India's industrial output's year-on-year growth increases to 5% in April 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

India's industrial output's year-on-year growth increases to 5% in April 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Index of Industrial Production grew by 5% for April 2024, compared to 4.6% growth during the same month of the previous year. IIP tracks activity in manufacturing, mining, and electricity generation IIP shows the performance of the industrial sector. The IIP figure for April 2024 stood at 147.7 compared to 140.7 in the same month last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Mining growth increased from 5.1% last year’s April to 6.1% this year and electricity growth increased from a negative growth of -1.1 to 10.2% this year.

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Will India's economic growth pick up pace? Nirmala Sitharaman answers
6 days, 23 hours ago

Will India's economic growth pick up pace? Nirmala Sitharaman answers

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that India’s economy will see healthy growth in the coming quarters despite the lower-than-expected GDP numbers for the second quarter. India’s GDP growth for the July-September quarter fell sharply to 5.4% from 6.7% in the previous quarter, marking an 18-month low, as per data released by the National Statistics Office in November. However, …

India's economy ends 2024 with solid momentum as business growth hits 4-month high, PMI shows
1 week ago

India's economy ends 2024 with solid momentum as business growth hits 4-month high, PMI shows

The Hindu  

India's private sector output grew at the fastest pace in four months, preliminary readings from a survey showed, helping the economy end 2024 on a positive note underpinned by sturdier demand in services and manufacturing and record jobs growth. Asia's third-largest economy grew a softer 5.4% last quarter, but easing inflation is expected to spur demand among private sector firms, …

India’s retail inflation eases to 5.48%, industrial production rises to 3-month high
1 week, 4 days ago

India’s retail inflation eases to 5.48%, industrial production rises to 3-month high

Firstpost  

These positive developments come as India grapples with a seven-quarter low in real GDP growth, which fell to 5.4 per cent in the July-September period, down from 6.7 per cent in the previous quarter In positive developments for the Indian economy, the country’s retail inflation cooled, while industrial production saw an uptick, according to recently released data. Food inflation eases …

Corporates in India see 4x profit but keep salaries stagnant: Report
1 week, 4 days ago

Corporates in India see 4x profit but keep salaries stagnant: Report

India Today  

Corporate profits have grown four times in the last four years, but real wages haven't grown, according to a report. This comes even as India's economic growth, measured in terms of GDP, dipped to 5.4% in the September quarter. A report in The Indian Express on Thursday highlighted how wages saw negative growth even as India Inc's profits grew. The …

GDP to Grow 6.8 PC in FY25: OECD
2 weeks, 5 days ago

GDP to Grow 6.8 PC in FY25: OECD

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has raised its forecast for India’s GDP growth to 6.8 per cent in FY25 from 6.6 per cent predicted in May. While strong investment, credit growth and better farm output support the GDP growth, export growth will remain weaker, it said. After clocking GDP growth of 8.2 per cent in the last …

India’s services sector growth falls marginally in November
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India’s services sector growth falls marginally in November

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s services sector growth fell slightly in November from the previous month, owing to a drop in growth of new orders and output, a survey released on Wednesday showed. The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, fell to 58.4 in November from 58.5 in October, but was higher than the 57.7 figure reported in …

India factory growth softened in Nov on high inflationary pressures
3 weeks ago

India factory growth softened in Nov on high inflationary pressures

Deccan Chronicle  

India's factory growth cooled in November yet maintained a strong pace, leading to significantly improved optimism despite demand easing a bit due to higher price pressures, a business survey found.Asia's third-largest economy expanded a lacklustre 5.4% in the July-September quarter, official data showed on Friday, led by tepid growth in manufacturing and consumption. The rate was much lower than the …

India’s GDP growth slows to 5.4% in Q2, below RBI estimate: Govt data
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India’s GDP growth slows to 5.4% in Q2, below RBI estimate: Govt data

