fiscal policy
RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25%: Impact on Loans, Inflation and Economic Growth in India
Dec 05, 2025 01:25 pm CST
The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, as announced by Governor Sanjay Malhotra. This unanimous decision aims to stimulate economic growth while managing low inflation. The RBI has upgraded its GDP forecast to 7.3% and projected inflation at 2% for FY2025-26. Additional measures include forex swaps and bond purchases worth Rs 1 lakh crore to ensure adequate liquidity in the market.
S&P Global Projects India's GDP Growth at 6.7% for Next Fiscal Year: Economic Outlook Analysis
Nov 24, 2025 03:42 pm CST
S&P Global Ratings forecasts India's economy to grow at 6.5% in the current financial year and 6.7% in the next fiscal year, driven by strong domestic demand, tax cuts, and monetary easing. Recent policy changes including GST reductions, income tax relief, and lower interest rates are expected to boost middle-class consumption despite global trade challenges.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Faces Leadership Crisis: Analysis of Labour's Political Turmoil
Nov 20, 2025 05:00 pm CST
After winning a landslide election in July 2024, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer now faces unprecedented unpopularity and potential removal from office. This analysis examines how Labour's thin popular vote mandate, policy reversals, personnel issues, and economic challenges have combined to create the deepest leadership crisis in modern British Labour Party history, with potential challengers already positioning themselves for a leadership contest.
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.
India's Retail Inflation Hits 8-Year Low of 1.54% in September 2025: Impact on Monetary Policy
Oct 14, 2025 01:28 pm CST
India's retail inflation has dropped to an 8-year low of 1.54% in September 2025, falling below the RBI's comfort zone for the second time this year. This significant decline is primarily attributed to reduced prices of vegetables, fruits, and pulses, alongside GST rationalization effects. Economists project continued moderate inflation and anticipate a possible 25 basis point rate cut by December 2025, as the RBI revises its inflation outlook downward to 2.6% for 2025-26.
'States Likely To Lose Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Due To GST 2.0': Karnataka Minister To NDTV
Sep 23, 2025 11:39 am CST
Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said that while he supports the new GST structure that came into effect on Monday, it is likely to cause a revenue loss of at least 1 to 1.5 lakh crores to states.
GST 2.0: How Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, TVs Will Get Cheaper From Today
Sep 22, 2025 09:07 am CST
India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system is entering a new era with the rollout of GST 2.0, effective September 22.