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India to Witness 6-8% Growth for the Next 5 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw added that the country's growth story has happened because of public investments, manufacturing and innovation, inclusive growth, and regulatory simplifications.

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India's Private Sector Sees Strongest Growth in Three Months: Report

Manufacturing also remained resilient, with the HSBC Flash India Manufacturing PMI at 57.3 in November, down slightly from 57.5 in October but still indicating substantial improvement.

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Trump's Triumph: A Trump Card For Indian MSMEs ?

Donald Trump's re-election may significantly impact India's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). His stance on trade, energy, and reducing reliance on China presents opportunities and challenges.

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Finance Ministry's New Policies to Boost MSME Funding Access by Up to INR 100 Crore

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently reported a 13.3 per cent year-on-year increase in lending to micro and small enterprises, with medium-sized enterprises witnessing a 17.2 per cent growth.

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How India's Labour Force is Powering The Economic Growth

India's labour force is driving the country's economic growth, with significant contributions from various sectors. As India aims to become a $5 trillion economy by 2027-2028, its labour market's resilience, diversification, and growing formal employment opportunities are poised to play a pivotal role.

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India's Economy Set to Grow by 7% in 2024-25, Boosted by Strong Industrial and Service Sectors: ADB Report

The central government's debt is expected to decrease from 58.2 per cent of GDP in FY 2023-24 to 56.8 per cent by FY 2024-25, while the general government deficit, including state governments, is predicted to fall below 8 per cent of GDP

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How MSMEs uphold the backbone of India's economy

This sector has emerged as a highly vibrant and dynamic area of the Indian economy over the last five decades.

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Bangladesh Crisis Presents Indian RMG Sector With $250 Million Monthly Export Opportunity: Report

The socio-political uncertainties prevailing in Bangladesh may result in global RMG (readymade garment) brands and retailers in India to gain around 6-8 per cent of Bangladesh's monthly export orders

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We Want To Be Part Of India's Economic Miracle, Says US Official

According to Donald Lu, the United States is proud to host more than 200,000 Indian students who are studying at US universities

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World Bank Cuts India's Growth Forecast For 2023-24: Report

The World Bank also signified that the Indian government is likely to meet its fiscal deficit target of 5.9% of GDP in 2023-24

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India's Manufacturing Sector Hits 3-Month High In March: Survey

In a nutshell, the survey supports views that Asia's third-largest economy is better placed than many to weather the impact of a potential global downturn

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India's Growth May Benefit From Accelerated Implementation Of Reform Agenda, Says World Bank

The report said addressing the aftermath of financial sector distress in India could unlock significant growth

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Indian Economy Is Likely To Grow 6.5% In Coming Decade, Says CEA

According to him, the global exports growth volumes may be somewhat tepid in terms of their growth rates due to the kind of uncertainties the world is facing

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Indian Economy Will Contribute 15% Of Global Growth In 2023, Says IMF MD

Kristalina Georgieva further noted that India continues to be a shining light at a time when the IMF expects 2023 to be challenging due to a slowdown in global GDP from 3.4% last year to 2.9% in 2023

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India And China Likely To Account For Half Of 2023 Global Economic Growth: IMF

IMF also said that it is expecting some slowdown in the Indian economy next fiscal year and projected the growth to 6.1% from 6.8% during the current fiscal ending March 31