Economic Growth

Business outlook: Business confidence index jumps to 149.4 in April-June; NCAER survey flags optimism in sales

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Indian business confidence soared in the April-June quarter, according to NCAER’s survey, with the BCI reaching 149.4. Optimism is fueled by expectations of economic improvement, ...

RBI monetary policy meet: Members begin deliberation amid tariff worries and easing hopes; experts split on rate cut call as MPC weighs inflation, US shocks

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The Reserve Bank of India’s MPC commenced a three-day meeting amidst expectations of a rate pause, influenced by US tariffs and domestic economic factors. While ...

Manufacturing activity at 16-month high, GST inflow up 7.5%

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India’s Manufacturing Sector Surges, Painting a Rosy Economic Picture The Indian economy is humming, and the latest data from the manufacturing sector is providing a ...

GST collections rise 7.5% in July, slower than last year

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GST Collections: A Bird’s-Eye View of India’s Economic Health The monsoon season is upon us, and just as the rains nourish the land, so too ...

‘Limited direct impact from US tariffs’: Fitch revises India GDP forecast to 6.3% for FY26; infrastructure spending, local demand seen supporting key sectors

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India’s Economy: Weathering the Global Storm with Infrastructure and Local Strengths The global economic landscape is rarely a placid lake; more often it resembles a ...

GST collections: July gross mop-up at Rs 1.96 lakh crore; rises 7.5% year-on-year

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India’s Tax Treasure Chest: Decoding the Latest GST Surge India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) continues to be a fascinating economic barometer, and the latest ...

‘India set to be third largest economy’, says Piyush Goyal after Donald Trump’s ‘dead economy’ jibe; reiterates national interest important

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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal affirmed India’s commitment to protecting its national interests in trade negotiations, following the US announcement of 25% tariffs. Goyal highlighted India’s ...

India world’s fastest-growing major economy: IMF upgrades 2025 & 2026 growth forecast to 6.4%; global growth lifted to 3.1% in 2026

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The IMF has revised India’s economic growth forecast upward to 6.4% for both 2025 and 2026, reaffirming its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. ...

More rate cuts ahead? What finance ministry’s latest report hints, inflation dips below RBI’s 4% target

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The finance ministry suggests the RBI has scope for further interest rate cuts, as inflation remains below the 4% target, reaching a six-year low of ...

‘Q1 nos, US Fed rate call to guide mkts’

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Riding the Economic Wave: Navigating India’s Q1 Numbers and the Fed’s Next Move The first quarter numbers are in, painting a fascinating, albeit complex, picture ...