<h1>Finance Minister: Economic Growth Rises to 5.5%; Experts Urge Focus on Domestic Markets and Tax Reforms.</h1> The government has implemented numerous initiatives across various sectors over the past 7-8 months to boost economic growth, according to the Finance Minister. Economic stability has improved with growth rising to 5.5% in the first half of the current financial year, compared to 4.9% the previous year. The government is committed to fiscal discipline, aided by lower international oil prices and a manageable Current Account Deficit. Economists at a pre-budget meeting suggested focusing on domestic markets, boosting growth, rationalizing subsidies, and enhancing investor confidence. Recommendations also included fiscal consolidation, tax reforms, and improving ease of doing business.