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Weak investment, muted monetary transmission big challenges for Indian...

India's GDP growth increased from an average of 6.7 per cent during 2010 to 2014 to 7.3 per cent during 2015 to 2019.

16 Aug 2019 1:34 PM IST

Sectors like fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), auto, consumer staples were the worst hit from sluggish rural demand and a general slowdown in consumption.

Modi reviews state of economy with Sitharaman, FinMin officials

There are expectations that the government would come out with sector-specific stimulus sometime soon.

15 Aug 2019 5:35 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Modi says will invest Rs 100 lakh cr in infra, USD 5 trn economy...

India was ranked 142nd among 190 nations when the Narendra Modi's government took office in 2014.

15 Aug 2019 9:27 AM IST

The NDA/BJP government is looking increasingly cornered on every governance paradigm. However, its weakest link is the gross mismanagement of the Indian economy. (Representational image)

India is a top place for zombie companies

Zombie companies are defined as corporate underachievers overdosed on cheap credit.

15 Aug 2019 1:44 AM IST

Global rating agency Fitch on Monday slashed its GDP forecast for India for FY18 saying growth has repeatedly disappointed in recent quarters.

Risks in sector may rise when banks lend more to NBFCs: Fitch

It said that if banks direct more funds to the sector, mostly the strongest NBFCs are likely to be benefited.

15 Aug 2019 1:35 AM IST

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Jalan panel finalises report; suggests transfer of RBI's surplus in...

As per various estimates, the RBI has over Rs 9 lakh crore of surplus capital with it.

14 Aug 2019 5:20 PM IST

As per the Central Statistics Office (CSO) data inflation in vegetables contracted by 2.19 per cent last month, compared to 7.8 per cent in June.

Wholesale inflation in July falls to multi-year low of 1.08 per cent

Inflation based on Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was at 2.02 per cent in June this year and 5.27 per cent in July 2018.

14 Aug 2019 12:36 PM IST

Indias GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7 per cent from 7.4 per cent.

India's bond rally fizzles on government spending fears

Indian banks have been reluctant to fully pass on the benefit of the policy rate cuts to their borrowers.

14 Aug 2019 12:19 PM IST

Indias GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7 per cent from 7.4 per cent.

Consumption-driven growth causing 'serious slowdown' warns SBI MF

Personal consumption spend has outgrown household income, leading to household savings plummeting to a low 21 pc.

14 Aug 2019 9:52 AM IST

Mosambi, pomegranate, jackfruit, pear, cucumber and carrot are the new fruits and vegetables added to calculate wholesale inflation (WPI) in country as the government on Friday revised inflation and industrial growth (IIP) base year to make it more relevant to the changing times.

Jul retail inflation eases to 3.15 pc; experts advise caution on...

Retail inflation was 3.18 per cent in June 2019, while it stood at 4.17 per cent in year-ago period (July 2018).

13 Aug 2019 8:48 PM IST

The platform will invest in opportunities in the ports sector, and beyond sea ports into areas such as river ports and transportation, freight corridors, port-led special economic zones, inland container terminals, and logistics infrastructure including cold storage.

India, Russia to boost ties to achieve USD 30 bn bilateral trade by...

In 2018-19, the bilateral trade between the countries stood at USD 8.3 billion.

13 Aug 2019 2:59 PM IST

Gold was available for $2 premium over and above the landed rate 15 days back. After the steep rise, it is now available for a discount of $14 per ounce, said Suresh Hundia, former President of the Bombay Bullion Association.

Gold imports up 35.5 per cent during Apr-Jun

Gold imports increased by 35.5 pc to USD 11.45 billion (about Rs 80,000 crore) during April-June quarter of current...

12 Aug 2019 8:29 PM IST