Double Whammy: RBI's move set to hit India Inc., consumers The sudden hike in key interest rate and commercial banks' mandatory reserve requirements by 50 basis points (bps) by the central bank of India has unnerved both corporate leaders and consumers. 26 Jun 2008
India's economy can grow at 10 percent, but current inflation level "dangerous": Kamath India can look forward to an average annual economic growth of 8.6 percent for the next five years, if the fiscal measures taken by the Indian government take their desired effect, leading industry lobby Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said. 23 May 2008
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Inflation to moderate by September, economy on track for 9 percent growth: Ahluwalia The Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia has allayed fears that the prevailing steep annual inflation rate could derail India's economic growth, by saying that India could still attain an average 9 percent annual growth in the five-year period ending 2011-12. 23 May 2008
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Annual inflation rate in India edges towards 8 percent; FinMin "concerned" India's wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation rate has risen to 7.83 percent in the 12 months to May 3, marginally higher than previous week's annual rise of 7.61 percent, even as India's Finance Minister continues to reassure the people that price rise will moderate in a few weeks. 17 May 2008
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NCAER projects India's economic growth at 8.9 percent in FY09 India's premier economic research institution, National Council for Applied Economic Research (NCAER) said the nation's economy would grow at 8.5-8.9 percent during the current fiscal year (2008-09). 07 May 2008