Economic Growth
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Moody’s projects India’s GDP growth at 6.1% in 2024-’25
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee had estimated real gross domestic product growth for the current financial year at 7%.
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IMF sets distance from Executive Director Krishnamurthy Subramanian’s claim of 8% growth for India
A spokesperson clarified that the International Monetary Fund had, in January, projected a 6.5% growth rate for the Indian economy in the medium term.
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Household expenditure report was ‘election-inspired’ document released by Centre, alleges Congress
The survey, which is usually conducted every five years, was released on February 24 for the first time after 2011-’12.
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Trending
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Indian economy likely to grow at 6.2% in 2024, says UN report
India’s economy has been outperforming its peers for the past few years, a senior United Nations official told reporters.
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IMF warns India that its debt may exceed 100% of GDP, Centre refutes assessment
The International Monetary Fund said that long-term debt sustainability risks are high as a large investment is needed to meet climate change mitigation target.
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IMF raises India’s GDP growth forecast for 2023 to 6.1% from 5.9%
The global financial institution cited ‘momentum from stronger-than-expected growth in the fourth quarter of 2022’ as the reason for the upward revision.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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India’s debt increased by Rs 100 lakh crore under Narendra Modi government, claims Congress
The Opposition party said that under 14 prime ministers India’s debt was Rs 55 lakh crore but it has almost tripled since the BJP came to power in 2014.
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India’s 2022-’23 GDP growth could be above 7%, says RBI governor
The chief of the central bank said that in the current financial year India’s Gross Domestic Product is expected to record a growth of 6.5%.
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IMF lowers India’s GDP growth forecast to 5.9% for 2023-’24 from 6.1%
The International Monetary Fund said that although economic risks from Covid-19, Ukraine war have lowered, instability in banking system persist.
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The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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World Bank lowers India’s growth rate projection to 6.3% from 6.6%
The estimate marks a significant dip from the 7% growth rate predicted by the Union government for the previous financial year of 2022-’23.
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Explained: Why India’s economic growth slowed in the July-September quarter
The fading away of the base effect and a contraction in the manufacturing sector led to the falling numbers.
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India will continue to grow at 6-7% in next fiscal year despite global recession fears: Rajiv Kumar
The former NITI Aayog vice chairperson also said that state-specific promotion policies need to be formulated to increase exports.
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The Field
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century