"In the next five years both India and China will continue to grow very fast. Both will struggle to gain influence in global decision making that is commensurate with the size of their economies," says Arthur Kroeber.
Most analysts had predicted a decline in real estate fixed asset investment.
China's domestic debt is a major concern.
The world economy's growth engine is slowing, but not collapsing.
China's economy is worse than it really is, but then these are emblematic of the baffling self-congratulatory mood that exists in India today.
PM Modi's China visit may strengthen ties between both the countries.
Many macroeconomic forecasters have built predictive models on inflation, all of which highlight intense downward pressure on prices.
Has Make in India's mascot, the metal lion, begun to rust?