How is the economy really doing? India’s 63 million small businesses may have the answer

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India’s second-quarter GDP figures came as a surprise to many. However, this confirms the concerns of many small businesses who have been reporting slowing growth and increasing difficulties for months.

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How is the economy really doing? India’s 63 million small businesses may have the answer

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