How much bigger could your 2027 Social Security check be? The latest COLA forecast gives retirees a clueA 3.5% to 3.6% Social Security COLA is currently being projected for 2027. That would be above this year’s 2.8% increase, although the fina...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
CEA warns of looming oil and rate pressures in India’s H2, sees Q2 growth at 7.3%Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran noted that the second half of the fiscal year would be challenging. Rising oil prices and incre...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Crisil lifts India FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong H1 momentumCrisil has raised its GDP growth forecast for India in FY27 to 7%, reflecting strong domestic demand. Resilient consumer spending and gover...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
RBI may raise repo rate by 100 bps through H1 2027: BofA SecuritiesBank of America Securities has revised its forecast for the Reserve Bank of India’s interest rate hikes. It now anticipates a total increas...
30 Sep, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
RBI may face two hikes, one dilemma as repo rate is seen hitting 5.75% soon: ReportThe Reserve Bank of India is projected to increase its repo rate by 25 basis points in October and December. Inflationary pressures, primar...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
HSBC expects RBI to raise repo rate by 50 bps in FY27 amid strong growth, inflation pressuresIndia's GDP growth in the second quarter of FY26 surpassed the Reserve Bank of India's forecast of 7 percent. The growth prompted forecasts...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
El Nino may turn 'very strong' by late 2026: IRI; experts see elevated risk for IndiaThe El Nino weather pattern is expected to strengthen significantly in late 2026 and early 2027. This development raises concerns over incr...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Beyond numbers: Why India’s electoral rolls, census and GDP need public trustRecent activities related to GDP, census, and electoral rolls reflect deep concerns regarding transparency and trust. Ongoing processes aim...
24 Sep, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
Fitch raises India FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.9% from 6.4%, sees 25 bps RBI rate hike in OctoberFitch Ratings has raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.9% from 6.4% after the economy expanded 7.8% in the June quarter, demonstrating ...
24 Sep, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Global agencies see India’s growth ringing louder; raise FY27 GDP forecasts on upbeat demand and investment sentimentIndia’s FY27 growth outlook has received upgrades from the OECD, Asian Development Bank, S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, with forecas...
24 Sep, 2026, 04.00 AM IST
Budget 2027-28 process begins October 12 with month-long pre-budget meetingsPre-budget meetings for the Union Budget 2027-28 will commence on October 12 and continue until November 13. These discussions aim to final...
23 Sep, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
ADB raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7%The Asian Development Bank has raised its FY27 India growth forecast to 7% from 6.6%, citing strong public investment and resilience in ser...
23 Sep, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
OECD raises India's FY27 GDP growth forecast by 80 bps to 7.1%The OECD has raised its FY27 India growth forecast by 80 basis points to 7.1%, from 6.3% earlier, joining Fitch, S&P Global Ratings and Moo...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Where's the GDP debate? The world is raising a toast to IndiaIndia’s 7.8% growth has the world taking notice. Fitch, S&P and Moody’s have all raised their forecasts, even as questions over the GDP num...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
S&P Global Ratings raises India FY27 growth aim to 7% from 6.6%, estimates 25 bps RBI rate hikeS&P Global Ratings has upgraded its forecast for India's real GDP growth to 7% for the FY27. Strong industrial activity, healthy consumptio...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
India growth seen moderating in second half of FY27 as inflation, liquidity pose risks: DBSIndia's economy may slow in the second half of fiscal 2027. Tighter financial conditions and higher energy prices will impact economic acti...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Moody’s raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7% from 6% on resilient economy, stronger investmentMoody's has raised India's GDP growth forecast to seven percent for 2026-27. Strong private consumption and robust investment are driving t...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.07 AM IST