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Fitch raises India’s FY26 GDP forecast to 7.4% from 6.9%, on high consumer spending, GST reforms

Fitch Ratings has raised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 7.4% from 6.9%, citing stronger consumer spending and the positive impact of recent GST…

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November GST mop-up grows slowest in fiscal due to rates revamp

New Delhi: India’s gross goods and services tax (GST) collection increased a modest 0.7% year-on-year in November to ₹1.70 lakh crore, the lowest so far…

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GDP growth of 8.2%in Q2 driven by reforms and fiscal consolidation: Finance Minister Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the latest GDP numbers reflect strong momentum supported by reforms and fiscal consolidation as India’s economy grew 8.2%…

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India’s forex reserves decline by $4.47 billion to $688.10 billion as of November 21

India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 4.47 billion to reach USD 688.10 billion for the week ending November 21, the Reserve Bank of India…

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India’s core sector growth remains flat in October, weakest in 14 months

India’s infrastructure output was unchanged in October from a year earlier, its weakest performance in 14 months, as declines in coal, crude oil and electricity…

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More financial sector reforms needed to become $30 tn economy: WB report on India

India needs to give further impetus to financial sector reforms and boost private capital mobilisation to become a USD 30-trillion economy by 2047, according to…

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Indian economy resilient amid global headwinds; GDP growth likely to near 7% in FY26: CEA

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said the Indian economy has held up well against global uncertainties and is on track to grow…

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India’s young economy could surpass China’s, says former Singapore PM

Singapore’s Senior Minister and former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said India’s long-term growth trajectory could eventually see it “catching up with or even surpassing…

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India’s growth outlook for FY26 remains strong, says Finance Ministry

India’s growth outlook for the current fiscal year remains strong, supported by domestic demand, a favourable monsoon, lower inflation and the recently introduced GST rate…

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Inflation eases across India, but these states are still feeling the heat

India’s retail inflation eased to a 99-month low of 1.5% in September and averaged 2.2% in the first half of FY26, according to data released…

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