Indian Economy

The 10-year benchmark bond yield is up by over 20 bps from the lows of December 5, while state and AAA-rated corporate bond yields have jumped 20-25 bps

India's rice stocks surge to record high as paddy procurement climbs

The swelling stockpiles could allow the world's biggest rice exporter to boost shipments, putting pressure on supplies from rivals such as Thailand, Vietnam and Pakistan

India’s big-bang financial reforms target wave of foreign money

The drive to attract foreign capital has gained urgency after US President Donald Trump slapped tariffs of 50% on Indian goods in August

India likely to protest US proposal to dismantle most-favoured-nation mechanism: Report

The US is set to table its proposal at the World Trade Organization, saying that the mechanism has failed reflect the economic realities

RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra expects interest rates to stay low for 'long period'

Malhotra said the RBI's economic forecast had not taken into account the potential effect of trade agreements currently under negotiation

India proposes limited trade deal with Mexico to offset tariff hikes

The commerce ministry added that Indian exports worth around $2 billion to Mexico, particularly automobiles, two wheelers, auto parts, textiles, among others could be affected by the proposed tariffs.

India’s goods trade deficit shrank to a 5-month low of $24.5 billion in November

Merchandise exports for November 2025 stood at $38.13 billion, while goods imports came in at $62.66 billion

CEA Nageswaran says most trade issues between India, US 'sorted out': 'Will be surprised if no deal by March'

The top economist said he has full confidence that an agreement will be reached by March

CEA Nageswaran isn't 'losing sleep' over depreciating rupee, says it's 'not hurting' exports, inflation

Nageswaran said he is not 'losing sleep' over the weakening of the domestic currency as long as it is not hurting exports

Consumption resilient, manufacturing slows in first two months of Q3FY26

There was good news on the UPI front, with transactions staying above 20 billion for a second straight month

Gangbuster GDP, grumpy markets: What’s going on?

India posted one of the fastest growth rates in the world — but low nominal growth, weak taxes and a likely no-cut RBI spoil the party for equities

India's stellar growth, low inflation raise questions over rate cuts

India's economy expanded at a sharper-than-expected clip of 8.2% in the July-September quarter, prompting analysts to raise their full-year growth estimates to above 7%

Why a blowout Q2 GDP print makes it a close call on rates for the RBI

To counter external headwinds, the space for further fiscal stimulus is limited. Monetary stimulus space has become available on the back of subdued inflation

IMF to India: Keep policy flexible until US tariff uncertainty clears

The IMF's growth and policy projections for India are entirely contingent on one factor: how soon the 50 percent US tariffs are rolled back

Indian economy to cross $4 trillion in FY26: Nageswaran

India currently is the fifth largest economy in the world with a GDP of around $3.9 trillion

S&P pegs India's FY26 GDP growth at 6.5%; tax cuts, lower interest rates to drive consumption

Real GDP is estimated to have grown at the fastest pace in five quarters at 7.8 percent in the April to June period of current fiscal year

India needs to address overregulation, RBI has to be an integral part of that: Arvind Panagariya

India will weather the US tariffs, Panagariya said, adding that the bigger opportunity lies in concluding an India-EU trade agreement given the bloc’s relatively open market.

India’s GDP to grow at 7% in FY26, beating world estimates, says Piyush Goyal

The second quarter GDP, which is yet to be released, will also grow around 7 percent, Goyal said during an event

Narayana Murthy explains how India can catch up with China's economy: 'Job not easy'

The Infosys co-founder said the goal will need everyone’s efforts, setting up 'high benchmarks' for their own actions

'Using tech to ensure no one is left behind': UNDP chief says India growth story 'global lesson' for equitable world

India's commitment to climate adaptation, renewable energy and inclusive digital finance offers a blueprint for balancing growth with sustainability, UNDP chief Haoliang Xu said

Cabinet clears Rs 20,000 crore additional funds for credit guarantee scheme to aid exporters

The scheme shall be implemented by DFS through National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Ltd to provide additional credit support by MLIs to the eligible exporters including MSMEs

Cabinet clears Rs 25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission to support sectors hit by tariff hikes

The Union Cabinet also expanded the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters with an additional support of Rs 20,000 crore

Foreign investors trim India consumer stocks despite tax cut

Positions were 'notably reduced' compared with both the previous quarter and year-ago levels, Morgan Stanley analysts including Sheela Rathi wrote in a note

Tariffs trigger export pain for India as shipments shrink 37.5% in May-September

The report said exports of pharmaceuticals, smartphones, metals and auto have declined during the period

India's private sector activity eases to five-month low in October, PMI shows

HSBC's flash India Composite Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 59.9 this month from a final reading of 61.0 in September and below a Reuters poll median forecast of 61.2