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India's post-election budget nicely balances fiscal deficit, capital expen
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
"We believe that it (fiscal deficit) should be achievable as the government's assumption of 10.5 per cent nominal GDP growth in 2024-25 is modestly below our current forecast. We think the government should also be able to achieve its goal of reducing the deficit below 4.5 per cent of GDP in
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Share of health budget has gone down, says IMA President Dr RV Asokan
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
"This budget is status quo for health concerns, with only two silver linings: customs duty exemptions on diagnostics and cancer drugs. The economy has moved from USD 3.4 trillion to USD 4 trillion," said Dr Asokan.
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IDfy launches India's first privacy and compliance suite - Privy
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 24: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act was passed in 2023, in a bid to protect Indian citizens from misuse of their personal data. In light of DPDPA, operating without privacy governance controls is not just a reputational and commercial risk but also
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Budget 2024: Capital expenditure target kept unchanged at Rs 11.11 lakh cr
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The central government kept the capital expenditure outlay at Rs 11.11 lakh crore for 2024-25, as was announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her interim Budget, ahead of the General elections.
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Budget 2024: Fiscal deficit target reduced to 4.9% with focus on consolida
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Presenting the Union Budget for 2024-25, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday pegged the fiscal deficit target at 4.9 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP)
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GDP growth rate will be even better: EaseMyTrip co-founder Rikant Pitti on
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
"... Last year our GDP growth rate was around 6.5%, and this time as well, the economic survey suggests around 7% growth rate... In the coming time, our GDP growth rate will become even better...," Pitti said speaking to ANI on Monday.
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Economic Survey a morale-booster for India's growth story: industry body A
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
ASSOCHAM noted that while a robust industrial growth of 9.5 per cent is to be applauded, manufacturing is supported by both domestic and global investors and demand can lead to a consistent increase of its share in the country's GDP.
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Economic Survey conservatively projects 6.5-7 pc GDP growth for 2024-25
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Economic Survey tabled in Parliament conservatively projects India's real GDP growth of 6.5-7 per cent, cognizant of the fact that market expectations are on the higher side.
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India's fiscal deficit to decline to 4.5 pc in FY 26, anticipates economic
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The fiscal deficit of the government is expected to drop to 4.5 per cent of GDP or lower by the financial year 2026, the Economic survey outlined which was tabled in parliament on Monday.
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Healthcare has become increasingly affordable, accessible in recent years:
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
According to a press release by the Ministry of Finance, the Survey indicates that the latest National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates for FY20 reveal an increase in both the share of Government Health Expenditure (GHE) in the total GDP and the share of GHE in Total Health Expenditure (THE).
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India's GDP has potential to grow at 8 pc: CII President reacts to Eco Sur
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Survey projects achievable GDP growth for FY25, driven by robust macroeconomic management and a supportive policy environment emphasizing capital expenditure and inflation control.
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India's service sector continues to contribute to GDP accounting for 55pc
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The services export post-pandemic times have maintained a steady momentum and accounted for 44 per cent of India's total exports in FY24 the survey notes. India ranked fifth in services exports, with other countries being the European Union (excluding intra-EU trade), the United States, the
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