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  India overtakes Japan as world's fourth-largest economy, set to surpass Germany by 2030: Govt

  Business | December 30, 2025 23:51 IST

  India has overtaken Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy and is projected to surpass Germany by 2030. Strong domestic demand and consistent GDP expansion have positioned India as the fastest-growing major economy.

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  CM Yogi Adityanath launches 'Viksit Uttar Pradesh @2047 Mission', hails state's economic growth

  Uttar Pradesh | September 03, 2025 23:54 IST

  The UP CM emphasised that the state had undergone a remarkable transformation in the past eight years, emerging from being a 'sick state' to becoming India's second-largest economy with a Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Rs 35 lakh crore, up from Rs 13 lakh crore in 2017.

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  Indian economy to grow 6.3-6.8% in FY26 despite Trump’s tariff challenges: CEA Nageswaran

  Business | August 29, 2025 23:44 IST

  Soon after the announcement of first quarter GDP numbers which came in at 7.8 per cent, Nageswaran said that high tariffs are expected to be "short-lived" as both the countries are in talks for removal of the 25 per cent penal tariff and a subsequent bilateral trade deal.

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  World Bank downgrades forecast for global economic growth to 2.3 per cent due to trade wars

  Business | June 10, 2025 19:42 IST

  The World Bank also lopped 0.4 percentage points off its forecast for global growth this year. It now expects the world economy to expand just 2.3 per cent in 2025, down from 2.8 per cent in 2024.

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  Budget 2025: From GDP to fiscal deficit to GST, here are key numbers to be watched

  Budget | January 30, 2025 16:51 IST

  Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present her 8th consecutive budget. Key updates on fiscal deficit, GDP growth, tax relief for the middle class, capex, and disinvestment targets.

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  GDP growth slows to 6.4 per cent for 2024-25, down from 8.2 per cent in previous year: Govt Data

  Business | January 07, 2025 16:46 IST

  India's GDP growth rate is projected to slow to 6.4 per cent in the financial year 2024-25, down from the 8.2 per cent recorded in 2023-24, as per government data. The decline is attributed to global economic uncertainties and domestic challenges.

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  RBI expresses optimism about Indian economy, gross NPA at 12-year low, GDP to grow at 6.6 per cent

  Business | December 30, 2024 19:07 IST

  The Reserve Bank of India has released its Financial Stability Report (FSR) expressing optimism about the economy in the near future. It also revealed facts about NPA, the condition of Scheduled Commercial banks and inflation.

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  India achieves USD 1 trillion in FDI milestone | Top FDI sources and sectors

  Business | December 13, 2024 14:26 IST

  India hits USD 1 trillion in FDI inflows since 2000. Mauritius, Singapore, and the US lead investments. Explore the key sectors and reforms driving growth.

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  Sanjay Malhotra to assume office as 26th RBI Governor amid inflation concerns today

  Business | December 11, 2024 7:06 IST

  IAS officer Sanjay Malhotra has been appointed as the 26th RBI Governor, succeeding Shaktikanta Das. With inflation at 6.2 per cent and GDP growth slowing, Malhotra faces critical decisions on India’s monetary policy.

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  India's growth projected at 7%; govt spending, agriculture to boost economy: ADB report

  Budget | September 25, 2024 16:11 IST

  India's economy has shown remarkable resilience in the face of global geopolitical challenges and is poised for steady growth, ADB Country Director for India Mio Oka said.

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  Sitharaman to present Budget 2024: Here are key numbers to be watched | DETAILS

  Budget | July 22, 2024 16:29 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2024-25 on Tuesday. Key expectations include populist measures to boost the rural economy and create jobs.

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  PM Modi hails 8.2 per cent GDP growth as 'just a trailer of things to come'

  India | May 31, 2024 22:43 IST

  India's real GDP rose to Rs 47.24 lakh crore in the fourth quarter of 2023-24, reflecting a 7.8% growth rate. The consistent performance throughout the year pushed the economy to USD 3.5 trillion, with aspirations to reach USD 5 trillion soon.

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  S&P upgrades outlook on India's sovereign rating to 'positive' based on robust economic expansion

  Business | May 30, 2024 13:07 IST

  The rating agency's positive outlook on India is predicated on its robust economic growth, pronounced improvement in the quality of government spending, and political commitment to fiscal consolidation.

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  Budget 2024: Nominal GDP growth seen at 10.50 per cent, FY24 fiscal deficit revised down

  Budget | February 01, 2024 12:33 IST

  The fiscal deficit target for the financial year 2024-2025 has been set at 5.10 per cent of GDP.

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  India to become third largest economy with USD 5 trillion GDP in three years: Finance Ministry

  Business | January 29, 2024 16:13 IST

  India was the 10th largest economy with a GDP of USD 1.9 trillion a decade ago, but now it stands as the 5th largest at USD 3.7 trillion.

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  IMF raises India’s growth forecast to 6.3% for 2023-24, cites strong consumption

  Business | October 11, 2023 10:05 IST

  The IMF noted that there are potential risks to prices, primarily from food security concerns. Recent export restrictions in India, the world's largest rice exporter, and uncertain effects of El Nino are contributing to the upward tilt in risks.

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  World Bank maintains India's GDP growth forecast for 2023-24 at 6.3%

  Business | October 03, 2023 12:59 IST

  The report attributes this resilience to robust domestic demand, substantial public infrastructure investments, and a strengthening financial sector.

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  Mutual funds invest more than Rs 2,400 crore in equities in May

  June 11, 2023 12:15 IST

  Going ahead, stronger inflows from the mutual fund space in equities are expected on positive macro numbers and the current fair value of Nifty, Feroze Azeez, Deputy CEO of Anand Rathi Wealth, said.

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  CEA expresses optimism about Indian economy says, 'FY23 GDP growth likely to be over 7.2 pc

  Business | June 11, 2023 16:28 IST

  Nageswaran said that the "heartening achievement for the government and economy" of 7.2% GDP growth when he spoke at this event hosted by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce.

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  'GDP growth rate for 2023 to be 7% or more': RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on inflation

  Business | May 24, 2023 14:51 IST

  Shaktikanta Das stated that the retail inflation data for this month, which are scheduled to be released on June 12, "could possibly be lower."