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As the name goes, AAP goes to the Aam Aadmi for funds

Corporates also chipping in but their contributions account for just 10% of total funds

Core sector grows at seven-month high of 3.7% in Aug

Electricity, grew at a massive 6.7% in August compared to 1.9% in August last year

India, China agree to strengthen coordination in policies

Recently, two sides deeply discussed new challenges global economy faces, macro-economic situations and policies in both countries

Rural India making its presence felt: IDFC

Data show rural monthly per capital consumption expenditure grew at rapid 5.5%-a-year between 2009-10 and 2011-12

People's trust in politicians at all-time low in India: WEF

India ranked 115th among 148 countries across the globe, has lost almost 30 ranks since 2010 on global competitiveness

Want higher income? Go for broadband connection

Study says setting up a new connection of speed 0.5 Mbps can increase household income by Rs 50,000 a year

Inflation may be higher than projected: RBI

WPI inflation in July and August moved out of the RBI's comfort zone and stood at 5.8% and 6.1% respectively

July GPD grows at 4.4%: Zyfin

Zyfin estimates GDP growth, inflation on yoy, mom basis; will compute GDP, inflation every month

Aug WPI inflation at 6-month high of 6.1%

Food prices soar 18%; June WPI inflation revised to 5.16% from 4.86%.

Capital goods, non durables drive industrial growth in July

Before July this year, this component was at an all-time high in June 2011 when it grew by 38.7%

The young in parties' cross hairs

In 2011, 51.4% of the young voters were men, while 56% lived in rural areas

No case for downgrading India's sovereign rating: C Rangarajan

Interview with PMEAC Chairman

PM's council pegs FY14 GDP growth at 5.3%

Says containing fiscal deficit at 4.8% will be challenging, RBI must maintain monetary stance till rupee stablises

PM's council likely to peg GDP growth for FY14 at 5.5% today

Many brokerage firms and independent analysts, however, have pegged the growth rate at sub 5%

PMEAC outlook likely to peg GDP at 5.5% for FY'14

Many brokerage firms and independent analysts, however, have pegged the growth rate at sub 5%

All eyes on IIP data for July

Robust merchandise exports and moderate core sector numbers to help

Shining India still prefers a boy child

Between 2001-02, 2011-12, when India's economic growth stood at a high 7.76%, perception of the girl child changed little

Half of voting population now composed of youth: Census data

Experts believe youth always are crucial target for success of any political party in India

India's preference for the boy child rises

Latest Census data reveal that child sex ratio in India is at an all-time low of 919 females per thousand males since independence

Official growth estimate fails to find consensus among experts

Few are able to see convincing signs of the prime minister's estimate of 5.5% GDP rise this year, especially after the gloomy June quarter data