Abenomics not likely to lift Japan out of sluggish growth
The reform plans championed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, known as Abenomics, are not likely to lift Japan out of sluggish growth, they said, citing the persistent deflationary risks and weak investment growth.
May 18, 2016, 21:21 PM IST
Revenue dept taking steps to boost growth, jobs: FinMin
The Finance Ministry Sunday listed out steps taken by the Revenue Department to boost growth and employment by giving relief to small tax payers, businesses and professionals.
May 08, 2016, 20:38 PM IST
India may clock near 8% growth on back of good monsoon: Das
India targets to be a "low-cost economy" by reducing interest rates and transaction cost, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das said Tuesday while projecting a near-8 percent growth for current fiscal.
May 03, 2016, 23:19 PM IST
Core sector expands to a 16-month high of 6.4% in March
On the back of high production rate of fertilizer, cement, petroleum and electricity, the eight core sector industries grew by 6.4 percent in the month of March.
May 02, 2016, 17:30 PM IST
Raghuram Rajan Lecture on India's Growth
Watch RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's lecture on India's growth.
Apr 20, 2016, 23:30 PM IST
Government is Not Happy With Raghuram Rajan's Comment on Economy
the government is not happy with the recent comment of RBI governor on Indian economy.
Apr 19, 2016, 22:05 PM IST
Arun Jaitley hits back at Raghuram Rajan, says 'Indian economy growing fastest'
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has virtually rebutted RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's remarks that India is 'one-eyed king in the land of blind' saying compared to the rest of the world, the Indian economy was growing much faster and, in fact, the fastest.
Apr 19, 2016, 16:47 PM IST
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said good rainfall may lead GDP to 7.5%
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Apr 14, 2016, 23:47 PM IST
Arun Jaitley says higher rainfall forecast could mean faster growth
India may grow at a faster pace this year if the latest predictions of higher rainfall in the country this year hold up, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday.
Apr 14, 2016, 10:03 AM IST
IMF cuts eurozone growth forecast amid 'major' challenges
The IMF cut its growth forecasts for the eurozone on Tuesday as the refugee crisis, terrorism and the threat of Britain choosing to exit the EU weighed on the outlook.
Apr 12, 2016, 21:22 PM IST
IMF cuts US growth outlook, warns of rising protectionism
The IMF lowered its forecast for the US economy Tuesday and warned that the protectionist sentiments voiced in the US presidential election campaign were a threat to global growth.
Apr 12, 2016, 21:17 PM IST
Worried IMF cuts world growth forecast to 3.2%, warns over Brexit
The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday that the global economy faces wide-ranging threats from weak growth and rising protectionism, warning of possible "severe" damage should Britain quit the European Union.
Apr 12, 2016, 20:57 PM IST
IMF keeps gloomy Saudi Arabia growth outlook
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday maintained its gloomy economic forecasts for Saudi Arabia due to low oil prices and lowered its expectations for the Middle East and North Africa overall.
Apr 12, 2016, 20:35 PM IST
India may expand by 7.7% in current fiscal: Fitch
Fitch Ratings expects India to be on the top of the global growth ladder and expanding by 7.7 percent in the current fiscal, a shade higher than the estimated 7.5 percent in the previous year due to higher disposable income and a likelihood of a normal monsoon.
Apr 11, 2016, 23:54 PM IST
India's GDP to grow at 7.7% in 2017 and 7.5% in 2016: World Bank
According to the World Bank report, the GDP growth in India will be supported by a rebound in agriculture and stimulus from civil service pay reforms.
Apr 11, 2016, 22:38 PM IST
World Bank lending hits post-financial crisis peak
Lending to needy countries by the World Bank surged to a level last year normally only seen during financial crises, the Bank said Monday.
Apr 11, 2016, 21:39 PM IST
IMF chief ramps up call for global action as growth risks increase
The global economy`s already modest prospects will decline further unless authorities take stronger action to boost growth, the head of the IMF warned on Tuesday, saying the Fund would cut its headline forecasts next week.
Apr 05, 2016, 21:06 PM IST
GDP growth to remain flat at 7.4% in FY17: HSBC
India is likely to clock GDP growth of 7.4 percent in the current fiscal and consumption is likely to be the main driver of growth in the foreseeable future, says an HSBC report.
Apr 04, 2016, 18:44 PM IST
Arun Jaitley sees FY16 GDP growth at 7.6%; hopes for better rate next year
Pegging India's GDP growth rate at 7.6 percent for the fiscal 2015-16, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday said it is "much less" than its potential and expressed hope for better numbers next year.
Mar 31, 2016, 18:53 PM IST
With economic reforms, India can add 1-2% to growth rate: Arun Jaitley
India can add 1-2 percent to its growth rate with economic reforms, favourable weather and supportive global conditions, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Wednesday.
Mar 23, 2016, 22:36 PM IST