The RBI maintained the status quo on interest rates and signalled confidence in India's ability to navigate global volatility despite geopolitical and market uncertainties.
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.
Even though the Indian Economy slowed down to 5.4 per cent in the second quarter, it will grow in the range of 6.5 to 7 per cent this fiscal, voiced Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran on Thursday.
Indian economy is set for "resilient growth" in 2025 and projected inflation pressure to recede which will lead to "modest" easing of the monetary policy by the RBI, S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday.
India's Act East policy was launched in 2014. As pointed out by Prime Minister Modi, it rests on four pillars: Culture, Commerce, Connectivity and Capacity.
India’s economic outlook remains resilient, but it’s clear that a complex interplay of global and domestic pressures demands careful navigation.
Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has signalled a cautiously optimistic stance on inflation management, underscoring the dual focus on growth and price stability.
