Page 20 - Economic Slowdown

Coronavirus' global impact will depend on how govts respond, says IMF

IMF officials have been urging a strong, coordinated global response, including rolling out spending measures to cushion the blow from the virus

Investors should stay away from firms in sectors impacted by coronavirus

For an investor through the systematic investment plan route, timing does not matter so much

Auto sale picks up in Feb but negative outlook for March over Coronavirus

Dealers are facing a new challenge with the Coronavirus cases being detected in India and an alarming drop in customer walk-ins in auto showrooms

Highways a bright spot amid economic slowdown, but problems persist

While spending has been ramped up and work has continued apace in some marquee projects, there have been some delays due to land acquisition and other issues

Coronavirus crisis adds to risks as India battles slowdown, unemployment

New risk in the form of the Covid-19 virus only adds to the economic cholesterol that India has accumulated over the past few years

3 reasons why the fall in crude oil prices may not be good news for India

The fall in oil prices comes at a time when the global economy is already reeling under the impact of coronavirus, which has dented demand across sectors and economies

Worst may be behind us, signs of turnaround visible in economy: Prem Watsa

High reservoir levels and soil moisture levels point to a good rabi harvest that could cool inflation and revive consumer demand

ADB says global GDP may lose $77 bn-$347 bn due to Coronavirus outbreak

The range of scenarios explored in the analysis suggests a global impact in the range of USD 77-347 billion, or 0.1-0.4 per cent of global gross domestic product (GDP), it said

India a strife-ridden majoritarian state in economic despair: Manmohan

He said that India needs to be prepared to deal with covid-19 regardless of the magnitude of the impact and must brace itself for its economic shock

Coca Cola to woo affluent and aspiring consumers with slew of new launches

Company feels new products across consumer price points will help the company reach its goal of making India its third largest market globally

Slowdown: Fitch cuts India GDP forecast for FY20 to 4.9% on weak demand

The GDP growth is forecast to recover slightly to 5.4 per cent in 2020-21 (April 2020 to March 2021)

Around Rs 10.52-trn corporate debt at risk of default over slowdown: Report

The NSO has pegged the economic growth at 5 per cent for FY2019-20 in its second advance estimates released last week

Gold rises 1% as recession fears send investors scurrying for safe haven

The benchmark US 10-year Treasury yields fell to a record low, while the yen rose to its highest since October against the US dollar

Beyond green shoots: How to ensure speed and quality of economic recovery

Unless key issues are addressed, even if growth bounces back from the sub-5 per cent, it will stay lower than the already inadequate long-term average of 6.6%, writes T N Ninan

Slowdown temporary, I'm very optimistic about next decade: Mukesh Ambani

Ambani said the coming decade presents a "historic opportunity" for businesses to excel

India's GDP growth at 4.7% in Dec quarter, marginal improvement over Q2

FY20 growth projections retained at 5% in the second advance estimates. The official Q3 GDP data showed that the impact of a global slowdown and weak manufacturing continued to weigh on the economy

Slowdown has bottomed out, govt's measures will boost growth: SBI MD Khara

Khara told PTI that for India to achieve its ambition of becoming a five trillion dollar economy, it required a 10-11% growth rate

Slowdown due to govt focusing more on political agenda than economy: Rajan

India can still reverse its slowing economic growth by paying attention to key issues, he added

Amid economic slowdown, volume recovery key for pricey Page Industries

Due to lack of near-term growth visibility and post a weak Q3, analysts have slashed their FY21 earnings estimates by 10-16 per cent

India's GDP seen growing at 4.7% in Dec quarter, with virus impact to come

GDP data due to be released on Friday will cover up to the end of last year, before the epidemic had sparked fears of a pandemic