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: US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Growth Eases from Prime Day Peak; General Merchandise Decline Confirms Pull-Forward EffectHoliday 2025: Government Shutdown-Related Reduction in SNAP, Other Payments and Salaries Could Meaningfully Impact US Holiday SpendingWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: Kroger To Close 60 StoresKering and L’Oréal Announce €4 Billion Strategic Partnership—Multibrand Luxury and Beauty Firms Playing To Their Strengths
