CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
CRISIL cuts India’s GDP growth to ____ for FY20 on weak monsoon rains, muted corporate results.
A
12.2%
B
8.3%
C
5.2%
D
6.9 %
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Despite the markdown in near-term growth, India is expected to remain a growth outperformer over the medium run. CRISIL has revised its forecast for India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 7 per cent for the current fiscal (2022-23) from 7.3 per cent estimated previously.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rating agency Crisil on Monday pared its 2022-23 real GDP growth forecast to 7%, from 7.3% estimated earlier, and said it expects the Indian economy to face more stress in 2023-24 with growth likely to slow to 6% due to the global slowdown and tightening financial conditions at home.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has downgraded India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.6% for FY 2022-23 from 6.9% projected earlier on moderation in exports and domestic demand and inflation crimping private consumption.

Detailed explanation-4: -CRISIL has revised its forecast for India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 7 per cent for the current fiscal (2022-23) from 7.3 per cent estimated previously.

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