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Cong releases teaser of Rahul's discussion with industrialist Rajiv Bajaj

The first such dialogue was held on April 30 when Gandhi discussed the coronavirus pandemic and its economic implications with former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan.

Cong releases teaser of Rahul's discussion with industrialist Rajiv Bajaj
Updated On : 03 Jun 2020 | 8:59 PM IST

Moody's downgrade: Expect bouts of correction; sell-off in markets unlikely

Stock markets generally discount an outcome a few months in advance. They might have seen the bottom in March, unless a more ferocious second wave results in a fresh lockdown, writes Ambareesh Baliga

Moody's downgrade: Expect bouts of correction; sell-off in markets unlikely
Updated On : 02 Jun 2020 | 8:36 AM IST

Nifty zooms 1,000 points in just 9 trading sessions; HDFC Bank shines

Interestingly, all the 50 Nifty components have delivered positive gains during this period.

Nifty zooms 1,000 points in just 9 trading sessions; HDFC Bank shines
Updated On : 02 Jun 2020 | 2:30 AM IST

Moody's cuts India's rating to 'Baa3', maintains negative outlook

The change brings Moody's rating into line with Fitch and Standard and Poor's, both of which rate India BBB-, although they assign stable rather than negative outlooks

Moody's cuts India's rating to 'Baa3', maintains negative outlook
Updated On : 02 Jun 2020 | 2:04 AM IST

Why Moody's downgrade is not a bolt from the blue but still not justified

While this downgrade will not affect the sovereign as it does not borrow overseas, it will however affect Indian companies borrowing from abroad

Why Moody's downgrade is not a bolt from the blue but still not justified
Updated On : 01 Jun 2020 | 8:59 PM IST

India GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4 as Covid-19 lockdown hits economy

In the services sector, growth in the hotels and financial services sectors fell to 2.6 per cent and 2.4 per cent in the fourth quarter

India GDP growth slows to 3.1% in Q4 as Covid-19 lockdown hits economy
Updated On : 30 May 2020 | 2:36 AM IST

GDP to contract 10.8% without more fiscal stimulus, says Pronab Sen

In an interview, Pronab Sen tells Business Standard that the resource crunch of the Centre is over-stated and it should now come out with more stimulus to spur the economy

GDP to contract 10.8% without more fiscal stimulus, says Pronab Sen
Updated On : 30 May 2020 | 2:11 AM IST

Crisis growing as GDP data signals weakening demand, growth impulses

India's economy was already slowing down before it entered the Covid-19 year of 2020-21, writes D K Srivastava.

Crisis growing as GDP data signals weakening demand, growth impulses
Updated On : 29 May 2020 | 8:21 PM IST

Indian economy may expand by around 5% in FY22: Ex-RBI governor Subbarao

According to Subbarao, the country is going to face its worst recession in the current financial year

Indian economy may expand by around 5% in FY22: Ex-RBI governor Subbarao
Updated On : 27 May 2020 | 8:50 PM IST

JP Morgan chief economist forecasts 'strong rebound' in Indian markets

The economic wounds will be "deeper than anything we've seen since World War Two", says chief economist at JP Morgan

JP Morgan chief economist forecasts 'strong rebound' in Indian markets
Updated On : 27 May 2020 | 10:11 AM IST

More liquidity needed, states should come forward with Rs 20 trn: Gadkari

Efforts are on to develop vaccine for the coronavirus, Gadkari said, adding "we will have to learn the art of living with coronavirus"

More liquidity needed, states should come forward with Rs 20 trn: Gadkari
Updated On : 27 May 2020 | 10:09 AM IST

CRISIL to CARE, agencies peg India's economic growth at 4-4.7% in FY20

The first Advance Estimates, released in January for the purpose of Budget preparations, pegged the economic growth rate at 5 per cent in 2019-20.

CRISIL to CARE, agencies peg India's economic growth at 4-4.7% in FY20
Updated On : 27 May 2020 | 3:22 AM IST

India's first quarter GDP growth likely to be weakest since 2012: Poll

The poll of 52 economists, taken May 20-25, indicated India's economy grew at 2.1 per cent in the March quarter from a year ago, its weakest.

India's first quarter GDP growth likely to be weakest since 2012: Poll
Updated On : 26 May 2020 | 11:32 AM IST

Covid impact: Icra pegs GDP growth at 1.9% in Q4 and 4.3% in FY20

Earlier, the second advance estimates of the government pegged the growth at 5 per cent in 2019-20, but analysts had doubted that number

Covid impact: Icra pegs GDP growth at 1.9% in Q4 and 4.3% in FY20
Updated On : 26 May 2020 | 3:04 AM IST

'Polarised' and 'sell on rally' may define markets' character, say experts

With GDP growth seen shrinking, funds likely to chase stocks with high growth forecast

'Polarised' and 'sell on rally' may define markets' character, say experts
Updated On : 22 May 2020 | 10:16 PM IST

Finance Ministry cautiously optimistic about economic revival in late FY21

In its macroeconomic report, the finance ministry did not reveal its projections for 20120-21

Finance Ministry cautiously optimistic about economic revival in late FY21
Updated On : 21 May 2020 | 2:52 AM IST

Actual GDP growth in FY21 depends on intensity of Covid-19: FinMin Report

The report, prepared by the Economic Affairs Division of the Finance Ministry, took comfort from an IMF note which projected a growth rate of 1.9 per cent for the current fiscal

Actual GDP growth in FY21 depends on intensity of Covid-19: FinMin Report
Updated On : 20 May 2020 | 10:01 PM IST

Door open for stimulus 6.0; govt with industry: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Calling her stint as FM during the pandemic "the most challenging assignment yet", Sitharaman said she was not upset with the criticism that the recent stimulus package was too little

Door open for stimulus 6.0; govt with industry: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Updated On : 20 May 2020 | 3:07 AM IST

Govt to further revise criteria for MSME definition, says Nitin Gadkari

Unveiling the contours of the Rs 20-trillion stimulus package, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had last last week announced a change in the definition of MSMEs

Govt to further revise criteria for MSME definition, says Nitin Gadkari
Updated On : 20 May 2020 | 2:59 AM IST

Indian economy to contract 5-7% in FY21: Bernstein, Goldman Sachs

Analysts say the Rs 20-trn stimulus package by govt a lost opportunity

Indian economy to contract 5-7% in FY21: Bernstein, Goldman Sachs
Updated On : 19 May 2020 | 1:48 AM IST