macro Ind-Ra pegs India’s GDP growth at 7.5% in FY20 The ratings agency estimates 7.2% growth rate for FY19; global headwinds curb growth in the current financial year, it says. By Arnika Thakur
macro FMCG firms disrupt premium categories for growth Apart from reducing packet sizes, FMCG companies are innovating premium category offerings to attract consumers. By Rozelle Laha
macro Clear skies ahead for aviation manufacturing? Voices from the global aviation manufacturing space emphasise the need to focus on India as there is a huge scope for growth. By Jui Mukherjee
macro Fortifying India’s airport infrastructure At the Global Aviation Summit in Mumbai, industry representatives weighed in on what needs to be done to strengthen airport infrastructure in the country. By Jui Mukherjee
macro Skill gap can cost India $1.97 trillion in GDP growth: Accenture The skills crisis can cause higher rates of unemployment and intensified income inequality, says a new report. By Fortune India
macro India will have 200 operational airports by 2040 Top 31 cities will have two airports each; passenger traffic is expected to grow sixfold to touch 1.1 billion, according to the civil aviation ministry vision document. By Fortune India
macro Passenger vehicle sales decline in December due to low consumer sentiments SIAM says global factors such as a slow-growing world economy and the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China will pose a major challenge to India’s automobile industry. By Prerna Lidhoo
macro $2k per capita GDP to drive growth in consumption According to Central Statistics Office estimates India’s GDP at current prices is expected to touch Rs 188.41 lakh crore in 2018-19. By Rozelle Laha
macro Manufacturers expect faster growth rate in 2019: PwC-FICCI report Key factors driving this confidence include strong public sector-driven infrastructure development, easing out of business and regulatory processes, and opening up of FDI in several sectors. By Prerna Lidhoo
macro Government-RBI spat: Detente in the cold war? The government moved swiftly and appointed Shaktikanta Das as RBI governor after Urjit Patel’s abrupt resignation. But can Das stabilise the rocky relationship between the government and the RBI? By Ashish Gupta
