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The government has proposed a penal tax rate of 50 per cent to incentivise black money hoarders to switch to formal economy.

India claims top spot for 2018 growth among major economies: sources

Reserve Bank of India has kept interest rates steady after a 25 basis-point cut to the repo rate in August last year.

19 April 2018 11:43 AM IST

As per new IMF projections, Indias growth in 2016 is now estimated to be 6.6 per cent as against 7.6 per cent earlier. (Photo: AFP)

India using 'right policies' to lower high debt level: IMF

India's general government debt remained relatively high, at 70 per cent of the GDP in 2017.

19 April 2018 9:01 AM IST

GDP numbers scheduled to be released on May 31.

World Bank predicts 7.3 per cent growth for India

The apex international financial institution forecasted a rate of growth of 7.5 per cent for 2019 and 2020.

17 April 2018 10:00 AM IST

Our Time Has Come: How India is Making Its place in The World By Alyssa Ayres OUP, pp 360 Rs 695.

Acquainting American readers with Asia's third-largest economy

Ayres needs no introduction to those who follow international affairs.

6 April 2018 12:18 AM IST

October manufacturing PMI data comes in sharp contrast to the robust show by India on World Banks Ease of Doing Business ranking.

Manufacturing sector growth falls to 5 month low in Mar: PMI

IHS Markit marginally downgraded its real GDP forecast to 7.3 per cent for fiscal year 2017-2018.

3 April 2018 12:46 PM IST

Indias GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7 per cent from 7.4 per cent.

GDP may moderate to 7.2 per cent in 2nd half of 2018: report

GDP grew at the fastest pace in seven quarters at 7.7 per cent in January-March quarter.

31 July 2018 1:19 PM IST

The commerce ministry has circulated a draft cabinet note seeking views of different departments on the proposed industrial policy that aims to promote emerging sectors, Union minister Suresh Prabhu said.

Exports likely to touch USD 350 billion in FY19, says Prabhu

In 2017-18, the country's merchandise exports grew by about 10 per cent to USD 303 billion.

25 July 2018 3:08 PM IST

The government has proposed a penal tax rate of 50 per cent to incentivise black money hoarders to switch to formal economy.

India to hold top spot for economic growth but oil poses risk: reports

India's economy has started to recover after a slowdown caused by a ban on high-value currency notes in November 2016.

25 July 2018 9:50 AM IST

Indias GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7 per cent from 7.4 per cent.

10 major economies of Asia to surpass US in terms of GDPâ€ˆby 2030

Growth for India and 9 other economies together will amount to $28.35 trillion in real GDP terms.

23 July 2018 10:31 AM IST

Crude oil was trading higher 0.68 per cent to Rs 4,139 per barrel in futures market on Thursday.

Oil prices fall on demand concerns as G20 warns of risks to growth

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures declined 13 cents, or 0.2 per cent, to $68.13 a barrel.

23 July 2018 9:37 AM IST

Trade growth looks robust, but higher oil prices are hurting the overall external balance.

Higher interest rate in US, trade issues pose capital flight risk for...

Asia-Pacific region's macroeconomic growth momentum remains strong despite further trade tensions between the US and...

20 July 2018 10:47 AM IST

As per new IMF projections, Indias growth in 2016 is now estimated to be 6.6 per cent as against 7.6 per cent earlier. (Photo: AFP)

India's growth remains quite robust into future: IMF

IMF on Monday forecast a growth rate of 7.3 per cent in 2018 and 7.5 per cent in 2019 for India.

18 July 2018 11:02 AM IST