Economists ask FinMin to focus on growth rather than fiscal consolidation
The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar|December 07, 2024
Suggest tax cuts to boost consumption
DIPAK MONDAL @ New Delhi
Economists ask FinMin to focus on growth rather than fiscal consolidation

WITH the second quarter GDP growth falling to a 7-quarter low of 5.4%, economists have asked the government to shift its policy focus to growth rather than fiscal consolidation.

In a pre-budget meeting with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, a delegation of economists suggested the government readdress the pace of fiscal consolidation and take measures to boost consumption.

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