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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicEconomic growth

Topic: economic growth

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.

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.

On Camera

With de-facto control over Venezuela, Trump has his very own oil empire

It’s a geopolitical game changer. US, now, has primacy over oil-producing allies and adversaries alike — whether it’s Saudi Arabia or Iran, Nigeria or Russia.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.