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"Economic activity ought to accelerate in 2017-18. GDP is projected to grow at 7.2 per cent from 6.8 per cent in 2016- 17."

Three Years Of Modi Govt: Power Sector Report Card

Naina Sood

As Modi government draws to its three years completion, it’s time to take stock of the hits and misses of the sector

GST To Push India's Growth But Bad Loans Still A Problem: IMF

Observing that India is the "fastest growing emerging market economy" in the region, Tao Zhang, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, said the IMF believes that India will continue to grow at a fast pace, with a projected 6.8 per cent rate for Financial Year 2016-17 and 7.2 per cent in 2017-18

Worries Over Donald Trump Policies Cloud Start Of IMF, World Bank Meetings

World finance leaders are gathering on US President Donald Trump's home turf on Thursday to try to nudge his still-evolving policies away from protectionism and show broad support for open trade and global integration

India Will Benefit From Donald Trump's Protectionist Measures, Suggests World Bank

South Asian countries in particular India need not worry much from potential protectionist measures from the US and other developed nations as such a move is bound to benefit them and open up new vistas of opportunities, a top World Bank official said

New World Bank CEO Defends Globalisation, Warns Against Protectionism

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The World Bank's newly appointed chief executive gave a spirited defence of globalisation during her first official visit to China, saying it had helped richer and poorer countries, and economic integration made it hard for any nation to walk away

Starting A New Business Is No More Hassle, Improvement In Ease Of Doing Business In India

Kshitiz Mohan

In Delhi, a company needs to follow 12 procedures to incorporate a company. Mumbai take 14 days as you have to register for profession tax

World Bank Invests $1.4 Billion In Maharashtra Urban Transport

World Bank working with the Maharashtra government to deliver a proposed assistance programme of over $1 billion

World Bank CEO Travels In Mumbai Local Train

During her journey, she interacted with commuters and heard their experiences while travelling in suburban trains

World Bank CEO To Inspect Mumbai Suburban Rail System

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World Bank's Chief Executive Officer Kristalina Georgieva will inspect the operations of the World Bank-supported suburban rail system in Mumbai

‘Demonetisation, A Courageous Initiative’

Roberto Azevedo

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India’s commitment to stimulate growth and lift the poorest and most vulnerable is quite evident and must be praised

Budget 2017 Rests On Four Broad Pillars

George Skaria

This government in the last two years and more had demonstrated its vision, strategy and ability to make lasting impact on the nation’s psyche

Demonetisation Effects In India To Disappear In Medium Term, Says World Bank

The World Bank on Wednesday said that the "adverse effects" of demonetisation in India will disappear in the medium term, saying any reform has short-term costs

Post Demonetisation, World Bank Drops India's Growth Rate To 7 per cent