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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
As per HSBC, what is the growth rate projection of India in fiscal 2021-22?
A
9%
B
10.5%
C
11.2%
D
12.1%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While HSBC estimates the GDP to grow 7.2% in the next fiscal 2021-22, that would come on a low base and would be 11% lower than where it would have been without the pandemic.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first advance estimate for 2022-23 released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Friday estimated GDP growth at 7%, slower than the 8.7% expansion posted in 2021-22. The estimate is a shade higher than the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which pegged it at 6.8%.

Detailed explanation-3: -Full Year GDP Growth in India averaged 6.12 percent from 2006 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 8.70 percent in 2022 and a record low of -6.60 percent in 2021. This page includes a chart with historical data for India Full Year GDP Growth.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Economic Survey 2022-23 estimated India’s GDP growth at 6.5 per cent, which is lower than the projected 7 per cent growth for the ongoing financial year.

Detailed explanation-5: -Real GDP growth in 2021-22 stands at 8.7 per cent, 1.5 per cent higher than the real GDP of 2019-20.

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