india economy

Road ahead more daunting than 1991 crisis: Manmohan Singh

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The 1991 economic reforms lifted millions out of poverty, unleashed the spirit of free enterprises, and catapulted India into a $3 trillion economy but the road ahead is even more daunting than the 1991 crisis, former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has said. Continue Reading →

India’s GDP grows 1.6% in Jan-March, says report

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India’s economy contracted by less-than-expected 7.3 per cent in the fiscal year ended March 2021 after growth rate picked up in the fourth quarter, just before the world’s worst outbreak of coronavirus infections hit the country. Continue Reading →

Telecom business seeks govt aid to tide over liquidity crunch

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The Telecom industry, which facilitated wide-spread digital adoption during the pandemic, continues to be financially stressed and seeks government support on issues like liquidity, rationalisation of levies, AGR and spectrum pricing, according to COAI. Continue Reading →

‘Economy to escape recession early next year’

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India’s economy is expected to recover early next year from recession, but at a modest pace, according to a majority of economists in a Reuters poll who said their upgraded growth predictions were based on the progress of Covid-19 vaccines. Continue Reading →

Helpline for JEE, NEET students

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As India moves forward with precautions to help the economy bounce back amid the pandemic, nearly 24 lakh aspiring students are set to appear for JEE-Main and NEET 2020 exams, with many hailing from smaller towns and cities. Continue Reading →