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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 […]

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Rupee Strengthens To ₹89.17 Against US Dollar

By BPN News Desk November 24, 2025

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 […]

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Rupee Breaches ₹89 Against US Dollar, Steep Single-Day Fall

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

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 […]

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Moody’s Predicts India’s Growth at 7% in 2025

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

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 […]

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India Forex Reserves Hit USD 692.6 Billion

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

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 […]

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India Growth Outlook At 6.5% Till 2027: Moody’s

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

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

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Retail Inflation Falls To Record 0.25 % In October

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

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 […]