Economy News
Economic Survey out : Economy is set to grow 7-7.5%
The pre-Budget Economic Survey tabled in parliament predicts that India's GDP growth will accelerate from 6.75% this year to 7-7.5% in 2019.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 30th Jan 2018
‘Climate change may hit farm income’
The Economic Survey 2017-18, said farmer income losses from climate change could be between 15% and 18% on an average, rising to anywhere between 20%-25% in unirrigated areas of the country.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 30th Jan 2018
Renewable sector seek policy boost
Renewable sector players submitted that there are a number of policy decisions related to import duties and domestic manufacturing, which, if taken, could further boost the sector.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Jan 2018
Bad loans shrink from record peak
India’s stock of soured bank loans shrank slightly in the quarter to September last year.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Jan 2018
Centre relaxes Atal pension plan norms
The Centre would now allow small finance banks and payment banks to offer the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), which is expected to significantly increase the coverage of the scheme.
posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Jan 2018