India Gdp Data
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 2025Mint 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 2025India 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 2025Q2 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 2025S&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 2025Indian 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 2025India'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 2025RBI 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 2025