Indian Economy To Recover In Q3 As Rural Demand Continues To Climb, Says State Of The Economy Report
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Indian Economy To Recover In Q3 As Rural Demand Continues To Climb, Says State Of The Economy Report

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India’s gross domestic product growth is expected to make a comeback in the third quarter of the current financial year, the latest State of the Economy report by the Reserve Bank of India revealed. This revival is being backed by robust festive activity and a consistent upswing in rural demand, the report authored by RBI staff including Deputy Governor Michael Patra, noted. India’s growth trajectory is set to climb back in the latter half of FY25, boosted by resilient domestic private consumption demand, reported Business Standard. The E-way bills surged by 16.3 per cent on a year-on-year basis in volume terms in November, while toll collections clocked double-digit growth in the month in terms of value and volume.

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​Growth chill: On the economy
12 hours, 15 minutes ago

​Growth chill: On the economy

The Hindu  

The National Statistics Office has confirmed emerging fears about the economy’s evidently sluggish trajectory through this year in its first Gross Domestic Product estimates for 2024-25. While the election-focused first quarter hit public capital spending, the second quarter was marred by weak demand and still underwhelming public capex, dragging GDP growth to a seven-quarter low of 5.4%. The NSO’s projection …

SBI downgrades India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.3% for FY25, citing economic challenges
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SBI downgrades India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.3% for FY25, citing economic challenges

Live Mint  

The State Bank of India SBI's revised forecast for FY25 GDP growth in India is 6.3%, which is a little less than the 6.4% estimate from the National Statistical Office. In its initial advance GDP projections, the National Statistical Office estimated that India's real GDP growth would be 6.4% in FY25. GDP growth likely to slip to 6.4% in FY25: …

GDP growth in FY25 may hit 4-year low. Is Indian economy losing steam?
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GDP growth in FY25 may hit 4-year low. Is Indian economy losing steam?

India Today  

India’s economic growth is expected to slow sharply to 6.4% in FY25, according to the first advance estimates released by the government. SECTORAL GROWTH MODERATION Dr. Manoranjan Sharma, Chief Economist at Infomerics Ratings, explained, “India’s GDP is expected to grow by 6.4% in FY25 over 7.2% in FY24. These shifts in consumer behaviour underline a broader transition in India’s consumption …

Why the 6.4% GDP growth estimate for FY25 should worry Modi govt
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1 day, 7 hours ago

Why the 6.4% GDP growth estimate for FY25 should worry Modi govt

India Today  

The first advance estimates of GDP growth for FY25 have confirmed the worst fears of economists—that growth will fall much below the 7 per cent estimated by the Reserve Bank of India. India’s GDP growth for the second quarter was 5.4 per cent, down from 6.7 per cent in the first quarter and way below the 8.1 per cent in …

Another tough year for consumer staple companies?
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Another tough year for consumer staple companies?

Live Mint  

Indian consumer staple companies faced a challenging year in 2024, navigating a landscape of uneven demand. Companies are set to announce their December quarter results, which are expected to reflect price hikes, partially offset by subdued volume growth driven by weak urban demand. “While the return of price hike was a much-awaited welcome step, categories with sharp double-digit price hikes …

Ahead of Budget, govt pegs FY25 GDP growth at a tepid 6.4%—the slowest since the pandemic
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Ahead of Budget, govt pegs FY25 GDP growth at a tepid 6.4%—the slowest since the pandemic

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Indian economy’s express train may be slowing down, even while remaining the fastest-growing major economy in the world. India’s finance ministry recently said it expects the economy to grow at 6.5% in FY25, while the Reserve Bank of India estimated a 6.6% growth aided by rural consumption, government investment, and strong services exports. However, India’s gross domestic …

GDP growth slows to 6.4 per cent for 2024-25, down from 8.2 per cent in previous year: Govt Data
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GDP growth slows to 6.4 per cent for 2024-25, down from 8.2 per cent in previous year: Govt Data

