India Gdp Data News
RBI Policy Outcome: Central bank raises FY26 GDP growth outlook to 6.8% despite Trump tariffs
India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, raised the overall growth forecasts for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) at the bi-monthly policy meeting, even though it lowered projections for the second half of the fiscal year amid the Trump tariff impact.
2 min read1 Oct 2025India’s Q1 GDP hits five-quarter high of 7.8%, beats estimates
India's GDP growth beat forecasts by a huge marging in the first quarter of the current financial year, but this was largely due to low inflation. Nominal GDP growth showed signs of moderation as was anticiapted earlier.
4 min read29 Aug 2025RBI Monetary Policy: Central bank retains FY26 GDP growth outlook at 6.5% despite tariff threat
RBI Monetary Policy: In an uneventful monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting outcome, India's central bank not only kept the rates and stance unchanged but also retained the growth forecasts for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) at 6.5%.
2 min read6 Aug 2025GVA data haze: Has India been overcounting the output of its informal sector?
The statistical methods in use suggest that value addition in this sector may be lower than what India has officially recorded. Here is a deep delve into how we estimate the gross value added (GVA) by unorganized segments of major sectors like trade.
5 min read29 Jun 2025Iran-Israel conflict could trim India’s GDP to 5.1% if crude hits $130, says SBI Research
The Israel-Iran conflict is disrupting global markets and impacting oil prices, particularly affecting India, which relies on the Strait of Hormuz for 40% of its oil imports. Rising crude prices could severely strain India's economy, highlighting the need for vigilant energy policy management.
3 min read25 Jun 2025India must stay nimble as ‘old multilateral architecture’ breaks down, says Sanjeev Sanyal
As the US and China lead a new dual-track world, India must adapt quickly and move boldly, with US reshoring likely to benefit India, says Sanyal, a member of the PM’s Economic Advisory Council.
24 min read14 Jun 2025GDP's dirty little secret: Why we should be tracking GVA instead
India's widely reported gross domestic product growth figures are misleading as they can be artificially inflated by government decisions to cut subsidies or raise taxes. A more accurate measure of economic well-being and income generation is gross value added. Here’s why.
4 min read14 Jun 2025Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath flags key challenges as India becomes 4th largest economy: 'GDP comparisons only tell you...'
Nithin Kamath highlights India's rise to the fourth-largest economy but warns that GDP figures alone overlook crucial issues like low R&D spending. He advocates for a cultural shift towards innovation and investment in education to secure India's growth trajectory.
2 min read27 May 2025Beyond the buzz: Has India really surpassed Japan to become the fourth-largest economy?
The Niti Aayog CEO has claimed, citing IMF data, that India is now the world's fourth-largest economy. The reality is a little different.
3 min read26 May 2025RBI cut bets cap upward move in bond yields post central bank's surplus letdown
The yield on the new benchmark 10-year bond was at 6.2124% as of 10:00 a.m. IST, compared with the previous close of 6.2107%. The 2034 bond yield was at 6.2553% after settling at 6.2520% on Friday.
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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