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Recovery tracker: More visits to transit stations, freight shows gains

Monday morning traffic is still over 40% below 2019 levels in key cities

Recovery tracker: More visits to transit stations, freight shows gains
Updated On : 04 Jan 2021 | 10:37 PM IST

Current account surplus moderates to $15.5 bn in second quarter: RBI

India recorded a current account surplus of 3.1 per cent of the GDP in the first half of the fiscal as against a deficit of 1.6 per cent in the corresponding period of 2019-20

Current account surplus moderates to $15.5 bn in second quarter: RBI
Updated On : 30 Dec 2020 | 8:00 PM IST

In search of a new fiscal road map

Budget 2021 must overhaul the existing FRBM Act to set feasible targets on deficit and debt

In search of a new fiscal road map
Updated On : 29 Dec 2020 | 10:57 PM IST

US slightly upgrades GDP estimate for Q3 to 33.4 per cent growth

The US economy expanded at a 33.4 per cent annual pace from July through September, the Commerce Department said, delivering the last of three estimates on the economy's third-quarter performance.

US slightly upgrades GDP estimate for Q3 to 33.4 per cent growth
Updated On : 22 Dec 2020 | 8:28 PM IST

GDP growth likely to turn positive in third quarter, says think tank

India's GDP growth is likely to turn positive at 0.1 per cent in the October-December quarter, economic think-tank NCAER said

GDP growth likely to turn positive in third quarter, says think tank
Updated On : 21 Dec 2020 | 8:39 PM IST

FSDC deliberated on challenges in transition from Libor-based contracts

In a meeting, chaired by FM Sitharaman, it noted that a multi-pronged strategy involving relevant stakeholder institutions and departments is required in this regard

FSDC deliberated on challenges in transition from Libor-based contracts
Updated On : 16 Dec 2020 | 1:21 AM IST

Exports decline for second month in a row, trade deficit at ten-month high

Exports fell sharper at 8.7% in November from 5.1% in October, as demand remained muted in major overseas markets due to Covid-induced lockdowns

Exports decline for second month in a row, trade deficit at ten-month high
Updated On : 16 Dec 2020 | 1:08 AM IST
Updated On : 15 Dec 2020 | 1:45 AM IST

Indian economy emerging stronger after Covid-19: SoftBank India head Kohli

The key sectors that will drive growth are infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, education and insurance, Kohli added

Indian economy emerging stronger after Covid-19: SoftBank India head Kohli
Updated On : 12 Dec 2020 | 8:44 PM IST

ADB cuts India's FY21 contraction forecast to 8% on back of faster recovery

The economy contracted by 23.9 per cent in June quarter of the current fiscal on account of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic

ADB cuts India's FY21 contraction forecast to 8% on back of faster recovery
Updated On : 11 Dec 2020 | 12:57 AM IST

Fitch revises India's FY21 GDP contraction forecast from 10.5% to 9.4%

The projections compare to a GDP growth of 4.2 per cent in 2019-20 (April 2019 to March 2020) fiscal and 6.7 per cent annual expansion between 2015 and 2019

Fitch revises India's FY21 GDP contraction forecast from 10.5% to 9.4%
Updated On : 08 Dec 2020 | 10:45 AM IST

RBI Monetary Policy: Here's what to expect from the December meeting

The members of the Reserve Bank of India's fourth bi-monthly monetary policy Committee began their three-day meeting today, and are expected to announce the outcome on Friday

RBI Monetary Policy: Here's what to expect from the December meeting
Updated On : 02 Dec 2020 | 7:55 PM IST

Deepak Fertilisers, GSFC, GNFC: What charts indicate for fertiliser stocks

Chambal Fertilisers may rally towards Rs 240 if it sustains above Rs 200 levels.

Deepak Fertilisers, GSFC, GNFC: What charts indicate for fertiliser stocks
Updated On : 01 Dec 2020 | 11:56 AM IST

S&P retains India's GDP forecast at 9% contraction for current fiscal

S&P Global Ratings on Monday retained its forecast of 9 per cent contraction in the Indian economy for the current fiscal, saying even though there are now upside risks to growth but it will wait for more signs that COVID infections have stabilised or fallen. S&P, in its report on Asia Pacific, projected the Indian economy to grow at 10 per cent in the next fiscal. "We retain our growth forecast of negative 9 per cent in fiscal 2020-2021 and 10 per cent in fiscal 2021-2022. While there are now upside risks to growth due to a faster recovery in population mobility and household spending, the pandemic is not fully under control. "We will wait for more signs that infections have stabilised or fallen, together with high-frequency activity data for the fiscal year third quarter, before changing our forecasts," S&P said. According to the official data released last week, Indian economy recovered faster than expected in the September quarter as a pick-up in manufacturing helped ..

S&P retains India's GDP forecast at 9% contraction for current fiscal
Updated On : 30 Nov 2020 | 11:07 PM IST

From small businesses to farmers, here's how middle India is driving demand

Government data released on Friday showed the economy shrank 7.5% in the July-September quarter, performing better than analysts' expectation of an 8.8% contraction

From small businesses to farmers, here's how middle India is driving demand
Updated On : 29 Nov 2020 | 9:02 AM IST

Indian economy shrinks for second quarter in a row, shows signs of pick-up

The economy contracted 7.5% in the July-September quarter

Indian economy shrinks for second quarter in a row, shows signs of pick-up
Updated On : 27 Nov 2020 | 6:38 PM IST

Expert views on India's economy shrinking 7.5% in July-Sept quarter

The read-out for the September quarter was better than the 8.8% contraction forecast of analysts in a Reuters poll.

Expert views on India's economy shrinking 7.5% in July-Sept quarter
Updated On : 27 Nov 2020 | 6:33 PM IST

The disconnect continues

Some investors are playing the momentum game in stocks

The disconnect continues
Updated On : 27 Nov 2020 | 1:19 AM IST

United States economy surges by record 33.1% in the third quarter

The gain was the largest quarterly gain on records going back to 1947

United States economy surges by record 33.1% in the third quarter
Updated On : 25 Nov 2020 | 7:53 PM IST

Unrealistic to expect manufacturing to be 25% of India's GDP, even by 2030

The decision to stay out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership has the potential to become in the long term one of the Modi govt's major blunders. T N Ninan explains why

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Updated On : 21 Nov 2020 | 12:22 AM IST