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Detailed explanation-1: -The consequent depreciation of other currencies has been widening the CAD and increasing inflationary pressures in the net importing economies. India to witness GDP growth of 6.0 per cent to 6.8 per cent in 2023-24, depending on the trajectory of economic and political developments globally.

Detailed explanation-2: -The growth in real GDP during 2022-23 is estimated at 7.0% as compared to 8.7% in 2021-22,” the ministry said. The output of the manufacturing sector is estimated to decelerate to 1.6% as against a growth of 9.9% in FY22 while construction growth may moderate to 9% in FY23 from 11.5% in FY22.

Detailed explanation-3: -It also said the nominal GDP or GDP at Current Prices in the year 2022-23 is estimated at Rs 273.08 lakh crore, as against the Provisional Estimate of GDP for the year 2021-22 of Rs 236.65 lakh crore. The growth in nominal GDP during 2022-23 is estimated at 15.4 percent as compared to 19.5 percent in 2021-22.

Detailed explanation-4: -Come March, the nominal GDP of India will be around US$ 3.5 trillion. In real terms, the economy is expected to grow at 7 per cent for the year ending March 2023. This follows an 8.7 per cent growth in the previous financial year. The rise in consumer prices has slowed considerably.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Union Finance Minister tabled the Economic Survey for the Financial Year 2022-23, after the President’s address. The Economic Survey 2022-23 highlighted that India’s economic recovery from the pandemic is complete and the economy is expected to grow in the range of 6% to 6.8% in the coming financial year 2023-24.