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India's GDP growth has disappointed expectations, with the economy growing by just 5.4 per cent in the July-September quarter of FY2024-25, significantly below the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) forecast of 7 per cent.

This slower-than-expected growth has raised concerns among economists, who are now adjusting their projections for the rest of the year.

Upasna Bhardwaj, chief economist at Kotak Mahindra Bank, noted that the sharp dip in GDP growth reflects the disappointing corporate earnings data, particularly in the manufacturing sector, which appears to have faced the brunt of the slowdown.

She said, "The sharply lower-than-expected GDP figures reflect the highly disappointing corporate earnings data. The manufacturing sector appears to have taken the maximum beating. The high-frequency data suggests that festive linked revival in activity may provide a marginally better 2H growth figure, but overall GDP growth for FY25 is going to be around 100bps lower than RBI's estimate of 7.2 per cent."

She added, "Despite the sharp slowdown in GDP growth, we maintain our view of a pause by the RBI next week given elevated inflation and an uncertain global environment."

Sujan Hajra, Chief Economist &amp; Executive Director at Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, also weighed in on the GDP data, explaining that the 5.4 per cent growth in Q2 fell short of both their own projection (6.7 per cent) and the street's estimate (6.5 per cent).

He said, "This weakness in the numbers was largely due to discrepancies; net of these, GDP growth remained at a healthy 7.5 per cent. On the production side, weaker growth was observed in the industrial segment, while the services sector, where we had expected 8 per cent growth, recorded a healthy but slightly lower expansion of 7.1 per cent. Agriculture, on the other hand, expanded at a strong pace, as reflected in the advanced estimates for Kharif output.

"While we are not revising our full-year growth projection of 7 per cent thus implying a 7.9 per cent growth in H2, we will closely monitor the momentum going forward. We believe that growth in the second half (H2) will be driven by continued strength in agriculture, which is expected to boost rural demand further and increase in capital expenditure (capex) from both central and state governments. Additionally, moderation in the industrial sector's base should support stronger growth, especially with the complete monsoon season," he added.

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Hajra stated that, however, certain headwinds could impact our outlook. Risks include the potential impact of Chinese imports ("China dumping") and policy uncertainties following the US elections, both of which could dampen a revival in private sector investment.

The official data, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, shows that India's GDP for Q2 of FY2024-25 stood at Rs 44.10 lakh crore, up from Rs 41.86 lakh crore in the same quarter last year.

Despite the slowdown in Q2, India's economy grew by 6.7 per cent in Q1, which was also below the RBI's forecast of 7.1 per cent. As a result, many global&nbsp;rating agencies, including S&amp;P Global Ratings, have revised their growth forecasts for India.

The IMF and World Bank have pegged India's 2024-25 GDP growth at 7 per cent, while the RBI had earlier forecast a growth of 7.2 per cent.

The RBI remains optimistic about the medium-term outlook, stating that the slowdown observed in the second quarter is behind the economy.

Private consumption, which is expected to drive domestic demand, is showing signs of recovery, bolstered by festive season spending. However, analysts remain cautious, with most projecting that India's growth will be somewhat lower than initially forecast, given the recent data trends.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

India's GDP growth has disappointed expectations, with the economy growing by just 5.4 per cent in the July-September quarter of FY2024-25, significantly below the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) forecast of 7 per cent.

