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EAC-PM rejects Arvind Subramanian's claim on over-estimation of GDP, says services, agri sectors ignored in analysis

The paper notes that Subramanian used 17 indicators to express his skepticism about the growth rates after 2011-12.

NITI Aayog's criticism of Rahul Gandhi showcases its descent into political partisanship, casts shadow on its credibility

NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar spoke more like a BJP party spokesperson than the head of a policy think tank

EC writes to NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar, asks him to explain comments against Congress' minimum income scheme plan

In an interview, and on his Twitter, Rajiv Kumar had accused the Congress of promising the moon to win elections.

Rahul Gandhi's minimum income scheme will burst fiscal discipline, create incentives against work: NITI Aayog's Rajiv Kumar

Rajiv Kumar said Rahul Gandhi's promise of providing Rs 72,000 annually to five crore families if voted to power will create strong incentives against work.

Budget 2019: Economic advisory panel against deviating from fiscal consolidation; says social sector intervention essential

The statement has come amid speculations that the government may announce packages for farmers and poor and sops for middle class in the budget ahead of general polls.

Economic growth to remain in 7-7.5% range in next few years: PM advisory panel

India's economic growth is expected to remain in the range 7-7.5 percent in the next few years, the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) said Friday

Narendra Modi govt's tenure 'best years' of Indian economy: EAC-PM member Surjit Bhalla

On reform front, Surjit Bhalla said the government should consider income transfer instead of higher minimum support price (MSP) and loan waivers

Govt has taken host of reforms, but could have done much more over past four years: EAC-PM member Shamika Ravi

Shamika Ravi emphasised that India will have made its manufacturing sector attractive to compete in global markets

No job creation road map set up by PM's economic advisory council so far, says Rao Inderjit Singh

Apart from job creation, the Council has held three meetings so far and deliberated on wide ranging issues including review of macro-economy

India likely to be a $7 trillion economy by 2030, per capita income will be $4,000, says Bibek Debroy

If exchange rate remains what it is today then by 2035-40, India will be $10 trillion economy, says Bibek Debroy