Infrastructure Spending

India’s rankings have improved but the catch-up process is at a slower rate compared to other economies. Thus, it is important to understand the hurdles and bottlenecks restricting the pace of India’s catch-up process

Union Budget 2017-18: Rural, infra spend to create jobs, lift consumption, says CRISIL

Spending on housing and roads would help create jobs and in turn boost consumption, says Ashu Suyash, MD & CEO, CRISIL

Lower tax rates to spur consumption; infra spend to revive capex

We believe that government‘s aim is to leave consumers with more disposable income and fuel the consumption demand. Therefore, lower tax rates will play an important trigger, as interest rates have come off in a big way

Donald Trump throws some cold water on the zooming dollar

The US dollar index hit a one-month low Thursday after President-elect Donald Trump disappointed investors in a press conference. Rather than discussing infrastructure spending, deregulation or tax cuts, Trump emphasized a tough position on trade and a border tax.

Japan stimulus: dollar-yen could move lower, says Nick Parsons

With the financial markets disappointed with the stimulus package, the dollar yen could move lower and unwound all the gains, Nick Parsons of National Australia Bank.

Expectations from Union Budget 2012-13

The tapering economic growth rate over the past seven quarters and the recent developments in the political landscape has raised a question on the fate of big ticket projects.

White House sharply cuts U.S. growth forecast

President Barack Obama sharply cut estimates on Thursday for US economic growth, underscoring the difficult challenge he faces in spurring a stronger recovery and creating more jobs.