Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Reuters

Monthly economic review | India’s growth to be sustained by consumer spending rebound

A sharp rebound in consumer spending and rising employment will sustain economic growth in India in the months ahead, the government said in its monthly economic review for August published on Saturday.

It said an increase in private consumption and higher capacity utilisation rates had helped private-sector capital expenditure reach one of its highest levels in the last decade.

Business investment has been encouraged by government spending which climbed by 35% in April-August compared to the same period a year ago, the report said, adding that tax revenue growth for the government had been buoyant.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.