Nirmala Sitharaman Rebuts Trump’s “Dead Economy” Remark

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday rejected remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump describing India as a “dead economy,” telling the Lok Sabha that India recorded 8.2 per cent economic growth while the global average stood at around 3.2 per cent. She said the data itself was

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Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Trade Uncertainty

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

The Indian rupee slipped to a record low against the US dollar on Monday, pressured by persistent foreign fund outflows and uncertainty surrounding a potential trade agreement between India and the United States. Market participants said global risk aversion and a stronger dollar added to the currency’s weakness. Traders noted that sustained selling by foreign […]

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Rupee May Not Recover Even With US Rate Cut

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Analysts expect little relief for the Indian rupee even if the US Federal Reserve announces a 25 basis-point rate cut this week. The currency has been under pressure in recent months due to weak foreign inflows, a wide trade deficit and concerns over global demand. Fed Move May Have Limited Impact Normally, a rate cut […]

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Customs Reform Will Be The Next Big Move – FM Nirmala Sitharaman

By BPN News Desk December 7, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that simplifying customs procedures will be the government’s next major reform initiative. She made the remarks while addressing the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. According to her, customs processes are still complex and need a complete overhaul to encourage trade and reduce delays. Focus On Transparency And Ease Of Compliance

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Fitch Raises India’s FY26 Growth Outlook To 7.4%

By BPN News Desk December 4, 2025

Fitch Ratings has revised India’s FY26 growth forecast upward to 7.4 percent, an increase from its earlier estimate of 6.9 percent. The agency cited strong private consumption, improved demand conditions and the positive impact of ongoing GST reforms as key reasons for the upgrade. Growth Expected To Moderate In FY27 Fitch projects that India’s growth […]

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FPIs Pull Out ₹3,765 Crore from Equities in November

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

Foreign portfolio investors resumed selling in the Indian equity market in November, withdrawing a net ₹3,765 crore. This marks a reversal from October, when FPIs had infused more than ₹14,000 crore after months of outflows. Global Factors Drive Renewed Selling Analysts attribute the reversal to global risk-off sentiment. Concerns over interest-rate trends in major

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India Rises To 3rd Spot In Asia Power Index 2025

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

India has secured the third position in the Lowy Institute’s Asia Power Index 2025, ranking behind only the United States and China. With a comprehensive score of 40 out of 100, India has, for the first time, crossed the threshold to be officially classified as a “major power” in the index. Economic And Military Strength […]

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Piyush Goyal Signals Room For RBI Rate Cut

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

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 reading. Government Suggests Scope For Rate Reduction Union Commerce Minister […]

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India To Lead Emerging Market Growth With 7% GDP Rise

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

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

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India’s Economy Likely Grew 7.3% in July–September Quarter

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

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 […]