As per the Advanced Estimates released by Central Statistics Office (CSO), the growth of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant (2011-12) market prices is estimated at 7.6 per cent in 2015-16 indicates that despite uncertainties in the global economy, Indian economy stands out as a haven of macroeconomic stability, resilience and optimism.

India can be expected to register GDP growth that could be in the range of 7 to 7.75 per cent in the coming year. International Monetary Fund, in their World Economic Outlook Update (January 2016) has indicated that India is projected to continue growing at a robust pace.

As per the Budget 2016-17, the fiscal deficit as a ratio of GDP at current market prices is estimated at 3.9 per cent for the year 2015-16 (revised estimates). As per the Advanced Estimates released by Central Statistics Office (CSO), the growth of GDP at constant (2011-12) market prices is estimated at 7.6 per cent in 2015-16. This estimation has been done in accordance with the international best practices.

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