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India’s growth of gross domestic product slowed to a seven-quarter low during July-September quarter of 2024-25, data released by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation showed. India remains the fastest-growing major economy as China’s GDP growth in the July-September quarter this year was 4.6%. The economy expanded 5.4% in the quarter ending September 2024 from a year …

India's GDP growth slows to 5.4% in Q2 2024-25: Govt data
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India's GDP growth slows to 5.4% in Q2 2024-25: Govt data

Hindustan Times  

India's Gross Domestic Product growth slowed down to 5.4% during the second quarter of the financial year 2024-25 due to the falling growth rate in manufacturing, consumption, and mining. India's GDP growth slows to 5.4% in Q2 2024-25, govt data shows In comparison, the GDP growth rate was 8.1% in the second quarter of 2023-24, according to government data released …

India Q2 GDP: Economy grows 5.4% in July-Sept, a 7-quarter low
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India Q2 GDP: Economy grows 5.4% in July-Sept, a 7-quarter low

Firstpost  

Government data released on Friday showed that India’s economic growth slowed down to 5.4 per cent in July-September 2024 compared to 8.1 per cent in year-ago quarter India's GDP for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 slowed down to 5.4 per cent. File image Government data released on Friday showed that India’s economic growth slowed down to 5.4 …

India’s GDP growth: The first half faltered, but economy seen rebounding in the second
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

India’s GDP growth: The first half faltered, but economy seen rebounding in the second

Live Mint  

Two consecutive quarters of disappointing economic growth have left economists pinning their hopes on a rebound in the second half of the fiscal year. Some economists, however, expect India’s FY25 GDP growth to be lower than the Reserve Bank of India’s 7.2% outlook because of the disappointing economic growth in the first two quarters of the fiscal year. “Government will …

India's Q2 GDP slows to 5.4%, hits 18-month low on weak consumption
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

India's Q2 GDP slows to 5.4%, hits 18-month low on weak consumption

India Today  

India’s GDP growth for the July-September quarter fell sharply to 5.4%, marking an 18-month low, as per data released by the National Statistics Office on Friday. Manufacturing growth decelerated significantly to 2.2%, compared to 14.3% in the same quarter last year and 7% in the previous quarter. The weaker-than-expected GDP growth raises concerns about the sustainability of economic recovery, particularly …

India’s GDP growth likely moderated to 6.5% in Q2, says Icra
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1 month ago

India’s GDP growth likely moderated to 6.5% in Q2, says Icra

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s GDP growth is likely to have slowed marginally to 6.5% in the second quarter of FY2025 from 6.7% in the previous quarter, primarily due to heavy rainfall, weak corporate margins, and subdued exports, according to rating agency Icra. While government capital expenditure and healthy kharif sowing provided a lift, their impact was offset by disruptions caused by …

India's GDP growth likely to slip at 6.5 per cent, maintains 7 per cent estimate for FY25: ICRA
1 month ago

India's GDP growth likely to slip at 6.5 per cent, maintains 7 per cent estimate for FY25: ICRA

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Domestic rating agency ICRA on Wednesday said India's real GDP growth for the September quarter is likely to decline to 6.5 per cent due to heavy rains and weaker corporate performance. The agency, however, maintained its FY25 growth estimate at 7 per cent on expectations of a pick up in economic activity in the second half of the fiscal. …

Andhra achieves 10.44% growth in GSDP in 2023-24, shows economic survey report
1 month ago

Andhra achieves 10.44% growth in GSDP in 2023-24, shows economic survey report

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh has registered a growth rate of 10.44% in the gross state domestic product during the financial year 2023-24 but it was 3% less than the growth rate recorded in the previous financial year 2022-23, a report of the socio-economic survey tabled in the state assembly on Monday, said. The growth rate in the GSDP during 2023-24 was 13.5% …

India’s Industrial Output Grows 3.1 Percent in September Amid Rising Inflation
1 month, 1 week ago

