India Gdp Data

Economy

GDP revamp: Five questions on India's smaller economy, explained in 5 charts

India’s data reset reveals a smaller economic footprint and weakened consumption, validating long-held overestimation claims. Even though there is improved statistical robustness, some concerns remain.

5 min read3 Mar 2026
Markets

Pulse of the Street: Oil jitters cap gains; markets end the week flat

Higher crude oil prices, sectoral churn and stock-specific swings dictated markets this week

2 min read21 Feb 2026
Economy

India updates merchandise trade indices base year to FY23; new series may alter real export growth readings

India has updated its trade index base year to FY23 to better reflect a shift toward electronics and chemicals, a move likely to impact real GDP calculations.

2 min read20 Feb 2026
News

GDP data-quality debate ill-informed, says FM; base year shift from 27 February

The finance minister said India’s inflation management and economic resilience were acknowledged by the IMF, and called recent debate over data quality “ill-informed”.

4 min read3 Dec 2025
Economy

Mint Explainer | GDP at 8.2%, fiscal deficit rising: What it means for the Indian economy

India’s latest data shows a sharp growth surprise alongside mounting fiscal pressures, offering a mixed picture of the economy’s underlying momentum.

2 min read1 Dec 2025
Markets

India Q2 GDP beats expectations; can it trigger a sharp upside in the Indian stock market?

The Q2 GDP growth at 8.2% is significantly above the 7.2% growth forecast by 15 economists in a Mint poll and the Reserve Bank of India's latest projection of 7%.

3 min read28 Nov 2025
Economy

Q2 GDP growth surprises at 8.2%, dimming prospects of a December rate cut

The July-September growth is way above the 7.2% growth forecast by 15 economists in a Mint poll. This is also significantly higher than the latest projection of 7% for the quarter by the Reserve Bank of India.

5 min read28 Nov 2025
Economy

S&P sees India GDP growth at 6.5% for FY26, predicts 6.7% for next year led by tax, rate cuts

S&P Global Ratings maintains a positive outlook on India's economy, projecting 6.5% GDP growth for FY26 and 6.7% for FY27. Strong consumption, fiscal stimulus, and monetary easing support this growth, despite global uncertainties and elevated tariffs.

2 min read25 Nov 2025
Markets

Indian stock market investors await Q2 GDP print this week: Can India's economy keep up the momentum?

Market expectations are centered around real growth in the 7–7.5% range, with the RBI projecting close to 7% and several institutional forecasts clustering in a similar band, according to analysts.

2 min read25 Nov 2025
Economy

India's Q2 GDP growth set to hit 7.5%, predicts SBI report; but has RBI missed the best window for a rate cut?

India's GDP is projected to grow 7.5% in Q2 FY26, driven by investment revival and stronger rural consumption. SBI highlights a missed opportunity for the RBI to cut rates as inflation remains below 4%. The upcoming December policy meeting will be crucial for decision-making.

3 min read18 Nov 2025