October 2017

India’s macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong: Arun Jaitley

Business Standard, October 25, 2017
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s press conference on Tuesday, to announce a new bank recapitalisation programme, was also an image building exercise, coming at a time when the government is being criticised for its handling of the economy after demonetisation and goods and service tax and with growth slipping to its lowest in Narendra Modi’s tenure. More…

India seen becoming third largest aviation market by 2025

Live Mint, October 25, 2017
India is set to become the third largest aviation market one year earlier than originally expected, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said in a report on Tuesday. More…

Bank capital infusion to highways: Modi govt unveils Rs 9-trillion plan to boost economy

Hindustan Times, October 25, 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government announced it would invest over Rs 9 trillion to recapitalise state-owned banks and build new roads and highways on Tuesday, its biggest move yet to shore up an economy growing at its slowest in three years. More…