FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - The Untold Story

Quarter after quarter, year after year, India is fastest growing economy: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India remains the world's fastest-growing major economy and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of undermining the country's achievements by repeatedly predicting crises that have not materialised.

The Economic Times · Jun 14

Is India's economic growth real? Raghuram Rajan says something is off

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan questions India's strong economic growth figures, citing weak corporate investment and declining foreign capital inflows. He argues these factors are difficult to reconcile with official data, suggesting a disconnect between headline numbers and business behavior. Rajan also highlights the lack of a clear economic roadmap…

The Economic Times · Jun 12

India can return to 7% GDP growth path in FY28 with macro stability, supply measures: CEA Nageswaran

India is on the brink of achieving a robust 7 percent growth in FY28, contingent on maintaining macro stability and ensuring supply chains remain intact. The improvement of external conditions will play a critical role in this outlook. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank has adjusted its FY27 GDP forecast down to…

The Economic Times · Jun 5

Modi 3.0 brings coalition concerns, and a paradox for pink papers

“India Inc wants new govt to create jobs, control inflation.” 

Newslaundry · Jun 9, 2024

Congress has concrete plan to tackle unemployment, will be revealed in its manifesto: Chidambaram

Congress leader P. Chidambaram criticises BJP government over Chief Economic Advisor's remarks on unemployment, reveals party's plan in manifesto.

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024

India’s economic prospects good in the short term, says Chief Economic Advisor Anantha Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor Anantha Nageswaran said India’s short and medium-term economic prospects were good. But, long term challenges need to be addressed to maintain growth momentum. Transition to renewable energy, spending on Rand D are some areas that need attention.

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

India poised for world-beating growth, CEA Anantha Nageswaran says

NEW DELHI: India’s strong credit demand and softening crude oil prices could buoy the economy, putting the South Asian country on course for a 6.5% expansion this fiscal year, according to a top adviser to the finance ministry.

The Times of India · May 25, 2023

Govt trims budget for MGNREGS as PMAY, Jal Jeevan get more funds, says CEA

NEW DELHI: Chief economic advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Monday said the allocation for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Scheme (MGNREGS) has been reduced in the Budget for 2023-24 as more funds have been allocated towards Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana and Jal Jeevan Mission, which are expected to…

The Times of India · Feb 6, 2023

Indian economy poised to do better, inflation to be well-behaved next fiscal: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

NEW DELHI: Indian economy is poised to do better and is expected to grow 6.5-7 per cent in the remainder of the decade, chief economic advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2023

Economy to grow by 7% in FY23; current account deficit may widen: Highlights of Economic Survey 2023

Chief economic advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Tuesday unveiled the Economic Survey 2022-23 and said that the Indian economy is poised to do better on the back of reforms undertaken by the government.

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2023