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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicEconomic growth

Topic: economic growth

RBI expected to make inflation and growth forecast on 1 October — first time this fiscal

RBI is mandated by law to make its projection every six months. The last projection on growth and inflation was made in February.

RBI will give growth numbers once there’s clarity on Covid curve, says Shaktikanta Das

Addressing a conclave virtually, RBI Governor Das said times were uncertain and the central bank does not have the luxury of predicting a growth number and then changing it often. 

Rural districts new hotspots, account for over 50% new Covid cases in July, Aug — SBI report

SBI research report says number of rural districts with less than 10 cases has fallen to 14 in Aug, from 55 in June. Full-year contraction forecast in double digits.

Inflation in India well above benign level, but RBI is not uncomfortable yet: Manpreet Badal

Should India go back to Keynes and start spending? Sadly, Modi govt does not have sufficient fiscal space to propel a strong enough multiplier.

Fresh virus wave worsens Hong Kong’s already disastrous outlook

Economists forecast an 8.7 per cent contraction in the second-quarter from year-ago levels, almost equaling the record 8.9 per cent decline posted in the first quarter.

As armies ‘retreat’ at LAC, India must turn to options it hasn’t used against China so far

To goad Modi govt to reveal each move against China and put it in public domain is not in keeping with India's security and strategic parameters.

India could afford to overlook economic inequality until now. Covid has changed that

For two decades, I had maintained that unlike the developed West, India should not be overly concerned about inequalities because our economy was in the growth phase.

How banks can help India get its growth back on track

Cleaning up bank balance sheets might stem current slump, but until lenders see major set of new opportunities, Indian economy won’t return to rapid growth.

Why it will be a huge mistake to put a stop to economic growth

The degrowth movement, which is gaining momentum, does contain a few nuggets of insight, it’s based on a number of misconceptions.

Funding for Lending: RBI could now turn to Bank of England for ideas to revive growth

RBI has so far taken a leaf each from the US Fed & ECB’s books to manage bond yields using unconventional tools, as inflation keeps it from cutting rates.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

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.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.