Page 37 - Economic Slowdown

Best of BS Opinion: India's trade policy, economic slowdown, and more

Shyam Saran argues that India is at a rare moment of history when the ruling political dispensation enjoys unprecedented political capital and is led by a charismatic and ambitious leader

Stability, regulatory reforms to boost economic growth: BSE MD Chauhan

BSE has recently developed a 'real time price movement' chart with correlation to market rumors

Chhattisgarh govt claims job for over 500,000 created despite slowdown

Lion's share of jobs generated in rural sector, through a slew of schemes aimed at creating self-employment and employment opportunities

Festive sales help passenger vehicles snap 11-month declining streak in Oct

UV launches, steep festival discounts bolster sales

Another warning

Structural changes needed in every aspect of the economy

Indian economy currently facing challenges, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Launching The Rise of Finance: Causes, Consequences and Cure, she said the book would help "understand the current economic situation facing both the world and Indian economy"

RCEP outcome shows our lack of confidence

Many factors have contributed to the doubts about our ability to reap the benefits under RCEP

Moody's rating action and the Rs 28 trn revenue push

Penalising banks for past actions is not the best way to make the financial markets work better

Another sign of economic slowdown: India's power need shrinks for 3rd month

The slump began in August when the power requirement dropped for the first time in more than two years

Best of BS Opinion: Govt denial, inadequate response not helping economy

Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

Nomura slashes India's FY20 GDP forecast to 4.9% from 5.7% earlier

While there have been a rash of growth estimate cuts, including a 0.70 percentage points reduction by the RBI last month to 6.1%, the Japanese brokerage's estimate is so far the lowest

Economic Slump has bottomed out; expect revival from here: Govt official

The official said the government has been sensitive to the concerns of all sectors and has been proactively taking measures to address them.

Why experts feel Moody's outlook downgrade for India is unjustified

Economists say that though Moody's cut is not really justified at this point, the move is a grim reminder of the state of the economy and the need to accept that all is not well

Economic disaster began with demonetisation; it ruined lives: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said the Centre's move to demonetise high- value currency notes on this day in 2016 was a futile exercise which had a negative impact on the country's economy. Banerjee, on the third anniversary of note ban, asserted that she knew from the very beginning that the decision would ruin millions of lives. "Today is the third anniversary of #DeMonetisationDisaster. Within minutes of announcement, I had said that it will ruin the economy and the lives of millions. Renowned economists, common people & all experts now agree. Figures from RBI have also shown it was a futile exercise," the chief minister tweeted. "Economic disaster started on that day and look where it has reached now. Banks stressed, economy in a complete slump. All affected. From farmers to the young generation to workers to traders, housewives... everyone is affected," she added. Banerjee, during her campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, earlier this ...

Economy's fundamentals remain robust: FinMin on Moody's change in outlook

Quoting IMF's latest World Economic Outlook, the finance ministry said that the Indian economy is set to grow at 6.1 per cent in 2019, picking up to 7 per cent in 2020

Minimum wage macroeconomics

When relative prices do not serve the national good, then there is a case for government intervention, especially when distorted relative prices are a driver of macroeconomic slowdown

Despite stalled projects, India ranks second in number of affordable homes

According to the survey, China tops the list with 74% of polled Chinese saying they can buy homes

Start-ups play crucial role, giving growth impetus to economy: KPMG report

The report said the golden triangle of government, private sector and academia are important players who can provide the impetus needed to grow the start-up eco system

FM Sitharaman to review state of economy at FSDC meeting on Nov 7

The meeting will review the current global and domestic economic situation and financial stability issues, including those concerning banking and NBFCs, sources added.

Opposition rally to protest against economic slowdown, agri crisis on Dec 1

Congress has already started its mass agitation in all districts of the country from November 5, which will continue till November 15 against 'rising unemployment, sinking economy and farm distress'.