Asia Economic Research, Centennial Asia Advisors

Asees Bajaj

Asia Economic Research

Centennial Asia Advisors

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<strong>India’s GDP growth </strong>grew at a brisk 7.0% y/y in 4Q16, down only slightly from 7.4% y/y in 3Q16, despite all the other data pointing to sizeable disruption caused by the November demonetization exercise.</li>
<li>Private consumption recorded a 4-year high despite demonetization hitting many cash-based transactions, expanding 10.1% y/y in 4Q16, up from 5.1% y/y in 3Q16. Government spending surged 19.9% y/y in 4Q16, up from 15.2% y/y in 3Q16. Gross fixed capital formation grew 3.5% y/y, up from a 5.3% y/y…</li>
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India’s GDP growth grew at a brisk 7.0% y/y in 4Q16, down only slightly from 7.4% y/y in 3Q16, despite all the other data pointing to sizeable disruption caused by the November demonetization exercise.
Private consumption recorded a 4-year high despite demonetization hitting many cash-based transactions, expanding 10.1% y/y in 4Q16, up from 5.1% y/y in 3Q16. Government spending surged 19.9% y/y in 4Q16, up from 15.2% y/y in 3Q16. Gross fixed capital formation grew 3.5% y/y, up from a 5.3% y/y…


India: High Growth Figures Leave Many Analysts in Doubt