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Indian growth slowdown temporary, expect momentum to improve: IMF chief

Kristalina Georgieva said a growth rate of 3.3 per cent is not fantastic for the world economy

India can end up with 5% real GDP growth this fiscal: Bibek Debroy

In the present scenario achieving a nine per cent GDP growth will be difficult, he said at the Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet here

At 2%, South Korea sees slowest annual GDP growth since financial crisis

The slowdown seen last year comes as President Moon Jae-in's administration boosts fiscal spending and as the Bank of Korea mulls further stimulus to shield the economy from the global slowdown

FMCG recovery likely in 2020; Nielsen, CRISIL predict double-digit growth

According to Nielsen's estimates, India's Rs 4 trillion FMCG market is expected to grow by 10% in calendar year 2020 (CY20)

FMCG sector to expand at 9% in FY20, growth to improve in FY21: Report

The recovery in growth for the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector will begin playing out from March-April 2020 riding on a jump in farm incomes, Crisil Ratings said in its report

India's GDP growth premium over EMs to hit 7-year low of 1.1%: IMF

In the past two years, GDP growth in India is down nearly 220 basis points (bps, or bips), against growth deceleration of 85 bips in EMs

FM Sitharaman to set realistic nominal GDP target at 9.5-10%: Report

"This year, there will be a realistic assessment of the nominal GDP," said a source.

UN lowers India GDP forecast to 5.7%; expects momentum to pick up in 2020

In a downside scenario, global growth would slow to just 1.8 per cent this year, it added.

Best of BS Opinion: India's GDP growth, Citizens Amendment Act, and more

The opinion pages focus on aspects related to all three. Kanika Datta sums up the views here

Modi govt's $5-trn GDP target looks ambitious, says economist R Nagaraj

Soon after assuming office for the second term in May 2019, the Narendra Modi-led government set a target of taking the economy to USD 5 trillion over the next five years

Record industrial slump to restrict GDP growth to 5% this year

NSO sees investment growth at 0.97%, lowest in 15 years

Prospects dim for FY21 too, GDP growth may not go beyond 6%: Economists

Former chief statistician Pronab Sen said economic revival depends on what the government does in the Budget

India distracted by ideological considerations, says Nouriel Roubini

While speaking on the monetary policy-related aspects, Roubini also flagged up the issue of RBI autonomy

World Bank sees protracted recovery for India, limited fiscal fillip scope

This projected recovery could be stronger if recent policy actions - particularly those that have mitigated trade tensions - lead to a sustained reduction in policy uncertainty, said the report

Don't depend on MPC alone

Maintain balance between growth and financial stability

Indian economy needs govt spending even if fiscal deficit widens: Official

The government should invoke the escape clause under the FRBM Act but stay within the prescribed 0.5 per cent wiggle room allowed in an extraordinary year under the guidelines, said the official

Over to the Budget

Advance estimates show growth revival remains a daunting task

Top 10 biz headlines: India staring at decade low growth, Air India sale

From Rolls Royce's record sales to lower credit rate for small business, Business Standard brings you the top headlines of the day

Best of BS Opinion: Dealing with GST fraud, India's GDP growth, and more

With a fresh assessment of the state of the economy, all stakeholders would now look forward to the Union Budget to see how the government plans to revive growth

Indian economy likely to grow at 6% in 2020, says Blackstone report

Titled Ten Surprises for 2020, the report is a list unexpected events that could influence and shape the sociopolitical landscapes worldwide for this year