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The Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation announced on Tuesday that India's Gross Domestic Product will grow by 6.4 per cent in FY2024-25, a sharp decline from the 8.2 per cent growth recorded in FY24. "Real GDP has been estimated to grow by 6.4 per cent in FY 2024-25 as compared to the growth rate of 8.2 per cent in …

India's GDP growth may hit 4-year low of 6.4% in FY25, shows government data
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India's GDP growth may hit 4-year low of 6.4% in FY25, shows government data

India Today  

India’s GDP growth is projected to slow sharply to 6.4% in FY25, down from 8.2% in FY24, according to the first advance estimates released by the National Statistics Office. "Real GDP has been estimated to grow by 6.4% in FY 2024-25 as compared to the growth rate of 8.2% in Provisional Estimate of GDP for FY 2023-24. Real GDP at …

State borrowings to surge about 18% in Q4 after slowing Q2 GDP growth
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State borrowings to surge about 18% in Q4 after slowing Q2 GDP growth

Live Mint  

India’s state governments appear to be priming themselves for a significant capital expenditure push in the current quarter, offering hope of a drive towards reviving the pace of India’s economic growth after a succession of slow-growing quarters. The rise in state borrowings offers hope of a push towards broader economic recovery, following a notable slowdown in India’s gross domestic product …

A sombre December manufacturing PMI curbs enthusiasm
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A sombre December manufacturing PMI curbs enthusiasm

Live Mint  

The pace of business activity in India’s manufacturing sector is slowing, dimming hopes for those rooting for a sharp rebound in gross domestic product growth. Read this | New consumption survey reveals the cracks in the economy Remember, pent-up urban consumption demand coupled with a surge in retail credit from banks were among the key factors that led to sharp …

Prospects for Indian Economy Improving Says RBI Gov
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Prospects for Indian Economy Improving Says RBI Gov

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Amidst an uncertain global macroeconomic and financial environment, the Indian economy is exhibiting resilience and stability with the Gross Domestic Product projected to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2024-25. The growth would be aided by the revival in rural consumption, pickup in government consumption and investment and strong services exports said the Reserve Bank of India’s Financial Stability …

India FY25 GDP: Indian economy poised to grow 6.6% in FY25 on revival in urban, rural demand: RBI Report
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India FY25 GDP: Indian economy poised to grow 6.6% in FY25 on revival in urban, rural demand: RBI Report

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India FY25 GDP: India's gross domestic product is projected to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2024-25, aided by a revival in rural consumption, a pickup in government consumption and investment, and strong services exports. RBI's economic review: Key metrics from December issue According to the RBI, the real GDP growth is expected to recover in Q3 and Q4 of …

Indian economy to grow at 6.5-6.8 pc in FY25 on higher domestic consumption: Deloitte
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Indian economy to grow at 6.5-6.8 pc in FY25 on higher domestic consumption: Deloitte

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New Delhi, Dec 29 Indian economy is likely to grow at 6.5-6.8 per cent this fiscal and slightly higher between 6.7-7.3 per cent in FY2026, boosted by domestic consumption, Deloitte said on Sunday. Deloitte India Economist Rumki Majumdar said the growth in the first half of the fiscal year 2025 turned out to be slower than estimated as election uncertainties …

Indian economy to grow nearly 6.5% in FY25 amid global triggers, GDP to bounce back in second-half: FinMin report
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Indian economy to grow nearly 6.5% in FY25 amid global triggers, GDP to bounce back in second-half: FinMin report

Live Mint  

India GDP growth: The Indian economy is expected to grow nearly 6.5 per cent in the current fiscal year 2024-25, closer to the lower end of the 6.5-7 per cent projection, against 8.2 per cent a year before, due to global uncertainties and triggers posing a dampening threat. The Finance Ministry expects a gross domestic product growth of 6.5 per …

India’s Economy Is Likely to Grow by 6.5 per Cent in the Current and the Next Financial Year
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India’s Economy Is Likely to Grow by 6.5 per Cent in the Current and the Next Financial Year

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India's economy is likely to grow by 6.5 per cent in the current and the next financial year, attributing lower than anticipated expansion in the September quarter to fall in private consumption expenditure and gross fixed capital formation. The economy continued to be negative even in October 2024 at 8.4 per cent, implying that in the first seven …

