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The GST bill was passed by both houses of the Indian parliament on August 8, 2016.

Despite the impressive reform agenda and robust GDP growth, there are several challenges facing the Indian economy (PIN) (EPI).

India has become a very important market for Apple, as the firm has reported declining revenues in China in the last two quarters.

The RBA released its minutes. Inflationary pressures were subdued—noted by a sluggish rise in consumer prices in Australia of 1% in 2Q16.

The Malaysian economy grew by 4.0% on an annual basis in 2Q16—in line with estimated forecasts and against 4.2% growth recorded in 1Q16.

Key Asian indexes (AAXJ) were trading higher on July 4. This week, the major data release on the Asian front will be Australian monetary policy.

Given the diversity it can provide due to its composition, Asia makes a compelling investment destination for investors who are looking for growth.

Industrial production remains a problem for India, with the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) noting that the index measuring industrial production decelerated in fiscal 2015–16.

The global distribution of digital games is expected to reach $12.9 billion in 2019 and should account for 19.6% of the industry’s overall gaming revenue.

Major European indexes (DBEU) fell on May 31 as polls conducted by the Guardian and ICM suggested voters are in favor of Brexit.

One of the most important growth drivers for Apple in China is the growing percentage of people in China’s upper middle class.

Indian stocks had a strong run in the last half of 2014 through early 2015, but the ride since then hasn’t been smooth. The INDA is up only 2.6% in the one year ended June 2015.

The Make in India campaign, introduced last September, is expected to create job opportunities for at least 100 million youths in India over time.

India produces a little under a quarter of its crude oil demand. The EIA estimates that India had close to 5.7 billion barrels of proven oil reserves at the beginning of 2014.

Doing business has been a major concern for international businesses interested in setting up shop in India.

Plan expenditure is closely associated with economic growth. It focuses on investment in order to enhance productive capacity. Non-plan expenditure is mainly obligatory in nature.

In India, production changes are measured by the IIP. It’s released on a monthly basis. This is an important indicator for assessing the health of the industrials sector.

In India, the decision-making process isn’t fast. It’s affected by the current assembly’s constitution. Slow decisions hurt a nation’s image.