CAD narrows to 0.2% of GDP in Q4 FY23 on lower trade deficit, higher services exports
1 year, 5 months ago

CAD narrows to 0.2% of GDP in Q4 FY23 on lower trade deficit, higher services exports

The Hindu  

India's current account deficit narrowed to $1.3 billion or 0.2% of GDP in the January-March quarter of FY23, mainly due to moderation in the trade deficit and a robust increase in services exports, RBI data showed on June 27. “India’s current account deficit decreased to $1.3 billion in Q4:2022-23 from $16.8 billion in Q3:2022-231, and $13.4 billion a year ago,” as per the RBI’s ‘Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during the Fourth Quarter of 2022-23’. In the financial account, the RBI said net foreign direct investment at USD 6.4 billion was higher than USD 2.0 billion in Q3 2022-23, although lower than a year ago. Regarding BoP during 2022-23, the RBI said the current account balance recorded a deficit of 2.0% of GDP in 2022-23 compared to a deficit of 1.2% in 2021-22 as the trade deficit widened to $265.3 billion from $189.5 billion a year ago.

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India’s fiscal deficit will be 4.8 pc in FY25, below budget estimate of 4.9 pc: CareEdge Ratings
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India’s fiscal deficit will be 4.8 pc in FY25, below budget estimate of 4.9 pc: CareEdge Ratings

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 16 : The fiscal deficit of the central government is projected to be 4.8 per cent of GDP for FY25, slightly below the budgeted estimate of 4.9 per cent, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. It said "Overall, we project the fiscal deficit at 4.8 per cent of GDP, marginally lower than the budgeted 4.9 per …

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

India achieves USD 1 trillion in FDI milestone | Top FDI sources and sectors
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India achieves USD 1 trillion in FDI milestone | Top FDI sources and sectors

India TV News  

India has reached a historic milestone with foreign direct investment inflows surpassing USD 1 trillion since April 2000, according to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. Top FDI sources: Small nations lead the pack Mauritius and Singapore dominate Mauritius emerged as the largest contributor, accounting for 25 per cent of FDI inflows, closely followed by Singapore at …

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

TN's contribution to Indian economy better, GSDP up by 14 per cent: CAG
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TN's contribution to Indian economy better, GSDP up by 14 per cent: CAG

Deccan Chronicle  

With its per capita income far exceeding the national average, Tamil Nadu was faring better in its contribution to national economy and the state's industries and services sectors played a pivotal role in increasing the Gross State Domestic Product by 14 per cent in 2022-2023 amounting to Rs 23,64,514 crore, Principal Accountant General, Tamil Nadu, D Jaishankar said on Tuesday.As …

SBI forecasts GDP growth of 6.3%, lower than RBI's 6.6% estimate for FY25
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

GDP Slowdown in Q2 Not Systemic: Nirmala Sitharaman
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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 …

Merchandise trade deficit and services trade surplus to touch record high in Q3
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Merchandise trade deficit and services trade surplus to touch record high in Q3

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: In the December quarter, Indian trade will see both merchandise trade deficit and services trade surplus touching record high levels. The goods trade deficit is likely to touch a record high of $80 billion while services trade surplus too could register a fresh high of around $49 billion in Q3 FY25. The global trade in commercial services grew at …

GDP to Grow 6.8 PC in FY25: OECD
2 weeks, 5 days 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 fiscal deficit on track, but spending challenges persist, govt. has only five months left in FY25 to spend: UBI report
3 weeks ago

India’s fiscal deficit on track, but spending challenges persist, govt. has only five months left in FY25 to spend: UBI report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 2 : The central government fiscal deficit stands at 46.5 per cent of its budget estimates in the first seven months of the current financial year 2025, highlights a report by Union Bank of India. The report also noted that the capital expenditure of the government in the first seven months of the current fiscal stands at …