Indian Economy To Grow At 6.5 Per Cent In FY25 And FY26, Says EY Economy Watch
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Indian Economy To Grow At 6.5 Per Cent In FY25 And FY26, Says EY Economy Watch

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The Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current and next fiscal year, an EY report revealed. The study showed that real GDP growth slowed down to reach a seven-quarter low of 5.4 per cent in the second quarter in the current 2024-25 fiscal year, in comparison to 6.7 per cent expansion rate clocked in …

India’s high-frequency indicators recovering in Q3, to lift GDP in H2: RBI December Bulletin
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India’s high-frequency indicators recovering in Q3, to lift GDP in H2: RBI December Bulletin

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Mumbai: Several high-frequency indicators for the third quarter of the current financial year show that the Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in the previous three months ended September, according to a paper in the Reserve Bank of India’s monthly bulletin. The recovery in Q3 of FY25 is being driven by strong festival activity and sustained …

Policymakers, economists pin hopes on government spending to propel economic recovery amid sluggish growth
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Policymakers, economists pin hopes on government spending to propel economic recovery amid sluggish growth

Live Mint  

After two consecutive quarters of sluggish economic growth, policymakers and economists are banking on a turnaround in the second half of the fiscal year, driven by increased government spending, a boost from the ongoing festive season, and resilient rural consumption. Economists note that while India is expected to retain its status as the fastest-growing major economy over the next five …

RBI paper reiterates growth optimism, says economy on recovery path
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RBI paper reiterates growth optimism, says economy on recovery path

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: After the surprise slump in the second quarter, when GDP growth fell to a seven-quarter low of 5.4 per cent, the economy has regained momentum. According to the Reserve Bank's in-house researchers and economists, the economy is recovering quickly, driven by strong festival demand and a sustained upswing in rural demand. "High-frequency indicators for the third quarter indicate that …

Economy rebounds in Q3 with boost from festivals and rural demand: RBI
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Economy rebounds in Q3 with boost from festivals and rural demand: RBI

India Today  

The Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in the September quarter, driven by strong festival activity and a sustained upswing in rural demand, according to a Reserve Bank of India bulletin released on Tuesday. "High frequency indicators for the third quarter of 2024-25 indicate that the Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed …

How the Indian economy fared in 2024, in 9 charts
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How the Indian economy fared in 2024, in 9 charts

Live Mint  

The year 2024 kept governments across the world on tenterhooks, with more than 60 countries, including India, holding elections, injecting uncertainty about how the outcomes would shape future fiscal, monetary, and trade policies. The Indian economy faced several challenges in 2024, from slowing growth to stubborn inflation to risks associated with personal loan growth. While the fight against inflation made …

India in 2025: Challenges are resurfacing but so are opportunities
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India in 2025: Challenges are resurfacing but so are opportunities

Live Mint  

Much has been said about India’s growth slowdown to 5.4% in the quarter ending September. We believe that the bulk of the growth exuberance over the past few years has been led by the rise of ‘new India’, a small but fast growing part of the economy, which comprises several high-tech sectors. After several heady years, the base of ‘new …

Indian economy to grow 6.6% in FY26: Ind-Ra
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Indian economy to grow 6.6% in FY26: Ind-Ra

The Hindu  

India Ratings and Research on Wednesday projected the Indian economy to grow at 6.6% in 2025-26, up from 6.4% in the current fiscal year. Ind-Ra believes investments will be a key growth driver for the Indian economy in FY26, like in FY22 and FY24. While the June quarter GDP growth of FY25 was impacted by the combination of a strong …

India’s GDP growth pegged at 6.6% for FY26 on investment boost: India Ratings
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India’s GDP growth pegged at 6.6% for FY26 on investment boost: India Ratings

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India Ratings and Research on Wednesday said that the country’s economic growth is likely to accelerate to 6.6% in the financial year starting 1 April, from 6.4% it has projected for FY25. Devendra Kumar Pant, chief economist and head, public finance, for India Ratings and Research, told reporters that the Reserve Bank of India’s interest rate cut would …

