Key infra sector growth slows down to 4.3% in May – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The growth of eight key infrastructure sectors slowed down to 4.3 per cent in May 2023 due to a decline in the production of crude oil, natural gas, and electricity.The core sector growth was 19.3 per cent in May 2022 while in April 2023 the key infra sectors recorded a growth rate … Read more

US Stocks Mixed as Investors Navigate Russian Turmoil and Fed Policy – News18

[ad_1] Wall Street was mixed on Monday and crude prices rose as investors digested the aborted Russian mutiny over the weekend and wrestled with lingering concerns over the path of Federal Reserve monetary policy. The S&P 500 was modestly lower, while megacap momentum stocks pulled the tech-heavy Nasdaq to a sharper decline. The blue-chip Dow … Read more

India’s GDP Zooms To $3.75 Trillion In 2023 From $2 Trillion In 2014: Nirmala Sitharaman

[ad_1] The Indian economy has moved from 10th largest to 5th largest economy in the world, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (File photo/News18) India is a bright spot in the global economy, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said India is a “bright spot” in the global economy, and added … Read more

”Economy Expected To Grow In Range Of 7.5% In Current Fiscal”: CEA

[ad_1] New Delhi: Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran on Friday said the economy is expected to grow in a range of 6.5 percent to 7.5 percent in the current fiscal, buttressed by a strong growth momentum seen in investments and efficiency gains from the rapid pace of digital transformation. He further noted that maintaining … Read more

Cash-strapped Pakistan government to unveil budget ahead of general elections this year – Times of India

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Pakistan‘s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is set to unveil on Friday Rs 14.5 trillion annual budget for 2023-24 that includes a staggering 66 per cent hike in the discretionary budget of parliamentarians, a decision that might push the cash-strapped country towards a looming default due to shrinking foreign reserves.Pakistan government on Wednesday approved … Read more

GDP Growth Forecast At 6.5% For 2023-24, Says RBI

[ad_1] The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has maintained its GDP growth projection for the fiscal year 2023-24 at 6.5%, with Governor Shaktikanta Das noting that the Indian economy and financial sector remain resilient amidst global challenges. The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) anticipates that growth will fluctuate throughout the year, with an expected surge … Read more

Indian economy expected to grow 6.5-6.7% in 2023-24: CII president – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian economy is expected to grow in a range of 6.5-6.7 per cent in the financial year 2023-24, said industry body Confederation of Indian Industry president R Dinesh.He said the growth will be supported by strong domestic drivers and robust momentum in capital expenditure.The government expects India’s 2023-24 GDP at 6.5 … Read more

US Dollar Rises After Inflation Data Released, Boosting Rate Hike Expectations

[ad_1] The U.S. dollar rose on Friday after data showed inflation grew in March, though at a slower pace, keeping the Federal Reserve still firmly on track to raise interest rates at next week’s monetary policy meeting. The yen, meanwhile, fell across the board, after the Bank of Japan said it would maintain ultra-low interest … Read more

US Dollar Edges Higher as GDP, Jobless Claims Affirm Rate Hike Bets

[ad_1] Last Updated: April 28, 2023, 02:41 IST 22 central banks have their currencies pegged to the US dollar. (Representative image/Reuters) Economists polled by Reuters had forecast GDP rising at a 2.0% rate The dollar rose on Thursday as weaker-than-expected U.S. economic growth in the first quarter is viewed as not likely to deter the … Read more