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Monday, September 22, 2025
TopicEconomic growth

Topic: economic growth

Big GDP data revisions can impact policy-making. Method behind advance estimates needs improvement

The rebound in growth in December quarter was expected, owing to improvement in govt spending, festival-induced boost to consumption & a sharp increase in non-oil exports.

As growth slows & capex falls, Economic Survey suggests prioritising ‘efficient’ investment

Survey says that India, in light of significantly-changed external scenario, needs to focus on domestic growth drivers and reduce regulations impeding them.

Middle class is addicted to Modi. Slowing growth, stalled reform & oppressive taxes don’t matter

Indian middle class seethes at growing phenomenon of political parties taking their tax money and spraying it among the more numerous poorer classes to buy their votes.

UK government unveils £3 billion housing support package

The guarantees aims to boost lending and stimulate home construction.

India’s Q2 growth likely to be weaker. Soft urban demand & credit growth, patchy manufacturing to blame

Sales revenue of manufacturing firms saw weak growth in September quarter. Rural demand indicators performed better than urban. Capex must rapidly pick up in 2nd half of the fiscal.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

In manufacturing vs services debate, RBI Governor picks neither side. Recommends multi-sectoral focus

Speaking at an event in Delhi, Shaktikanta Das said India’s potential growth rate was 7.5% & economy could 'eventually' grow at 8%, adding the current yr's growth was expected to be 7.2%.

India’s growth engines have moved from north to south, with states like Karnataka & AP in driver’s seat

A working paper, published by Economic Advisory Council to PM, shows that UP & Bihar used to be ‘powerhouses’ of India’s economy around 60 yrs ago, but that's no longer the case.

India saw slower growth in Q1, but consumption, non-govt investment, manufacturing were reassuring

World Bank has revised India’s GDP projection for current fiscal to 7% from previous estimate of 6.6%. Pick-up in agriculture & govt spending should lift growth in the coming quarters.

World Bank raises India’s GDP growth forecast for FY25 to 7% from earlier estimate of 6.6%

RBI expects the economy to grow 7.2% in the fiscal year 2024/25. According to the World Bank, main challenges to India's economy include job creation.

On Camera

Festive seasons align with the rollout of GST 2.0. Citizens to get more money in hand

The new norm marks a decisive shift from the earlier complex system that created friction for households and small businesses alike.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

30 civilians killed as Pakistan Air Force strikes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village with China-made bombs

While Pakistani authorities have not clarified what intended target was, the incident adds to a troubling pattern of PAF strikes killing civilians, including women and children.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.