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- Economic Survey 2025-26 Highlights Economic Survey 2025-26 decoded: FY26 Real GDP growth projected at 7.4%, fiscal deficit target at 4.4%, inflation trends, sectoral drivers, and the shift from…
- FY26 GDP Growth: Why the Future Outlook Matters More FY26 GDP growth at 7.4% looks strong, but the real signal lies in nominal growth, capital formation, and India’s long-term economic resilience.
- India FY26 GDP Estimate: Real Growth Strong, Nominal Growth Slows India’s FY26 GDP growth at 7.4% looks good, but nominal GDP growth is down to 8%. The divergence points to a recovery driven more by low inflation than demand.
- Why ATM Numbers Are Falling in India as Digital Payments Rise India’s ATM count fell in FY25 as UPI and digital payments replaced cash. RBI data shows why ATMs are becoming costly and less relevant.
- India’s Current Account Deficit in FY26: Why the Calm May Not Last India’s trade deficit looks stable so far in FY26, but tariff pressure, goods–services imbalance, and NRI flow risks could widen the current account deficit.
- October IIP Falls to 0.4%: Export Slowdown Hits Manufacturing India’s IIP dropped to 0.4% in October 2025 as US tariffs and weak export demand hit manufacturing. See sector-wise impact, data highlights, and key takeaways.
- Why FY26’s 4.4% Fiscal Deficit Target May Be Hard to Hold India’s fiscal deficit has already touched 52.6% of the FY26 target. Here’s what caused the spike and why the 4.4% goal may be difficult to maintain this year.
- India’s Q2 FY26 GDP at 8.2%: Sector-Wise Growth Explained India’s Q2 FY26 GDP grew 8.2%, a six-quarter high driven by services and manufacturing. See sector-wise growth numbers and what this means for your money.
- India’s Fiscal Deficit: Why September’s Surplus May Not Tell the Full Story India’s fiscal deficit fell to 36.5% of the FY26 target in September 2025 - but one-off tax inflows and higher spending may test the 4.4% goal.
- Fiscal Deficit FY26: Can India Meet the 4.4% Target or Will It Overshoot? CGA data shows India’s fiscal deficit at 29.9% of the FY26 target by July 2025.
- India Q1 FY26 GDP 7.8%: Services Lead, Tariff Risks Ahead India’s Q1 FY26 GDP grew 7.8% vs 6.5%–6.7% expected, led by services. Watch tariffs in Q2–Q3, INR depreciation, and ~$50 bn US-bound export risks.
- China Tilt: Can India’s Shift Toward China Work as a Long-Term Economic Strategy? Trump tariffs pushed India to recalibrate trade ties with China. Is this China tilt viable long term? Explore risks, opportunities, and the path for India.
