Page 9 - Latest Updates on Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP growth higher than expectations, but no Covid-19 impact spoken of
Q3 GDP growth, which has come in at 4.7%, could be the precursor to an even higher growth number in Q4 which should be around 5%
 "GDP growth higher than expectations, but no Covid-19 impact spoken of")
Understanding Budget policy
Its objectives are clear. But the reality in recent years has not cooperated with the government's plans
 "Understanding Budget policy")
Will Q3FY20 GDP numbers surprise today? Here's what analysts expect
Despite the number of measures by the Government and the RBI, the leading indicators available till the quarter ended December, 2019 are not particularly robust
 "Will Q3FY20 GDP numbers surprise today? Here's what analysts expect")
Market Ahead, February 27: Top factors that could guide markets today
Adding to the cautious mood on the Dalal Street will be the expiry of the February series derivative contracts today and the release of the Q3 GDP data tomorrow
 "Market Ahead, February 27: Top factors that could guide markets today")
GDP growth to stay flat at 4.5% in October-December, say SBI economists
They also said that India faces the risk of getting impacted by coronavirus epidemic economically because of its high reliance on Chinese imports for various goods
 "GDP growth to stay flat at 4.5% in October-December, say SBI economists")
As another global economic crisis looms, is it time to disband the G20?
We need to be aware that the failure to bring global finance to heel and, in fact, the encouragement given to it, have brought the world to the brink of another major crisis
 "As another global economic crisis looms, is it time to disband the G20?")
Japan braces for Q4 GDP slump, decline in output on coronavirus fears
Japan is among countries worst affected by the epidemic outside China, with 251 confirmed cases including those on a cruise ship
 "Japan braces for Q4 GDP slump, decline in output on coronavirus fears")
Why India's present slump is a more serious issue than earlier slowdowns
What is unusual about the current period of slow growth is that it has come without an exogenous driver, unlike all previous periods of slowdown, going back 50 years, writes T N Ninan
RBI policy: Monsoon and spending pattern hold key for economic revival
The MPC's action has not surprised as CPI inflation for December left little room for a rate cut
 "RBI policy: Monsoon and spending pattern hold key for economic revival")
RBI policy: Repo rate unchanged at 5.15%; FY21 GDP growth projected at 6%
The committee voted 6-0 in favour of the status quo on the interest rates.
 "RBI policy: Repo rate unchanged at 5.15%; FY21 GDP growth projected at 6%")
Household financial savings dip to 6.5% of GDP despite new RBI methodology
Financial liabilities, on the other hand, had risen sharply after demonetisation after people heavily stashed cash in bank deposits, insurance schemes, and MFs
 "Household financial savings dip to 6.5% of GDP despite new RBI methodology")
Risks of revised estimates
How a potential fiscal deficit of 4.65% of GDP was brought down in the 2019-20 revised estimates
Brace for volatility as Budget hangover, coronavirus keeps markets on edge
Most experts have now turned cautious on the road ahead for the stock market - at least in the short-to-medium term - as they expect the economy to slow even further
 "Brace for volatility as Budget hangover, coronavirus keeps markets on edge")
Budget 2020: Measures to boost business confidence, says PwC India chairman
The stress in the banks and the NBFCs has led to undermining of confidence in the sector
 "Budget 2020: Measures to boost business confidence, says PwC India chairman")
Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget again reveals structural fiscal constraint
It recognises it cannot afford space for expansionary fiscal policy
 "Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget again reveals structural fiscal constraint")
Budget 2020: Has FM Sitharaman done enough to address the slowdown?
It appears to incentivise consumption but also puts hurdles in its path
 "Budget 2020: Has FM Sitharaman done enough to address the slowdown?")
Budget 2020: Lower tax rate is great but do we need 'minimum govt'?
Is PPP the magic bullet for everything the government wants to do?
Budget 2020: How will Sitharaman pull off Rs 2.1-trn disinvestment miracle?
The government has promised to raise Rs 120,000 crore via disinvestment, and an additional Rs 90,000 crore from sale of government equity in public-sector banks and financial institutions, in 2020-21
 "Budget 2020: How will Sitharaman pull off Rs 2.1-trn disinvestment miracle?")
Budget session LIVE updates: Congress protests against Anurag Thakur in LS
Budget 2020 Live: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the annual Union Budget 2020-21 in Parliament. Follow Business Standard for LIVE updates
 "Budget session LIVE updates: Congress protests against Anurag Thakur in LS")
Indian economy faced abrupt slowdown in 2019; it's not in recession: IMF MD
Kristalina Georgieva said India had undertaken some important reforms that over the longer term would be beneficial for the country, but they do have some short-term impact
 "Indian economy faced abrupt slowdown in 2019; it's not in recession: IMF MD")
