Kaushik's remark triggers political slugfest

Kaushik's remark triggers political slugfest New Delhi: Finance ministry chief economic advisor Kaushik Basu's remarks that major reforms were unlikely before the next general elections kicked off a slugfest between the government and the opposition on Friday, the BJP accusing the government of "policy paralysis" and a senior minister hitting back that the opposition's non-cooperation prevented bills from getting passed. The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) cautioned the government against going on the path of...
06:58 PM, Apr 20, 2012

India, Asia set for good growth in 2011: World Bank

India, Asia set for good growth in 2011: World Bank South Asia as a whole is expected to grow by about 7 percent. ...
06:53 PM, Jun 07, 2010

7.2 pc growth in 2009-10, says Pranab

7.2 pc growth in 2009-10, says Pranab Finance Minister 'sticks' to the estimate he had made in his budget speech. ...
01:15 PM, Mar 22, 2010

Forbes India: The mystery of India's GDP figure

Forbes India: The mystery of India's GDP figure One set of data but different GDP predictions for India. Why? ...
05:13 PM, Feb 28, 2010

Good cheer for Indian economy, GDP up 6.1 pc

Good cheer for Indian economy, GDP up 6.1 pc Stimulus measures help spur demand, but poor monsoon threatens growth. ...
11:22 AM, Aug 31, 2009

Neighbours hinder India's global role

Neighbours hinder India's global role A look at the country's diplomatic options in a restive neigbourhood. ...
05:08 PM, Jun 12, 2009
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