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Decline in interest rates would boost demand for consumer durables, stimulate investments, and make Indian products more competitive.

Economic turnaround: The only way is up

The government has front-loaded capital spending and undertaken significant reform policies including GST.

3 Oct 2017 1:44 AM IST

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley addressing media after the 22nd meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

India has standardised itself for 7-8 per cent growth: Jaitley

India is getting closer to a situation where the country can spend what it earns, and borrows relatively less, he said.

30 Nov 2017 3:40 PM IST

Indias GDP slowed down to 5.7 per cent on the back of demonetisation and GST. Photo: AP

India seen posting stronger growth on GST, note ban disruptions fading

The economy had slowed down to a trickle of 5.7 per cent in the June to April quarter, largely on GST and note ban...

30 Nov 2017 9:24 AM IST

Indias GDP slowed down to 5.7 per cent on the back of demonetisation and GST. Photo: AP

Analysts expect GDP to hit 6.4 per cent after disappointing Q1 show

Growth had slid to a three-year low of 5.7 per cent for the three months to June on the spillover effects of the note...

29 Nov 2017 4:35 PM IST

GDP numbers scheduled to be released on May 31.

India's GDP growth likely to pick up in Q2, break five-quarter slide

The Reuters poll also showed India's gross value-added (GVA) growth estimate likely accelerated to 6.2 per cent, from...

28 Nov 2017 7:06 PM IST

Raghuram Rajan has written about his experiences in India as RBI governor in his recently launched book I do what I do. (Photo: PTI)

Need broad-based economic growth, more job opportunities: Rajan

Short-term political solutions to the job reservation issue can damage the fabric of the country.

27 Nov 2017 11:53 AM IST

Images depicting the culture and architecture of Girangaon

Girangaon: The lost charm of Mumbai

However, the mill workers' strike of 1982 was the beginning of the end of an era when everything built over a century...

23 Nov 2017 5:25 AM IST

According to the last World Bank report 2017, Indias ranking improved by just one notch to 130 from a revised rank of 131 previous year.

Restrictions on foreign banks in developing countries hamper growth:...

Developing economy policymakers would do well to consider how to maximise the benefits of cross-border banking while...

8 Nov 2017 12:12 PM IST

Responding to a question, Jaitley said a proposal to extend the decision to public sector undertakings was under active consideration of the government. (Photo: PTI)

No need to panic, focus on investment: Jaitley to India Inc

Jaitley and Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant called for a boost in private spending and the need for a healthy banking...

25 Sept 2017 10:36 AM IST

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu

Recapturing growth: What govt should do

Growth was bound to suffer because India depends significantly on private entrepreneurship and capital.

23 Sept 2017 6:45 AM IST

India has been the worlds fastest growing major economy over the past two years.

India considering USD 7.7 billion stimulus spending in 2017/18:...

On Wednesday, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government was looking for ways to lift economic growth.

21 Sept 2017 6:43 PM IST

Union Minister for Finance, Defence and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley briefs a press conference after a Cabinet meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Govt considering additional measures to tackle economy: FM

The minister said an announcement with regard to the additional steps will be made after consulting Prime Minister...

20 Sept 2017 5:19 PM IST