India's GDP growth has disappointed expectations, with the economy growing by just 5.4 per cent in the July-September quarter of FY2024-25, significantly below the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) forecast of 7 per cent. This slower-than-expected growth has raised concerns among economists, who are now adjusting their projections for the rest of the year. Upasna Bhardwaj, chief economist at Kotak Mahindra Bank, noted that the sharp dip in GDP growth reflects the disappointing corporate earnings data, particularly in the manufacturing sector, which appears to have faced the brunt of the slowdown. She said, "The sharply lower-than-expected GDP figures reflect the highly disappointing corporate earnings data. The manufacturing sector appears to have taken the maximum beating. The high-frequency data suggests that festive linked revival in activity may provide a marginally better 2H growth figure, but overall GDP growth for FY25 is going to be around 100bps lower than RBI's estimate of 7.2 per cent." She added, "Despite the sharp slowdown in GDP growth, we maintain our view of a pause by the RBI next week given elevated inflation and an uncertain global environment." Sujan Hajra, Chief Economist & Executive Director at Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, also weighed in on the GDP data, explaining that the 5.4 per cent growth in Q2 fell short of both their own projection (6.7 per cent) and the street's estimate (6.5 per cent). He said, "This weakness in the numbers was largely due to discrepancies; net of these, GDP growth remained at a healthy 7.5 per cent. On the production side, weaker growth was observed in the industrial segment, while the services sector, where we had expected 8 per cent growth, recorded a healthy but slightly lower expansion of 7.1 per cent. Agriculture, on the other hand, expanded at a strong pace, as reflected in the advanced estimates for Kharif output. "While we are not revising our full-year growth projection of 7 per cent thus implying a 7.9 per cent growth in H2, we will closely monitor the momentum going forward. We believe that growth in the second half (H2) will be driven by continued strength in agriculture, which is expected to boost rural demand further and increase in capital expenditure (capex) from both central and state governments. Additionally, moderation in the industrial sector's base should support stronger growth, especially with the complete monsoon season," he added. Also read: Government to open invest India office in Dubai to boost UAE investments Hajra stated that, however, certain headwinds could impact our outlook. Risks include the potential impact of Chinese imports ("China dumping") and policy uncertainties following the US elections, both of which could dampen a revival in private sector investment. The official data, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, shows that India's GDP for Q2 of FY2024-25 stood at Rs 44.10 lakh crore, up from Rs 41.86 lakh crore in the same quarter last year. Despite the slowdown in Q2, India's economy grew by 6.7 per cent in Q1, which was also below the RBI's forecast of 7.1 per cent. As a result, many global rating agencies, including S&P Global Ratings, have revised their growth forecasts for India. The IMF and World Bank have pegged India's 2024-25 GDP growth at 7 per cent, while the RBI had earlier forecast a growth of 7.2 per cent. The RBI remains optimistic about the medium-term outlook, stating that the slowdown observed in the second quarter is behind the economy. Private consumption, which is expected to drive domestic demand, is showing signs of recovery, bolstered by festive season spending. However, analysts remain cautious, with most projecting that India's growth will be somewhat lower than initially forecast, given the recent data trends. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

India's GDP growth slips to 5.4% in Q2, experts revise FY25 projections

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The consulate general of India...in partnership with WITS business school in Johannesburg recently hosted the Matla-Urja energy conference. this two-day event brought together energy professionals, industry experts, and academics to discuss global trends shaping the future of energy in south africa and India. with a theme of "energy synergies"... the conference served as a platform to foster collaboration between these two nations as they work towards a more sustainable energy future. Watch to know more!

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India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (Nov 29) said that Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus-led interim government is responsible for protecting all Bangladesh citizens, including minorities.&nbsp;

This comes amid a rise in violent activities against minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus.&nbsp;

"Government have taken a serious note of these incidents and shared its concerns with the Government of Bangladesh," Jaishankar made the statement in response to a question in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament).&nbsp;

"Reports of attacks on temples and puja mandaps also came to light during the recent Durga Puja festival in Bangladesh... Following these attacks, the Government of Bangladesh had issued instructions for providing special security including deployment of Army and Border Guards Bangladesh to ensure peaceful celebrations of Durga Puja," he added.

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"The primary responsibility for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, rests with the Government of Bangladesh," India's foreign minister&nbsp;stressed.&nbsp;

This also comes during the time as there have been protests in Bangladesh over the arrest of the former priest of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Bangladesh, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, on sedition charges.&nbsp;

He was accused of hoisting a saffron flag above the Bangladesh national flag during a rally in October.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Bangladesh: Clashes Erupt As Iskcon Leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Arrested | World DNA

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Today at a briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that cases against individuals and legal processes are underway.

