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Saturday, May 18, 2024
TopicIndian Economy

Topic: Indian Economy

Is WFH solution to India’s low female labour participation? Not really, says economist

New Delhi: Could remote working be the solution to one of India’s most persistent problems — its abysmally low female workforce participation? The question,...

Economic Survey predicts India’s GDP growth will slow down to 6-6.8%

The government's annual Economic Survey report said its baseline scenario for growth for 2023/24 was 6.5%, with nominal growth, which accounts for inflation, forecast at 11%.

IMF projects Indian economy to grow 6.1% in 2023, global growth to dip to 2.9%

The International Monetary Fund Tuesday said the 2022 estimate & 2023 forecast are both higher by 0.2 percentage point, reflecting greater-than-expected resilience in numerous economies.

How green bonds can take India closer to meeting its climate goals and deepen investor interest

Issuance of green bonds will help India build global credibility, while transparent disclosure norms and specific screening criteria of green projects will diversify participation.

Modi govt may moderate divestment target for FY 2024, say analysts

Disinvestment receipts add to the state's non-tax revenue, & robust inflows from this category could help the government quickly narrow its budget gap.

62% industry leaders optimistic about economic growth in 2023, down from 78% last year: Deloitte

According to Deloitte’s survey, industry leaders say global economic slowdown, geopolitical tensions, & supply chain disruptions can pose challenges to India’s growth rate.

Tensions high, but India’s lapping up Chinese goods. Why trade deficit’s hit record $101 bn

Trade deficit ballooned in 2022 calendar year in sharp rise from 2021 figure of $69.38 bn, according to Chinese customs data. Manufacturing sector recovery 'likely' driving imports.

Gujarat model was development on steroids—Free land, large loans, nearly zero interest rates

A furious Modi dismissed his critics as “pseudo-secularists.” He recast himself as a friend of business and began marketing Gujarat as a prime business location.

Off The Cuff with Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian

Watch Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian, India's former Chief Economic Advisor & Executive Director at the IMF, talk about the state of Indian economy, RBI, nuances...

India can pull off 6.5% growth over next 10 yrs, but not without some key policy changes

Employment & education are some of the constraints. Plus, greater dependence on domestic sources of growth will deny India momentum that comes from accessing international markets.

On Camera

Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many civic bodies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?