From Arun Jaitley, Indian rupee to CAD performance, check out the newsmakers

A number of issues and personalities came into the news on Sunday led by Union minister Arun Jaitley looking to downplay the GDP data comparison.

Aug 20, 2018, 11:00 AM IST
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A number of issues and personalities came into the news on Sunday led by Union minister Arun Jaitley looking to downplay the latest data that seems to show UPA under ex PM Manmohan Singh actually powered economic growth past the magical 10% mark.  (Image: Reuters)

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Union Minister Arun Jaitley today said policies of the UPA to promote growth led to macro-economic instability, as he joins the debate over the back series data indicating better economic performance during the Manmohan Singh government.  (Image: Reuters)

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The clean banking drive has started showing result with public sector banks (PSBs) increasingly adopting prudent business approach replacing aggressive lending practices, said Financial Services Secretary Rajiv Kumar.  (Image: Pixabay)

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India's current account deficit (CAD) will widen to 2.5 per cent of the GDP in the current fiscal due to higher oil prices that has been accentuated by rupee depreciation, Moody's and other experts have said. (Image: Reuters)

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While the Indian rupee is Asia's worst performing currency so far this year, the depreciation is largely owing to the dollar strengthening rather than any inherent weakness in the domestic unit, a senior official at HSBC Global Asset Management said.  (Image: Reuters)

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Pension fund regulator PFRDA has set up a standing committee to suggest steps to deal with cyber security challenges with a view to protect the interest of subscribers.

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India's current account deficit is expected to widen to 2.8 per cent of the GDP in this financial year, says a Nomura report. (Image: Reuters)

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