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    <author>ENA</author>
    <category>Economy</category>
    <date>2024-07-23 11:11:54</date>
    <fulldesc>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New Delhi, Jul 23 (KNN)&lt;/strong&gt; India's economy has shown remarkable resilience and growth, even in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to ASSOCHAM President Sanjay Nayar.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;In a recent statement in pre-budget discussions, Nayar highlighted several positive economic indicators, including a stable GDP growth pattern and an uptick in manufacturing and agriculture sectors.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;Despite these positive signs, Nayar acknowledged some challenges facing the economy. He noted a slight decline in consumption patterns among lower-middle-income groups, attributing this to inflation and wealth loss during the pandemic.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;However, he emphasised that India remains an attractive destination for foreign investments.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;The ASSOCHAM President commended the government's efforts in managing the economy amid global challenges. He praised the government's performance, particularly considering the current geopolitical and geographic scenario.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;Looking ahead to the 2024 budget, Nayar emphasised the importance of continued infrastructure spending. He suggested that  another couple of years of heightened spending on infrastructure is a good idea,  indicating his belief in the long-term benefits of such investments for India's economic growth.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;This statement comes as India prepares for its upcoming budget announcement, with many eyes on the government's plans for economic growth and development.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size:14px&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;(KNN Bureau)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&#13;
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    <id>38695</id>
    <link>https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/economy/assocham-president-praises-indias-economic-growth-calls-for-continued-infrastructure-investment</link>
    <pubDate>2024-07-23 11:11:54</pubDate>
    <source>knnindia.co.in</source>
    <title>ASSOCHAM President Praises India's Economic Growth, Calls for Continued Infrastructure Investment</title>
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