Indian Economy

World Bank lifts India’s FY26 growth forecast to 6.5% on strong domestic demand

The World Bank raised India’s FY26 growth outlook to 6.5 per cent, citing strong domestic demand, rural revival and tax reforms

LG India IPO: A confidence booster for Indian market, top sovereign funds interested

LG Electronics India’s Rs11,607-crore IPO, backed by top global investors and strong domestic demand, shows India’s growing stature as a resilient hub for consumer and equity market growth

Absolute dominance once enjoyed by a hegemon is now contested, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the global order is being reshaped by structural imbalances, even as India stands out as a stabilising force

RBI eyes to take rupee global, unveils measures to make INR international currency

The timing of the measure is significant as nearly 90 per cent of India’s exports to South Asia in 2024–25, worth about $25 billion, were directed toward these neighbouring economies

Moody’s keeps India’s rating steady at Baa3, highlights growth and fiscal balance

Moody’s reaffirms India’s Baa3 rating with a stable outlook highlighting strong growth and fiscal challenges amid external risks

India’s industrial output grows 4% in August, mining sector leads the way

India's industrial output increased by 4% in August, driven primarily by strong results in the mining sector

What will be the impact of Trump’s $100,000 visa fee? 5,500 jobs each month

The Trump administration’s plan to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas could cut 5,500 foreign work permits every month, hitting Indian tech professionals and US companies reliant on global talent. Experts warn the move may disrupt hiring and drive jobs offshore

Head-on | Raghuram Rajan, Arvind Subramanian and Kaushik Basu: Silence of India’s US Lambs

Trump’s attack on free speech, the unlawful detention of legal immigrants, and the defunding of humanitarian aid organisations have caused widespread revulsion — but not among the Indian academic cabal

Why is the rupee sinking even as the dollar weakens globally?

The Indian rupee is hovering near record lows despite a weakening US dollar. Foreign outflows, higher US tariffs, visa fee hikes, and persistent trade concerns have fuelled the decline. The RBI’s interventions have limited volatility, but heavy selling continues to weigh on India’s currency

‘GST biggest reform, IBC and ease of doing business come next’: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, at Network18’s Reforms Reloaded summit in New Delhi, called GST 2.0 the “biggest reform since Independence,” citing its consumer benefits, simpler compliance for businesses and links to wider economic and energy reforms