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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicEconomic slowdown

Topic: economic slowdown

Traffic violators to bring about ‘vikas’ and ‘salt satyagraha’ against UP journalist

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

India is in a ‘quasi-recession’ and growth remains elusive, report says

Growth has slipped below long-term trend of 6.6% for 2 consecutive quarters & needs govt spending boost, Nirmal Bang Equities said in a report.

India’s growth forecasts being lowered, more interest rate cuts predicted

Goldman Sachs & Citigroup lowered growth projections to 6% for FY20, while Oxford Economics said there’s a risk the expansion could be weaker than that.

Modi govt is countering the slow economic tempo with counter-narrative of being responsive

It is hard to recall another week under Modi that has been as packed with economic policy pronouncements. But it’s a long haul before narrative really changes.

April-June GDP growth expected to fall to 5.7% as slowdown deepened

The slowdown last quarter reflects a slump in investment before polls & high-frequency indicators since suggest economy’s lack of momentum persisted.

How RBI is managing to give Modi govt the Rs 1.76 lakh crore record windfall

Almost 70% of the Rs 1.76 lakh crore payment comes from income RBI earned on its investments. The rest comes from its surplus capital.

Amend the law to settle conflict over RBI’s surplus once and for all

The transfer of surplus and excess capital is the right step, but the problem should not be left ambiguous in law. Parliament must debate and amend RBI Act.

Does slowdown justify Modi govt dipping into RBI excess reserves or is it just a band-aid?

The Reserve Bank of India Monday decided to transfer a record Rs 1.76 lakh crore dividend and surplus reserves to the Narendra Modi government.

Why RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has lent a Rs 1.76 lakh crore umbrella to Modi govt

Bad news is suddenly pouring down on the economy & RBI is coming to govt’s rescue without running any immediate risk of exposure to its own credibility.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.