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Economic growth achieved during FY16 broke all previous records and beat the target, increasing by 7.11% in real terms. The government has set the FY17 GDP growth target at 7.20%, which is ambitious but achievable. The stable economic condition amidst a calm political climate has been a fruitful year for the business sectors of the country. With the improving economy of the country in background, the year-end cover story brings to you an assortment of corporate leaders, market and economy watchers, and academics who tell us what 2017 has in store for the country.