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US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia receives a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...- Quarter after quarter, year after year, India is fastest growing economy: FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India remains the world's fastest-growing major economy and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi o...
- India risks becoming "unhealthier before it becomes richer," CEA V Anantha Nageswaran warnsIndia faces a health challenge before achieving wealth. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran points to rising obesity and sedentary ...
- Farm credit demand likely to stay strong in FY27 on higher input costs, agri investments: NABARDAgricultural and rural credit demand is projected to remain strong through 2026-27, driven by rising input costs, expanded Kisan Credit Car...
- Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
- Default clouds hover over microfinance as industry flags weak monsoonIn the evolving world of India's microfinance sector, fresh credit risks are emerging on the horizon. The dual challenges of an unsteady mo...
- Retail inflation edges up to 3.9% in MayEconomists expect price pressures to intensify further in June, driven by the continued pass-through of earlier increases in transport and ...
- Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...
- El Nino sets in, clouds kharif outlookEl Nino conditions have set in and may strengthen during the southwest monsoon, raising concerns for India's largest sowing window. The neu...
- India's retail inflation quickens to 3.93% in May amid high food & fuel pricesIndia's retail inflation rose to 3.93% in May. Food and fuel prices increased, impacting consumer costs. This marks the highest inflation r...
- Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line a...
- Gold price crash may revive wedding demand as buying season nearsGold and silver prices witnessed a sharp correction from recent highs, raising hopes of stronger jewellery demand. Industry experts expect ...
- Monsoon advances into Bengal, Sikkim; set to cover more of Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra this weekThe southwest monsoon is progressing steadily across India. It has now covered Sikkim and parts of Northeast India. The India Meteorologica...
- El Niño clouds loom over kharif crops, farm payA developing El Niño event thousands of miles away poses a significant threat to India's agriculture. This weather phenomenon is linked to ...
- Monsoon likely to enter north Bengal in three-four days: IMDThe southwest monsoon is expected to reach West Bengal's sub-Himalayan regions in three to four days. Northern districts are already experi...
- Inflation poses bigger risk than growth this fiscal as monsoon and crude weigh on rural demand: NuvamaIn FY27, India's economy grapples with inflation that hits hardest in rural regions, where rising food prices become an urgent concern. The...
- India’s growth faces crude and monsoon test as FY27 GDP seen moderating to 6.5%India's economic growth is projected to slow to about 6.5 per cent in fiscal year 2027. Higher costs, global tensions and a potentially wea...
- Geopolitical churn continues to impact costs, amid diverse consumer expectations: Nestle chairman Manish TiwaryNestle India sees rural areas as a major growth avenue. The company is focusing on increasing sales volume and investing more in its brands...
- RBI GDP growth 2026-27: Forecast cut to 6.6% as oil, war and subpar monsoon risks mountRBI GDP Growth 2026-27: The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its economic growth forecast for FY27 to 6.6 percent. This adjustment comes a...
- Consumer sector beats expectations but faces commodity crunch from Q2, warns BofA SecuritiesIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a strong first half of FY26. GST cuts and a favorable base effect boosted consumption. However, risi...
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