India's economy to grow at 7-7.5% for FY17, 7 most important numbers of Indian economic health

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India's economy to grow at 7-7.5% for FY17, 7 most important numbers of Indian economic healthFinance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Economic Survey 2016, which will set the tone of the Indian economy.
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Here are the key numbers from the Economic Survey 2015-16

1. India’s GDP growth seen at 7 to 7.5%
2. FY17 CPI inflation seen at 4.5-5%
3. Foreign exchange reserves have risen to US $ 349.6 (Jan-2016)
4. Services continues to be key driver; expected to be 9.2% in 2015-16
5. Economic Survey: 7th pay commision to have little impact on inflation
6. Current account deficit seen at 1-1.5% for 2016-17
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7. Economic Survey projects more than 8% growth in next couple of years. India needs to focus on supplies for food security