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FDI can triple in next 2 years if India plays its cards right; AI revolution made for the country, says Ernie Bower

The scale of investment required for AI infrastructure could trigger flows similar to those that once transformed China into a global manufacturing hub for companies such as Apple

OPINION | Why India’s new GDP math faces a Middle Eastern stress test

India’s rebased GDP shows a slightly smaller economy but steady growth. Fiscal ratios widen marginally. Strong savings support investment. Potential spillovers from Middle East-related energy risks likely to unfold over the near term

Services activity eases to 58.1 in February as manufacturing gathers pace

Services PMI eases to 58.1 from 58.5 in January while manufacturing output climbs to a four-month high of 56.9

Manufacturing activity surges to four-month high of 56.9 in February as factory momentum strengthens

The improvement in factory activity comes after India’s economic growth eased to 7.8 percent in the October–December quarter

OPINION | Revised GDP shows three straight years of 7% plus growth, signalling underlying strength

Manufacturing powers ahead in the new series, boosting October-December quarter’s performance. A lower nominal GDP in relation to the old series may lead to a slight rise in debt-to-GDP ratio 

India's growth rate revised up by 20 bps to 7-7.4% for FY27: CEA

A reduction in external uncertainties due to a framework agreement with US -- the main factor for revising growth forecast higher, said CEA

India's Q3 GDP grows 7.8% under new series; manufacturing, consumption anchor expansion

The latest numbers mark a slowdown from the 8.4 percent expansion recorded in the previous quarter, but underline continued strength in domestic demand even amid global uncertainty and uneven sectoral performance

India’s economy likely grew 7.6% in FY26 under new GDP series

Revised base year and expanded corporate coverage lift growth estimate by 0.2 percentage point over old series

OPINION | A new GDP series comes in with important changes to enhance accuracy

After a decade, the GDP series is undergoing a revision. Some of the proposed changes will make for a more accurate reading of the economy but the shortcomings of the deflator will remain 

New GDP series to rely on nearly 600 item-level deflators; older WPI series unlikely to distort growth: Statistics secretary Saurabh Garg

At the item level, both prices and methodology remain unchanged, and since the prices are already current, no significant distortion is expected, the Statistics Secretary said

Corporate earnings signal manufacturing surge ahead of Friday's GDP reboot

RBI data show double-digit Q3 sales growth by the private non-financial corporate sector, led by manufacturing's best showing in nearly three years, setting the stage for a potentially strong GDP print as the new series with the 2022-23 base debuts on February 27

New GDP series to address IMF concerns, expect ratings to improve: Statistics Secretary Garg

The government is a looking at a five-year revision for GDP in line with the international norms, says Garg.

GDP base revision may push FY26 growth higher; history points to upward bias

Shift to 2022-23 base year could lift headline growth and nominal GDP estimates as improved data coverage feeds into calculations

RBI meeting minutes show optimism in economic growth, muted inflation print

The meeting minutes released said that the Indian economy is likely to improve considerably post the trade agreements with US and EU

RBI governor Malhotra says CPI, growth outlook to be based on new series

New CPI series set to release next week, FY27 GDP projections deferred to April MPC.

India’s private sector must return to the shop floor

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

RBI revises FY26 growth forecast upwards to 7.4%, holds rate steady

The RBI's monetary policy committee, as expected, held the repo rate steady at 5.25%

Private sector responding to govt's capex push in electronics, autos, cement, steel, says DEA secretary Thakur

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’s ambitious fiscal roadmap vs the budget’s cautious glide path

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

'Next only to China, we'll bridge the gap': Sitharaman flags India’s global rise, cites Elon Musk

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.

Was the STT hike necessary from the fiscal perspective?

To discipline excessive speculation by retail investors, the finance minister could have chosen a non-fiscal path

OPINION | Defence budget gets a big boost, hits 2% of GDP

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 

Budget 2026 | FM projects FY27 nominal growth at 10%

Growth assumption comes amid the global uncertainties.

Centre pegs FY27 fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP

The fiscal deficit in FY25 stood at 4.8 percent of GDP, which was 80 bps lower than 5.6 percent in FY24.