India’s retail inflation fell sharply to 0.25 percent in October 2025, marking the lowest level recorded in the current data series. The decline was driven mainly by easing food prices and recent tax reductions. Economists say favourable base effects also contributed to the unusually low
Moody’s Ratings has projected that India’s economy will grow by 7 percent in 2025, making it the fastest-growing major emerging market. The agency said India’s economic momentum remains strong despite global uncertainty and slowing growth in several other regions. Drivers Behind The Growth Forecast According to Moody’s, the projection is supported by robust domestic
India’s economy is estimated to have grown 7.3 per cent year-on-year in the July–September 2025 quarter, according to economists surveyed ahead of the official GDP release. This marks a slight moderation from the previous quarter’s 7.8 per cent expansion. The rise is attributed mainly to stronger rural consumption driven by improved agricultural output and continued […]
The Indian rupee appreciated by 49 paise to reach ₹89.17 against the US dollar in early Monday trade. The currency recovered after touching a record low of ₹89.66 in the previous session. The revival was supported by dollar selling by banks and improved sentiment in domestic equities. Factors Supporting The Recovery Traders said a dip […]
The Indian rupee closed at ₹89.49 against the US dollar on Friday, marking its lowest level ever and slipping past the critical ₹89 per dollar barrier. The currency fell by 78 paise from its previous close of ₹88.71, making this its steepest one-day decline since early May this year. Triggering Factors And Market Response Traders […]
Moody’s Ratings has projected that India’s economy will grow 7 percent in 2025, supported by steady domestic demand and ongoing capital expenditure. The agency expects growth to ease slightly to 6.4 percent in 2026, noting that India will remain one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. Key Drivers Behind The Forecast Moody’s said […]
India’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a strong weekly rise, increasing by USD 5.543 billion to reach around USD 692.576 billion for the week ended 14 November 2025, according to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India. This comes after a decline of USD 2.699 billion in the previous reporting week, when reserves had […]
Moody’s Ratings expects India’s economy to grow by an average of 6.5% per year through 2027. The agency cited strong infrastructure investment and steady household consumption as key drivers while pointing out that private-sector capital expenditure remains cautious. Key Drivers And Risks Moody’s highlighted that major infrastructure spending—such as transportation, energy
India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation slid to just 0.25 % year-on-year in October 2025, marking the lowest reading since the current data series began in 2015. The figure is substantially below the Reserve Bank of India’s target range of 2 %–6 % and signals a marked easing of price pressures. Drivers Of The Decline […]
India’s fiscal deficit for the first half of the 2025-26 financial year stood at ₹5.73 lakh crore, or 36.5% of the full-year target, the government reported. The gap widened compared to the same period last year, indicating that revenue growth is lagging while expenditure remains elevated. Revenue and Expenditure Drivers Net tax receipts during April-September […]















