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Thursday, July 24, 2025
TopicEconomic growth

Topic: economic growth

India’s urbanization offers great potential for its economic goals—ADB study

Evaluating 12 cities across seven states, the ABD has suggested a framework to facilitate job creation and economic growth in Indian cities.

Production, demand, non-food credit grew moderately in Q1. GDP report card likely to be a mixed bag

In the April-June quarter, elections, govt spending slowdown & heatwave are expected to have contributed to slower growth. Going forward, rural demand may see a pick-up.

Budget 2024 gives cosmetic solutions to unemployment—hollow shells where substance is needed

The measures announced in the Budget to address the problem of thwarted aspirations of young people don't seem to be a strategic response to the underlying issues.

Budget 2024 stays clear of populism, continues to create a path for fiscal consolidation

The ‘Vivad se Vishwas' scheme 2024 will provide a fresh opportunity for taxpayers who, in the absence of the settlement commission, had no options but to litigate.

RBI governor says it’s ‘premature’ to cut rates. Economists divided on whether it’s hurting growth

ThePrint spoke to several prominent economists on whether RBI’s current interest rate policy is adversely impacting growth or if watching inflation should be the way forward.

‘Welfarism not a substitute for job creation’ — TeamLease vice-chairman on India’s fiscal planning

TeamLease’s Manish Sabharwal spoke to ThePrint about how political leaders, for the sake of winning elections, make big welfare-related promises without a proper plan to fund them.

Indian economy showing solid growth, but these must be new govt’s top 5 priorities to sustain momentum

The outcome of the general elections has taken a surprising turn, differing from both exit poll predictions and market expectations. However, the agenda for...

India’s projected growth at 6.8%, inflation to fall to 4.5%, says S&P Global Ratings report

Restrictive interest rates expected to weigh on demand, regulatory actions aimed at controlling unsecured lending, & lower fiscal deficit to contribute to the moderation, says report.

Whose economic performance was better, UPA or NDA? Growth rates don’t tell the whole story

A simple growth rate comparison suggests India grew slower in 2014-23 than 2004-2013, but this overlooks impact of global economy. Factoring this in changes economic performance picture.

Goldman Sachs upgrades Indian shares to ‘overweight’ on economic growth, earnings momentum

Indian markets will continue to gain in 2024, supported by steady earnings growth and macroeconomic stability, Goldman Sachs analysts led by Timothy Moe said.

On Camera

Mumbai train blast verdict shows an urgent need to reform India’s criminal justice system

The Malimath Committee had recommended that all prosecutors should work in close cooperation with the police department. The present trend, however, is to the contrary.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan likely used NATO-style aerial tactics taught by China

The Chinese are said to have hired ex-fighter pilots & air force operators from NATO countries over the past several years to help them fine-tune their operational & flying capabilities.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.