China's economy grew 6.9% in second quarter but risks remain
China posted better-than-expected growth of 6.9 percent in the second quarter, official data showed Monday, but authorities warned of lingering risks to the economy.
Jul 17, 2017, 11:11 AM IST
India to be base to economic pole of global growth: Harvard study
India will be the base to the economic pole of global growth over the coming decade with a 7.7 percent growth rate annually, remaining ahead of China, according to a Harvard University research.
Jul 06, 2017, 15:17 PM IST
IMF raises China 2017 growth forecast again, partly due to 'policy support'
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday raised its forecast for China`s 2017 economic growth to 6.7 percent, its third increase this year, citing "policy support, especially expansionary credit and public investment".
Jun 14, 2017, 16:20 PM IST
China's reforms not enough to arrest mounting debt: Moody's
China`s structural reforms will slow the pace of its debt build-up but will not be enough to arrest it, and another credit rating cut for the country is possible down the road unless it gets its ballooning credit in check, officials at Moody`s said.
May 26, 2017, 12:03 PM IST
Moody's downgrading based on inappropriate methodology: China
China's Finance Ministry today dismissed a credit downgrade by Moody's, saying it is based on "inappropriate methodology" and argued that the rating firm has overestimated the difficulties faced by the world's second largest economy.
May 24, 2017, 20:57 PM IST
Moody's downgrades China for the first time in 30 years, warns of fading financial strength as debt mounts
Moody`s Investors Service downgraded China`s credit ratings on Wednesday for the first time in nearly 30 years, saying it expects the financial strength of the economy will erode in coming years as growth slows and debt continues to rise.
May 24, 2017, 09:17 AM IST
China's economy loses momentum as policymakers clamp down on debt risks
China`s growth took a step back in April after a surprisingly strong start to the year, as factory output to investment to retail sales all tapered off as authorities clamped down on debt risks in an effort to stave off a potentially damaging hit to the economy.
May 15, 2017, 12:07 PM IST
'China may become bystander in competition with resurgent India'
China should take competition from India seriously as the Indian economy may see "explosive" growth in the future, raising prospects of it becoming "China 2.0", according to a Chinese think-tank.
May 11, 2017, 13:16 PM IST
China's GDP posts 6.9% growth in Q1, exceeds govt target
China's economy beat the government target and grew by 6.9 percent in the first quarter this year mainly due to a surge in infrastructure investment and exports, showing signs of a steady development in the world's second largest economy.
Apr 17, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
China Q1 GDP growth seen at 6.7%, slowest since 2009
Economists say that China grew at its slowest pace since the financial crisis in the first quarter, highlighting continued downward pressure on the world`s second largest economy despite some tentative recent signs of stabilization.
Apr 12, 2016, 15:23 PM IST
China overcapacity darkens Asia's 2016 growth prospects: ADB
Huge industrial overcapacity in China will drag on both the country`s and the region`s growth this year, the Asian Development Bank said Wednesday, cutting its forecast for the world`s second-largest economy.
Mar 30, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
China adopts new 5-year plan aimed at halting economic slowdown
By 2020, the size of China's economy is expected to exceed 90 trillion yuan (USD 13.8 trillion) compared with 67.7 trillion yuan in 2015, according to the plan.
Mar 16, 2016, 11:06 AM IST
China's lowest growth for 25 years: What does it mean?
Here are some key points which explain China`s economic transformation and how it affects the rest of the world.
Jan 19, 2016, 14:42 PM IST
China to unleash supply side reforms to halt economic slowdown
Reaching the dead-end of an exports-led growth, China has unveiled a new blueprint to make its monetary policy more "flexible" as it embarks on a supply-side reform to arrest the slowdown of the world's second-largest economy and power its transition to a consumption-based model.
Dec 22, 2015, 16:46 PM IST
India projected to be fastest growing economy over next 10 years
India, with a projected annual growth rate of 7 percent, has the potential to be the world's fastest growing economy over the coming decade, surging ahead of its South Asian economic rival China that will continue to see a slowdown, Harvard researchers said in new forecast.
Dec 22, 2015, 12:57 PM IST
India to grow at 7.5%, faster than China: IMF
"Growth in India is expected to rise above the rates in other major emerging market economies," the IMF said in its latest World Economic Outlook.
Oct 06, 2015, 19:58 PM IST
China slowdown may have an impact on India: Chinese think tank
Titled 'Can India benefit from Chinese economic slowdown? Think twice,' the article said the success of the Indian economy is more linked to internal factors.
Sep 08, 2015, 13:23 PM IST
India can replace China as driver of global growth: FM Jaitley
Seeing an opportunity in the recent turmoil in global equity and currency markets, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday said India, with 8-9 percent growth rate, can replace China as the driver of world economy.
Aug 27, 2015, 16:44 PM IST
China auto sales down 0.5% in April: industry group
CAAM figures showed, fall in April compared with a rise of 3.3% in March.
May 11, 2015, 12:38 PM IST
Brent inches towards $67, despite weak China factory activity
A stronger dollar makes dollar denominated commodities, including oil, more expensive.
May 04, 2015, 13:41 PM IST
