Index of Industrial Production is expected to have grown by 1-2 per cent in April, D&B said in a research note, adding that the pace of improvement in consumption and investment demand is likely to take place as per the measures taken by the new government.
The 'Dun & Bradstreet - Polaris Financial Technology Banking Awards 2012' seeks to recognise the growth and resilience of the Indian banking industry.
The rupee is expected to remain under pressure in the near term, given the strengthening of the dollar against major global currencies and widening of the trade deficit.
India is likely to clock a GDP growth of 5.5 per cent during the current financial year provided there is normal monsoon and stable government at the centre, says a D&B report.
According to the global research firm, though a sharp fall in WPI inflation and negative growth in Industrial production is exerting pressure on the RBI to cut rates, the quantum of rate cut will be more important than the timing.
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Usage of mobile technology in financial service will help the financial inclusion initiative and enhance delivery systems, said the D&B report on the BFSI sector.
According to the Dun and Bradstreet economy forecast while subdued demand is expected to slow down the overall inflation, upside risks to overall inflation persists from depreciation of rupee and increase in global crude oil prices.
According to the Dun & Bradstreet CFO optimism index, nearly half of the surveyed CFOs expressed optimism regarding the macro economic scenario for the Indian corporate during the April-June quarter of this year.
According to D&B, food price levels might witness a rebound as foodgrain production is estimated to have declined during 2014-15.
The country's near-term outlook hinged on a benign inflation trajectory, uptick in industrial activity and falling crude oil prices
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The industrial GDP growth looks set to average at 4.6 per cent during FY 09, significantly lower than the 8.1 per cent in FY 08, Dun & Bradstreet said in its Economy Outlook 2009-10 report in Mumbai.
The Dun & Bradstreet Composite Business Optimism Index stands at 81.1 during the 2nd quarter of 2016
India's exports to United Arab Emirates have witnessed a steady growth and the country has emerged as an important destination for export of silk fabrics, made-ups and readymade garments.
The level of optimism about business environment among chief financial officers in the country declined in April-June.
D&N cites positive changes in momentum in certain segments of economy, but says some areas of concern remain
The top line growth for the 500 companies slowed down to 8.7 per cent.
India's gross domestic product growth, which had fallen under 5 per cent, is expected to be between 5.4 per cent and 5.9 per cent this fiscal.
According to the report, going forward, inflationary pressures in some items may increase due to slight improvement in demand.
According to the global business information, knowledge and insight provider, India is likely to achieve an average growth rate of around 7.5 per cent during FY15-FY20.
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India's economy grew 4.7 per cent in 2013-14, following an expansion of 4.5 per cent in 2012-13. In the fourth quarter of 2013-14, growth remained subdued at 4.6 per cent, mainly due to a decline in manufacturing and mining output.
There are two major factors behind the rupee fall - one is international and the other is domestic.
D&B sees January IIP to decline by 0.5-1.5 per cent. Last month the factory output, as measured in terms of the index of industrial production, had contracted by 0.6 per cent.
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