State of the Economy (GDP Growth):
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The Indian economy is estimated to grow by 9.2% in real terms in 2021-22 (as per first advance estimates) subsequent to a contraction of 7.3% in 2020-21.
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The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projected to grow by 8-8.5% in real terms in 2022-23.
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Projection comparable with World Bank and Asian Development Bank’s latest forecasts of real GDP growth of 8.7% and 7.5% respectively for 2022-23.
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According to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook projections, India’s real GDP is projected to grow at 9% in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and at 7.1% in 2023-2024, which would make India the fastest growing major economy in the world for all 3 years.
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Combination of high Foreign Exchange Reserves, sustained Foreign Direct Investment, and rising export earnings will provide an adequate buffer against possible global liquidity tapering in 2022-23.