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- Inflation & RBI 51 CPI prints, repo decisions, liquidity and rates.
- GDP & Indian Economy 38 Growth, fiscal numbers, output and household data.
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- India’s IIP Growth Slows to 1.23% in May 2025 Amid Global Trade Uncertainty India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth slipped to 1.23% in May 2025 from 2.57% in April, as export-driven sectors faced headwinds.
- India’s Current Account Deficit FY25: Why It’s Lower Than Expected India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) for FY25 narrowed to just 0.6% of GDP, supported by services exports, inward remittances, and reduced oil imports.
- India’s FY26 Trade Deficit Widens: Early Warning Signs from April–May Data India’s trade deficit rose 13.4% in early FY26, with merchandise imports outpacing exports.
- Rate Cuts 2025: Why RBI and the Fed Will Be Cautious About Future Moves Explore why the RBI and US Federal Reserve may slow down rate cuts in 2025 despite earlier reductions.
- Trade Deficit Widening: Is 'Make in India' Falling Short on Its Promises? India’s trade deficit hit a 6-month high at $26.42B in April 2025. Is Make in India failing to deliver self-reliant growth?
- War Zone: Assessing the Economic Impact of the 2025 India-Pakistan Conflict Analyzing the potential economic impact of the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict on India's GDP growth, manufacturing sector, and foreign investment.
- Rupee Recovery 2025: What Triggered the Sharp Bounce Back in INR? Discover the top 3 reasons why the Indian rupee recovered against the US dollar in 2025.
- How Trump's Tariffs Brought an Impact in India: The Hidden Costs No One's Talking About Explore how Trump-era tariffs affected India’s economy—impacting exports, jobs, and trade policy. Learn which sectors suffered most and how India bounced back.
- The Fed's Dilemma: Economic Impact and Key Implications Explore the implications of the Fed Dilemma on the economy, highlighting the disconnect between Fed policies and market expectations.
- Understanding Fed Rate Hikes and their Market Effects Fed Rates: Learn how inflation and GDP growth impact potential Fed rate hikes.
