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India will be fastest growing economy over next 10 years: Harvard researchers This outpaces projections for India's economic rival China, which Harvard expects to face a continued slowdown to 4.3% growth annually to 2024. read more May double our allocation to India if GST is passed in next few months: Mark Mobius GST Bill is important as it will send signals to investors on how sincere politicians in India are to reform the economy, says Mobius. Raghuram Rajan raises bad loan worries as financial sector faces higher risk Rajan has said that corporate sector vulnerabilities and the impact of their weak balance sheets on the financial system need closer monitoring.

Editor's Pick Why implementing the Seventh Pay Commission recommendation is a herculean challenge A 900-page report recommending a hike in pay, allowances and pension for 47 lakh government employees and 52 lakh pensioners has been submitted. Indo-Japan bullet train deal: First victory for PM Modi's Innovation Panel PM's panel on innovation has tasted its first success with the Indo-Japan deal and will now be working on projects in solar energy, roads and tech. Pink slips: Startups forced to lose employees to stay afloat Startups move fast to success or face failure. Sackings are an inevitable part of life in a startup where fire fast is often a more pragmatic option to failing fast. Govt says closing in on Westinghouse deal worth $150 bn to build 6 nuclear reactors India wants to increase its nuclear capacity to 63,000 megawatts by 2032, from 5,780 MW, as part of a broader push to move away from fossil fuels.

Most Popular This Week Gadkari eyes lighthouses, islands as Indian economy's new growth drivers Shift in strategy: India & US to talk on giving access to each other's military bases Apple cuts prices of latest iPhone 6s and 6s Plus by up to 16% in India India and Russia sign 16 agreements, Russia to help build 12 nuclear reactors

Story of The Week Drop in, chat up, fly out: Big story behind PM Modi's Lahore stop By meeting Nawaz Sharif in Lahore, Narendra Modi has diluted, if not removed, the visit of an Indian PM to Pakistan as a marker of improving ties. read more

Money How to maximize gains from mutual fund SIPs Systematic investment plans are the best way to invest for your goals. Here are some smart strategies to help you make the most of them. Evaluate your bank on these parameters A higher rate of interest on the savings account is not reason enough to change your bank. Here's what you need to consider.

Stock Round Up Market witnessing worst ride in 4 yrs; FPIs spoil party After a roller-coaster ride, Dalal Street is headed for its worst performance in four years in 2015.

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