The Central Statistics Office will release the second quarter GDP
growth data. It is widely expected that data will show economic
activity has picked up on improving macroeconomic indicators across
sectors. Growth had slid to a three-year low of 5.7 per cent for the
three months to June on the spillover effects of the note ban and the
GST implementation.
OPEC, Russia and nine other producers will meet in Vienna today
to discuss extension of oil output cut beyond March 2018. The market
largely expects OPEC to prolong cuts until end 2018 but Goldman Sachs
has said that is uncertain as Brent oil has risen above $63 per barrel.
Xiaomi will unveil a new India-centric budget smartphone today.
Xiaomi teasers don’t reveal much about the phone except that it promises
long-lasting battery. Earlier this month, Xiaomi India had launched the
selfiecentric Redmi Y1 and Redmi Y1 Lite smartphones.
Infosys’ ₹13,000-crore buyback offer will open today. The
buyback, at ₹1,150/share, is the first in the company’s 36-year-long
history. The company will buy back 11.30 crore shares under the offer
that closes on December 14.
Former US president Barack Obama will arrive in New Delhi as part
of a three-nation tour, including China and France. He is set to meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. The tour continues a longstanding
tradition of former US presidents travelling overseas after leaving
office.
