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PM Modi takes swipe at ‘fragile 5’ critics at SRCC visit, says they are unable to digest India’s 7.8% GDP growth
PM Modi, during his SRCC visit, said India has shifted from the ‘policy paralysis’ of 2013 to “policy dynamism”, while slamming those linked to the 'fragile 5' period for questioning the country’s 7.8% growth.
3 min read5 Sep 2026Mint Explainer | What is the confusion over GDP growth numbers?
Opposition parties and some experts have questioned the government's latest GDP data. Mint examines the allegations and whether there is any merit to the concerns.
2 min read3 Sep 20267.8% or 2.6%? Modi Govt vs Subhash Chandra Garg on India’s GDP Q1 numbers - Who said what | Explained
The Congress party cited criticism by former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg on GDP numbers to attack the government, saying it must understand that ‘PR can polish the picture’ of GDP but not the economy itself.
5 min read3 Sep 2026Centre defends GDP estimates, says revisions reflect updated data, methodology
The government issues a detailed clarification in a question-and-answer format, refuting allegations of artificially pushing up the real growth rate for the June quarter to 7.8% and the nominal expansion rate to 10.3%.
3 min read2 Sep 2026The bond market issues world leaders a failing grade
Nothing in this week’s G-20 suggested an end to the deficits, inflation and geopolitical disruptions that are roiling investors.
4 min read2 Sep 2026India’s data-centre boom may add just $9bn to GDP by 2030
Moody’s says data centres would have an even smaller impact on employment, projecting a meagre 0.02% increase in jobs in India over the next four years.
2 min read1 Sep 2026India’s GDP maintains growth momentum at 7.8% in Q1, exceeding economists' expectations
India’s economic growth came amid geopolitical uncertainties caused by continuing conflict in West Asia, late onset of the southwest monsoon and uncertain tariff policies.
5 min read31 Aug 2026India met FY26 fiscal consolidation target, says Sitharaman in the US
Speaking to members of the Indian diaspora in Chicago during her official visit to the US, India's finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, said the government had set a target of reducing borrowing to 50% of GDP by 2030.
3 min read30 Aug 2026India’s GDP growth likely slowed to a 4-quarter low of 7.4% in Q1: Mint poll
Sectoral trends point to uneven growth during the quarter, with industrial and services continuing to provide support, but agricultural activity likely slowed down due to the delayed onset of the monsoon.
2 min read26 Aug 2026Margin impact of West Asia tensions to soften India's GDP growth to 7% in Q1 FY27, says ICRA
ICRA forecasts a decline in India's GDP growth to 7% in Q1 FY27, influenced by conflicts in West Asia and monsoon irregularities. While sectors like agriculture and industry show some resilience, the services sector is set to slow significantly.
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