The National Statistics Office reported a decrease in Q2 GDP growth to 5.4% from 6.7% in the previous quarter, with real GDP and GVA showing slower growth rates in various sectors. The Agriculture sector rebounded with a growth rate of 3.5%, while Construction and Tertiary sectors saw positive growth rates. Private Final Consumption Expenditure also increased significantly, impacting GDP and GVA figures. Economists identified factors like food inflation and borrowing rates affecting urban private consumption, leading to lower than expected GDP figures and corporate earnings.
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Vande Bharat scuffle: BJP MLA alleges abuse; passenger claims assault by associates
A dispute on the New Delhi-Bhopal Vande Bharat Express resulted in BJP MLA Rajeev Singh filing a non-cognizable report after a confrontation over seating and an 'objectionable' posture at Jhansi station. The altercation escalated when a passenger was allegedly assaulted by individuals associated with Singh. Need More Context? 🔎
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