"As far as the arrest of Chinmoy Das is concerned, we have made our statement on that... Cases against individuals and legal processes are underway. We hope and expect that these processes will be dealt with in a fair, just and transparent manner ensuring full respect for these individuals and all those who are concerned...," Jaiswal said.&nbsp;

He added, "We are concerned about the surge of extremist rhetoric. Increasing incidents of violence and provocation cannot be dismissed merely as media exaggerations. We call upon Bangladesh to take steps for the protection of minorities..."

Indian political leaders have been raising concerns over the arrest of the&nbsp;Hindu monk and also issued an appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to intervene.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (Nov 29) said that Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus-led interim government is responsible for protecting all Bangladesh citizens, including minorities.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (Nov 29) said that Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus-led interim government is responsible for protecting all Bangladesh citizens, including minorities. This comes amid a rise in violent activities against minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus. "Government have taken a serious note of these incidents and shared its concerns with the Government of Bangladesh," Jaishankar made the statement in response to a question in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament). "Reports of attacks on temples and puja mandaps also came to light during the recent Durga Puja festival in Bangladesh... Following these attacks, the Government of Bangladesh had issued instructions for providing special security including deployment of Army and Border Guards Bangladesh to ensure peaceful celebrations of Durga Puja," he added. Also read: ISKCON clarifies stance on Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das' arrest in Bangladesh: 'Not distancing...' "The primary responsibility for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, rests with the Government of Bangladesh," India's foreign minister stressed. This also comes during the time as there have been protests in Bangladesh over the arrest of the former priest of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Bangladesh, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, on sedition charges. He was accused of hoisting a saffron flag above the Bangladesh national flag during a rally in October. Watch | Bangladesh: Clashes Erupt As Iskcon Leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Arrested | World DNA × Today at a briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that cases against individuals and legal processes are underway. "As far as the arrest of Chinmoy Das is concerned, we have made our statement on that... Cases against individuals and legal processes are underway. We hope and expect that these processes will be dealt with in a fair, just and transparent manner ensuring full respect for these individuals and all those who are concerned...," Jaiswal said. He added, "We are concerned about the surge of extremist rhetoric. Increasing incidents of violence and provocation cannot be dismissed merely as media exaggerations. We call upon Bangladesh to take steps for the protection of minorities..." Indian political leaders have been raising concerns over the arrest of the Hindu monk and also issued an appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to intervene. (With inputs from agencies)

'Responsibility for protection...rests with Bangladesh govt': Jaishankar on attacks on Hindus in Dhaka

The first energy conference between India and South Africa concluded on Thursday, marking a significant milestone with the signing of an agreement to develop future power professionals through specialized training programs. Spanning two days, the conference was praised by organizers as a major success, highlighting the commitment of both nations to fostering collaboration in the energy sector and building skilled talent for the future.

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Bangladesh is seeking trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the International Criminal Court (ICC) while she is already facing domestic tribunal charges for crimes against humanity, according to the interim government chief Muhammad Yunus's office on Thursday.

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A bus travelling from the Indian state of Maharashtra's Bhandara to Gondia lost control on Friday (Nov 29) and overturned, killing at least 10 people and injuring over two dozen others, the police said.&nbsp;

The incident took place in Bindravana Tola village on the Gondia-Arjuni road in the Gondia district. The bus left from the city of Nagpur and was heading to Gondia.&nbsp;

Around 25 people were injured as the bus overturned. Following the incident, police vans, ambulances, and cranes were deployed to assist the injured people.&nbsp;

The injured people have been taken to the Gondia District Hospital for treatment.

