Days of easy money over as credit growth rises
Earlier forecast was 7.2%; institution says high inflation is another growth hurdle, cut FY24 forecast to 7.2% from 7.8%
The economy's resilience will be tested in the second half of the year and beyond
May even touch decadal low of 4% by March 2024; MSMEs remain vulnerable with one-fourth of recast accounts likely to turn NPAs
Spread between 10-yr G-sec and 2-yr bond yields narrows to 38-mth low
'Signs are very encouraging' are for the Indian economy, he says in an interview
SpiceJet has sent approximately 80 pilots on leave without pay for three months in order to rationalise its costs.
The current datelines imply the GDP changes will happen only after the general elections of 2024
PM Modi will soon decide whether to extend a food dole out that has cost India $44 billion since the pandemic, or ease the strain on government finances and food supply
As a matter of rule, no evidence of actual duties suffered on imported or indigenous nature of inputs used, even if the AIR has customs portion, should be insisted upon by field formations
Focus will also be on climate justice, green financing
Railway freight traffic numbers were higher than before
The central government is considering offering sops to farmers to adopt natural ways of farming, which will be part of a soon-to-be-launched national mission
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The dismal state of American manufacturing combined with resilient Asian supply chains has brought into focus the crucial global role of industrial giants like South Korea, China and Japan
The Monthly Economic Report states that India is in a better position to calibrate liquidity levels without stalling growth
Report says the gap between output and input prices widened during the pandemic, particularly after the first Covid-19 wave
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a dig at the audience for a delayed response to his remarks about India becoming the fifth largest economy in the world, saying it takes time to register positivity amid the atmosphere of negativity. The prime minister was speaking at the launch of the National Logistics Policy. When there was no reaction from the audience, which include industry and government officials, on his remarks, Modi asked in a lighter vein, "Are you not happy?" Immediately, people started clapping. "Der aaye durust aaye (better late than never)," he quipped, adding because there is so much negativity all around that sometimes it takes a little time to find positivity. The country is transforming, Modi said, pointing out that "ek samay tha jab kabootar chhodte the, aaj Cheetah chhodte hain". The Prime Minister on Saturday released cheetahs brought from Namibia into a special enclosure at the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh as part of the programme
Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday said India is moving strongly on the path of becoming more resilient, capable and stronger and will become the world superpower by 2047. She was addressing a gathering at a health check-up camp organised on the occasion of 'Seva Diwas' being celebrated as part of the celebrations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 72nd birthday. She said the country is moving strongly on the path of becoming more resilient, capable and stronger under the leadership of PM Modi. "The Prime Minister has laid the foundation for India's charge to the top and there is now no stopping India from moving on the path of becoming more resilient, capable and stronger, and ultimately becoming the world superpower in the next 25 years," said the union minister for women and child development, and minority affairs. The camp where Irani addressed the crowd was inaugurated by Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit. He said serving the poor and needy people by organising such a bi
On the exchange rate, the report said the rupee was holding its poise, with adequate supplies of dollars