Consensus-based system' better for policy rates: Panagariya
Backing the proposed monetary policy committee for deciding the key interest rates, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya Tuesday said "consensus-based system" works better.
Jan 19, 2016, 20:14 PM IST
India to push poverty alleviation agenda at G20: Arvind Panagariya
India will push for poverty alleviation and sustainable development besides trade and investment at the G20 forum, according to NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya.
Jan 14, 2016, 16:07 PM IST
Indian economy to grow over 8% this fiscal: Panagariya
Helped by a pick up in manufacturing, the country's GDP witnessed a growth of 7.4 percent in July-September, to become the fastest growing major economy.
Dec 23, 2015, 16:45 PM IST
Indian economy can still grow 8% this fiscal: Arvind Panagariya
Expecting an upward revision of the first quarter GDP numbers, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya on Friday said the Indian economy can still manage 8 percent growth rate this fiscal.
Dec 04, 2015, 18:23 PM IST
Ease of biz: Panagariya says rating agencies follow, not lead
According to a recent World Bank report, India's ranking in global ease of doing business has improved by 12 notches to 130 out of 189 countries.
Oct 30, 2015, 20:31 PM IST
GDP growth to cross 8% mark this fiscal: Panagariya
The Finance Ministry in its Economic Survey in February has set growth target of 8.1 to 8.5 percent for the current fiscal.
Oct 30, 2015, 19:08 PM IST
Panagariya to head panel to oversee revival of 3 urea plants
Government has set up a committee, headed by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya, to oversee the revival of three urea plants as well as the progress of Jagdishpur-Haldia gas pipeline, entailing investments of Rs 23,000 crore.
Sep 25, 2015, 17:51 PM IST
Panagariya new Sherpa for G-20 talks
Government has decided to appoint NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya as the Sherpa for G-20 talks, replacing Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu.
Sep 24, 2015, 16:36 PM IST
RBI may cut rates by 0.5% later this month: Panagariya
Describing the decision of the US Federal Reserve to maintain status quo a 'non-event', NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya on Friday expressed the hope that RBI will cut interest rate by 0.5 percent in its policy review later in the month.
Sep 18, 2015, 22:43 PM IST
US Fed rate hike will be gradual: Panagariya
Terming no change in interest rate by the US Federal Reserve as "non-event", NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya today said that whenever the hikes begin, there will be a gradual rise.
Sep 18, 2015, 15:27 PM IST
Time is ripe for up to 1% rate cut by RBI: Arvind Panagariya
Pitching for rate cut by the Reserve Bank, NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya on Thursday said that "time is ripe" for 0.5 percent to 1 percent reduction in benchmark lending rates.
Sep 10, 2015, 15:17 PM IST
NITI Aayog to bring out integrated energy policy: Panagariya
NITI Aayog will bring out a new integrated energy policy -- as was introduced by its predecessor the erstwhile Planning Commission -- which called for decontrolling of energy prices.
Aug 27, 2015, 20:46 PM IST
GDP numbers not flawed, CSO on right track: NSC
Clearing the air over the new GDP numbers, National Statistical Commission (NSC) chairman Pronab Sen on Tuesday said that Central Statistics Office (CSO) is following the correct methodology for computing national accounts and is on the right track.
Aug 11, 2015, 14:10 PM IST
Land acquisition a difficult task in India: Panagariya
Terming land acquisition as one of the "difficult acts" in India, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya on Saturday said it can easily take up to 5 years for acquiring land for a large project including building of cities.
Aug 01, 2015, 14:48 PM IST
Indian economy sustainable at 8-10%: Panagariya
India's economic growth will be sustainable at 8 to 10 percent per annum over the longer-term, a top Indian economist said.
Jul 09, 2015, 14:42 PM IST
New GDP numbers based on scientific methodology: Arvind Panagariya
CSO has estimated economic growth at 7.3 per cent for 2014-15, slightly lower than its earlier advance estimate of 7.4 per cent.
Jul 05, 2015, 14:38 PM IST
Government decides to give Cabinet rank to Panagariya
Government has decided to give Cabinet minister's rank to the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, Arvind Panagariya.
Jul 04, 2015, 13:59 PM IST
GDP to grow 8% in FY16; hit $3 trn mark in 5 years: Panagariya
India's growth rate is expected to accelerate to 8 percent in the current financial year and the economy will surpass USD 3 trillion mark in less than five years, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Monday.
Jun 29, 2015, 18:40 PM IST
NITI Aayog recommends reducing centrally sponsored schemes
The panel, which is working towards streamlining CSS, is headed by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Jun 12, 2015, 22:11 PM IST
Panagariya cautions against trade protectionism
India needs to guard against trade protectionism for sustained economic growth, government think-tank Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya said on Thursday.
May 21, 2015, 16:44 PM IST
