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Thursday, October 2, 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

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

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.