India’s April-October fiscal deficit narrows to ₹7.51 trillion, driven by RBI dividend and lower capex
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India’s April-October fiscal deficit narrows to ₹7.51 trillion, driven by RBI dividend and lower capex

Live Mint  

India’s fiscal deficit for the April-October period stood at ₹7.51 trillion, 46.5% of the estimate for 2024-25, according to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts on Friday. During the April-October period, while non-tax revenue stood at ₹3.99 trillion or 73.2% of the annual budget estimates, total revenue receipts stood at ₹17.23 trillion, or 53.7% of the estimates …

India's Q2 GDP growth slows to 5.4 per cent, hits 18-month low
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India's Q2 GDP growth slows to 5.4 per cent, hits 18-month low

India TV News  

In a significant development, India's economic growth decelerated to 5.4% in the July-September quarter of the current fiscal year, marking its slowest pace in nearly two years. Despite the slowdown, India retained its position as the fastest-growing major economy, surpassing China's 4.6% GDP growth in the same quarter. Key sectoral insights According to data from the National Statistical Office, the …

India's GDP growth slows to 5.4% in Q2 2024-25: Govt data
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India's GDP growth slows to 5.4% in Q2 2024-25: Govt data

Hindustan Times  

India's Gross Domestic Product growth slowed down to 5.4% during the second quarter of the financial year 2024-25 due to the falling growth rate in manufacturing, consumption, and mining. India's GDP growth slows to 5.4% in Q2 2024-25, govt data shows In comparison, the GDP growth rate was 8.1% in the second quarter of 2023-24, according to government data released …

FII selling crosses ₹2 trillion in FY25, may cross FY22 record
3 weeks, 5 days ago

FII selling crosses ₹2 trillion in FY25, may cross FY22 record

Live Mint  

Investors exiting India have net-sold over ₹2 trillion worth of shares this fiscal, setting the stage for what could be the worst year for foreign portfolio outflows on NSE's secondary market. As US bond yields rose and quarterly earnings disappointed amid lofty valuations, foreign institutional investors net-sold a record ₹1.17 trillion in the secondary market in NSE's cash segment in …

India’s GDP growth likely slowed to a six-quarter low in Q2: Mint poll
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India’s GDP growth likely slowed to a six-quarter low in Q2: Mint poll

Live Mint  

India's economic growth likely slowed to 6.5% in the September quarter, which would be its slowest pace in six quarters, according to the median estimate of 25 economists in a Mint poll. Economists in the poll forecast India's GDP growth would range between 6.20% and 6.85%, with only two of them expecting growth in the September quarter to outpace that …

India: Services Exports to Surpass Merchandise Shipments by 2030
1 month ago

India: Services Exports to Surpass Merchandise Shipments by 2030

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: With a growth rate double that of merchandise exports, services export is set to surpass the former in five years. Between FY2019 and FY2024, India’s merchandise exports grew at a compound annual growth rate of 5.8 per cent, while services exports surged ahead at a robust CAGR of 10.5 per cent. According to GTRI, at this rate, services exports …

India's GDP growth likely to slip at 6.5 per cent, maintains 7 per cent estimate for FY25: ICRA
1 month ago

India's GDP growth likely to slip at 6.5 per cent, maintains 7 per cent estimate for FY25: ICRA

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Domestic rating agency ICRA on Wednesday said India's real GDP growth for the September quarter is likely to decline to 6.5 per cent due to heavy rains and weaker corporate performance. The agency, however, maintained its FY25 growth estimate at 7 per cent on expectations of a pick up in economic activity in the second half of the fiscal. …

India’s current account deficit to remain manageable in FY25, Rupee to remain in pressure: Bank of Baroda
1 month, 1 week ago

India’s current account deficit to remain manageable in FY25, Rupee to remain in pressure: Bank of Baroda

Live Mint  

New Delhi, November 15 : India's current account deficit will remain within a manageable range for both FY25 and FY26, largely due to muted oil prices that are expected to support the country's external financial position, projected a recent report by Bank of Baroda. Despite global market volatility, the report stated that steady oil prices at current levels are a …

