Economic Survey 2012-13 highlights

By IANS,

New Delhi : Highlights of the Economic Survey 2012-13 tabled in parliament by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday.


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* GDP growth to remain between 6.1 percent to 6.7 percent in 2013-14

* WPI inflation to moderate in the range of 6.2 percent to 6.6 percent

* Economy estimated to grow at 5 percent in 2012-13 after growing by 6.2 percent in previous year

* Poor show of services sector contributed significantly to slowdown

* Global as well as domestic factors responsible for slowdown

* FDI in retail can pave the way for investment in new technology and marketing of agricultural produce

* The survey has a special chapter focused on jobs

* Fast agricultural growth remains vital for jobs, incomes and food security

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