Bids invited for Udan’s global fligh
Government has invited proposals from interested air operators for the international version of its ‘Udan’ (Ude Desk Ka Aam Nagrik scheme.
Retail inflation picks up to 3.77%
As per the official data released, India’s retail inflation rate slightly picked up to 3.77 per cent in September.
Factory growth slows to 4.3%
The Industrial production slowed t0 4.3% in August, due in large part to a drastic deceleration in the manufacturing, mining, and consumer durables sectors.
Overhaul GDP norms: MPs
The Estimates Committee of Parliament pointed out the current manner in which the GDP is measured needs an overhaul as it provides an incomplete estimation of economic activity.
Adhere to the deadline for storing data locally : RBI
The Central bank (RBI) has asked payment system players to adhere to the October 15 deadline for storing data locally.
Human Capital Index 2018
The World Bank released its first report on Human Capital Index (HCI), which placed India at the 115th position.
Draft Electronics Policy
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released a draft National Electronics Policy on 10th October 2018.
Sovereign gold bonds
The government has decided to step up issuance of sovereign gold bonds.
India to grow at 7.3% in 2018 : IMF
The ‘World Economic Outlook’ report by IMF, forecasted a growth rate of 7.3% for India in the current year of 2018 and that of 7.4% in 2019.
Growth in India firming up: World Bank
The world bank’s latest report on south Asia has revealed that the Indian economy is growing at a firm rate and will see further acceleration