India’s Economic Outlook Amid US Tariffs The US tariffs are impacting India’s economy, leading to a projected dip in GDP and potential challenges for key industries. Economists Soumya Kanti Ghosh of the State Bank of India and Lakshmanan V. of Federal Bank have weighed in on the situation, highlighting both the risks and potential solutions. … Read more
Based on a poll of top economists, the Reserve Bank of India’s policy meeting on August 6 is highly unpredictable, with a significant split on the timing of a rate cut. Here is a summary of the key points from the provided text and recent developments: On the Rate Cut: On Policy Stance and Projections: … Read more
Indian Economy Faces Potential Downgrade Amid Tariff Concerns Economists are currently holding their India GDP forecasts steady, but a cloud of uncertainty looms. A persistent tariff regime could lead them to trim projections by about 20 basis points. If the full 25% tariffs are implemented, forecasts are likely to slip to the 6–6.1% range. However, … Read more
Gross GST collections in India rose to ₹1,95,735 crore in July 2025, a 7.5% increase from the same period last year. This growth signals continued economic activity, though the pace has slowed. On a year-to-date basis (April–July), gross GST revenue surged 10.7% to ₹8.18 lakh crore. Key Figures for July 2025: Net Revenue Growth Stalls … Read more
India’s Fiscal Deficit Widens in Q1FY26 India’s fiscal deficit has widened significantly in the first quarter of the 2025-26 financial year (Q1FY26), reaching ₹4.51 lakh crore. This amount represents 17.9% of the full-year target, a substantial jump from the 8.4% recorded in the same period last year. This increase is primarily due to two key … Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its updated World Economic Outlook, and it brings good news for India, with a slight upgrade to its growth forecast for the coming financial years. India’s Growth Story Continues The IMF now projects India’s economy to grow at 6.4% in both FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27. This marks … Read more
Ever wonder why a Tesla Model Y costs nearly double in India what it does in the U.S.? It’s not about luxury upgrades; it’s about taxes, taxes, and more taxes. Sanjay U, an analyst, recently broke down the shocking reality on LinkedIn: “Your real purchase is not the car, it’s the tax slip.” While the … Read more
SBI Research Predicts Another RBI Rate Cut Sooner Than You Think SBI Research anticipates another repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2025, a 25 basis point (0.25%) reduction, and it could happen sooner than many expect. This comes after the RBI has already lowered the repo rate by a significant … Read more
I am under no pressure; I do not exert pressure on anyone, nor do I work under pressure: Vice-President When we go abroad, there is no ruling or opposition party — it’s only Bharat: Vice-President In politics, one may belong to different parties, but that does not mean we are enemies; our enemies may be … Read more
External pressures could dampen India’s growth outlook, according to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Despite strong domestic drivers and fundamentals, spillovers from external challenges and weather-related events pose a risk, Malhotra stated on Monday in the foreword to the central bank’s half-yearly Financial Stability Report.1 Inflation Under Control, Growth Aspirations Remain While acknowledging downside risks to … Read more