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Business News/ News / World/  News in Numbers: Over 11,000 died in gun violence in US this year, says report
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News in Numbers: Over 11,000 died in gun violence in US this year, says report

In other news, Fitch has revised GDP growth projection for India in 2017-18 to 6.9%

Shares of major US gun companies rose on Monday in the aftermath of the gruesome Las Vegas killings. Photo: AP (AP)Premium
Shares of major US gun companies rose on Monday in the aftermath of the gruesome Las Vegas killings. Photo: AP (AP)

6.9%

What is it? The revised GDP growth projection for India in 2017-18 by credit rating agency Fitch Ratings, down from 7.4%.

Why is it important? Fitch is the second major international institution to scale back India’s growth projections after the government reported a sub-par 5.7% growth for the first quarter. On 26 September, the Asian Development Bank trimmed its 2017-18 GDP projection for India from 7.4% to 7%, citing “short-term disruptions" such as demonetisation and implementation of the new goods and services tax (GST).

Tell me more: Even as India stumbled, Fitch raised its 2017 growth forecast for 13 countries and 2018 growth forecast for seven countries.

11,652

What is it? The number of deaths in gun violence in the US this year, resulting from 46,595 incidents, according to Gun Violence Archive.

Why is it important? On Sunday night, in the deadliest mass shooting in US history, a gunman opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel and casino in Las Vegas on a 22,000-strong crowd at an open-air music festival, killing 59 and injuring 527. The police found 17 rifles inside the hotel room of the shooter, reigniting debate about gun control in the US.

Tell me more: Shares of major US gun companies rose on Monday in the aftermath of the gruesome killings. Sturm Ruger was up 6%, while American Outdoor Brands (AOBC), formerly known as Smith & Wesson, gained nearly 7%.

800

What is it? The number of startups launched in the first nine months (January to September) of 2017, according to Tracxn.

Why is it important? This is a massive drop from the 6,000 formed in all of 2016. The decline, on the one hand, is a sign of the headwinds facing the e-commerce space that was running on discounts and advertising. On the other, fewer startups receiving more funding shows an emphasis on quality and an environment that is becoming more discerning.

Tell me more: In the first half of 2017, consumer tech, fintech, enterprise tech, healthtech and edtech were the top five funded sectors.

5

What is it? The ranking of India’s Rohit Sharma among batsmen in one-day internationals (ODIs) released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.

Why is it important? It marks the return of Sharma to the top five after an impressive run of scores in the recent five-match ODI series against Australia, where he finished as the highest run-getter on both sides. Virat Kohli retained the number one spot.

Tell me more: In the fifth ODI against Australia, Sharma registered his 14th ODI century, and is now ranked 23rd on most hundreds in ODIs.

110,000

What is it? The number of air passengers of Monarch Airlines that the UK Civil Aviation Authority will organise to bring back to the UK after Monday’s announcement of the closure of the airline.

Why is it important? Monarch Airlines is the third European airline to go bust in recent months, after Air Berlin and Alitalia filed for insolvency. According to Greybull Capital, Monarch’s owner, its downfall was precipitated by the impact of terror attacks on its big markets like Egypt and Tunisia, and the collapse of the pound after the Brexit vote.

Tell me more: Launched in 1968, Monarch was Britain’s fifth largest airline, with a 1.7% share of the UK airlines market in 2017. About 1,858 people have been made redundant, administrator KPMG said.

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Published: 03 Oct 2017, 12:21 PM IST
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