Q2 growth ‘a temporary blip’, no generalised slowdown in factories, Finance Minister asserts
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Q2 growth ‘a temporary blip’, no generalised slowdown in factories, Finance Minister asserts

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday dismissed concerns about a cyclical growth slowdown and a generalised downturn in India’s manufacturing sector, terming the disappointing 5.4% second quarter growth numbers as a ‘temporary blip’ caused by a multitude of factors, including the conduct of the general elections and the alignment of festival calendars this year compared to 2023-24. Responding to the …

GDP growth slowing down to 5.4% in second qtr only a temporary blip: Sitharaman
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GDP growth slowing down to 5.4% in second qtr only a temporary blip: Sitharaman

Live Mint  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that economic expansion rate in the last three years had averaged 8.3% and that the “less than expected” 5.4% growth in the September quarter, which followed the quarter in which national polls were held, should not be the basis for forecasting future growth. Responding to a debate in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said …

GDP growth slowing down to 5.4% in second qtr only a temporary blip: Sitharaman
3 weeks, 1 day ago

GDP growth slowing down to 5.4% in second qtr only a temporary blip: Sitharaman

Live Mint  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that economic expansion rate in the last three years had averaged 8.3% and that the “less than expected” 5.4% growth in the September quarter, which followed the quarter in which national polls were held, should not be the basis for forecasting future growth. Responding to a debate in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said …

Will India's economic growth pick up pace? Nirmala Sitharaman answers
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Will India's economic growth pick up pace? Nirmala Sitharaman answers

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that India’s economy will see healthy growth in the coming quarters despite the lower-than-expected GDP numbers for the second quarter. India’s GDP growth for the July-September quarter fell sharply to 5.4% from 6.7% in the previous quarter, marking an 18-month low, as per data released by the National Statistics Office in November. However, …

India FY25 GDP: Fitch slashes India’s growth forecast to 6.4% from 7% for 2025-26
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India FY25 GDP: Fitch slashes India’s growth forecast to 6.4% from 7% for 2025-26

Live Mint  

India's growth forecast: US-based credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings on Friday revised India's GDP forecast to 6.4 per cent to 7 per cent for FY25. This cut comes after the Reserve Bank of India, in its recent monetary policy committee, revised India's growth forecast to 6.6 per cent from 7.2 per cent. In the July-September quarter of FY25, the Indian …

Govt confident of economic rebound despite global challenges, says Piyush Goyal
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Govt confident of economic rebound despite global challenges, says Piyush Goyal

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Despite global uncertainties owing to supply-chain disturbances following the Red Sea crisis, union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said he was confident that India's economic growth would be back on track by the end of the fiscal year. Speaking at Times Network’s India Economic Conclave on Thursday, Goyal said, "There was an election in the first …

India must shift its policy focus to address the demand deficiency that ails its economy.
4 weeks ago

India must shift its policy focus to address the demand deficiency that ails its economy.

Live Mint  

Two key pieces of economic data released last month have rung alarm bells on the state of India’s economy. Rural wages have been stagnant for the last 10 years, but even general wages have shown a decline in real terms for both rural and urban areas for more than a decade. The Centre’s strategy for managing food inflation has largely …

ADB lowers growth projections for India to 6.5% in FY25, 7% in FY26
4 weeks, 1 day ago

ADB lowers growth projections for India to 6.5% in FY25, 7% in FY26

Deccan Chronicle  

The Asian Development Bank has lowered India’s GDP growth projections for FY25 to 6.5 per cent from 7 per cent estimated in September as well as the projection for FY26 to 7 per cent from 7.2 per cent predicted earlier owing to tighter prudential norms and lower than expected industrial growth in Q2. Inflation estimates for the current fiscal has …

Indian Q2 growth below expectations, recovery signs emerge: SBI CAPS
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Indian Q2 growth below expectations, recovery signs emerge: SBI CAPS

