Tag: GDP growth
RBI turns upbeat as worst of Iran war shock recedes
Five months after the Iran war raised fears of an inflation spike and an economic downturn, Indian officials are sounding more confident as the worst…
GDP is still the GOAT of economic statistics despite its many flaws
It is an odd confession to make about a statistic, I realize, but then again I am an economist, so I am just going to…
Household savings rise to 21.7% of GDP in FY25: Govt
New Delhi: Household savings as a share of GDP have risen from 20 per cent in FY23 to 21.7 per cent in 2024-25, and both…
West Asia crisis, uncertain monsoon major risks for growth: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
New Delhi: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said the West Asia crisis and the expectation of a weak monsoon present significant risks to economic…
Europe’s economy is a mess. Its stock markets are a steal
“The stock MARKET is not the economy” might be a cliché, but it is still jarring to see quite how far the two can part…
Govt committed to further drive ‘Reform Express’, ensure economic momentum: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the government is committed to further drive the ‘Reform Express‘ with decisive policy measures to ensure…
Consumption sustaining growth; predictable support essential for GDP expansion: FM
Pune: Domestic consumption is sustaining the growth momentum in the economy, and predictable policy support is essential to ensure that the pace of GDP expansion…
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…