"A State transport bus met with an accident in Gondia district. The bus was en route from the Bhandara depot to Gondia when the bus driver lost control of the vehicle near Bindravana Tola village on the Gondia-Arjuni road and overturned on the side of the road," Indian news agency ANI reported, citing police officials.&nbsp;

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ordered the Transport Administration to provide immediate assistance of Rs 1 million (Rs 10 lakh)&nbsp;to the victims.&nbsp;

The CM's office further said that the death toll is expected to rise.&nbsp;

"A State transport Shivshahi bus overturned in a horrific accident. Eight bodies have been recovered from the site of the incident, and the death toll is expected to increase. Information about the situation was taken from the local administration. Instructions have been issued for immediate and proper treatment of the injured," a CMO statement read.&nbsp;

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis offered condolences to the families of the victims.&nbsp;

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"It is very unfortunate that a Shivshahi bus met with an unfortunate accident near Sadak Arjun in Gondia district in which some passengers died. I pay my heartfelt respects to the deceased. We share the grief of their families," Fadnavis posted on X.&nbsp;

"The people who were injured in this incident may immediately receive treatment in a private hospital if necessary. I have also told the Collector of Gondia to make arrangements to shift them to Nagpur if required. Senior administration officials have reached the spot and are coordinating relief efforts. I pray to God for the speedy recovery of the injured in this incident," he added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A bus travelling from the Indian state of Maharashtra's Bhandara to Gondia lost control on Friday (Nov 29) and overturned, killing at least 10 people and injuring over two dozen others, the police said.

A bus travelling from the Indian state of Maharashtra's Bhandara to Gondia lost control on Friday (Nov 29) and overturned, killing at least 10 people and injuring over two dozen others, the police said. The incident took place in Bindravana Tola village on the Gondia-Arjuni road in the Gondia district. The bus left from the city of Nagpur and was heading to Gondia. Around 25 people were injured as the bus overturned. Following the incident, police vans, ambulances, and cranes were deployed to assist the injured people. The injured people have been taken to the Gondia District Hospital for treatment. "A State transport bus met with an accident in Gondia district. The bus was en route from the Bhandara depot to Gondia when the bus driver lost control of the vehicle near Bindravana Tola village on the Gondia-Arjuni road and overturned on the side of the road," Indian news agency ANI reported, citing police officials. Also read: Pune helicopter crash: Three killed as helicopter catches fire in India's Maharashtra Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ordered the Transport Administration to provide immediate assistance of Rs 1 million (Rs 10 lakh) to the victims. The CM's office further said that the death toll is expected to rise. "A State transport Shivshahi bus overturned in a horrific accident. Eight bodies have been recovered from the site of the incident, and the death toll is expected to increase. Information about the situation was taken from the local administration. Instructions have been issued for immediate and proper treatment of the injured," a CMO statement read. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis offered condolences to the families of the victims. Watch | Maharashtra: BJP chief’s son’s Audi hits several vehicles × "It is very unfortunate that a Shivshahi bus met with an unfortunate accident near Sadak Arjun in Gondia district in which some passengers died. I pay my heartfelt respects to the deceased. We share the grief of their families," Fadnavis posted on X. "The people who were injured in this incident may immediately receive treatment in a private hospital if necessary. I have also told the Collector of Gondia to make arrangements to shift them to Nagpur if required. Senior administration officials have reached the spot and are coordinating relief efforts. I pray to God for the speedy recovery of the injured in this incident," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

India: 10 killed, 25 injured after bus overturns in Maharashtra's Gondia district

The Attorney General of Bangladesh shockingly declared ISKCON a "fundamentalist organization" on Wednesday and said that a ban was already in the works. Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a well-known ISKCON leader, was arrested on sedition charges and imprisoned the day before.

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Indian, Sri Lankan Navies Target Narcotics Smuggling; 500 Kg Crystal Meth Seized

Air Quality in the Indian capital continues to worsen.. This morning, Delhi reclaimed the position of the most polluted city in the country,. After moving down the list for the past few days. Delhi woke up to ‘very poor’ air quality today with an air quality index of 331. At least 22 of the 38 monitoring stations show ‘very poor’ AQI levels. Watch in for more details!

Delhi's Air Quality Worsens After Brief Respite

The Attorney General of Bangladesh shockingly declared ISCKON a "fundamentalist organization" on Wednesday and said that a ban was already in the works. Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a well-known ISKCON leader, was arrested on sedition charges and imprisoned the day before.

