economic growth

Expert views: RBI cuts repo rate to more than 6-1/2 year low

Four members of the monetary policy committee voted to cut rates by 25 bps, while one voted for a 50 bps cut and one voted for leaving rates unchanged.

Aug 02, 2017, 15:05 PM IST

Expert views: RBI cuts repo rate to more than 6-1/2 year low

Four members of the monetary policy committee voted to cut rates by 25 bps, while one voted for a 50 bps cut and one voted for leaving rates unchanged.

Aug 02, 2017, 15:05 PM IST

India remains fastest growing G20 economy under PM Modi

Economic growth is projected to remain strong and India will remain the fastest growing G20 economy, according to the latest edition of the OECD`s economic outlook report on India."Growth remains strong. 

 

Jul 15, 2017, 19:47 PM IST

Manmohan Singh attacks Centre over ''GDP slump'', blames demonetisation

"The Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) has released the GDP GVA figures for 2016-17. Finally, the bluff of the Government is called. 

Jun 06, 2017, 19:41 PM IST

South Korea draws up $10 billion extra budget to create jobs

The stimulus package is subject to approval by parliament where the ruling party controls 120 out of 300 seats.

Jun 05, 2017, 11:45 AM IST

US praises PM Narendra Modi's call for freedom of navigation for peace

The US on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on having freedom of navigation and adhering to the international norms for peace and economic growth, amidst China flexing its muscles in the disputed South China Sea.

Jun 03, 2017, 15:11 PM IST

Euro zone stability risk contained but rising - ECB

Financial stability risks in the euro zone are contained but remain significant and have even increased in some areas over the past six months, the European Central Bank said in a regular stability review on Wednesday.

May 24, 2017, 14:22 PM IST

Indian firms expect moderate economic expansion in 2017: Survey

Driven by positive economic sentiment, more than three-fourths (77 percent) of senior finance executives of Indian companies expect moderate to substantial economic expansion in 2017, a survey said here on Thursday.

Apr 27, 2017, 17:14 PM IST

Euro zone businesses started 2017 on a six-year high

The output price sub-index jumped to a near six-year high of 53.1 from 52.2.

Apr 05, 2017, 14:43 PM IST

Protectionist tendencies will shrink GDP, warns Arun Jaitley

With protectionist trend emerging in developed economies, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tonight warned that economies will become more inefficient and GDP will shrink if such a move were to impact trade and movement of goods and people.

Feb 09, 2017, 23:45 PM IST

India will be world’s fastest growing economy in next 5 years: US think-tank

India will be the world’s fastest growing economy during the next five years, a top US intelligence think-tank has said while underlining that Pakistan, unable to match India’s economic prowess, will seek “other methods” to maintain even a semblance of balance.

Feb 09, 2017, 18:23 PM IST

Drugs, despair, decline fuel demand for change in Punjab

The statistical reality is that Punjab, home of the green revolution, has failed to grow its economy or prepare its young for the future.

 

Feb 03, 2017, 13:02 PM IST

Economic Survey 2017: Low GDP growth to be 6.5% in FY17; call for tax cuts

With corporate profitability likely to remain subdued owing to note-ban and global developments, overseas investors are expected to pump in a moderate USD 15-20 billion, during the next fiscal, says a ICRA report.

Jan 31, 2017, 16:15 PM IST

India is fastest growing economy, to grow by 7.7% in FY 2017: UN report

This report of the UN comes a day after the IMF cut India's growth rate for the current fiscal year to 6.6 percent from its previous estimate of 7.6 percent due to the "temporary negative consumption shock" of demonetisation.

Jan 17, 2017, 22:32 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi at Niti Aayog meeting: Five takeaways

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met government officials, experts and economists at Niti Aayog discussing various aspects to improve the economic condition of the country.

Dec 27, 2016, 22:32 PM IST

India's economic recovery still patchy, demand outlook subdued: Kotak

According to the report by Kotak Institutional Equities, the ongoing results season has not provided any signs of an incipient economic recovery, and management outlook on demand for the next 2-3 quarters is generally subdued.

Nov 01, 2016, 19:21 PM IST

Ministry of External Affairs also contributed to 53% FDI growth: Sushma Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday that the role of her ministry is undergoing transformation, as apart from diplomatic functions, now it is also acting as a catalyst to national development.

Oct 23, 2016, 18:21 PM IST

India and China only countries that can drive economic growth across globe: Sri Lankan PM

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe marked out India and China as the only countries that can drive economic growth across the globe and manufacturing companies have no other place to go.

Oct 06, 2016, 13:35 PM IST

Indian economy to grow at slower pace, 8% growth not before 2018-19: Fitch

Fitch also said that RBI, led by its new Governor Urjit Patel, is expected to cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 percent before the end of 2016, followed by one more rate cut in 2017.

Oct 03, 2016, 18:12 PM IST

Oversupply in crude may lead to pressure on its price

Oversupply in crude may lead to pressure on its price. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.

Sep 14, 2016, 15:46 PM IST