Tag: GDP growth
RBI holds repo rate, warns of impact of West Asia conflict on economy
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expectedly kept its key policy rate and ‘neutral’ stance unchanged citing heightened geopolitical risks due to the ongoing West…
Downward revision of global GDP imminent amid West Asia crisis; inflation is likely to go up
New Delhi: Global economic growth is likely to face downward revisions while inflationary pressures may intensify amid escalating geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions, according to…
Middle East conflict poses near-term challenges to Indian economy: RBI MPC member
Conflict in the Middle East poses some immediate-term challenges for the Indian economy but is unlikely to dent long-term economic growth momentum, an external member…
Indian economy now more resilient to shocks, says RBI deputy governor Poonam Gupta
Kolkata: The Indian economy is now more resilient to both internal and external shocks that helped bring in macroeconomic stability and laid the platform for…
Union Budget 2026: Fitch flags slower deficit consolidation, sees growth-neutral stance
Fitch Ratings said on Monday the Union Budget 2026-27 signals a deliberate slowdown in fiscal consolidation, with the government opting to preserve capital spending to…
Political polarisation hurting transparency; India ‘mystery’ for global investors: Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee
Kolkata: Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee has warned that political polarisation in India is eroding transparency and making the country a “mystery” for global investors,…
Indian economy projected to grow at 6.6% in 2026 against 7.4% in 2025: UN
The Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.6 percent in 2026, as compared to the earlier estimation of 7.4% growth in 2025, according to…
RBI MPC likely to remain on extended pause; further rate cuts hinge on inflation trend: ICICI
The Reserve Bank of India‘s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to remain on an extended policy pause after its recent rate cut, with any…
RBI’s MPC starts three-day meet; key rate decision on Friday
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has started its three-day review session, with markets anticipating a 25-basis-point reduction in interest rates. However,…
RBI likely to raise forecast for growth, lower it for inflation this MPC
Mumbai: Market participants are of the view that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would revise its macroeconomic projections in the upcoming policy review on…