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Business News > Mint Authors > Rhik Kundu

Rhik Kundu

Senior Assistant Editor

Rhik writes about the Indian economy and its crucial indicators.

ARTICLES BY RHIK KUNDU

The central government's fiscal deficit target is 4.4% of the gross domestic product (GDP) for 2025-26. (Pixabay)

India’s April-October fiscal deficit widens to ₹8.25 trillion

3 min read . 28 Nov 2025

The Reserve Bank of India expects FY26 economic growth closer to 6.8% on the strength of domestic fundamentals.

India FY26 growth momentum to stay firm amid easing inflation, demand revival

2 min read . 27 Nov 2025

FILE PHOTO: The IMF before the arrival of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Washington, U.S., December 11, 2023. REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson/File Photo (REUTERS)

IMF hails India’s economic resilience, flags need for fiscal rigour, reforms

3 min read . 26 Nov 2025

Between April and November (8MFY26), states raised ₹5.08 trillion against a scheduled ₹7.39 trillion for the period. (Bloomberg)

States return to market to raise more debt despite slow capex

4 min read . 26 Nov 2025

The latest quarterly estimates show that the number of unincorporated establishments edged up to about 7.97 crore in the July–September quarter.

Informal sector posts modest job gains in July-September quarter

3 min read . 25 Nov 2025

The central government recently said the four labour codes became effective from 21 November, but they can be implemented operationally only after each state prepares and notifies their respective rules.

Centre, states work to finalize new labour regime

4 min read . 25 Nov 2025

The RBI, in its latest report, noted that inflation has moderated to a historic low and remained well below the target rate. (PTI)

India’s economy gains momentum, but RBI cautions on global stock exuberance

2 min read . 24 Nov 2025

A sharper contrast emerged in the core infrastructure sector, which posted zero growth in October—the weakest in 14 months—slowing from 3.3% in September.

Is India’s manufacturing engine slowing? There are signs of strength and cooling

3 min read . 21 Nov 2025

The Flash India Manufacturing PMI Output Index is forecast to fall to 60.7 in November from 63.7 in October, indicating cooling factory output. (Bloomberg)

India’s private sector growth set to cool in November, shows HSBC Flash PMI

3 min read . 21 Nov 2025

RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra. (Bloomberg)

RBI chief guarded on crypto, says India has digital rails for payments

3 min read . 20 Nov 2025

In October, growth contracted in coal, crude oil, natural gas, and electricity, while steel saw output slow compared to the previous month. Photo: Aniruddha Chowdhury/Mint

Core sector output flat in October, marking sharpest slowdown in 14 months

3 min read . 20 Nov 2025

In India, as many as 206 million children experience at least one deprivation. (Image: Pixabay)

Child poverty falling but millions still trapped in crisis, says Unicef

2 min read . 20 Nov 2025

Budgetary support for the railways held steady at about ₹2.52 trillion in both FY25 and FY26.

Railways eyes record allocation for FY27 as govt ramps up modernization plans

3 min read . 19 Nov 2025

Last week, Sitharaman met with economists, followed by leaders from the agriculture sector and representatives from small enterprises. (PTI)

Innovation, capital flows on agenda as Sitharaman meets industry leaders

2 min read . 18 Nov 2025

Moody’s expects the global economy to remain fragile in 2026, with economic expansion expected to slow marginally in 2025 before stabilizing. (File photo) (REUTERS)

Emerging markets face steadier growth, rising vulnerability in 2026: Moody’s

3 min read . 18 Nov 2025

Members of the 16th Finance Commission, led by its chairman, Arvind Panagariya, call on President Droupadi Murmu and submit the Commission's report for 2026-31, in New Delhi on Monday. (President of India - X)

Sixteenth Finance Commission submits report to President Murmu

3 min read . 17 Nov 2025

Unemployment among women edged down to 5.4% in October from 5.5% in September.

Jobless rate steady in October as rural gains offset urban strain

3 min read . 17 Nov 2025

Export growth during the month was expected to have been supported by stronger shipments to the UAE, China, the UK, Germany, and Bangladesh. Photographer: Adeel Halim/Bloomberg

Merchandise trade deficit soars in Oct as US tariffs bite, gold imports surge

6 min read . 17 Nov 2025

A seven-year-old merger plan for insurance weaklings is being dusted off

4 min read . 17 Nov 2025

The NDA's manifesto for the Bihar elections promises 10 million jobs, seven new expressways, several upgraded airports, and large agricultural and women-focused livelihood programmes. Photo: PTI

NDA on a roll in Bihar, but fiscal squeeze looms

4 min read . 14 Nov 2025