Defending Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve foreign exchange, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Indian economy is resilient but the West Asia crisis is exerting pressure on its foreign exchange outgo due to high crude oil, fertiliser and gold prices amid the ongoing conflict.
India’s economic messaging has undergone a subtle but unmistakable shift over the past week.
The Centre has sharply raised import duty on gold, silver and platinum as geopolitical tensions and rising import costs put pressure on India’s external account.
New leadership at India’s policy think tank blends economic depth and scientific expertise, with key appointments highlighting Bengal’s continued influence in national governance and institution-building.
Morgan Stanley sees Indian equities entering a recovery phase with improving earnings and low valuations, projecting a sharp upside for Sensex over the next two years.
The structural transformation of the Indian economy over the past decade has been anchored by a fundamental shift in the credit architecture, moving away from a historically top-heavy banking model toward a decentralized, inclusion-driven framework.
India’s economic story has long rested on a simple promise: study hard, secure a stable job, and enter the middle class.
He noted that India’s transformation from being counted among the “Fragile Five” economies in 2014 to emerging as the world’s fourth-largest economy reflects a decisive shift in national confidence, capability, and policy direction.
According to the report, high-frequency indicators point to resilient economic activity during Q3 FY26.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said it was too early to assess the US tariff impact on the Indian economy, and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is reviewing the situation.
