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Topic: GDP data

Economic indicators much more encouraging now, farmers interests remain a priority, says Modi

In his first comments on the ongoing protests, PM Modi says his govt is committed to protecting farmers and assures them the new reforms will open access to markets and technology.

Indians saved more in Q1, preferred to invest in mutual funds and hold cash, RBI says

RBI says increased flows to mutual funds was driven by low fixed deposit rates in banks while pandemic hastened need for people to buy life insurance policies.

Govt needs to be scared out of complacency & Q1 contraction could do that, Raghuram Rajan says

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan says saving resources now for future use is self-defeating, ‘patient needs relief when sick, not after atrophy’.

SBI report says rural economy is losing steam, flags rising unemployment and fall in wages

For 12 Indian states, the loss in state GDP in the current fiscal is mainly due to the rural areas, says the research report by State Bank of India.

Indian economy seen shrinking 15-25% in April-June, but worst could be over

Manufacturing and services are expected to be worst-hit sectors in the first quarter. The economy is expected to shrink by at least 10% in the full year.

India’s Q1 GDP data due on Monday but economists are still unable to agree how bad it will be

Economists are bracing for possible big swings in India's quarterly GDP data scheduled for release Monday and significant revisions going forward.

How relevant is data, experts ask, as India’s GDP forecasts swing wildly under Covid impact

The pandemic will make the task of data collection tougher as many numbers won’t be backed by hard data, and this will lead to difficulties for policymakers, say experts.

How badly has coronavirus hit India’s services sector? Q4 GDP data will tell us today

Businesses providing services of everything from technology to travel & trade were the first to be hit when govt announced the lockdown.

Had flagged concerns about GDP estimates even when I was in govt, Arvind Subramanian says

Subramanian says concerns he raised last month that growth may have been overestimated were flagged immediately after the new estimates were released.

T Sundararaman finds NITI Aayog’s health index faulty, Manish Sabharwal has problems with bankruptcy code

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

On Camera

Army wives fight a silent battle. Don’t abuse them for seeking small joys

The next time you see a post featuring a sari-clad woman at a party or a travel reel from an unknown location, ask yourself — how does her joy threaten yours?

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.