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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
S & P Global Ratings cut India’s growth projection for the current fiscal to what per cent from 7.8 per cent earlier?
A
7.3
B
7.6
C
7.4
D
7.5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s output will expand 7 per cent in the fiscal year 2022-2023 (ending in March 2023) and 6 per cent in the next fiscal year, by our estimates,” S&P Global Ratings Asia-Pacific chief economist Louis Kuijs said.

Detailed explanation-2: -S&P had in September projected the Indian economy to grow 7.3% in 2022-23 and 6.5% in next fiscal year (2023-24).

Detailed explanation-3: -Standard & Poor’s credit rating for India stands at BBB- with stable outlook.

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: -India’s nominal growth, which includes inflation, is projected to be at 15.4% for 2022/23, up from an earlier 11.1% estimate. “The nominal GDP growth is higher, implying that the government’s fiscal deficit target will be achieved,” said Sabnavis.

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