The annual talk-fest of rich and powerful from across the world in snow-laden Alpine resort town of Davos will be attended by nearly 40 heads of government among more than 2,500 global leaders from over 100 countries.
The new series claims GDP grew at seven per cent between April and June 2015, while gross value added (GVA) grew at 7.1 per cent.
Roadshows will be held in Singapore, Hong Kong, London, New York and Boston, NTPC gained close to 1%.
Amid a grim global scenario, India will have to labour hard to hold on to seven per cent growth in 2016-17.
The market breadth ended weak on the BSE with 2,086 shares declining and 893 shares advancing.
Those scheduled to attend the five-day WEF Annual meeting, beginning January 21, include more than 40 heads of state or government, including those from the UK, Australia, Japan, Iran, Israel, Pakistan, Brazil, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Korea and Switzerland, WEF announced on Wednesday at a press conference in Geneva.
Athens bowed to demands to phase out tax breaks for its islands.
Deadline to submit convincing reform plans is this week.
Greek proposals hailed as "a positive step forward".
A stable dollar will at minimum reduce incremental cross-currency pain for Indian cos.
The crisis remains acute with the country's banks already closed.
Syriza lawmakers walked the corridors telling reporters the government might not survive the night.
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