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India’s federal government has launched a fresh investigation into the finances of Byju’s, the struggling EdTech giant, over allegations of financial misreporting and fund diversion. According to Bloomberg, the registrar of companies in Hyderabad has been tasked with probing discrepancies in Byju’s financial statements and determining whether funds were siphoned off. Watch in for more details!

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ISKCON leader Chinmoy Das was held in Bangladesh for sedition. Firoz Khan, then general secretary of Mohora ward Bangladesh Nationalist Party alleged disrespect to Bangladesh's national flag in Chattogram's New Market area during a rally. Watch to know more!

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Three violent incidents in Manipur, including the November 11 kidnapping and murder of six women and children from the State's Jiribam district, are being investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

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India’s Union Cabinet has approved the PAN 2.0 project, a transformative initiative by the income tax department with a financial outlay of 170 million dollars. Announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, this project aims to fully upgrade the existing PAN system, integrating PAN, TAN, and TIN into a unified framework.

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Air pollution in the capital Delhi has returned to severe level from very poor category in most places. To curb pollution levels, ---The New Delhi municipal corporation carried out night cleaning and sweeping of roads at several locations in the national capital early Friday morning. Top Court has instructed pollution measures should not be removed until instructed. Watch top know more!

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NDA and opposition alliance get ready to rake up Parliament with key bills and issues like Manipur violence. Central government approaches parties to seek cooperation for a smooth session until December 20. INDIA bloc to finalise strategy on key bills like Wakf, Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, the Disaster Management Bill and others. Bloc has recently faced a massive setback in key assembly elections. Watch to know more!

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India’s competition commission has rejected apple’s request to pause an investigation report accusing the tech giant of breaching competition laws. This report, initially released in 2021, alleges that apple exploited its dominant position in the app store market to the detriment of app developers, users, and other payment processors. Watch in for more details!

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Moldova's education minister Dan Perciun, who is on an India visit, is hoping to get more Indian students to choose his country as a destination for higher education. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, minister Perciun said, "What we are offering is high-quality education at an affordable price, in a safe place, in internationally accredited universities...". The minister will be meeting his Indian counterpart very soon.

The Moldovan minister, who visited WION headquarters, explained, "We are looking to welcome more Indian students to Moldova, to make ourselves more known here. And we have to say, there is a lot of interest, and we are very, very glad to acknowledge that."&nbsp;

The minister is accompanied by chiefs of top Moldova’s universities who are participating in Education Worldwide India - Education Summit 2024.

The country is home to around 3000 Indian students, many of them doing medical education. In fact, when the Russia-Ukraine war broke out in 2022, Moldova provided refuge to many Indian students. Full interview.

Sidhant Sibal: How do you see India&nbsp;and Moldova relations?

Dan Perciun: It has indeed been growing very fast. We will soon have a high-level visit, the visit of the foreign minister. We had the agricultural minister, who is visiting India. So we are looking to develop the economic side of the relationship, also the cultural side. And, of course, the educational element is very, very important to us. We are looking to welcome more Indian students to Moldova, to make ourselves more known here. And we have to say, there is a lot of interest, and we are very, very glad to acknowledge that.&nbsp;

Sidhant Sibal: If you can talk about how many Indian students are there in Moldova, and what are the facilities for these Indian students in Moldova that they are there, and they find Moldova as a place, a good place to study for higher education?

Dan Perciun: So far, we have around 3000 Indian students. But you have to know that Moldova has a population of 2.6 million. So that is actually the largest student population, international student population, that we have. So we are very happy to have that many Indian students already. They have come so far for about 10 years, mostly for medicine. But the purpose of our visit here is also to diversify and see how we can attract more to other specialties, be it medicine, veterinary medicine, be it economics, business, psychology, law and so on. So really, this is the purpose of this visit. What we have to offer is high-quality, affordable and safe education. I have been meeting Indian students recently. I've asked them exactly this, Why have you chosen to come? And they said the main reasons are because it's safe and it's affordable and it's good quality.&nbsp;I really believe there is way, way more that can be done. We've been to an educational fair this week. We will be meeting Indian officials to make ourselves better known and to convince more Indian students to explore Moldova as a very good, very good educational option.

