If it doesn't, the grouping of advanced countries in its twice-yearly publication-OECD Economic Outlook-- said that it expected India's economy to contract 3.7 per cent during the year.
India's sovereign rating was downgraded by Moody's to Baa3 with a negative outlook on the pretext of prolonged period of slower growth, rising debt and stress in financial system.
While the ratio determines the extent to which the government is able to finance its expenditure, it is also an indicator of tax compliance
Even before the lockdown, the economy was on the downhill despite the Centre announcing huge corporation tax cuts
Fitch has used the pandemic impact to comment on lower growth for India, which can be -5 per cent this year due to the lockdown and its effects
Retains ratings at lowest investment grade
While some economists believe the Indian economy would contract 5%, others say there could be a double-digit fall in FY21. A K Bhattacharya lists the challenges facing India's economic recovery
Manufacturing is weakening, as is the job-generating construction sector
GDP data shows virus hit an already weakened economy
The provisional actual numbers reveal revenue shortfall led to a wider fiscal deficit in 2019-20, but unlike the previous year, the gap was met largely through higher borrowing in a transparent manner
India's economic growth falls for a third successive year, fiscal deficit widens to 4.6%; agriculture and govt spending prevent further decline
Trade ties with China are mutually beneficial but the world should seek transparency about that country's institutions
RBI took cognizance of the difficult situation amid the global coronavirus crisis and announced a number of measures for the export and import sector
The central bank cut the repo rate by 40 bps to 4% and the reverse repo rate was brought down to 3.35%
Given the severity of the situation due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the timing of rate transmission holds great significance.
RBI extends the moratorium on loan repayments by three more months
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Growth holds the key to the government's fiscal deficit slippage
Predicts a 5 per cent GDP contraction for India in FY21, says recently announced reforms not to have immediate impact on reviving growth
Net borrowing ceiling for 2020-21 was earlier pegged at Rs 6.41 trillion (3 per cent of gross state domestic product), and the states have thus far borrowed merely 14 per cent of this authorised limit