RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced a 25 basis points rate cut on February 26, the first in five years, to stimulate the slowing economy. The MPC maintained a neutral stance, projecting FY26 inflation at 4.2% and FY25 at 4.8% amid moderated core inflation.
1 min read7 Feb 2025Celebrating the projects and visionaries shaping India’s future through innovative infrastructure development. Winners to be announced on February 25th at an event in the National Capital.
5 min read5 Feb 2025A deepening slowdown in corporate earnings is fueling fresh concern over India’s $4.1 trillion stock market, and threatening to undermine Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest efforts to revive growth.
3 min read5 Feb 2025There’s a shift in emphasis from building infrastructure to stoking consumption, but this doesn’t solve the country’s basic problems. When, for example, will governments ‘get out of the way’?
4 min read4 Feb 2025The budget outlines initiatives for rural prosperity, including skill development and broadband access, but experts said key allocations for MGNREGS and housing schemes aren’t enough to tackle rural poverty.
5 min read2 Feb 2025The FY26 Union budget sets a target to cut Central government debt to 50% of GDP by 2031, with a projected fiscal deficit of ₹15.6 trillion. It emphasizes capital spending, tax reforms, and support for states to enhance infrastructure investment.
4 min read2 Feb 2025Its shift in priority from capital expenditure towards private consumption support is in line with the reality of growth drivers at play. Income and sentiment may improve at lower levels of India’s pyramid.
4 min read1 Feb 2025To become a developed country by 2047, India needs to grow at around 8% for the next decade or two. However, global economic and political conditions will play a crucial role in determining the feasibility of this target, the survey acknowledged.
3 min read31 Jan 2025If one expects sustainable growth above 7%, then India appears to have been in a structural slowdown for many years. But if one believes India’s sustainable growth potential is between 6% and 6.5%, the current decline may be seen as cyclical.
5 min read29 Jan 2025While Indian banks have improved capital adequacy and asset quality, deposit growth remains a challenge. Experts suggest incentives for retail deposits and a focus on consumption to boost liquidity, alongside a push for financial sector growth to align with the Viksit Bharat vision.
2 min read27 Jan 2025The 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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