Sidhant Sibal: So your visit is the first visit by a Moldovan minister to Delhi. So what are the key focus areas? And as you pointed out that you want to meet the officials here. So if you can elaborate on the agenda of your Delhi visit.

Dan Perciun: Well, we are meeting the education&nbsp;minister very soon, since I really believe it has to be a two-way street. So yes, indeed, we are looking for more Indian students, but we are very happy to explore how more Moldovan students could come to India as well. I think international education in this day and age, with all the geopolitical strides that exist, is very important to build long-lasting peace, improve cultural relations, and to get to know each other better. That's why it's not only about Indians coming to Moldova. It's also about Moldovans coming here and developing that kind of relationship, which will be the foundation for future growth for all our countries. At the same time, we'll be meeting the department for husbandry. It's another important meeting we are looking forward to, since we are looking to get Indian accreditation for our veterinary medicine, which is in progress, and I'm sure that as a result of these high-level meetings, we will move more swiftly. We have also been to an educational fair, met Indian students, talked to them, and listened to them. We've come with a large delegation. There are 15 of us here. We've brought the rectors, and vice rectors of the largest universities in the country. So that is also very, very important to us. And of course, you're also meeting some recruiters.&nbsp;

Sidhant Sibal: What are the areas when it comes to higher education, where Indian students can go and study, whether it's STEM or whether it's humanities, if you can talk about that, and particularly universities, if you can point out that how important these universities are for not only Moldova, but if an Indian student goes to a particular university, he will get better opportunities, not only in Moldova but in Europe and in the West.&nbsp;

Dan Perciun: Well, what you have to know is our universities are internationally accredited by European institutions. Our Medical University has also been accredited by a US accreditation body, something which we're very proud of. Medicine has been a long-standing opportunity that has been out there and is most popular among Indian students. So the testimony from the Medical University is definitely on the map. We are putting now on the map our Technical University for software engineering, animation, for veterinary medicine. They joined us on this trip as well. Also with us here is the Academy of Economic Sciences, our Pedagogical University. So we brought really the best that we have

Sidhant Sibal: When the invasion of Ukraine started by Russia in 2022 your country provided a lot of refuge to a lot of people, including Indian students. Perhaps you can shed light on how Moldova provided a safe place for many of these Indian students.&nbsp;

Dan Perciun: Well, indeed, when the war started, we had, over a very short period of time, nearly half a million refugees that had passed from Moldova. Many of them stayed. We've all welcomed everyone. We've assisted with housing, food, and travel arrangements for those who wanted to return back to their countries, and Indian students were amongst them, because many of them chose to study in Ukraine, as you well know, and we've catered all to all their needs. There has been very good collaboration with the authorities to assist with travel. Actually, to this day, because of the war, we still have Indian students in Ukraine, who are gradually relocating to Moldova and coming to our universities to continue their studies.&nbsp;

Sidhant Sibal: What message will you give to many of the Indian students or their parents who will be watching your interview as to why they should choose Muldo as a destination for higher studies?&nbsp;

Dan Perciun: Indian society is a society that puts a lot of value on education, and it is wonderful to see how much recognition there is of the power of education, social and economic, personal, and family level, but also for the country. What we are offering is high-quality education at an affordable price, in a safe place, in internationally accredited universities, with the possibility to come back to India, of course, for those who wish to do so, or for those who are looking for international careers and opportunities to be able to continue further on. We are investing a lot in our universities. At the moment, Moldova is looking to become a member country of the European Union. By 2030 we are already a candidate country, which means that our standards are aligning to European standards. And there is the financial investment also there to have the laboratories, to have the practical experience, which is so much asked for by Indian students, and actually by Moldovan students as well. You know, one of the conversations we had at the fair with a young Indian girl. She was saying, I really want a very practical higher education, not so much theory, I want to develop the skills which are asked for in the labor market, and that is something that we can provide.&nbsp;

Sidhant Sibal: So you mentioned affordability, and that is something that many Indians will be watching closely. So in terms of affordability, say, for example, a student goes to study engineering, how much it will cost, including the stay, relative to perhaps other countries?&nbsp;

Dan Perciun: Well, so for a semester, because obviously this is how you count things. Here it would be about 90,000 local currency, and then in dollars, it would be about $1,300, per semester.