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Indian economy faced a sluggish start to FY25, with Q2 GDP growth falling below expectations due to monsoon disruptions, subdued government spending, weaker urban demand and a slowdown in lending, SBI CAPS said in a report on Monday. “The Q2 GDP slowdown stems from four key factors: monsoon disruptions hitting industry, subdued government spending stalling capex, weakening …

Sitharaman Says Economic Activity To Likely Improve In Q3, Backed By Public Expenditure
1 month ago

Sitharaman Says Economic Activity To Likely Improve In Q3, Backed By Public Expenditure

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the slowdown in GDP growth in the July-September quarter was not systemic. The minister said that economic activity in the third quarter is likely to improve backed by better public expenditure. Notably, the GDP growth rate stood at 5.4 per cent in the second quarter, hitting a 7-quarter low. In the first …

SBI forecasts GDP growth of 6.3%, lower than RBI's 6.6% estimate for FY25
1 month ago

SBI forecasts GDP growth of 6.3%, lower than RBI's 6.6% estimate for FY25

Hindustan Times  

The State Bank of India has projected India's gross domestic product would grow at 6.3% during the ongoing fiscal year, lower than the Reserve Bank of India's estimate of 6.6%, revised from the earlier 7.2%. India's GDP grew at 5.4% in the July-September quarter of FY25, the lowest in seven quarters The SBI said, “We believe that GDP growth for …

SBI forecasts India's GDP growth at 6.3 per cent, lower than RBI's projection for financial year 2025
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SBI forecasts India's GDP growth at 6.3 per cent, lower than RBI's projection for financial year 2025

India TV News  

The State Bank of India forecasted India's GDP growth at 6.3 pc, lower than the Reserve Bank of India's projection of 6.6 pc for FY25 in its latest report. The report forecast comes after the RBI sharply downgraded its real GDP growth projection for FY25 from 7.2 per cent to 6.6 per cent during its latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting, …

Economists ask Finance Minister to focus on growth rather than fiscal consolidation
1 month ago

Economists ask Finance Minister to focus on growth rather than fiscal consolidation

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With the second quarter GDP growth falling to a 7-quarter low of 5.4%, economists have asked the government to shift its policy focus to growth rather than fiscal consolidation. In a pre-budget meeting with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, a delegation of economists suggested the government readdress the pace of fiscal consolidation and take measures to boost …

RBI signals cautious optimism on growth-inflation balance
1 month ago

RBI signals cautious optimism on growth-inflation balance

Live Mint  

The Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy on 6 December voted 4:2 to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50%. After the October ’24 inflation data came in at over 6%, the RBI revised the FY25 inflation forecast to 4.8% from 4.5% in its Oct ’24 policy. Liquidity infusion and rate cut prospects Persistent FPI outflows and RBI intervention …

GDP Slowdown in Q2 Not Systemic: Nirmala Sitharaman
1 month ago

GDP Slowdown in Q2 Not Systemic: Nirmala Sitharaman

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the gross domestic product or GDP slowdown in the September quarter was not ‘systemic’ and the economic activity in the third quarter, with better public expenditure, is likely to compensate for the moderation. The minister’s statement comes after the Reserve Bank of India sharply slashed its growth projection to …

December quarter will make up for poll-induced growth slowdown: Nirmala Sitharaman
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December quarter will make up for poll-induced growth slowdown: Nirmala Sitharaman

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s economic growth decelerated in the September quarter because of the general election earlier in the year and not a systemic issue, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday, expressing confidence that growth in the December quarter would make up for the lost momentum. Speaking at the India Japan Forum 2024 in the capital, a closed-door meeting between …

‘GDP slowdown in Q2 not systemic, economic activity to compensate’: Nirmala Sitharaman
1 month ago

‘GDP slowdown in Q2 not systemic, economic activity to compensate’: Nirmala Sitharaman

Hindustan Times  

The recent slowdown in India's gross domestic product growth rate was not “systemic” and economic activity in the third quarter would compensate for the moderation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserted on Friday. I expect Q3 to make up for all these.” The senior BJP leader added, “So, the growth number is something which is not necessarily going to be badly …

