Growth
RBI turns hawkish on inflation, but rate hikes could test growth momentum
The RBI's rate path from here on remains data dependent beyond December 2026. However, the bar for a December pause is much higher now.
4 min read7 Oct 2026France’s economy is trapped in a negative feedback loop
The French government desperately needs a return to strong growth if it is to contain its rapidly rising debts.
4 min read7 Oct 2026RBI MPC Repo Rate Hike Highlights: GDP forecast up 40 bps to 7.1%, home loan EMI to rise | US Fed minutes in focus
RBI MPC Repo Rate Hike LIVE: The Indian Central Bank raised the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% after a gap of nearly three years
20 min read7 Oct 2026Energy shocks should accelerate, not delay, climate action, economist Stern says
Highlighting risks of dependence on fossil fuels, Lord Nicholas Stern urges increased green investments, particularly for India, to enhance energy security and achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.
5 min read7 Oct 2026GST Council aims to ease compliance, expedite refunds, curb frequent rate tweaks
The GST Council's Thursday meeting, led by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will also consider a proposal to expedite GST registration for most businesses to three working days from more than three weeks now.
4 min read6 Oct 2026World Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1% on resilient demand, exports
The World Bank expects the Indian economy to withstand external shocks, with strong industrial activity, investment and exports offsetting risks from higher oil prices and weaker rainfall, while AI could provide a new productivity boost.
4 min read6 Oct 2026India’s growth momentum holds, but inflation and weak industrial activity weigh, says BCG report
BCG’s September monitor points to a less even expansion, with strong investment and services offsetting softer manufacturing, consumer sentiment and parts of demand.
3 min read5 Oct 2026Rate hikes are coming, but don’t count credit growth out just yet
Despite imminent rate hikes, strong economic growth, ample liquidity, and structural demand could mean India’s credit upcycle may be able to withstand monetary tightening, at least in the short run.
4 min read5 Oct 2026The mighty American consumer is crashing through inflation and driving growth
Spending is rising because prices are climbing and Americans are buying more stuff.
6 min read5 Oct 2026Easy money era is ending, interest rates to stay high: French economist Landau
French economist Jean-Pierre Landau says falling savings, rising investment needs and heavy public debt could keep real interest rates structurally higher.
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