India economy

India's GDP to grow at 8.3% in FY'17: HSBC

Stars are "gradually aligning" for the Indian economy and it is expected to clock a growth rate of 7.4 per cent in the current financial year, which is likely to improve further to 8.3 per cent by 2016-17, says an HSBC report.

Mar 22, 2015, 10:44 AM IST

India-South Asia trade reaches $19.21 bn in April-January period

The same stood at USD 20 billion in 2013-14.

Mar 20, 2015, 17:22 PM IST

Govt to ease process of doing business in India: Jaitley

Jaitley stressed that the new government's priority was to improve the credibility of the Indian economy.

Mar 14, 2015, 14:04 PM IST

India pitches for rating upgrade by Fitch

India on Thursday pitched for a rating upgrade by global agency Fitch saying that the country's growth prospects have improved on account of recent reform measures as well as lower oil prices, and its fiscal consolidation programme is on track.

Mar 12, 2015, 16:19 PM IST

China, India drive global energy needs, ex-OPEC official

The global energy industry has seen huge demand from two fast-growing major economies China and India even as consumption dropped in Europe.

Mar 12, 2015, 15:05 PM IST

Unreasonable to expect big bang reforms in India: Subramanian

In vibrant democracies like India, with multiple veto centres, it is "unreasonable" to expect "big bang reforms", country's top economist has said.

Mar 12, 2015, 12:28 PM IST

Analysts see FY16 CAD at 0.5-0.6% of GDP

In the quarter ended December 2014, the CAD doubled to USD 8.2 billion, or 1.6 percent of GDP, from USD 4.2 billion, or 0.9 percent of GDP, a year ago.

Mar 12, 2015, 10:41 AM IST

Moody's retains stable outlook on sovereign rating

The global rating agency Moody's on Wednesday retained its stable outlook on the sovereign rating at Baa3, citing the country's large and diversified economy and healthy private savings rate.

Mar 11, 2015, 20:49 PM IST

Indian economy a bright spot in global landscape: IMF

India`s growth is set to rise to 7.2 percent in this fiscal with the economy reviving, helped by positive policy actions that have improved confidence and lower global oil prices, according to the IMF.

Mar 11, 2015, 19:08 PM IST

Reform policies to determine India's credit profile: Moody's

Moody's said the upward revision in GDP growth estimates on the basis of base year revision highlight the strength of the economy.

Feb 25, 2015, 10:33 AM IST

India's GDP growth is at 7.4%: President Mukherjee

The Budget Session lasts till March 20 and the Parliament will reconvene on April 20 and the session is due to conclude on May 8.

Feb 23, 2015, 12:03 PM IST

India's Q3 earnings disappointment belies market rally, GDP growth

Earnings of India`s largest companies fell more than expected in the latest quarter, adding to scepticism over a stock market rally that started in early 2014 and official figures showing the country`s economic growth outpaced China`s.

Feb 17, 2015, 12:52 PM IST

DIPP holds stakeholders' consultation meet on FDI policy

The DIPP on Thursday held a stakeholders' consultation meet with representatives from industry chambers and law firms on the next edition of its consolidated FDI policy document.

Feb 12, 2015, 21:33 PM IST

US praises reform measures of Modi govt, but wants more

Lauding reform measures initiated by the Narendra Modi government, the US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew today said India needs more reforms and an open investment climate to attract private investors.

Feb 12, 2015, 20:18 PM IST

India's economy seen rising through fog of data

Prior to Modi`s election in May, the economy had endured its weakest phase of growth since the mid-1980s.

Feb 09, 2015, 08:48 AM IST

India Ratings says capital raising big concern for banks in FY16

Domestic rating agency India Ratings on Thursday said the primary cause of concern for the banking sector will shift to capital raising in 2015-16, away from the asset quality woes, which may subside as the economy picks up.

Feb 05, 2015, 19:12 PM IST

Fed tapering, increasing hot money: Rajan rules out 2013 repeat

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday said though the country may get impacted by the spillover effects of the loose monetary policies in advanced economies, the economy is well prepared to cope with it.

Feb 03, 2015, 21:17 PM IST

Brokerages see upside in growth estimate

Foreign brokerage firms expect an upside to India's growth estimates after a revision in the base year, but they expect the RBI to hold rates in the monetary policy review tomorrow.

Feb 02, 2015, 18:47 PM IST

India tops Credit Suisse emerging consumer scorecard 2015

The outlook for e-commerce looks bullish across the nine countries and particularly in India.

Jan 29, 2015, 16:18 PM IST

Fiscal targets likely to be met: Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday said fiscal deficit targets for current year are likely to be met and manufacturing sector is showing turnaround signs.

Jan 27, 2015, 13:11 PM IST