Weekly economy wrap: GDP beats estimates, but inflation risks remain
India's economy started FY27 on a strong footing, but questions emerged over the 7.8 per cent GDP growth in Q1 and the methodology behind it
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India's economy started FY27 on a strong footing, but questions emerged over the 7.8 per cent GDP growth in Q1 and the methodology behind it
India's economy started FY27 on a strong footing, but questions emerged over the 7.8 per cent GDP growth in Q1 and the methodology behind it Indias GDP grew 7.8 per cent in Q1FY27, compared with 6.9…
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