2.7 ka 7.8, 7.8 ka 2.8... The data debate behind India’s GDP growthLatest GDP metrics reveal a robust real growth of 7.8% for Q1 FY27, although some dissent surfaced due to erroneous comparisons between out...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
$4.4 trillion black money: Everyone in the world can get a laptopGlobal illicit money flows reached $4.4 trillion in 2025, growing faster than the world economy. Organized crime and corruption alone accou...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
India's balance of payments likely to post $60-65 bn surplus in FY27 despite wider CAD: HDFC BankIndia’s balance of payments (BoP) is likely to post a $60-65 billion surplus in FY27, despite a widening current account deficit, HDFC Bank...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Former chief statistician Pronab Sen seeks two GDP series with old, new bases for five yearsAdvocating for dual GDP series, former chief statistician Pronab Sen argues that accurate double deflation is contingent upon extensive dat...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Piyush Goyal invites major global auto manufacturers to make in IndiaCommerce minister Piyush Goyal invited global automobile companies to manufacture in India. He urged them to use India as a base to serve g...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
India’s GDP grows 7.8% in Q1 FY26; Piyush Goyal hails growth, targets OppositionIndia's economy experienced a robust growth of 7.8 percent in the first quarter of FY 25-26, a point underscored by Union Minister Piyush G...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
India’s ‘real feel GDP’ growing only at 2-3%; Shankar Sharma joins the debateStock market veteran Shankar Sharma has questioned India’s headline GDP growth, arguing that the economy’s “Real Feel” growth is only 2-3%....
03 Sep, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
GDP data revision: Govt says it's revised base, not baselessIndia's statistics ministry defended its latest GDP growth figures. The ministry cited improved data sources and methodologies for the esti...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
Why was ₹6 lakh crore shaved off last year’s GDP? Govt explains the numbersThe government clarified GDP revisions are due to series changes and improved data. Last year's GDP estimate was adjusted after a new base ...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Fiscal deficit target for FY27 achievable, but slower nominal GDP growth may pressure fiscal space: ReportIndia's fiscal position remains comfortable in early FY27 months. Slower nominal GDP growth could pressure the fiscal deficit target. Gover...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Uday Kotak sees GDP resilience, warns India not to lower guardIndia's economy grew 7.8 percent in the April-June quarter, showing resilience. Veteran banker Uday Kotak noted ongoing geopolitical and ec...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Doomsayers doomed, India bloomed: PM Modi after Q1 GDP growth quickens to 7.8% amid global tensionsIndia achieved a strong 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of FY27. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described this economic performance as a...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
India rides out West Asia storm as GDP grows 7.8% in April-June quarterIndia's economy demonstrated remarkable strength with a 7.8% growth rate in the June quarter, outpacing earlier estimates and navigating th...
01 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India’s Q1 GDP growth quickens to 7.8% as consumption, capex offset US-Iran war shockIndia’s GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, slower than the revised 8.6% in Q4 FY26, but faster than the revised 6.9% in Q1 FY26. The Q1 growth beat ...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
India's FY27 growth seen at 7-7.2% as capex, domestic demand offset global headwinds: EYIndia's real GDP growth is likely to remain resilient at 7 per cent-7.2 per cent in FY27, supported by buoyant domestic demand and continue...
30 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
India hits FY26 fiscal deficit target, stays on debt-cut path: Nirmala SitharamanIndia's Finance Minister confirmed achieving fiscal deficit targets for 2025-26. The government plans to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio to fi...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
India can reach a $5.1 trillion economy by FY29 as growth strengthens: Omniscience CapitalIndia's economy could reach $5.1 trillion by FY29, according to OmniScience Capital. Stronger real growth and healthier balance sheets supp...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST