GDP will grow by over 6 pc in 2013-14: Chidambaram

April 06, 2013 15:29

GDP will grow by little over 6 per cent in 2013-14 and revenue targets will be achieved, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said in a press conference on Saturday.

Rs 10,38,037 crore tax target for 2012-13 will be achieved, said Chidambaram.

He added that Direct Benefit Transfer roll-out all over the country is likely to be completed by the end of 2013-14.

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