Indian economy likely to grow 7.4% in FY19: UN report

24 Jan 2019 Evaluate

Expressing optimism about Indian economy, the United Nations in its World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2019 report has said it is expected that India's economy will grow at 7.4 per cent during the current financial year (FY19) and improve to 7.6 per cent in the next fiscal (FY20). It also expects India's gross domestic product (GDP) to expand by 7.4 per cent in FY21.

It underlined that growth continues to be underpinned by robust private consumption, a more expansionary fiscal stance and benefits from previous reforms.  The report further said a more robust and sustained recovery of private investment would remain crucial to lift medium-term growth.

Beside, referring to the global economy, it stated it would continue to grow at a steady pace of around 3 per cent in 2019 and 2020 amid signs that growth has peaked. However, a worrisome combination of development challenges could further undermine growth.

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