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Only two cheers for the economy

December 13, 2021 7:45 am

🔴 P Chidambaram writes: The government, led by its departing Chief Economic Adviser, continues to harp on supply-side measures and their ability to turn the economy around. Supply is relevant only if there is matching or excess demand.

No thanks to the government

September 06, 2021 8:46 am

P Chidambaram writes: The government failed to show the boldness to spend and, if it was short of money, the boldness to borrow and spend.

February IIP slips to 20-month low, retail inflation for March inches up

April 13, 2019 5:39 am

Manufacturing output in Index of Industrial Production (IIP) slipped again into negative territory after a gap of two months, contracting 0.3 per cent in February as against a growth of 8.4 per cent in the year-ago period and 1.0 per cent growth in previous month.

Factory growth hits 9-month high on rising consumption demand

April 11, 2015 2:01 am

IIP had declined by 2% in year-ago period.

Foodgrain output to fall to four-year low on weak monsoon

February 19, 2015 1:59 am

The lower production is, however, unlikely to have any inflationary impact for two reasons.

GDP growth in Q1 likely at 5.5% on factory, farm output

August 25, 2014 1:32 am

The optimism in the economy has also been reflected in recent government statements.

GDP growth in FY14 below 5% for fourth straight year, misses estimate

May 31, 2014 12:58 am

Per capita income has risen only 2.7% in FY14 to R 39,904; investment level down 28.3% of GDP.

Realty looks for a revival

April 12, 2014 1:16 am

The real estate industry is looking for a stable government, which could take steps to reverse the current slowdown. Experts, however, say that it could take at least a year for recovery to set in the market.

Grim, still

March 14, 2014 2:59 am

Index of industrial production and export data paint a sobering picture. There are no short cuts

Economy likely to grow at 5.6% next year: Citi

February 10, 2014 2:21 am

Companies would, however, wait for elections before commencing operations.

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