GDP Growth
RBI to maintain low interest rates for long period of time: What Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on future cuts
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced that interest rates will remain low for an extended period of time and may be cut further.
2 min read6 Feb 2026RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged: Does it signal the end of current rate-cutting cycle?
The RBI's decision to maintain the repo rate at 5.25% reflects a consolidation phase amid economic stability. Analysts suggest that further rate cuts may occur if growth slows, especially with a projected 25 basis point cut possible in the next financial year.
3 min read6 Feb 2026RBI MPC raises FY26 GDP forecast marginally to 7.4% in February policy outcome
RBI has upgraded its growth forecast for FY2025-26 to 7.4%, up from 7.3%, reflecting a reassessment of economic momentum influenced by trade agreements and macroeconomic stability.
2 min read6 Feb 2026Budget FY27 demonstrates commitment to macro stability: Fitch
Budget FY27 demonstrates commitment to macro stability: Fitch
1 min read2 Feb 2026The only Budget analysis you'll need: The government's tight fiscal math, explained in 8 charts
The 2026 Budget reflects a fiscal hangover following 2025's aggressive tax cuts. With nominal GDP growth projected at a modest 10% and GST revenues shrinking, the government faces a tightening fiscal squeeze. Debt reduction is off to a slow start.
5 min read2 Feb 2026Budget 2026 decoded: Where the money goes, where the risks remain
Unlike last year, Budget 2026—the ninth presented by Nirmala Sitharaman—avoids big-bang moves, opting instead for calibrated steps to support growth, avoid the middle-income trap, and stay on track towards developed-nation status.
3 min read2 Feb 2026Union Budget 2026 bets on reforms and growth amid global uncertainty
Union Budget 2026 sticks to a reform-led growth strategy amid global uncertainty, backing manufacturing, MSMEs, services and infrastructure. While it offers tax clarity and compliance easing, it skips personal tax relief, prioritising stability over populism.
4 min read1 Feb 2026Budget 2026: Fiscal deficit to tax reliefs — 10 key things to watch in this year's Union Budget
Budget 2026: All eyes are now on Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech as the country awaits the announcement of the biggest financial event of the year. From fiscal deficit to tax reliefs — 10 key things people should watch out for.
5 min read1 Feb 2026Dividend income, spending control keep India's fiscal deficit in check
India's fiscal deficit for April-December 2025 stood at ₹8.6 trillion, or 54.5% of the budget estimate for the year ending March, helped by strong growth in tax and non-tax revenues.
4 min read30 Jan 2026How Economic Survey projections stack up against actual GDP growth
The Economic Survey gives forecasts of how the economy is projected to grow in the next year. The estimates are often cautious and are given in the form of a range.
2 min read29 Jan 2026