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New CPI series set to release next week, FY27 GDP projections deferred to April MPC.
Despite soaring GDP projections, India's path to a $5 trillion economy is hamstrung by a widening chasm between its booming services sector and a stagnant manufacturing base
The RBI's monetary policy committee, as expected, held the repo rate steady at 5.25%
The government is confident of meeting its capital expenditure target for FY27, supported by diversification across sectors and higher infrastructure loans to states, Anuradha Thakur tells Moneycontrol
The 16th Finance Commission charts a bolder path to 3.5% fiscal deficit and 47.6% debt-to-GDP by 2030-31 than the Union Budget 2026-27’s more measured steps, yet both signal a shared commitment to long-term fiscal discipline
The IMF’s January 2026 global outlook projects worldwide growth at 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, noting that technology investments, fiscal and monetary support, and private-sector adaptability are helping offset shifts in trade policy.
To discipline excessive speculation by retail investors, the finance minister could have chosen a non-fiscal path
There’s a clear emphasis on spending focused on the cutting edge of the military and domestic procurement of equipment This year, the relative importance of defence spending has risen
Growth assumption comes amid the global uncertainties.
The fiscal deficit in FY25 stood at 4.8 percent of GDP, which was 80 bps lower than 5.6 percent in FY24.
German gross domestic product rose 0.3% in the fourth quarter, advancing for the time since the start of 2025 and beating an initial estimate
Nageswaran said that further reforms to reduce operating costs, lower input costs, deregulation and skill creation can lift India's medium-term growth higher than the estimated 7 percent.
Inside India’s path to fiscal consolidation, export diversification strategy and boosting growth- exclusive chat with PMEAC Chairman, Dr S. Mahendra Dev
The document is likely to update the government’s gross domestic product (GDP) outlook in light of stronger-than-expected momentum through 2025.
Moneycontrol-Deloitte CXO survey reflects a degree of caution. 24 percent of CXOs said they held a neutral view, forecasting GDP growth in the 6–6.5 percent range
Shift to high-frequency administrative datasets aims to smooth growth estimates and cut sharp revisions under new FY23 base
Strong domestic demand expected to offset drag from higher US tariffs, says World Bank
Economists say Centre will have to cut down on revenue and capital expenditure to achieve 4.4% of fiscal deficit target, as they see a sharp shortfall in tax revenues – more than Rs 1 lakh crore in FY26.
Tax cuts, rate easing lift demand as old GDP series nears its end
Growth to stay resilient despite global risks, but capex recovery beyond infrastructure may be gradual
Statistics ministry weighs global move under SNA 2025 that could reset growth benchmarks and Viksit Bharat timelines
The notable exception to this trend was credit and debit card spending, which is online sales driven. The card spending has also been hit by UPI's popularity, which also hit record highs in December
All six use-based industries expand for first time since January; consumer demand and capital goods drive rebound
A final decision on the FY27 consolidation strategy will hinge on the economic growth outlook, which will be reassessed after the release of the first advance estimates of GDP for FY26 on January 7
Benign monetary policy may be at its end and fixed income investors must take note
