India economy

Centre takes on Manmohan Singh for his 'economy running on one engine' remark

The Centre on Wednesday took on former prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh for his `economy running on one engine` remark, saying that India is moving forward with the help of a single and solid engine under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Jun 07, 2017, 13:24 PM IST

Q3 GDP data surprising; Indian economy to grow by 7.1% in current fiscal: Fitch

Indian economy will grow by 7.1 percent in current fiscal, 7.7 percent in 2017-18, rating agency Fitch said on Tuesday.

Mar 07, 2017, 10:29 AM IST

Q3 GDP data substantially impacted by demonetisation: Arun Jaitley

GDP number belies exaggerated claim by many that rural sector was in distress, FM added.

Mar 01, 2017, 16:03 PM IST

OECD cuts India growth to 7%, says India a star performer

India`s rapid economic growth has lifted 140 million people out of poverty in the past decade but large parts of the population still lack access to elecricity and toilets, the OECD said in a report Tuesday.

Feb 28, 2017, 11:47 AM IST

Q3 GDP estimate to factor in effect of demonetisation

The Central Statistics Office(CSO) on Tuesday, will unveil the revised advance estimate of India GDP growth in 2016017. In the wake of the cash ban, a number of think-tanks and experts have lowered their projections of GDP growth for FY17 to even below 7.1 percent.

Feb 27, 2017, 18:33 PM IST

Economy to grow more than 7% next fiscal: Das

Stepping up the growth pitch, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das today expressed confidence that the economy will grow upwards of 7 per cent next fiscal.

Feb 04, 2017, 13:07 PM IST

Economy to grow more than 7% next fiscal: Shaktikanta Das

Stepping up the growth pitch, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das today expressed confidence that the economy will grow upwards of 7 per cent next fiscal.

Feb 04, 2017, 13:07 PM IST

India's services sector contracts for 3rd month in January, rebound likely

ndia's services languished, with new business orders falling for the third straight month, amid muted inflationary pressure that could offer RBI much room to remain accommodative in its next policy meet next week.

Feb 03, 2017, 11:44 AM IST

Demonetisation, GST to fetch more revenues to govt: Jaitley

Arun Jaitley put up a spirited defence of demonetisation, saying the drive "shook" the financial system for a short while, but will integrate the shadow economy with the formal in the long run and ensure better tax compliance.

Jan 27, 2017, 13:09 PM IST

Need bold reforms to transform economy: Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that bold reforms are required to transform economy.

Jan 11, 2017, 10:54 AM IST

Indian services sector contracts for 2nd month in December

The index that slipped into contraction territory in November remained in that zone as the rupee ban led to the sharpest fall in new business since September 2013.

Jan 04, 2017, 12:38 PM IST

India's service sector activity in October gathers pace

Services sector activity in the country gathered pace in October, driven by sharper increase in new business orders amid strong demand and improved market conditions.

Nov 03, 2016, 11:24 AM IST

India's gross-value added growth to hit 7.6% this year

India's gross-value added growth is expected to quicken to 7.6 percent this year from 7.2 percent in 2015-16, driven by sustained support from public capex spending, says a DBS report.

Nov 02, 2016, 12:15 PM IST

Need to revive arbitral centres to win investor confidence: Arun Jaitley

Pitching for making India an important commercial arbitral centre, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said efforts are being made to revive the arbitration centres in Mumbai and national capital with a view to expedite contractual dispute resolution at lesser cost.

Oct 21, 2016, 23:04 PM IST

India's GDP growth to remain strong at 7.6% in 2016: World Bank

India's GDP growth will remain strong at 7.6 percent in 2016 and 7.7 percent in 2017, the World Bank has said, attributing it to increasingly positive contributions from exports and a recovery of private investment in the medium term.

Oct 04, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

India down to 112th spot on World Economic Freedom Index

India has slipped by 10 positions to 112th, out of 159 countries and territories, as it "fared badly" across categories including legal system and regulation.

Sep 16, 2016, 15:48 PM IST

Thanks Piers Morgan, but two-medal India will celebrate Rio 2016 Olympics for PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik

When an outsider put the matter into a perspective – right or wrong, he was put to the sword, and was forced to take a tour of history, and also do extensive research on fields other than sports.

Aug 24, 2016, 22:43 PM IST

Big twenty five reforms that changed the face of India

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Jul 23, 2016, 17:17 PM IST

India a “sweet spot” in the global economy: Arun Jaitley

He also added that the growth outlook this year looks much better with indications of good rains.

Jul 04, 2016, 16:26 PM IST

Will monsoon lower down the inflation? | Part II

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Jun 09, 2016, 10:54 AM IST