Growth momentum strong but external risks persist: CEA
Analysts are now forecasting GDP growth to be around 7.3-7.5% in FY27 as against less than 7% estimated earlier. Follow…
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Closely tracking global bond yields, inflation risks: FinMin
“The global economy entered the second half of 2026 on a resilient, though uneven, footing,” the ministry said, noting that…
Growth beats war blues: Investments, services, exports drive strong economic expansion
The Centre's budgetary capex rose 24% in April-June and 30% in April-July, reflecting its continued use of public investment to…
IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon in Sept; Weakest monsoon since 2009
With a monsoon deficit of 13.8% against the benchmark after the three months of the 2026 southwest monsoon season (June-September),…
Trial index shows services growth recovery in June
The services sector is a key driver of economic activity in India. According to GDP data released Monday, the services…
Fiscal deficit at 26.8% of annual target in April-July
The centre’s capital expenditure grew by a robust 30% on year in April-July of the current financial year, reflecting the…
India wants lower borrowing without cutting welfare: Sitharaman lays out 2030 fiscal roadmap
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Chicago. (Picture credit: X) Follow Us Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday that India…
Geopolitics meets bad weather: How India faces a double squeeze on food prices
There is another weakness below the headline rainfall numbers: India is carrying a smaller water reservoir cushion into the latter…
Investments drive industrial activity amid subdued consumption
India’s IIP Growth Rebounds to 6.3% in FY27: Capex Drives Recovery as Rural Consumption Lags Follow Us Industrial activity in…
A tenth of the economy wiped out: Nepal faces $4-5 billion flood reconstruction cost
The latest disaster has hit key parts of Nepal’s economy. (Picture credit: Reuters) Follow Us Nepal may face a reconstruction…