RBI Monetary Policy: MPC projects FY25 GDP growth at 6.6%; cuts estimates from 7.2% earlier
1 month ago

RBI Monetary Policy: MPC projects FY25 GDP growth at 6.6%; cuts estimates from 7.2% earlier

Live Mint  

RBI Monetary Policy: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das while announcing a status quo on the repo rate and policy stance on Friday, December 6, expects the FY25 GDP Growth to be at 6.6% The RBI Governor after the Monetary Policy Committee meeting, while pegged GDP growth rate to be at 6.6% for FY25, it expects ongoing quarter i.e …

RBI Monetary Policy: Inflation remains a concern; FY25 growth estimates trimmed-5 key highlights from RBI MPC outcome
1 month ago

RBI Monetary Policy: Inflation remains a concern; FY25 growth estimates trimmed-5 key highlights from RBI MPC outcome

Live Mint  

RBI Monetary Policy: Highlighting sticky inflation and its impact on economic growth and consumers, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das announced a status quo on the repo rate and policy stance on Friday, December 6. The Monetary Policy Committee of the central bank, by a majority of 4:2, decided to keep the repo rate at 6.50 per cent for …

RBI governor refuses to pay heed to Finance Minister, says GDP shocker is behind us
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1 month ago

RBI governor refuses to pay heed to Finance Minister, says GDP shocker is behind us

New Indian Express  

The RBI on Friday refused to change its mind about interest rates despite economic growth hard landing in Q2, FY25. In fact, in his very opening remarks, Governor Shaktikanta Das sort of vowed to protect peace with blood reminding about the central bank's price stability mandate and its commitment to the flexible inflation target comes before everything else. The six-member …

RBI MPC Meeting: What does India’s Q2 GDP print mean for the monetary policy? Experts weigh in
1 month ago

RBI MPC Meeting: What does India’s Q2 GDP print mean for the monetary policy? Experts weigh in

Live Mint  

RBI MPC Meeting: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das will unveil the fifth monetary policy of the current financial year 2024-25 on Friday, December 6, after a three-day meeting which began today, December 4, 2024. India's Q2 GDP print, H2 outlook India’s Q2FY25 GDP growth was negatively surprised at 5.4 per cent YoY, with the deceleration led by moderation …

GDP to Grow 6.8 PC in FY25: OECD
1 month ago

GDP to Grow 6.8 PC in FY25: OECD

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has raised its forecast for India’s GDP growth to 6.8 per cent in FY25 from 6.6 per cent predicted in May. While strong investment, credit growth and better farm output support the GDP growth, export growth will remain weaker, it said. After clocking GDP growth of 8.2 per cent in the last …

India’s growth slowdown: Yes, RBI does need to respond
1 month ago

India’s growth slowdown: Yes, RBI does need to respond

Live Mint  

The Indian economy is in the midst of a cyclical slowdown. The Indian government is still in the process of getting public finances back into shape after the pandemic shock, when it had to support economic activity even as tax collections collapsed. There is a compelling case for the monetary policy committee, which is meeting this week to decide its …

​A wake-up call: On the growth forecast
1 month ago

​A wake-up call: On the growth forecast

The Hindu  

Even the most pessimistic economic forecasters did not anticipate the sharp downturn in economic momentum reflected in the Gross Domestic Product estimates for the July-September quarter. From a five-quarter low of 6.7% in the first quarter, most independent economists expected GDP growth of 6.5% in Q2, citing slackening urban demand indicators such as moderating GST revenue growth, and weak consumer …

Indian stock market: Experts stay optimistic despite Q2 GDP shock, recommend THESE key sectors and stocks to buy
1 month ago

Indian stock market: Experts stay optimistic despite Q2 GDP shock, recommend THESE key sectors and stocks to buy

Live Mint  

India's gross domestic product figures for the July-September quarter of the current financial year shocked many. Private consumption grew at an impressive 6 per cent, significantly higher than both the overall GDP growth rate and the 2.6 per cent recorded in Q2 FY24. Market ignores GDP shock The Indian stock market saw some selling pressure in the morning trade, but …

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