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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
TopicGDP growth

Topic: GDP growth

China’s economic model that fuelled its rise is running out of steam

Central to China's growth model was the property sector — housing construction, land sales, and real estate investment. The consequences of that dependency are now becoming evident.

Indian economy to grow faster than expected at 7.6% in FY26, shows govt data under new series

Under new base year, FY2025-26 GDP growth revised up to 7.6 percent; Chief economic advisor revises growth for FY 2026-27.

On 7.4% GDP growth, Arvind Subramanian says: ‘We should read that figure cautiously’

India’s economy is not showing signs of robust recovery and the risk of higher US tariffs could weaken the outlook, the former Chief Economic Adviser said.

India’s strong growth lowers odds of RBI rate-cut, economists say

GDP for July-September quarter rose an unexpectedly strong 8.2 percent from a year earlier, beating even the most bullish forecasts.

How IMF’s routine data critique was spun to discredit India’s growth story

The IMF is criticising the method, not the morals, and concerns lie in the statistical technique, not ethical conduct.

Viksit Bharat goal needs more than GDP growth. Shift policy from entitlement to empowerment

To strike a balance between equity and efficiency, India needs to view welfare as a transition platform—one that protects the vulnerable while enabling upward mobility.

Our take on Ramesh Bidhuri, India’s GDP growth & MK Stalin’s $1 million reward—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Coalition govts have seen growth outpace ‘stable’ ones in the past, have implemented multiple reforms

Ever since 2024 election results made clear that govt would be formed through coalition, fears of slow reforms & growth have emerged. ThePrint’s analysis shows this need not be the case.

Our take on GDP growth, extreme heatwaves, and S&P’s upgrade for India—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Ahead of election results, new govt data shows India’s GDP surged 8.2% in 2023-24

Strong 2023-24 growth was bolstered by 7.8% growth in last quarter of FY24. Govt had estimated 7.6-8% growth for the year.

On Camera

Why investing in school readiness is critical to achieving the Viksit Bharat goal

The challenge is no longer one of policy intent — the blueprint for a world-class ECCE system exists within the NEP 2020. The task now is implementation fidelity.

Stocks fall, oil prices climb as Trump issues fresh threat to Iran ahead of his deadline

Fears that an escalation of the conflict could heighten a fuel squeeze & endanger the economy unnerved traders, with NYT reporting Iran stopped negotiating a truce with the US.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.