Tag: indian economy
A new rate game begins. What’s inside the RBI’s new playbook?
The RBI’s October policy marks a clean break from the easing cycle that began last year. The 25-basis-point increase takes the repo rate to 5.5%,…
Rupee headed to 100? How much the psychological red line matters
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said India is strong enough to withstand the pressure on rupee. An IMF spokesperson on Friday suggested the US…
RBI policy confronts a world with long tails
With risk events becoming increasingly interconnected and non-linear, the Reserve Bank of India is operating in an environment characterised by a wider range of possible…
New data points to a sharper divide in consumption trends in rural, urban India
Kolkata: Indian households have entered 2026 on a more cautious footing, with urban consumers pulling back on spending even as rural households continued to increase…
RBI’s success on dollar flows raises stakes in inflation fight & clamour for rate hike
Just months ago, India’s central bank pulled out all the stops to draw in dollars to bolster its foreign-exchange reserves and defend the rupee. The…
India a ‘bright spot’ amid uncertainty: Shaktikanta Das
New Delhi: India remains a “bright spot” in an uncertain global economy, with high-frequency indicators pointing to broad-based economic momentum, a top government official said….
Services output grows 13.5%, 17 of 19 sectors expand
New Delhi: India’s services sector recorded broad-based growth in July with 17 of the 19 tracked sectors expanding and 10 registering double-digit gains, official data…
Indian economy strong but needs to cut dependence on energy imports, PMO official says
New Delhi: India’s economy remains stable despite global uncertainties and tensions, and continues to show strength supported by domestic demand and industrial and services sector…
India is a stable economy with the ability to withstand external headwinds, says DEA Anuradha Thakur
Mumbai: As nations navigate uncertainty and confront critical tradeoffs, India has emerged as a stable economy that has the ability to withstand external headwinds, said…
Economic Affairs Secretary underlines need for household savings to be channelled into India’s financial system
India’s financial transformation has built strong foundations, but the next stage will depend on how deeply its savings, institutions and markets connect with the global…