HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh exuded optimism that the slowdown, driven by lower consumption, is \"temporary\" in nature as there is adequate demand for assets across the country.

Since the effective cost of fund is low due to higher tax benefit and interest subsidy, it is recommended to buy ready house property for self or rental by availing maximum loan for longest period and keep your taxes minimised.

Minister of State for Agriculture Purshottam Rupala said the raising of farm income was not possible with growth in only one sector, but the government was making efforts to promote allied sectors of agriculture and that will aid in helping double the farm income