Sidhant Sibal: My last question to you is, while the relationship is growing substantially, your embassy is functioning very well here, India does not have an embassy in your country. It's working from a neighboring country. So what will be your request for the Indian government, because the presence of an Indian Embassy is always helpful for the local Indian population, the Indian students if you can perhaps talk about this issue.&nbsp;

Dan Perciun: Well, I have to say the Indian authorities have been extraordinary. We have been able to have these high-level visits, and high-level meetings, which we are very grateful for. But of course, going forward, once our embassy here is officially launched in December, we would very much welcome an Indian Embassy in Moldova. As the relationships grow, as more Indians are coming, and as the exchanges intensify, I think there are a lot of shared opportunities.&nbsp;

Moldova's education minister Dan Perciun, who is on an India visit, is hoping to get more Indian students to choose his country as a destination for higher education.

Moldova's education minister Dan Perciun, who is on an India visit, is hoping to get more Indian students to choose his country as a destination for higher education. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, minister Perciun said, "What we are offering is high-quality education at an affordable price, in a safe place, in internationally accredited universities...". The minister will be meeting his Indian counterpart very soon. The Moldovan minister, who visited WION headquarters, explained, "We are looking to welcome more Indian students to Moldova, to make ourselves more known here. And we have to say, there is a lot of interest, and we are very, very glad to acknowledge that." The minister is accompanied by chiefs of top Moldova’s universities who are participating in Education Worldwide India - Education Summit 2024. The country is home to around 3000 Indian students, many of them doing medical education. In fact, when the Russia-Ukraine war broke out in 2022, Moldova provided refuge to many Indian students. Full interview. Sidhant Sibal: How do you see India and Moldova relations? Dan Perciun: It has indeed been growing very fast. We will soon have a high-level visit, the visit of the foreign minister. We had the agricultural minister, who is visiting India. So we are looking to develop the economic side of the relationship, also the cultural side. And, of course, the educational element is very, very important to us. We are looking to welcome more Indian students to Moldova, to make ourselves more known here. And we have to say, there is a lot of interest, and we are very, very glad to acknowledge that. Sidhant Sibal: If you can talk about how many Indian students are there in Moldova, and what are the facilities for these Indian students in Moldova that they are there, and they find Moldova as a place, a good place to study for higher education? Dan Perciun: So far, we have around 3000 Indian students. But you have to know that Moldova has a population of 2.6 million. So that is actually the largest student population, international student population, that we have. So we are very happy to have that many Indian students already. They have come so far for about 10 years, mostly for medicine. But the purpose of our visit here is also to diversify and see how we can attract more to other specialties, be it medicine, veterinary medicine, be it economics, business, psychology, law and so on. So really, this is the purpose of this visit. What we have to offer is high-quality, affordable and safe education. I have been meeting Indian students recently. I've asked them exactly this, Why have you chosen to come? And they said the main reasons are because it's safe and it's affordable and it's good quality. I really believe there is way, way more that can be done. We've been to an educational fair this week. We will be meeting Indian officials to make ourselves better known and to convince more Indian students to explore Moldova as a very good, very good educational option. Sidhant Sibal: So your visit is the first visit by a Moldovan minister to Delhi. So what are the key focus areas? And as you pointed out that you want to meet the officials here. So if you can elaborate on the agenda of your Delhi visit. Dan Perciun: Well, we are meeting the education minister very soon, since I really believe it has to be a two-way street. So yes, indeed, we are looking for more Indian students, but we are very happy to explore how more Moldovan students could come to India as well. I think international education in this day and age, with all the geopolitical strides that exist, is very important to build long-lasting peace, improve cultural relations, and to get to know each other better. That's why it's not only about Indians coming to Moldova. It's also about Moldovans coming here and developing that kind of relationship, which will be the foundation for future growth for all our countries. At the same time, we'll be meeting the department for husbandry. It's another important meeting we are looking forward to, since we are looking to get Indian accreditation for our veterinary medicine, which is in progress, and I'm sure that as a result of these high-level meetings, we will move more swiftly. We have