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UNCTAD Report Projects India's Economy to Grow by 6.5% in 2024
- 18 Apr 2024
On 17th April 2024, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report forecasted India's economy to expand by 6.5% in 2024.
Key Points
- Economic Growth Projection: India's economy is forecasted to grow by 6.5% in 2024, following a 6.7% growth in 2023, maintaining its position as the fastest-growing major economy.
- Factors Driving Growth: Strong public investment and robust services sector vitality, fueled by local and external demand, contribute to India's economic expansion.
- Multinationals' Manufacturing Focus: Increasing trend of multinationals extending manufacturing processes into India, to diversify supply chains, positively impacts Indian exports.
- Investment in South Asia: Investment in South Asia, particularly in India, remains strong, with growing interest from multinationals seeking alternative manufacturing bases.
- Monetary Policy and Public Spending: RBI expected to maintain constant interest rates, while restrained public consumption spending offset by strong public investment expenditures.
- Global Economic Outlook: Global growth projected at 2.6% in 2024, slightly slower than 2023, with some economies, including India and China, escaping potential financial troubles.
- Challenges Ahead: Policy discussions focus on inflation, while challenges like trade disruptions, climate change, low growth, and inequalities continue to pose threats to global economic stability.
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