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Fitch revises India's FY21 GDP contraction forecast to 9.4 pc
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], December 8 (ANI): Fitch Ratings has revised India's GDP forecast to minus 9.4 per cent in the current fiscal year from a previously projected contraction of 10.5 per cent after the economy staged a sharper rebound in the second quarter.
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Japan to adopt new economic stimulus package worth more than USD 707 billi
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], December 8 (ANI/Sputnik): Japan will adopt new stimulus measures on Tuesday including a package worth 73.6 trillion yen (over USD 707 billion) aimed at supporting the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said.
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Karnataka Congress extends support to farmers' call for Bharat Bandh
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 7 (ANI): Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar on Monday extended support to the farmers' call for Bharat Band in protest against the new farm laws, saying that farmers are a great support to the economy.
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COVID-19: As UK opens up, PM Johnson asks people not to get carried away w
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], December 3 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday asked citizens of his country not to get carried away with over-optimism after the end of national restrictions and opening up several parts of the economy amid the pandemic.
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Q2 GDP: India Inc, analysts say economy in recovery mode
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): With contraction in GDP by 7.5 per cent in July to September quarter (Q2 FY21) which is a rebound from the earlier quarter when the economy had contracted by 23.9 per cent, India Inc and analysts said the figures reflect that the Indian economy is on a
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Meaningful reforms by government have paved way for the economy to come ba
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 27 (ANI): With the contraction of the Indian GDP by 7.5 per cent in July to September quarter (Q2 FY21) from 23.9 per cent contraction witnessed in April-June quarter, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday said meaningful reforms undertaken by the governm
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Paris accord was made to kill US economy: Trump
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 22 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the Paris Accord was made to "kill the economy" of the US.
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FICCI compliments enforcement agencies for curbing smuggling, says strict
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Complimenting the government and the enforcement agencies for seizing illicit cigarettes worth around Rs 412 crore in the last five months in India, FICCI's Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE) on Wed
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Mental health strained by disaster, finds study
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Delaware [US], November 12 (ANI): Disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes are occurring with increasing frequency and severity across the globe. In addition to impacting local communities, infrastructure and the economy, these disasters also can lead to severe emotional distress and anxiety
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India will be one of fastest-growing economies next year: Nirmala Sitharam
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday indicated that contraction in the economy due to COVID-19 may come down to near zero this fiscal amid the ongoing economic revival and next year India will be one of the fastest-growing economies. Read More
Firecracker factories in Ahmedabad face losses amid COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 27 (ANI): Despite the reopening of the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses like firecracker factories in Ahmedabad continue to face financial difficulties even as the festival of Diwali approaches.
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GrowFix opens up attractive Securitised Debt Instruments for investments
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 22 (ANI/Digpu): Despite the pandemic's impact on the economy, India's retail investor base has increased, with newer investors looking to grow passive income through a spectrum of investment assets.
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