In this issue

In the latest World Economic Review, the IMF said that India will grow 7.3% in FY 2019. World Bank’s growth projection for India is a notch lower than the RBI’s 7.4% but slightly higher than CSO’s 7.2%. The government has to take practical measures so that the poor also benefit from the growth. In this issue, BE has focused how India is moving towards betterment regarding economic growth; leaving the last year’s failure behind.

India Benefits With Hasina Back In Power

Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina has swept back to power in the recently held general elections in the country.

2 mins

Indian Economy Had A Hesitant 2018; Will This Year Be Better?

After nose-diving to a five-year low of 6.7% in 2017-18, India’s GDP growth is projected to grow at over 7% in 2018-19.

7 mins

Government Must Subsidise Agriculture But In What Way?

In India, the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices has recommended Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 23 agricultural commodities. On the basis of that recommendation, the central government announces MSPs at the beginning of the sowing seasons.

3 mins

United Bank Of India View Of Banking In Economy

We are not hesitant to give loans to agriculture or MSMEs for fear of loan waivers or other uncertainties. We have to maintain our due diligence and proper risk analysis in serving loans. Uncertainty is an essential part of the business.

2 mins

Mounting Agricultural Stress In India

The Indian agricultural sector was adequately focused in the first Five Year Plan and its performance was impressive.

5 mins

Cool Quotient Boosts Luggage Industry

Consumers are now seeing luggage as a status enhancer and a lifestyle product.

2 mins

Is Digital India The Way Forward?

The transaction system in India has seen revolutionary changes in the recent past with many tools and apps coming up to encourage Indians to go cashless.

3 mins

Breathing Silica

Hafijul Molla’s hand involuntarily slips to the pocket of his scruffy shirt.

4 mins

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