Congress calls GDP numbers a ‘Greatly Distorted Picture’ of economy
Congress said the 7.8% April-June growth figure hides weak wages, record household debt and a 400% rise in wealth for India’s five richest families.
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War of Words Over India's GDP Numbers as Opposition Questions Economic Growth Claims
A political war of words has broken out following the release of the latest gross domestic product figures, with the ruling party and the opposition clashing over the state of the economy. While the government hailed India's first-quarter economic growth rate of 7.8 per cent, positioning the nation as the fastest-growing major economy despite global challenges and energy crises, the Congress party termed the headline figures a greatly distorted …
PM Narendra Modi calls 7.8% GDP growth ‘herculean feat’; Congress takes ‘Greatly Distorted Picture’ dig
India’s GDP grew 7.8% in the April-June quarter, surpassing the Reserve Bank of India’s 7% estimate. However, elevated crude oil prices, food inflation and a strengthening El Niño pose risks to the growth outlook.
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