India improving on competitiveness index, but large ailments remain
In a major hopeful boost to the dwindling India growth story, the report stated that among the emerging markets that were seen to have great potential in the early 2000s, Brazil and Turkey have lost much of what they had gained before 2013, while China, India and Indonesia continue to grow strong.
Oct 03, 2017, 11:20 AM IST
India is 40th most competitive economy globally: World Economic Forum
On the list of 137 economies, Switzerland is followed by the US and Singapore in second and third places, respectively.
Sep 27, 2017, 10:30 AM ISTGlobal Competitiveness Index ranking: India jumps 16 places, highest for any economy
The jump of 16 places for India from last year's 55th place is the highest for any economy this year. India is also the second-most competitive among BRICS nations behind neighbouring China, which is ranked at the 28th position.
Sep 28, 2016, 10:01 AM ISTIndia up 16 places to 55th on global competitiveness index
In a big jump, India has moved up 16 positions to rank 55th on a global index of the world's most competitive economies, where Switzerland remains on top.
Sep 29, 2015, 23:17 PM ISTIndia among worst-ranked countries on tax and inflation
India is among the worst- ranked countries when it comes to taxation and inflation burden on economy, as also in terms of the negative impact of crime, terrorism and health hazards on business environment, a WEF report said on Wednesday.
Sep 03, 2014, 16:27 PM IST