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The Latest Breaking News on State of the economy — temper the euphoria

State of the economy — temper the euphoria

If official spokespersons enlarged the frame of economic assessment, a few stark facts come into focus

The Hindu

European Commission lowers growth outlook and says economy has lost momentum during a difficult year

The European Union’s executive commission has lowered its growth forecast for this year and next, saying the economy “has lost momentum” in 2023 as inflation weights on consumer spending and higher central bank interest rates deter borrowing for purchases and investment

The Independent UK

India’s economic prospects good in the short term, says Chief Economic Advisor Anantha Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor Anantha Nageswaran said India’s short and medium-term economic prospects were good. But, long term challenges need to be addressed to maintain growth momentum. Transition to renewable energy, spending on Rand D are some areas that need attention.

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Acknowledge India’s economic successes too

The Indian economy has grown at an impressive rate in the post-COVID-19 years, and the tagline, ‘fastest-growing major economy,’ calls for some elaboration

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An unfolding economic tragedy

A sober analysis of GDP growth just before and after COVID points to a medium-term annual GDP growth forecast of 3%-4%

The Hindu

Renewed risks: On the RBI and how global uncertainties have compounded

India’s macro fundamentals may well hold up through the latest global storm

The Hindu

Crushed by inflation, populace using loans to make ends meet: Congress

The October bulletin ‘shows extremely concerning economic trends’ as inflationary trends have remained above the RBI’s threshold level of 4%.

The Hindu

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India will remain fastest-growing major economy in FY'24: Finance Ministry report

India to remain fastest-growing major economy in FY24; domestic macro fundamentals strong, global headwinds and weather uncertainties pose downside risks. India's outlook bolstered by strong domestic fundamentals, investment demand, industrial growth, reservoir levels and forex reserves.

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‘Modi-nomics’ fails to buck the trend

Statistical considerations apart, right now there are good reasons for looking at a slice of time longer than a few quarters when studying economic growth in India

The Hindu

IMF outlook worsens for a world economy left 'limping' by shocks like Russia's war

The International Monetary Fund warns that the world economy is losing momentum in the face of higher interest rates, the ongoing war in Ukraine and widening geopolitical rifts

The Independent UK

IMF chief says the global economy has show resilience in the face of COVID, war and high rates

The global economy has shown remarkable resilience but still bears deep scars from the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine and rising interest rates

The Independent UK

India to clock GDP growth of 6.5 pc in FY24 despite high crude oil prices: NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani

India's GDP growth projected at 6.5% for FY24, despite high crude oil prices & increased uncertainty due to climate change. Gross household savings ratio consistently up, net household savings down due to consumer debt. Inflationary impact of oil prices, but govt has managed food inflation well.

The Hindu

An uneven rebound: On the economy

The months ahead could prove to be more challenging for the Indian economy with global headwinds combining with domestic pressures

The Hindu

Data | The problems with the Prime Minister’s economic claims

India to become $5trillion economy soon: PM Modi; however, nominal GDP, exchange rate conversions, and skewed income distribution complicate the narrative. In terms of PPP-based GDP, India is already the 3rd largest economy in the world. To attain a dignified living standard for its people, India needs to augment resource…

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Modi says India's economy will be among the top three in the world within five years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India’s economy will be among the top three in the world within five years

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RBI retains FY24 GDP forecast at 6.5%

RBI retains GDP growth projection at 6.5% for FY20-21; raises inflation projection to 5.4% due to vegetable prices. Recovery in kharif sowing, services & consumer optimism to support household consumption.

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Rental pressure ‘most concerning’ aspect of inflation picture, treasurer says – as it happened

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Downhill driving: On India’s overall trend of exports

India’s exports are off to a rocky start this year and trade curbs or obstacles affecting other products must be reviewed

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Western countries are making sensible bet on India, ‘a rising great power’, says Martin Wolf

India is indeed likely to be a rising “great power” and its economy will have the size similar to that of the U.S. by 2050, according to noted economics commentator Martin Wolf who has also highlighted that Western leaders are making a sensible bet on the country.

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Government nudged to correct revenue-to-GDP proportion

The government is advised to seek methods to increase its revenue-to-GDP ratio following a continuous decline, while remaining prudent in incurring higher levels of debt, says a Finance Ministry source who requested anonymity.

The Hindu

EAM Jaishankar flags supply chain disruptions, prolonged debt crisis as key challenges facing world

The prospects of a global economic recovery remain dim amid supply chain disruptions, prolonged debt crisis and pressures on energy, food and fertiliser security, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Monday, calling for a united global approach to deal with the challenges.

The Hindu

Miles to go: On the state of the Indian economy

There is more to the prognosis of the state of the economy outlined by the Chief Economic Adviser

The Hindu

RBI holds rates, vows to keep price stability

The Reserve Bank on June 8 decided to keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 6.50% and retained the GDP growth projection for current fiscal year at 6.5%, on the back of supportive domestic demand conditions.

The Independent UK

World Bank offers dim outlook for the global economy in face of higher interest rates

The global economy is likely slowing sharply this year, hobbled by high interest rates, the repercussions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic

The Guardian - UK

Poorest countries are biggest losers from economic shocks, says World Bank

Combined impact of Covid crisis, Ukraine war and tough measures by central banks taking heavy toll

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