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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicEconomic growth

Topic: economic growth

Bangladesh is booming and here’s why — PM Sheikh Hasina explains

Bangladesh has South Asia’s most liberal investment regime — in terms of legal protection of foreign investment & generous fiscal incentives, says PM Sheikh Hasina.

Slow economic growth is both immoral and anti-national. Don’t ignore falling GDP rate

When confronted with brutal facts of a grave economic slowdown, our response is to exchange delusional ‘facts’ on WhatsApp.

Sluggish animal spirits of economy reflect how badly India is struggling with slowdown

Services activity contracted for first time in 13 months in June, adding to struggles in reviving demand in everything from cars to bank loans.

YK Alagh on ‘real’ rural distress, Mahesh Vyas on why unemployment highest in 33 months

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

When did India’s slow growth become a stick to beat Hindu religion with? Long ago

Ex-CEA’s report on growth rate plays into politicisation of economic debate, which is fast turning communal with Hinduphobia driving the forces.

India’s slowdown: Blame faulty GDP data or should policymakers have used other indicators?

Former CEA Arvind Subramanian has said methodological changes led to overestimating GDP growth by 2.5 percentage points per year between 2011-12 & 2016-17.

RBI lowers economic growth forecast to 7% for current fiscal year

The forecast was lowered due to slowdown in domestic activities and escalation in global trade war.

Modi’s big growth plans for economy need a $190 billion bank loan clean-up

Modi is being forced to focus on economy after slowest expansion in 5 years. Revitalising lenders is essential to jump-starting investments & spending.

Time for Modi govt to mean business with BIMSTEC. Regional cooperation can’t wait for Pakistan

India’s economic defensiveness isn’t surprising given that its focus on connectivity is driven by the objective to respond to China’s Belt and Road.

Modi has a long list of challenges to tackle in his second term, say economists

From growth revival to job creation to land and labour reforms, there are many economic challenges that need the new Modi government's intervention.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.