Fitch lowers FY18 growth forecast

December 04, 2017 10:30 pm | Updated 10:58 pm IST - NEW DELHI

The Fitch Ratings logo is seen at their offices at Canary Wharf financial district in London,Britain, March 3, 2016.

The Fitch Ratings logo is seen at their offices at Canary Wharf financial district in London,Britain, March 3, 2016.

Days after India’s economy showed signs of recovery, Fitch Ratings on Monday cut the country’s GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal to 6.7% from the earlier projected 6.9%, saying that the rebound was weaker than expected.

It also cut GDP growth forecast for 2018-19 fiscal year to 7.3% from 7.4% predicted in its September Global Economic Outlook (GEO).

Fitch, however, expects GDP growth to pick up in the next two years on back of gradual implementation of the structural reform agenda and higher real disposable income.

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