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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicEconomic growth

Topic: economic growth

Inflation at 7.3% and growth at 5% — is Indian economy facing stagflation?

Former PM Manmohan Singh had warned in November 2019 that the Indian economy was entering a stage of stagflation, with high inflation and stagnant demand.

Modi govt shouldn’t cut income tax rates for middle class to boost growth: Raghuram Rajan

Former RBI governor says India has a powerful govt, with a charismatic PM, which should deliver the kind of economic growth the country owes its youth.

Indian economy is sputtering but the stock market is just powering ahead

While GDP growth rate slowed for a sixth straight quarter BSE Sensex has surged 13% from a low on 19 Sept as it rose to all-time highs.

S&P reaffirms India’s sovereign rating, retains outlook at ‘stable’

S&P rating comes weeks after Moody's Investors Service lowered India's rating outlook from ‘stable’ to 'negative'.

Kaushik Basu calls for ‘paradigm shift’ in economics, Kala on fading ‘rage against rape’

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

India has potential for very rapid economic growth over the next decade, says Bill Gates

The billionaire's comments come at a time when the Indian economy is reeling under a major slowdown with fears that it may last for a longer period.

Record fall in electricity demand adds to bad loans woes of Indian banks

Prospective bidders for stressed power generators are wary as demand from distribution utilities contracted in three straight months to October

Sensex drops 100 points as Moody’s cuts India credit outlook citing slow economic growth

The agency has changed the outlook on India's ratings to 'negative' from 'stable', saying there was increasing risks that economic growth will remain materially lower than the past.

Sensex jumps to a record high as companies attract investors

The BSE Sensex gained 0.3%, ending above the previous peak on 3 June scoring its longest winning run since March. The Nifty also rose 0.4%.

India Inc to post lower profits in Sept quarter as Modi govt stimulus yet to start working

Slowdown in domestic growth & lingering NBFC crisis mean September-quarter results will be tepid and patchy for corporate India.

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.