Expert views: Economic growth slows to 7% in April-June

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 19:31

India`s economic growth slowed to a lower-than-expected 7 percent in the three months through June from 7.5 percent in the previous quarter, government data showed on Monday.

India's economic growth disappoints at 7% in April-June quarter

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 17:50

Despite backed by a strong growth in mining, manufacturing and construction sectors, the country's economic growth of 7 percent was seen as disappointing.

Indian economy offers hope as China struggles

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 08:34

The median estimate from a Reuters poll of economists put GDP annual growth at 7.4 percent in the quarter, just below 7.5 percent in January-March.

Cost of money has to come down to achieve 8-10% growth: Arun Jaitley

Last Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2015, 20:32

Jaitley added that stalled projects have to be expedited and they will lead 'Make in India' programme.

China slowdown won't hit India too much: Raghuram Rajan

Last Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2015, 12:21

Amidst the slowdown in China that is turning the global economy into a turmoil, the chief of RBI, Raghuram Rajan has said it won't hit India too much.

India can tide over China-driven crisis: Chanda Kochhar

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 18:44

Attributing the ongoing market carnage to global cues, ICICI Bank chief Chanda Kochhar Wednesday said the country has many positives like high forex reserves, and low current account and fiscal gaps, which can help it weather the ongoing volatilities.

Fiscal deficit, inflation under control; economy in revival mode: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 16:48

Enthused by increase in indirect tax collections, Finance Minster Arun Jaitley Monday said that the economy is in a revival phase and expected that it will clock a growth rate in excess of 8 percent in 2015-16.

Fiscal deficit, inflation under control, eco in revival mode: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 16:00

The Economic Survey presented by Jaitley in February had projected a growth rate of 8.1 to 8.5 per cent for the current financial year.

Economy is in revival stage: Arun Jaitley

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 13:42

“We are facing many global problems ,but we need to go with full determination on the roadmap laid as we know our strength,” Jaitley said.

Optimistic about $20 trillion economy size in 20 years: Prabhu

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2015, 20:48

Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Friday said he was optimistic about the Indian economy growing to USD 20 trillion in size over the next 20 years.

Indian economy can double in three years: Suresh Prabhu

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2015, 14:48

The Indian economy can double in three years and has the potential of becoming a $20-trillion economy, Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu said on Friday.

Pick up in economy, rural demand may rebound: Raghuram Rajan

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 10:34

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday said there is a pick up in the economy and expressed hope that rural demand will get stronger if the monsoon improves.