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Economy News Today Live: Centre eyes 95% of undershot capex target for FY25: Ajay Seth
- By Seth's estimate, the Centre is expected to utilize about ₹10.55 trillion of the capex in FY25.
Economy News Today Live: Trump isn’t at the G-20 summit but he’s dominating the debate
- Foreign leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro seem doubtful that President Biden’s trade, climate and security policies will endure.
Economy News Today Live: India might overshoot capex target of ₹11.1 trillion for FY25, no downside risk to growth: Economic Affairs Secretary
- Food prices are a problem area but, other than that, inflation poses no challenge, economic affairs secretary Ajay Seth said at an event in New Delhi.
Economy News Today Live: UK inflation hits six-month high of 2.3% on high energy bills; BoE stresses on gradual rate cuts
- UK inflation rose by an annual 2.3% in October, pushed up almost entirely by an increase in regulated domestic energy tariffs, after a 1.7% rise in September which was the first time the inflation rate had fallen below the BoE's target since 2021.
Economy News Today Live: Donald Trump likely to impose 40% tariff on China imports in 2025, risking growth by 0.5-1% point: Report
- Donald Trump likely to impose 40% tariff on China imports in 2025, risking growth by 0.5-1% point: Report
Economy News Today Live: India's services exports to surpass goods exports by FY30, says GTRI report
- Services exports are projected to be $618.21 billion, slightly higher than merchandise exports at $613.04 billion by FY30, the report said.
Economy News Today Live: India’s GDP growth likely moderated to 6.5% in Q2, says Icra
- Icra said it remains optimistic about a recovery in the second half of FY2025, supported by healthy kharif output, improved rural sentiment, and a ramp-up in government spending.
Economy News Today Live: How the world’s poor stopped catching up
- Progress stalled around 2015. To restart it, liberalise
Economy News Today Live: Former RBI Chief Raghuram Rajan urges action on growing US public debt, warns world ‘more prone to pandemics’
- Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan warned that high public debt is a vulnerability for the US and other nations, especially in light of potential future pandemics. He urged for debt reduction to prepare for emergencies and facilitate mutual aid among countries.
Economy News Today Live: Slowdown? Here’s what rich Indians are spending on
- Indian consumers are cutting back discretionary spending and the slowdown is hurting legacy and new-age consumer companies alike. Nonetheless, rich Indian consumers have continued their spending on various categories. Mint explains the shifts in premium, urban consumer demand.