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GDP growth, high remittances and fragile Kerala economy

Kerala became a recipient of remittances from foreign countries, the earnings of the expatriates of Kerala working in foreign lands since the 1980s.

published on : 10th June 2023
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Crisis-hit Pakistan unveils $51 billion budget, with half to service debt

Inflation has rocketed, the rupee has plummeted and the country can no longer afford imports, causing a severe decline in industrial output.

published on : 9th June 2023
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RBI rate hike pause continues; targets 4 per cent inflation, job growth

The RBI, too, is on hold primarily to assess the impact of its 250 basis points rate hike so far.

published on : 9th June 2023
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Pakistan failing in every economic index amid skyrocketing inflation

The grim data gives the cash-strapped government little room to introduce populist vote-attracting measures in Friday's budget ahead of an election due to be held in October.

published on : 8th June 2023
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Hyderabad Water Board launches 'circular economy'

Aimed at helping HMWS&SB generate revenue from STP byproducts

published on : 7th June 2023
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World Bank expects India's growth to slow to 6.3 per cent in FY2023

The World Bank attributed the slowdown in India's growth to private consumption being constrained by high inflation and rising borrowing costs.

published on : 6th June 2023
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The jobs and labour debate under scrutiny

Rising employment in agriculture, which is a labour surplus sector, only tends to lower productivity and real incomes of those who are dependent on it

published on : 3rd June 2023
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India’s growth rate inspiring but jobs and wages are challenges

The Indian economy grew by 7.2% in FY23, cracking past all previous estimates.

published on : 2nd June 2023
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India's economy likely to grow in 6.5-6.7 per cent range in FY'24: CII President 

India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 6.1 per cent in the March quarter of 2022-23, pushing the annual growth rate to 7.2 per cent.

published on : 1st June 2023
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GDP data beats forecasts, grows at 7.2% in FY23

Expands 6.1% in Q4; analysts say too early to celebrate as consumption yet to pick up.

published on : 1st June 2023
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GDP grows 6.1 per cent in March quarter, 7.2 per cent in FY23

As per the data, the economy expanded 7.2 per cent in 2022-23 against a 9.1 per cent growth in 2021-22.

published on : 31st May 2023
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Govt report card: Amid PR, don’t forget facts

One cannot blame the government for selectively highlighting numbers that paint a rosy picture, as any government would like to overplay successes and underplay failures.

published on : 29th May 2023
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With Rs 2,000 set to go, what should be India's highest currency note?

Experts say the primary determinants are inflation and the velocity of money, which is necessarily the rate at which currency is exchanged.

published on : 25th May 2023
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IMF forecasts UK economic rebound in major U-turn

The institution ripped up its previous forecast in April for a 0.3-percent contraction.

published on : 23rd May 2023
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Economics and its many colourful definitions

There are no free lunches. Everything free has a cost somewhere down the line, even if that cost tends to be hidden. Sometimes, costs are borne by future generations.

published on : 19th May 2023
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China recovery faces pressure after April activity weak, youth unemployment rises

Chinese economic activity has improved while the US and European economies are cooling after interest rate hikes to extinguish inflation.

published on : 16th May 2023
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Fitch affirms India's sovereign rating on robust growth outlook, flags weak finances

All three global rating agencies -- Fitch, S&P and Moody's -- have the lowest investment grade rating on India, with a stable outlook.

published on : 9th May 2023
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IMF ups Asia economic forecast as China reopens

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday raised Asia’s economic forecast on the back of the reopening of China. 

published on : 3rd May 2023
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Logistics set to lead in job creation: Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

He said it will be the sunrise sector for investors, global partners and students because it has a lot of scope for investment, entrepreneurship and employability. 

published on : 25th April 2023
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Agriculture soul of Odisha’s economy: CM Patnaik

The chief minister said the cooperative movement has become stronger in Odisha and 60 per cent of the farm loans are being provided by this sector alone

published on : 25th April 2023
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