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Apr-July fiscal gap touches 26.8% of full-year targetThe Centre's fiscal deficit for April-July FY27 stood at 26.8 percent of the budget estimate. This figure showed a slight decrease compared...
Despite a strong Q1 showing, risks are on the upside, thanks to geopolitics and geo-economicsIndia's GDP grew 7.8% in Q1, surpassing expectations and indicating economic resilience. This growth occurred despite a challenging global ...
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...
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...
S&P retains India rating, keeps outlook stable on economic momentumLast year, S&P, the biggest of the global ratings firms, had raised its rating on India to 'BBB' from 'BBB-' after 18 years, citing the cou...
India’s budget math brightens with asset sales target in sightIndia's fiscal position has improved significantly from earlier concerns. The government is set to exceed its asset sale target for the fir...
US debt burden raises longer-term risks as borrowing costs riseUS government debt remains a cornerstone of global financial markets, but rising borrowing costs, persistent fiscal deficits and stronger c...
US debt tops $40 trillion: Chris Wood flags the 5% trigger that could rattle stock marketUS public debt has crossed $40 trillion as its fiscal position worsens and Treasury yields move closer to levels that could threaten equiti...
India's 'BBB-' rating unchanged: Fitch cites energy shocks, fiscal weakness, but praises growthFitch Ratings kept India's sovereign credit rating at BBB- with a stable outlook. Robust growth and solid external finances balance fiscal ...
CAG report flags fall in Delhi’s contribution to national GDPA CAG report shows Delhi's GSDP growth was slower than the national economy. Revenue receipts grew, driven by tax collections, while non-ta...
Unfazed by West Asia crisis, fiscal deficit within range at 18.2% in Q1The Centre's fiscal deficit reached 18.2% of the full-year target in the first quarter. Higher spending was offset by stronger net tax coll...
India's Q1 FY27 fiscal deficit widens to Rs 3.1 lakh crore from Rs 2.8 lakh crore a year ago; at 18.2% of full-year targetIndia Q1 FY27 fiscal deficit: The fiscal gap was higher than the Rs 2.8 lakh crore recorded during the April-June period of the previous fi...
Global developed market debt to hit record $75.8 trillion by end of 2026: FitchGovernment debt in developed nations will reach $75.8 trillion by 2026. This debt burden represents 104% of gross domestic product for thes...
India's core sector output grows 5% in June under new base year series, hits 5-month highJune 2026 marked a notable five percent growth in India's core industries index, with iron ore production soaring to forty-three point nine...
States' fiscal deficit likely to moderate to 3.4% of GSDP in FY27 as tax collections improve: ICICI BankStates' fiscal deficit is expected to moderate to 3.4 per cent of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in FY27, supported by stronger tax co...
Fall in global crude prices brightens fiscal outlook, El Nino risks lingerEasing West Asian tensions have significantly improved India's fiscal outlook, with economists now predicting a smaller deficit than previo...
Food inflation projected to average 6% in FY27 amid rainfall deficit concerns: CareEdge RatingsIndia faces a challenging economic outlook with food inflation projected at 6% and CPI at 5% in FY27, largely due to a severe monsoon defic...
US-Iran thaw to provide tailwinds for growth: RBIIndia's economic growth could get a boost from the Iran-US peace deal, according to the Reserve Bank's latest report. While the economy sho...
Brent crude expected at USD 90-95/barrel, raising India's CAD risk: CrisilIndia's current account deficit is projected to widen significantly. Higher crude oil prices are expected to drive this increase. This will...
- Revenue, gross fiscal deficits widen in April-September FY12
Revenue deficit and gross fiscal deficit of govt in Apr-Sept this fiscal were higher than that in same period last fiscal mainly due to lar...