GDP Growth News
What defined Sanjay Malhotra's first year at the RBI, explained in charts
Sanjay Malhotra’s first year as RBI governor was marked by a favourable inflation-growth cycle, as well as deft management of global uncertainties weighing on the rupee.
4 min read10 Dec 2025Bessent says US poised for 3% GDP growth, claims Americans ‘don’t know how good they have it’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the economy is outperforming expectations, forecasting 3% real GDP growth by year-end and highlighting a ‘very strong’ holiday shopping season.
2 min read8 Dec 2025The week in charts: GDP puzzle, GST hit, FDI inflows, slowing industrial production
In this weekly Plain Facts compilation, we present to you data-based insights, with easy-to-read charts, to help you delve deeper into the stories reported by Mint in the week gone by.
4 min read6 Dec 2025RBI’s policy review delivers Goldilocks economics—and lower loan rates
RBI’s MPC delivers an unexpected unanimous 25 bps rate cut as inflation plunges to 0.25% and growth projections rise. Liquidity infusion of ₹1.5 lakh crore aims to speed up rate transmission.
3 min read5 Dec 2025RBI monetary policy: GDP growth projection raised to 7.3% for current fiscal
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on December 5, raised its GDP growth projection for FY2026 to 7.3%, up from its earlier estimate of 6.8%.
2 min read5 Dec 2025Targeting public debt is suitable in the current uncertain times, says CEA Nageswaran
Creating a rule that cannot be adhered to on an annual basis damages credibility, says chief economic advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran.
2 min read3 Dec 2025Liquidity will be most effective for further rate transmission, soothing bond yields
With inflation at a series low and GDP growth surpassing expectations, the MPC faces a challenging decision on the repo rate. A potential 25-50 bps cut is likely in the current cycle to support liquidity and economic stability.
3 min read3 Dec 2025India's growth numbers surprise, but do not worry economists
Among the reasons why the GDP growth appears higher than forecasts is the unavailability of high-frequency indicators for services growth and private consumption, sectors that have exhibited strong growth in the July-September quarter, analaysts said
4 min read1 Dec 2025Govt seeks parliament nod for net extra spending of ₹41,455 crore this year
The finance ministry has sought lawmakers' approval for an extra ₹41,455 crore spending this fiscal year for subsidies and administrative costs, including fertilizer and urea imports. Despite this, the fiscal deficit target remains intact due to potential savings and high GDP growth.
3 min read1 Dec 2025Sensex, Nifty 50 at record high: Can strong Q2 GDP growth trigger a wider market rally?
Stock Market Today: Sensex and Nifty rose to fresh highs, driven by strong performance across sectors. Analysts expect continued momentum, though they caution investors about potential volatility.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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