Slowdown in Indian economy

Growth important, but not at cost of inflation: RBI Governor Urjit Patel

The slowdown had sparked some calls for lower interest rates, but with inflation rising the RBI left rates unchanged at a review by the monetary policy committee (MPC) last week.

Oct 09, 2017, 11:22 AM IST

Appropriate action to tackle economic slowdown soon: Arun Jaitley

As far as bringing more items under the GST is concerned, Jaitley said that real estate would be the most easy to bring in.

Sep 21, 2017, 13:26 PM IST

Real estate is easiest to bring under GST: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley assured that the economic indicators are being assessed and appropriate action will be taken soon.

Sep 21, 2017, 13:25 PM IST

Package soon to boost economy; no cuts in petrol, diesel rates: Arun Jaitley

Asked about the possibility of a cut in excise duties on petroleum products, Jaitley said government needed money for public spending to push growth and for social sector schemes.

Sep 20, 2017, 19:57 PM IST

GDP growth at 3-year low: Additional measures on the anvil to boost economy, says Jaitley

Jaitley further said this is a proactive government and has been reacting to the situation as when the situation demanded.

Sep 20, 2017, 16:58 PM IST

Next fiscal's growth to make up for extant economic slowdown: Arvind Panagariya

Niti Aayog vice-chairman Arvind Panagariya on Tuesday said demonetisation would have some impact on the economy in the third and fourth quarter of this fiscal but the country would make up for those losses in FY 2017-18.

Jan 03, 2017, 16:56 PM IST

Manufacturing growth to be higher in Q2 on better export outlook: Survey

India's manufacturing sector may witness higher growth during the July-September quarter buoyed by improvement in export prospects and domestic demand, even as the hiring outlook remains subdued, according to a survey.

 

Aug 26, 2016, 16:28 PM IST