India’s Industrial Output Grows 3.1 Percent in September Amid Rising Inflation

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: India’s industrial production witnessed a significant expansion by 3.1 per cent in September from a negative territory in August 2024 at 0.1 per cent, mainly due to improvement in the manufacturing sector. While headline retail inflation rose to 14-month high of 6.21 per cent in October from 5.49 per cent in the preceding month mainly due to higher …

Industrial production clocks modest rebound, up 3.1%
1 month, 1 week ago

Industrial production clocks modest rebound, up 3.1%

The Hindu  

India’s industrial output returned to the positive trajectory with a moderate uptick of 3.1% in September, from its first contraction in 21 months this August, led by a 3.9% growth in manufacturing even as electricity and mining sectors grew under 1%. Spliced by end-use, all six segments of factory output recorded positive growth, compared to just four segments in August, …

Retail inflation hits 14-month high, rises to 6.21 per cent in October
1 month, 1 week ago

Retail inflation hits 14-month high, rises to 6.21 per cent in October

India TV News  

India’s retail inflation surged to a 14-month high of 6.21% in October, exceeding the Reserve Bank of India’s target range. India’s Index of Industrial Production showed a positive shift, expanding by 3.1% in September compared to a 0.1% contraction in August. According to data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, key sectors such as mining, manufacturing, and electricity …

Oil India Q2 Results Live: Profit Rise by 379.29% YOY
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Oil India Q2 Results Live: Profit Rise by 379.29% YOY

Live Mint  

Oil India Q2 Results Live : Oil India has reported its Q2 results for the fiscal year 2024, announcing a remarkable profit increase of 379.29% year-on-year. Over the past week, Oil India has seen a return of 3.37%, with a notable 16.77% return over the last six months, and an outstanding year-to-date return of 99.76%. As Oil India continues to …

India’s manufacturing activity rises in October driven by growth in new orders
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India’s manufacturing activity rises in October driven by growth in new orders

Live Mint  

India's manufacturing activity rebounded in October, shaking off an eight-month low in September as robust demand fuelled growth in new orders and international sales. Accelerating growth October saw an acceleration in manufacturing output growth, propelled by a faster rise in new orders and international sales, the survey indicated. Rapidly expanding new orders and international sales reflect strong demand growth for …

The IMF's WEO and the Rise of China: A Cautionary Tale for India
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The IMF's WEO and the Rise of China: A Cautionary Tale for India

Hindustan Times  

The IMF's World Economic Outlook report sheds light on the competitive edge China holds in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The report highlights the sharp rise in labor productivity in China, which has enabled them to produce EVs at lower costs compared to their European counterparts. This competitiveness could lead to a global disruption in the EV market, which is …

India's Growth Outlook: A Beacon of Stability Despite Temporary Slowdown
2 months ago

India's Growth Outlook: A Beacon of Stability Despite Temporary Slowdown

Deccan Chronicle  

India's growth outlook remains steady despite a temporary slowdown in momentum in the second quarter of 2024-25. The country's aggregate demand is expected to shrug off the slowdown due to the pick-up in festival demand and consumer confidence. Domestic manufacturing and services PMI have shown signs of improvement, while rural demand is expected to get a boost from the improved …

Indian Apparel Exports Soar 17.3% in September, Boosting Global Supply Chain
2 months, 1 week ago

Indian Apparel Exports Soar 17.3% in September, Boosting Global Supply Chain

The Hindu  

Indian apparel exports saw a significant surge in September, with a 17.3% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth is expected to continue in the coming months, with 15%-20% higher exports projected for 2024-2025. This surge is attributed to the increasing popularity of Indian products and the growing focus on sourcing from India by international buyers.

