Flash ReportA Primer on the Indian Economy— 1Q18 GDP Growth Rate the Slowest in 13 Quarters Coresight Research September 11, 2017 Executive Summary The Indian government has implemented two key initiatives in the past 12 months that have had a negative impact on the economy: demonetization of high-value bank notes and putting into action a new goods and services tax (GST) regime. In 1Q18, India’s GDP growth was 5.7%, the slowest in 13 quarters. Other economic indicators, such as the CPI and the unemployment rate, seem to tell a more positive story. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Kering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their StrengthsRetail Crime and Shrink: US Shoppers Concerned About Theft Pushing Up Prices; Shoplifting Surges to Record Levels in EnglandThe Agentic AI Playbook: Insights Presented by Deborah Weinswig at NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show APACShoptalk Spring 2026 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview—10 Innovators Driving Customer Experience and Operational Efficiencies
