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Global economy remains fragile despite US-Iran truce, but India has buffers to weather shocks: RBI
Kolkata: The global economy remains fragile despite a temporary US-Iran truce with the risks of renewed inflation pressure, supply disruptions, slower investments and financial instability…
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recede
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has flagged emerging fuel-price pressures and weakening consumer confidence amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, even as it…
Goldman Sachs cuts India’s 2026 CAD forecast to 1.3% of GDP
New Delhi: Goldman Sachs has turned more optimistic on India’s external position, lowering its current account deficit (CAD) forecast for 2026 to 1.3% of gross…
Is India’s economic growth real? Raghuram Rajan says something is off
Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has questioned whether India’s strong economic growth figures fully reflect conditions on the ground, arguing that weak…
India falls out of EM index top 10 for first time in 26 years—What that means & why it matters
For the first time since at least 2000, no Indian company ranks in the top 10 of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, a benchmark that…
India’s outward FDI commitments fall 49% month-on-month to $4.49 bn in May: RBI data
India’s total outward foreign direct investment commitments declined 49.02 per cent month-on-month to USD 4.49 billion in May 2026 from USD 8.84 billion, mainly due…
Fitch cuts FY27 growth projection to 6.4%; US-Iran war to slow down economy
New Delhi: Fitch Ratings on Tuesday lowered its GDP growth projections for the current fiscal to 6.4 per cent from the earlier estimate of 6.7…
Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran war
A few months ago, India’s economy was humming along nicely. Inflation was benign and growth was steady – the strongest among the world’s leading economies….
Make in India efforts showing results as import dependence falls in key sectors despite global shocks: Bank of Baroda
New Delhi: India’s efforts to build domestic manufacturing capabilities appear to be yielding results, with import dependence declining across several key sectors, including electricals, chemicals,…
Weak monsoon may impact rural demand, private consumption: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said a projected deficiency in the south-west monsoon could impact rural demand and…