Merchandise exports surge amid focus on key markets, countries
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1 month, 1 week ago

Merchandise exports surge amid focus on key markets, countries

Hindustan Times  

India’s merchandise exports registered 17.25% growth to $39.20 billion in October over the same month last year, with non-petroleum exports aggregating a record $211.34 billion in the first seven months of current financial year despite global headwinds, commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal said, crediting a concerted policy push and Christmas demand for the growth. India’s services exports in October 2024 is …

India’s goods trade deficit widens to $27 billion in October
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1 month, 1 week ago

India’s goods trade deficit widens to $27 billion in October

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to a two-month high in October, driven by a rise in imports, data released by the commerce ministry on Thursday showed. The goods trade deficit—the difference between exports and imports—stood at $27.14 billion in October, up from $20.78 billion in September. The overall trade deficit, including both services and merchandise, fell to $10.12 …

PSB’s Record 26% Profit Growth in First Half FY25
1 month, 1 week ago

PSB’s Record 26% Profit Growth in First Half FY25

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The finance ministry on Tuesday said that public sector banks have shown robust performance in the first half of the current fiscal year with a 26 per cent growth in net profit, increase in business and decline in non-performing assets. During the first six months of FY25, the finance ministry also said that the credit and deposit portfolio …

Merchandise exports set for modest rebound, to hit $107.5 billion in Q3: India Exim Bank
1 month, 1 week ago

Merchandise exports set for modest rebound, to hit $107.5 billion in Q3: India Exim Bank

Live Mint  

India's merchandise exports are likely to rise 1.85% year-on-year to $107.5 billion in the third quarter of FY25, according to India Exim Bank. Exim Bank has projected non-oil exports at $91.7 billion, marking a year-on-year growth of 7.39%. Read this | RITES sets sights on Africa for export of refurbished and underutilized railway diesel locos This anticipated growth signals a …

Government may ease quarterly capex limits to achieve record ₹11.11 trillion spending goal for FY25: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Government may ease quarterly capex limits to achieve record ₹11.11 trillion spending goal for FY25: Report

Live Mint  

India is considering the relaxation of quarterly spending limits to ensure it does not fall short of its capital expenditure target for the financial year 2024/2025, according to a government source. Capital expenditure, or spending on building physical infrastructure, was at 4.15 trillion rupees during April-September, or 37% of the annual target, against 4.9 trillion rupees a year earlier. The …

How FDI flows into India lost momentum
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1 month, 1 week ago

How FDI flows into India lost momentum

Live Mint  

Foreign portfolio investors were net sellers of Indian equities for nearly all of October, offloading shares worth ₹1.1 trillion. Data from India’s central bank shows that between April and August, net foreign portfolio flows into India totalled $10.3 billion, a steep drop from $22.9 billion in the same period last year. Read this | Mint Explainer: Why India's net FDI …

India's Tax Filers Surge Fivefold, With 52% of Salaried Individuals Reporting Income Over Rs 1 Crore
2 months ago

India's Tax Filers Surge Fivefold, With 52% of Salaried Individuals Reporting Income Over Rs 1 Crore

ABP News  

India's tax filers have seen a significant surge in recent years, with the number of individuals reporting taxable incomes exceeding Rs 1 crore surging fivefold in the assessment year 2023-24. This growth has been driven by both an increase in the total number of taxpayers and an increase in the number of individuals with taxable incomes exceeding Rs 1 crore.

