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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the projected growth rate of the Indian economy according to OECD for the financial year 2021-22?
A
11.5%
B
12.6%
C
13.1%
D
10.7%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Earlier, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut India’s economic growth in 2022 to 6.8% from 7.4% earlier. Moody’s cut India’s GDP growth projection for 2022 to 7% from 7.7% earlier on the weak rupee and high crude oil prices.

Detailed explanation-2: -The growth in real GDP during 2022-23 is estimated at 7 per cent as compared to 8.7 per cent in 2021-22, it stated.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Taking all these factors into consideration, real GDP growth for 2022-23 is projected at 6.8 per cent, with Q3 at 4.4 per cent and Q4 at 4.2 per cent. The risks are evenly balanced. Real GDP growth is projected at 7.1 per cent for Q1:2023-24 and at 5.9 per cent for Q2.

Detailed explanation-5: -Fitch Ratings has retained India’s GDP growth forecast at seven per cent for 2022-23. However, GDP growth projection for 2023-24 and 2024-25 has been revised downwards to 6.2 per cent and 6.9 per cent, respectively.

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