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Economy News Today Live: India FY25 GDP: Fitch slashes India's growth forecast to 6.4% from 7% for 2025-26
- India's GDP growth forecast for FY25 has been adjusted to 6.4 per cent by Fitch Ratings, reflecting a decline from previous expectations. Despite this, Fitch remains optimistic about India's recovery, citing strong domestic demand and infrastructure investments as key growth drivers.
Economy News Today Live: Capex support will continue for infrastructure development: Minister Chaudhary
- Infrastructure investments have been loaded in the recent past. For FY25, the Centre allocated ₹11.11 trillion for its own infrastructure capex and ₹3.9 trillion as grants to states for asset creation, according to data from the finance ministry.
Economy News Today Live: RBI repo rate cut expectations build as CPI inflation moderates; Economists expect shallow rate-cut cycle from February
- The deceleration in inflation has fueled calls for monetary policy easing amid concerns over domestic economic growth. Analysts anticipate that the RBI could initiate a shallow rate-cut cycle in its February 2025 policy meeting, provided inflation continues to decline.
Economy News Today Live: Gujarat Energy Transmission plans IPO on Centre's directions to raise funds for capex on capacity addition
- Gujarat Energy Transmission Company and other state transcos are considering going public to raise funds for expanding infrastructure to support 500 GW of clean energy by 2030, requiring a total investment of ₹42 trillion in renewable energy.
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Economy News Today Live: Mint Explainer: How rising palm oil prices impact India and its consumers
- As palm oil prices skyrocket due to global supply issues and increased import duties, Indian manufacturers face tough decisions. From price hikes to product downsizing, the FMCG sector is bracing for impact, affecting consumers' wallets and altering the landscape of essential goods.
Economy News Today Live: India stocking up coal for high power demand, aims 50 mn tn inventory at plants by April
- The ministry's efforts to increase inventory and remain prepared for a likely higher demand comes in the backdrop of the crisis-like situations experience in FY22