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INDIA MINISTRY SAYS WORST IS OVER, PROJECTS 6% GROWTH India's economy is now safely on course to achieve at least 6% growth in the current fiscal year ending next March, the Finance Ministry said. "I am sure we have had the worst and we are going to be definitely 6% growth. But we need to spend the money to generate the growth," said Minister of State (Revenue) Jesudasu Seelam.
GOVT RELAXES FDI NORMS IN 13 SECTORS
In a bid to stem the rapidly widening current account deficit, the government today allowed 100% FDI in the telecom sector hiking it from the existing 74% while permitting more foreign money into the defense sector albeit with caveats. The Centre agreed to the recommendations of the Mayaram Committee and cleared 13 sectors out of 20 for a raise in FDI cap. There has been no hike in FDI cap in aviation. The FDI in four areas -- gas refineries, commodity exchanges, power trading and stock exchanges -- will be through FIPB route.
JUNE WPI INFLATION RISES TO 4.86%; DENTS RATECUT HOPES WPI inflation rose marginally for the 1st time in 5 months in June due to higher food prices, adding to eco challenges & reducing rate cut hopes. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation for the month of June came in better than expected at 4.86 percent. Core inflation came in at 2 percent. Although the numbers brought about some cheer in the market after weak IIP and auto sales numbers, the growth in food inflation number was a dampener.