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India’s growth to be ‘north of 6.8%’: CEA Nageswaran upbeat on FY26 outlook; cites boost from GST cuts & tax relief

NEW DELHI: Chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Friday expressed confidence that India’s economic growth for FY26 will exceed 6.8%, supported by stronger consumption driven by GST rate cuts and income tax relief.Speaking at CNBC-TV18’s Global Leadership Summit 2025, Nageswaran said, “I am comfortable looking at a number north of 6.8 per cent now….

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Aging population : CEA Nageswaran urges long-term savings for India’s elderly; warns of demographic shift

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran has emphasised the need for long-term savings to ensure financial security as India’s elderly population expands in the coming decades. Speaking at the ‘NPS Diwas Conference on Inclusive Pensions, Innovative Solutions: Strengthening Retirement Security in India,’ he said as quoted ANI, “We have enormous responsibility towards the population at…

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‘Solution to penal tariffs in 8-10 weeks’: CEA Nageswaran’s ‘personal feeling’ on Trump tariffs; says 15% rate eyed

At a Merchant Chamber of Commerce & Industry event, the CEA said, “I do believe the penal tariff will not be there after Nov 30.” (AI image) Amid ongoing India-US trade deal talks, the Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran has expressed optimism about matters being resolved soon. Nageswaran expects the penal tariffs by…

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