Economic growth of India is better than that of China, says economist
3 months, 1 week ago

Economic growth of India is better than that of China, says economist

The Hindu  

Disputing a popular notion that the economic growth of China was faster than India’s, economist A.P. Though the investment in production activity in India is at the rate of 31.2% of the GDP in the production activity, the ICUR in India is only 4.5% and the growth rate was high at 7%,” Prof Tiwari said. The budding entrepreneurs in the …

India's Retail Inflation at 3.65 Percent in August; Industrial Output Grows by 4.8 Percent in July
3 months, 1 week ago

India's Retail Inflation at 3.65 Percent in August; Industrial Output Grows by 4.8 Percent in July

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India’s headline retail inflation for the month of August 2024 stood at 3.65 per cent as compared to 3.6 per cent in July, while it was 6.83 per cent a year ago. India’s industrial output growth also recorded a growth of 4.8 per cent in July 2024, two separate government data showed on Thursday. Meanwhile, India’s industrial production …

India’s industrial output grows 4.8% in July
3 months, 1 week ago

India’s industrial output grows 4.8% in July

The Hindu  

India’s industrial output growth rose 4.8% in July, the second-slowest pace in the financial year 2024-25, from an upgraded 4.7% growth in June, even as mining and electricity growth slowed, and non-consumer durables’ production slipped a sharp 4.4%, marking the third contraction in four months. Manufacturing output growth picked up to 4.6% in July, from 3.2% in June, and was …

India to clock 7% GDP growth in FY25, says HSBC Global Research
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India to clock 7% GDP growth in FY25, says HSBC Global Research

Live Mint  

The Indian economy will likely grow 7% in fiscal year 2025, despite a slowdown to 6.7% in Q1FY25, which marked the lowest growth rate in five quarters, according to HSBC Global Research. This optimistic forecast is driven by strong underlying growth momentum and the narrowing of key economic data gaps, the research arm of the banking and financial services major …

India’s core sector growth increases by 6.1 per cent in July 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s core sector growth increases by 6.1 per cent in July 2024

India TV News  

India’s core sector, comprising industries such as coal, electricity, steel, and cement, posted a 6.1 per cent growth in July after having slowed to 4 per cent in June, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry today. Its cumulative index increased by 1.6 per cent during April to July, 2024-25 over corresponding period of the previous year. Its cumulative …

​Election overhang: The Hindu Editorial on economic activity
4 months, 2 weeks ago

​Election overhang: The Hindu Editorial on economic activity

The Hindu  

Production in India’s eight core infrastructure sectors remained largely dampened by the impact of a slowdown in state spending on public works in June, when the general election ended in the early part of the month leading to the formation of a new government at the Centre. Provisional data on the Index of Eight Core Industries released by the Commerce …

At 4%, India's core sector growth slowest in 20 months: Govt data
4 months, 3 weeks ago

At 4%, India's core sector growth slowest in 20 months: Govt data

Business Standard  

Electricity generation saw a 7.7 per cent increase, which was lower than the 13.7 per cent growth in May but higher than the 4.2 per cent growth in June 2023. “With the onset of the monsoon, electricity growth reverted to single digits after two months, although it remained healthy at 7.7 per cent. Given the dip in core sector growth, …

Up 4%, core sectors’ growth at 20-month low in June
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Up 4%, core sectors’ growth at 20-month low in June

The Hindu  

Growth in India’s eight core sectors slipped to a 20-month low of 4% in June from an upgraded 6.4% rise in May, with most sectors barring coal recording a sharp decline in output growth, steel production at a seven-month low, and refinery products slipping into contraction for the first time in five months. However, electricity generation slipped to a four-month …

Niti Aayog: India’s Electronics Output Can Reach $500 Billion by FY30
5 months ago

Niti Aayog: India’s Electronics Output Can Reach $500 Billion by FY30

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: India can increase its electronics production five-fold to touch $500 billion by FY30, with $200 -$225 billion worth exports of both finished goods and components by becoming an integral part of the global value chain through focused policy interventions, finds Niti Aayog. However, the electronics sector has a very high participation in the global value chain with 75 per …

India's exports soar 2.56 per cent to USD 35.2 billion in June: Govt data
5 months, 1 week ago