India’s current account deficit in Q1 FY25 widens to $9.7 billion
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s current account deficit in Q1 FY25 widens to $9.7 billion

The Hindu  

India’s current account deficit widened marginally to $ 9.7 billion in Q1:2024-25 from $8.9 billion in Q1:2023-24 and against a surplus of $4.6 billion in Q4:2023-24, according to dada released by the Reserve Bank of India on Monday. The current account surplus for Q4:2023-24 was revised downwards to $4.6 billion from US$ 5.7 billion earlier due to an upward adjustment …

India's current account deficit gap widens in April-June: RBI
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India's current account deficit gap widens in April-June: RBI

Hindustan Times  

India's current account deficit widened on-year in the April-June quarter, largely due to a higher merchandise trade deficit, the central bank said on Monday. The Reserve Bank of India reported a current account deficit of $9.7 billion for April-June, driven by a $65.1 billion merchandise trade deficit. The current account deficit stood at $9.7 billion, or 1.1% of the GDP, …

India to clock 7% GDP growth in FY25, says HSBC Global Research
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India to clock 7% GDP growth in FY25, says HSBC Global Research

Live Mint  

The Indian economy will likely grow 7% in fiscal year 2025, despite a slowdown to 6.7% in Q1FY25, which marked the lowest growth rate in five quarters, according to HSBC Global Research. This optimistic forecast is driven by strong underlying growth momentum and the narrowing of key economic data gaps, the research arm of the banking and financial services major …

India's GDP grows by 6.7 percent in Q1: Govt report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India's GDP grows by 6.7 percent in Q1: Govt report

Hindustan Times  

India's gross domestic product slowed to a five-quarter low of 6.7 per cent in April-June this fiscal against 8.2 per cent in the year-ago period, mainly due to poor showing by the farm sector, according to government data. India's GDP grows by 6.7 percent in Q1: Govt report India remains the fastest-growing major economy, as China's GDP growth in the …

India's GDP growth moderates to 6.7% in Q1 2024-25, lowest growth in five consecutive quarters
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India's GDP growth moderates to 6.7% in Q1 2024-25, lowest growth in five consecutive quarters

Hindustan Times  

India's Gross Domestic Product moderated to 6.7% during the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25, compared to the 8.2% growth seen in the same quarter of the previous year, according to the data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Friday, August 30, 2024. India's GDP moderates to 6.7% in Q1 2024-25 {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

India’s Trade Deficit Widens to $23.5B in July
4 months, 1 week ago

India’s Trade Deficit Widens to $23.5B in July

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: India's trade deficit widened to $23.50 billion in July as exports dipped 1.4 per cent and imports grew 7.5 per cent. However, combined exports of merchandise and services registered a growth of 2.8 per cent and the ministry expects this year’s combined exports to be higher than last year’s. Merchandise exports in July this year dipped by 1.4 per …

GST receipts’ growth rebounds to 10.3%; July kitty third-highest ever
4 months, 3 weeks ago

GST receipts’ growth rebounds to 10.3%; July kitty third-highest ever

The Hindu  

India’s Gross Goods and Services Tax collections hit their third-highest monthly level in July to cross ₹1.82 lakh crore, with revenue growth recovering to 10.3% from a three-year low of 7.6% in June. Gross revenue from domestic transactions grew 8.9% in July, easing from 9.4% recorded in June, but growth in taxes collected on imports bounced 14.2% from just 2.4% …

Govt Estimates Centre's Debt To Rise To Rs 185 Lakh Cr In FY25
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt Estimates Centre's Debt To Rise To Rs 185 Lakh Cr In FY25

News 18  

The government estimates its debt, including external borrowing, valued at current exchange rate and public account and other liabilities will increase to Rs 185 lakh crore, or 56.8 per cent of the GDP, during the current fiscal year. The total debt stood at Rs 171.78 lakh crore, or 58.2 per cent of the gross domestic product, at the end of …

Federal Bank Q1 net profit grows 18.25% to ₹1,010 crore
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Federal Bank Q1 net profit grows 18.25% to ₹1,010 crore