also been to an educational fair, met Indian students, talked to them, and listened to them. We've come with a large delegation. There are 15 of us here. We've brought the rectors, and vice rectors of the largest universities in the country. So that is also very, very important to us. And of course, you're also meeting some recruiters. Sidhant Sibal: What are the areas when it comes to higher education, where Indian students can go and study, whether it's STEM or whether it's humanities, if you can talk about that, and particularly universities, if you can point out that how important these universities are for not only Moldova, but if an Indian student goes to a particular university, he will get better opportunities, not only in Moldova but in Europe and in the West. Dan Perciun: Well, what you have to know is our universities are internationally accredited by European institutions. Our Medical University has also been accredited by a US accreditation body, something which we're very proud of. Medicine has been a long-standing opportunity that has been out there and is most popular among Indian students. So the testimony from the Medical University is definitely on the map. We are putting now on the map our Technical University for software engineering, animation, for veterinary medicine. They joined us on this trip as well. Also with us here is the Academy of Economic Sciences, our Pedagogical University. So we brought really the best that we have Sidhant Sibal: When the invasion of Ukraine started by Russia in 2022 your country provided a lot of refuge to a lot of people, including Indian students. Perhaps you can shed light on how Moldova provided a safe place for many of these Indian students. Dan Perciun: Well, indeed, when the war started, we had, over a very short period of time, nearly half a million refugees that had passed from Moldova. Many of them stayed. We've all welcomed everyone. We've assisted with housing, food, and travel arrangements for those who wanted to return back to their countries, and Indian students were amongst them, because many of them chose to study in Ukraine, as you well know, and we've catered all to all their needs. There has been very good collaboration with the authorities to assist with travel. Actually, to this day, because of the war, we still have Indian students in Ukraine, who are gradually relocating to Moldova and coming to our universities to continue their studies. Sidhant Sibal: What message will you give to many of the Indian students or their parents who will be watching your interview as to why they should choose Muldo as a destination for higher studies? Dan Perciun: Indian society is a society that puts a lot of value on education, and it is wonderful to see how much recognition there is of the power of education, social and economic, personal, and family level, but also for the country. What we are offering is high-quality education at an affordable price, in a safe place, in internationally accredited universities, with the possibility to come back to India, of course, for those who wish to do so, or for those who are looking for international careers and opportunities to be able to continue further on. We are investing a lot in our universities. At the moment, Moldova is looking to become a member country of the European Union. By 2030 we are already a candidate country, which means that our standards are aligning to European standards. And there is the financial investment also there to have the laboratories, to have the practical experience, which is so much asked for by Indian students, and actually by Moldovan students as well. You know, one of the conversations we had at the fair with a young Indian girl. She was saying, I really want a very practical higher education, not so much theory, I want to develop the skills which are asked for in the labor market, and that is something that we can provide. Sidhant Sibal: So you mentioned affordability, and that is something that many Indians will be watching closely. So in terms of affordability, say, for example, a student goes to study engineering, how much it will cost, including the stay, relative to perhaps other countries? Dan Perciun: Well, so for a semester, because obviously this is how you count things. Here it would be about 90,000 local currency, and then in dollars, it would be about $1,300, per semester. Sidhant Sibal: My last question to you is, while the relationship is growing substantially, your embassy is functioning very well here, India does not have an embassy in your country. It's working from a neighboring country. So what will be your request for the Indian government, because the presence of an Indian Embassy is always helpful for the local Indian population, the Indian students if you can perhaps talk about this issue. Dan Perciun: Well, I have to say the Indian authorities have been extraordinary. We have been able to have these high-level visits, and high-level meetings, which we are very grateful for. But of course, going forward, once our embassy here is officially launched in December, we would very much welcome an Indian Embassy in Moldova. As the relationships grow, as more Indians are coming, and as the exchanges intensify, I think there are a lot of shared opportunities.

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