India's exports soar 2.56 per cent to USD 35.2 billion in June: Govt data

India TV News  

The government of India on Monday released data on the exports by the nation in the month of June. According to the data, India's merchandise export in June increased by 2.56 per cent to $35.32 billion compared to $34.32 billion in June last year. In May, the country's merchandise exports increased by 9.1 per cent and reached USD 38.13 billion, …

IIP grows 5.9%, inflation up 5.08%
5 months, 1 week ago

IIP grows 5.9%, inflation up 5.08%

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With good performance in key sectors, mostly in mining and power, India's industrial production grew 5.9 per cent in May this year, while India’s consumer inflation in June 2024 stood at 5.08 per cent against 4.8 per cent in May. “During April-May this fiscal, the IIP grew 5.4 per cent as compared to 5.1 per cent in the …

Maharashtra economic growth to fall from 9.4% to 7.6% in 2023-24
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra economic growth to fall from 9.4% to 7.6% in 2023-24

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Maharashtra’s economy is expected to grow at 7.6% in the financial year 2023-24, which is at par with the growth of the Indian economy but lower than 9.4% recorded in 2022-23, according to the state’s latest economic survey. The state’s per capita income is expected to grow to ₹2,77,603 in 2023-24 from ₹2,52,389 crore in 2022-23. Deputy chief minister …

Maharashtra economy expected to grow at 7.6%, dropped from 9.4% in 2022-23
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra economy expected to grow at 7.6%, dropped from 9.4% in 2022-23

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Maharashtra's economy is projected to grow by 7.6% in the 2023-24 financial year, matching the growth rate of the Indian economy as a whole, according to the state's latest economic survey. Maharashtra's revenue receipts for 2023-24 stood at ₹4,86,116 crore, an increase from ₹4,05,678 crore in the previous year. On a more positive note, the state's irrigation potential increased …

India lucrative for steelmakers because of higher infra spending, economic growth
6 months ago

India lucrative for steelmakers because of higher infra spending, economic growth

Hindustan Times  

Despite a slowdown in exports and increasing Chinese steel output impacting India's share in the markets, steel makers in the country are optimistic about the domestic demand. The case with steel exports Indian exports have been affected by a variety of reasons in the recent past including low production due to scheduled maintenance shutdowns, preference for the domestic market over …

IMF says India's GDP growth to moderate to 7% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025
6 months ago

IMF says India's GDP growth to moderate to 7% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025

Times of India  

NEW DELHI: The International Monetary Fund has forecast that India's GDP is likely to grow to moderate from 8.2% in 2023 to 7% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025. "In India, the outlook is for GDP growth to moderate from 8.2% in 2023 to 7% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025, because pent-up demand accumulated during the pandemic has been …

India's Business Growth Surges in June: PMI Report
6 months ago

India's Business Growth Surges in June: PMI Report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Regaining the momentum in June with business activity picking up at a quicker pace, Indian businesses, both in the manufacturing and services sectors, expanded at a faster pace in the month of June than the previous month. According to the survey carried out by the global banker HSBC Flash India PMI, the headline flash composite Purchasing Managers’ Index …

Indian economy projected to grow by 8% in FY25: CII president Sanjiv Puri
6 months, 1 week ago

Indian economy projected to grow by 8% in FY25: CII president Sanjiv Puri

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: A GST council, like a federal body, could help in building consensus between the Centre and states over the next generation of reforms in key sectors such as agriculture, education, health and water, Confederation of Indian Industry president Sanjiv Puri said estimating Indian economy’s potential to achieve an 8% growth in FY25. Confederation of Indian Industry president Sanjiv …

April industrial output growth slows to 3-month low of 4.97%
6 months, 1 week ago

April industrial output growth slows to 3-month low of 4.97%

The Hindu  

India’s industrial output growth slowed to a three-month low of 4.97% in April, from an upgraded 5.4% pace in March, with manufacturing expansion slipping to 3.9%, from 5.8%, electricity generation accelerating, and production of consumer non-durables contracting for the third time in six months. Electricity generation rose 10.2% compared with a 1.1% contraction last April and was almost 7% higher …

