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Economic Survey says subsidies must be slashed

Paints sombre picture of economy, lowers growth to 5%; »        2 comments

Survey: Electricity, fuel bill can get expensive

Over the years, India's energy prices have become misaligned and are now much lower than global prices for many products. Get ready to spend more on electricity, auto fuel and cooking gas, as the push for aligning the energy prices with that of international market gathers momentum. Increase in fuel costs –... »
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Indian firms raise Rs 2.81 lakh cr in April-December 2012: Survey

Indian companies raised a total of Rs 2.81 lakh crore in fresh capital from the equity and debt markets in the April-December period of 2012. According to the »

India suffered peak power shortage of 9% in 2007-12: Survey

India witnessed a peak power shortage of 9 per cent during the five years ending 2012 when over 50,000 MW new generation capacity was created, the Economic Survey said today.“During the 11t... »

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Economic Survey

India lost 10% share in global BPO market to China, Brazil: Survey

India has lost about 10 per cent share of the global BPO market in the last five years to destinations such as China, the Philippines and Brazil, raising concerns for the $20-billion Indian BPO in... »

Economy

According to the Economic Survey, traditional retailers are giving strong competition to organised retailers and the decision to permit foreign retailers to open stores in the country will not affect small players.

FDI in retail: Small shops giving big players strong competition, says Survey

Traditional retailers are giving strong competition to organised retailers and the decision to permit foreign retailers to open stores in the country will not affect small players in India, the Go... »

Economy

The farm sector achieved 3.6 per cent growth during the 11th Five Year Plan (2007-12), falling short of the 4 per cent growth target.

Urgent reforms must for achieving 4% agri growth: Economic Survey

With agriculture growth rate falling short of the 4 per cent target in last five years, the sector needs urgent reforms to boost crop yields and private investment in infrastructure so as to motiv... »

Economy

Economic Survey

Indian firms raise Rs 2.81 lakh cr in April-December 2012: Survey

Indian companies raised a total of Rs 2.81 lakh crore in fresh capital from the equity and debt markets in the April-December period of 2012. According to the »

Economy

India suffered peak power shortage of 9% in 2007-12: Survey

India witnessed a peak power shortage of 9 per cent during the five years ending 2012 when over 50,000 MW new generation capacity was created, the Economic Survey said today.“During the 11t... »

Economy

Challenges remain in making India preferred investment destination: Economic Survey

India’s financial sector faces certain challenges that hold it back from becoming a preferred destination for global investors even though reforms have made domestic capital market more vibrant an... »
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