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.

Robust Singapore Q1 GDP points to steady policy for now

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 09:42

The surprisingly strong data bolsters the case for the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to hold off from additional monetary easing later this year, economists said.

China's growth eases to 7.7% in Jan-Mar

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 12:14

China's economic growth slipped to to 7.7 percent in the January-March quarter this year against 7.9 percent in the previous quarter belying hopes of surge in growth due to reforms by new leadership and excessive liquidity.

India Inc unhappy at 5.5% GDP growth; asks govt revive economy

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 21:20

Unhappy with 5.5. Percent GDP growth in April-June quarter, industry chambers today said opportunities for revival of the economy would soon "peter out" if the government does not take immediate policy action.

Sensex tanks 161 points as Q1 GDP dashes rate cut hopes

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 16:58

The Sensex on Friday plunged nearly 161 points dragged down by power, metal and oil&gas stocks as better-than-expected 5.5 percent growth in first quarter dashed hopes of interest rate cut, amid a weak global trend.

India's Q1 GDP growth at decade low of 5.5%

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 11:13

The previous low in the first quarter was registered in 2002-03 when the economy clocked a growth rate of 5.2 percent.

US GDP slows to 2.2% in Q1, below expectations

Last Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012, 19:24

The 2.2 percent overall increase in the economy in the first quarter marked the 11th consecutive quarter that the gross domestic product has expanded since the deep 2007-2009 recession ended in June 2009.

GDP data disappointing, need to work hard: Pranab

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 14:29

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said there was no room for complacency and everyone, including the government, industry and farming community, will have work hard.