India's CPI Inflation Eases To 12-Month Low of 4.75% In May 2024; IIP Grows 5% In April
6 months, 1 week ago

India's CPI Inflation Eases To 12-Month Low of 4.75% In May 2024; IIP Grows 5% In April

News 18  

Retail Inflation in May 2024: India’s CPI inflation in May 2024 eased to a 12-month low of 4.75 per cent, according to official data released on Wednesday, June 12. IIP: India’s Industrial Production Grows 5% in April 2024 According to separate official data released on Wednesday, India’s industrial production grew 5 per cent in April this year mainly due to …

GDP growth impresses, but rural demand remains a worry
6 months, 3 weeks ago

GDP growth impresses, but rural demand remains a worry

New Indian Express  

India’s economic growth seems to be going gangbusters. Ending nearly a decade-long wait, real GDP growth crossed the 8 percent mark, touching 8.2 percent in 2023-24. Provisional data released by the National Statistics Office also showed that the gross value added—net of subsidies and taxes, and hence considered a better measure of economic activity—grew by 7.2 percent. Agriculture and allied …

India's economy grows 7.8 per cent in March quarter, annual growth rate hits 8.2 per cent
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India's economy grows 7.8 per cent in March quarter, annual growth rate hits 8.2 per cent

India TV News  

India's Gross Domestic Product demonstrated robust growth in the January–March 2024 quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, as per the latest official data released on Friday, May 31. For the full financial year 2023–24, India's GDP growth rate stood at an impressive 8.2 percent, up from 7 percent in FY23, according to an official statement. Analysts had anticipated slower GDP growth for …

Cheaper Chinese steel pulls down Indian exports
7 months ago

Cheaper Chinese steel pulls down Indian exports

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Apart from the Red Sea crisis, increasing shipments of cheaper Chinese steel hit exports from India in April. After experiencing steady growth in the last four months, India’s engineering exports declined in April by 3.2 per cent primarily due to lower shipments of metals, especially iron and steel, and copper. A substantial 36.41 per cent decline in exports of …

India’s Business Activity Hits 14-Year High in May
7 months ago

India’s Business Activity Hits 14-Year High in May

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With the significant growth in the services sector, India's business activity witnessed a robust expansion in May this year, recording the third strongest reading in close to 14 years. “The flash services PMI index hit a 4-month high of 61.4 this month, up from April's 60.8, while the preliminary manufacturing PMI showed a tad weaker growth than last …

India's 2024 economic growth projection revised upwards by U.N. to nearly 7%
7 months ago

India's 2024 economic growth projection revised upwards by U.N. to nearly 7%

The Hindu  

The United Nations has revised upwards India’s growth projections for 2024, with the country’s economy now forecast to expand by close to 7% this year, mainly driven by strong public investment and resilient private consumption. The World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2024, released Thursday, said, “India’s economy is forecast to expand by 6.9% in 2024 and 6.6% in …

Modest rebound: On IIP data
7 months, 1 week ago

Modest rebound: On IIP data

The Hindu  

India’s factory output growth slowed to 4.9% in March from a downgraded 5.6% uptick in February, despite benevolent base effects from the previous year when the Index of Industrial Production had shrunk 1.9%. Production growth was strongest for capital goods as well as infrastructure and construction goods for the second straight year — not surprising given the ramp up in …

India's Index of Industrial Production growth slows to 4.9% as mining sector sees decline
7 months, 1 week ago

India's Index of Industrial Production growth slows to 4.9% as mining sector sees decline

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:With the poor performance, mostly in the mining sector, India’s industrial output slowed marginally to 4.9 per cent in March this year as compared to the previous month. The factory output measured in terms of the index of industrial production or IIP was 5.6 per cent in February 2024, while it saw a growth of 1.9 per cent in …

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