Indian economy growth

  • India

    India's GDP Growth Projected to Exceed 7% in FY26 as Economy Approaches USD 4 Trillion Milestone

    Nov 29, 2025 12:06 am CST

    Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has revised India's economic growth forecast upward to 7% or higher for the current financial year, following an impressive 8.2% GDP growth in the second quarter. The economy is expected to cross the USD 4 trillion threshold in FY26, supported by strong factory production and services sector performance despite agricultural slowdowns.

  • India

    India's Economy Shows Resilient 7.3% Growth in Q2 Despite Uneven Development Patterns

    Nov 25, 2025 02:56 pm CST

    India's economy expanded by 7.3% in the July-September quarter, powered by strong rural and government spending despite weak private investment. While statistical factors like a low deflator may have enhanced the growth figures, India remains among the world's fastest-growing major economies despite external challenges including increased U.S. tariffs and foreign investment outflows.

  • IMF Forecasts India

    IMF Forecasts India's Economy to Grow at 6.6% in FY 2025-26, Outpacing China's 4.8% Growth

    Oct 25, 2025 06:59 am CST

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected India's economy to grow at 6.6% in 2025-26, maintaining its position as one of the fastest-growing emerging markets despite US tariff impacts. This growth rate, higher than China's expected 4.8%, reflects strong first-quarter performance while the IMF predicts global growth to reach 3.2% in 2025 before slowing to 3.1% in 2026.

  • IMF Chief Praises India

    IMF Chief Praises India's Bold Economic Reforms as Key Global Growth Engine Amid International Challenges

    Oct 14, 2025 02:43 pm CST

    IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva has praised India's bold economic reforms including digital identity implementation, tax system overhauls, and digital payment infrastructure during the IMF's semi-annual gathering. While forecasting 6.5% growth for India in 2025-26, she contrasted India's rising economic influence with China's deceleration and expressed concerns about global debt issues affecting developing nations and potential disruptions from renewed US-China trade tensions.

  • Record Rs 5 Lakh Crore Trade Expected for Diwali 2025: India

    Record Rs 5 Lakh Crore Trade Expected for Diwali 2025: India's Largest Economic Fair Since Independence

    Oct 14, 2025 02:06 am CST

    Diwali 2025 is set to become India's largest economic fair since independence, with projected trade exceeding Rs 5 lakh crore according to CAIT. The festival spending will span multiple sectors including food, textiles, electronics, and services, driven by recent GST reductions and the growing Swadeshi movement promoting Indian-made products. Delhi alone anticipates Rs 75,000 crore in sales, reflecting India's remarkable market growth since 2021.

  • India

    India's Economic Resilience Amid Global Structural Transformation: Finance Minister Sitharaman

    Oct 03, 2025 02:59 pm CST

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlights India's strong capacity to absorb external economic shocks during global structural transformation. She emphasizes that India's sustainable economic growth is anchored in domestic factors, positioning the country as a stabilizing force in turbulent global economic conditions shaped by geopolitical conflicts and changing alliances.