A common discussion now days in all the forums, be it social gathering, political or TV debate, is the slowdown of the Indian Economy. Although all such discussions have their own opinions but the projection being done is appears very high. No doubt, Indian economy is passing through a difficult stage which needs very careful assessment and quick remedial measures by the Government. The seriousness of the matter can be understood from the fact that in Q 2 this year (TY) GDP grew by 4.5% which is the slowest during the last 6 years. In Q1 the growth was 5% which too was a warning signal. The growth last year (LY) was 5% and 7% in Q1 and Q2 respectively. During first half of the current fiscal the growth is 4.8% as compared to 7.5% last year. There is decline in growth of 6 out of 8 core sectors which is a major area of concern. The other data released by NSO also support the gradual slowness of the economy. · The gross value ad...