst predictions in wake of government's shock move of note ban.

28 Feb 2017 6:34 PM

Fiscal deficit at Rs 5.64 lakh crore during April-Jan

Govt data showed fiscal deficit was 105.7 per cent of budgeted target for fiscal year ending in March 2017.

28 Feb 2017 5:43 PM

India is breathing toxic air. But here’s a clear look at the hard numbers and the real reasons.

Dying planet

Moreover, air pollution varies not only with population density, but also with regional differences, says a Nasa study.

28 Feb 2017 7:36 AM

Market borrowings of the states will increase to Rs 3.7 trillion from the 3.5 trillion in the ongoing fiscal 2016-17.

States' fiscal deficit will rise to 3.3 per cent in 2017-18: Ind-Ra

Aggregate states' GDP to debt ratio will also go up marginally to 24.3 per cent in FY18 from 24 per cent in FY17.

27 Feb 2017 3:03 PM

The IMF said larger than expected gains from the GST and further structural reforms could lead to significantly stronger growth. (Photo: File/AFP)

GST might raise India’s GDP to cross 8 percent, says IMF

The Indian government expects to roll out GST by July 1 after it could not meet the April 1, 2016, target.

22 Feb 2017 9:08 PM

IMF said recapitalisation costs should be manageable at between 1.5 and 2.4 per cent of forecast GDP.

India banking bailout cost 'manageable': IMF

Of that total, the govt's share would be between 1.0 and 1.6 per cent of gross GDP over the four years to March 2019.

22 Feb 2017 8:06 PM

Manufacturing has been a key contributor to country's GDP.

India to be a $5 trn economy by 2025: Morgan Stanley

Country's $2.2 trillion economy makes it seventh largest in world in terms of nominal GDP.

21 Feb 2017 2:39 PM

Economic inequality is rising day by day throughout the world, all theorisation and philosophical declamations notwithstanding. It is the biggest cause of worry for economists and policymakers.

UBI isn’t a permanent solution: Income disparities must be cut

UBI may come as a great relief for the poor but it is not a permanent solution.

15 Feb 2017 2:06 AM

GDP growth to slow to 5.7 pc in Jan-Mar 2017

Nomura says following subdued growth in first quarter, a V-shaped recovery is on cards due to remonetisation.

13 Feb 2017 3:57 PM

When the 40-year-old Star Wars franchise could change hands at $4 billion, one can well imagine the real costs of actual technological advances to build a missile shield that can destroy a threatening missile both inside and beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. (Representational image)

A signal achievement

It is a post-World War II curse that nations are forced to spend greater and greater amounts of their GDP on defence.

13 Feb 2017 2:24 AM

No room to delay GST beyond Sept 15: Jaitley

Finance Minister say govt intends to table GST law in second half of ongoing Budget session of Parliament.

10 Feb 2017 2:46 PM

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