January 2017

Developing nations like India can lead sustainable world economic growth: Nirmala Sitharaman

Economic Times, January 27, 2017
Nirmala Sitharaman said that “it is the developing countries today which have cost-effective solutions for most of the industrialised advanced societies”. More…

India Is Building the Infrastructure for a Truly Digital Economy

Singularity Hub, January 26, 2017
Silicon Valley fancies itself the global leader in innovation. Its leaders hype technologies such as bitcoin and blockchain, which some claim are the greatest inventions since the Internet. More…

Indian economy projected to grow by 7.7% in FY 2017: UN report

Economic Times, January 17, 2017
India is projected to grow by 7.7 per cent in fiscal 2017, remaining the fastest growing large developing economy, as it benefits from strong private consumption and gradual introduction of significant domestic reforms, a United Nations report said. More…

India to be among the fastest-growing economy in 2017, despite note ban: Moody’s

Live Mint, January 17, 2017
After a temporary dampening effect on consumption and investment in the medium term, demonetisation will likely strengthen India’s institutional framework, said Moody’s. More…