The Hindu  

Federal Bank Ltd. reported Q1 FY25 net profit rose 18.3% year-on-year to ₹1,009.53 crore. Net advances rose to ₹2,20,806.41 crore, from ₹1,83,487.41 crore in the year-earlier period. Gross NPA at the end of Q1 FY25 was ₹4738.35 crore, which as a percentage to Gross Advances was 2.11%, while net NPA and as a percentage to net advances was ₹1330.44 crore …

Federal Bank logs record high net income at Rs 1,010 crore, to raise Rs 6,000 crore
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Federal Bank logs record high net income at Rs 1,010 crore, to raise Rs 6,000 crore

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Kochi-based old generation private sector lender Federal Bank has reported the highest-ever quarterly net income at Rs 1,010 crore for the June quarter, logging in an 18.25 percent annualised growth, boosted by all-round performance in terms of asset generation as well as maintaining asset quality. The lender, which is getting a new chief executive in Krishnan Venkat Subramanian …

Economic Survey 2023-24: ‘Focus on macro stability ensured minimal impact from external challenges’
5 months ago

Economic Survey 2023-24: ‘Focus on macro stability ensured minimal impact from external challenges’

The Hindu  

As per the latest Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on July 22, India’s focus on maintaining macroeconomic stability ensured external challenges had “minimal impact” on the economy. Read the full Economic Survey 2023-24 The survey goes on to state that growth prospects for the ongoing financial year “look good”, subject to geopolitical, financial market and climate risks. The outlook had …

India recovered, expanded in orderly fashion from pandemic: Economic Survey 2023-24
5 months ago

India recovered, expanded in orderly fashion from pandemic: Economic Survey 2023-24

Deccan Chronicle  

The Indian economy has recovered and expanded in an orderly fashion post-pandemic and the real Gross Domestic Product in 2023-24 was 20 per cent higher than its level in pre-pandemic 2019-20, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24 tabled on Monday in the Parliament.This, as per the Survey document, is a feat that only a very few major economies had achieved. …

Indian economy's outlook bright, FY25 growth expected at 6.5-7%: Economic Survey
5 months ago

Indian economy's outlook bright, FY25 growth expected at 6.5-7%: Economic Survey

India Today  

The Economic Survey 2023-24 that was released by the Ministry of Finance on Monday projected a real GDP growth of 6.5-7% for the financial year 2024-25. "The Survey conservatively projects a real GDP growth of 6.5–7 per cent, with risks evenly balanced, cognisant of the fact that the market expectations are on the higher side," said the Economic Survey 2023-24. …

India's exports in Q1 show resilience despite global slowdown: CRISIL
5 months ago

India's exports in Q1 show resilience despite global slowdown: CRISIL

New Indian Express  

India's exports have shown resilience amidst global challenges, with merchandise exports rising by 5.8% to $109.96 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, according to CRISIL. "On a cumulative basis, merchandise exports rose 5.8% to $109.96 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, from $103.9 billion in the year-ago period. This growth in exports in the first quarter …

India's 2024 Budget: A push for tax reform
5 months ago

India's 2024 Budget: A push for tax reform

India Today  

The 2024 Budget, scheduled for July 23, may see tweaks to key tax policies to boost government revenue — bold steps to tackle tax evasion and improve tax compliance. 1980: For every Rs 100 collected, Rs 11 came from income tax, Rs 12 from corporate tax, Rs 1 from other direct taxes, and Rs 76 from other indirect taxes. 2000: …

India's exports soar 2.56 per cent to USD 35.2 billion in June: Govt data
5 months, 1 week ago

India's exports soar 2.56 per cent to USD 35.2 billion in June: Govt data

India TV News  

The government of India on Monday released data on the exports by the nation in the month of June. According to the data, India's merchandise export in June increased by 2.56 per cent to $35.32 billion compared to $34.32 billion in June last year. In May, the country's merchandise exports increased by 9.1 per cent and reached USD 38.13 billion, …

India to clock GDP growth of 7% in FY25: NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani
5 months, 1 week ago

India to clock GDP growth of 7% in FY25: NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani

The Hindu  

“The Indian economy will grow around 7% in the current fiscal year and is on track to maintain a similar growth rate for several years,” NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani said on July 12. Responding to a question on the decline in private consumption expenditures in the last fiscal year, Mr. Virmani said it is actually recovering now. Mr. Virmani …

TCS Q1 results: Net profit grows 8.7% to ₹12,040 crore
5 months, 1 week ago

TCS Q1 results: Net profit grows 8.7% to ₹12,040 crore

The Hindu  

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd reported consolidated first quarter net profit grew 8.7% year on year to ₹12,040 crore despite degrowth in several business YoY. Commenting on the results K Krithivasan, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, TCS said: “I am pleased to report a strong start to the new fiscal year with all-round growth across industries and markets.” “We are …

India’s Current Account Balance Turns Surplus in Q4FY24
5 months, 4 weeks ago

India’s Current Account Balance Turns Surplus in Q4FY24

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: India’s current account balance recorded a surplus of $ 5.7 billion in the fourth quarter of FY24 due to higher service exports and private transfer receipts, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India. The current account balance was in deficit of $ 8.7 billion in Q3 2023-24 and $ 1.3 billion a year ago. Net services …

FDI inflows into India down to $28 billion in 2023: UN
6 months ago

FDI inflows into India down to $28 billion in 2023: UN

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The FDI inflows into India saw a 43 per cent decline in 2023 at $28 billion, while the global foreign direct investments dropped 2 per cent to $1.3 trillion, as per the data of UNCTAD. FDI outflows from India also saw a dip of 8.7 per cent to $13,341 million against $14,618 million in 2022. At $621 billion, they …

GDP growth maintaining pace seen in Q4, says RBI bulletin
6 months ago

GDP growth maintaining pace seen in Q4, says RBI bulletin

Live Mint  

Mumbai: The Indian economy is likely to sustain the growth momentum of the January-March quarter in the three months through June as private consumption grows and manufacturing and services pick up pace, Reserve Bank of India officials said. “More recent indicators suggest that private consumption is resuming its role as the main driver of demand and is getting broad-based to …

Corporate India saw 3.7 pc revenue growth in FY24: ICRA
6 months ago

Corporate India saw 3.7 pc revenue growth in FY24: ICRA

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Corporate India reported 3.7 per cent revenue growth in FY24. The softening of input costs helped 17.4 per cent growth in earnings. This softening of input costs along with operating leverage benefits helped the companies see an expansion in operating profit margin by 92 bps to 17.2 per cent in Q4 FY2024. However, the OPM growth of 17.4 per …

Govt may revise fiscal deficit target to 5% of GDP in Budget
6 months, 1 week ago

Govt may revise fiscal deficit target to 5% of GDP in Budget

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The full budget for FY25 may see a downward revision of India’s fiscal deficit target for the current financial year from previous target of 5.1% of the gross domestic product to at least 5% or less as North Block swings into action to translate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development agenda into budget proposals, three people aware of the …

India receives highest FDI from Singapore in 2023-24; Mauritius second biggest investor: Government data
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India receives highest FDI from Singapore in 2023-24; Mauritius second biggest investor: Government data

The Hindu  

India received the highest foreign direct investment from Singapore in 2023-24 even as overseas capital inflows into the country contracted by about 3.5% due to global economic uncertainties, according to the latest government data. Though FDI from Singapore has dipped by 31.55% to $11.77 billion in 2023-24, India has attracted the maximum inflows from that country, the data showed. "Recently, …

India's FY24 GDP stays strong at 8.2%, Q4 economy growth at 7.8%
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India's FY24 GDP stays strong at 8.2%, Q4 economy growth at 7.8%

Hindustan Times  

India's economy grew by 7.8% in the January-March quarter from a year earlier, compared with 8.4% growth in the previous quarter, government data showed. A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Data released by the National Statistical Office showed that the gross domestic product expanded 6.2 per cent in the January-March period of the …

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