China Targets 4.5–5% Economic Growth In 2026

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

International

Title: China Targets 4.5–5% Economic Growth In 2026 China has set its economic growth target for 2026 at around 4.5% to 5%, signalling a cautious approach as the country navigates global economic uncertainty and domestic structural challenges. The target was outlined during China’s annual

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s 7.8% GDP Growth: Are Jobs Growing at the Same Pace?

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

The spreadsheets in New Delhi are celebrating, and for good reason. India’s economy surged by 7.8 percent in the October to December quarter, firmly establishing itself as the global frontrunner of growth. While the United States limps along at 1 to 2 percent, the Eurozone flatlines at 1 percent, and China struggles to hit 5 […]

Business Finance

RBI Raises FY26 GDP Growth Forecast To 7.3 Percent

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India has revised its GDP growth projection for the financial year 2025-26 to 7.3 percent. The earlier estimate was 6.8 percent. The upward revision reflects strong momentum in the economy, supported by healthy domestic demand, government spending and a stable inflation environment. Strong Economic Indicators The decision follows higher-than-expected

Economy National

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

Economy National

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 […]

Defence National

India Must Raise Defence Budget to 2.5-3% of GDP: Rajesh Kumar Singh

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has said that India’s current defence spending, which is about 2% of GDP, needs to be raised to 2.5-3%. He stressed that the increase is vital to meet modern security challenges and technological demands. Plans for Annual Capital Outlay Singh noted that the government plans to allocate USD $25–30 billion […]

Expert Opinions

The 50% Wall: Why India Must Now Redraw Its Global Trade Map

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

When Donald Trump signed the executive order imposing a 50% tariff on Indian imports, it wasn’t just a headline move. It was a sledgehammer to India’s export engine. For a nation that shipped nearly $87 billion worth of goods to the U.S. in 2024, this tariff isn’t just punitive, it’s paralysing. The reason? India’s continued […]

Finance

India Communicates Challenges in Reducing Fiscal Deficit to 3% of GDP to IMF

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2025

The Indian government has conveyed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that reducing the fiscal deficit to approximately 3% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) presents significant challenges. This communication underscores the complexities involved in achieving such a fiscal target. In a recent report, both the IMF and the Indian government acknowledged the necessity

Finance

India’s Logistics Costs to Drop to 9% of GDP by 2026

By Editor - News Desk December 9, 2024

India aims to bring down its logistics costs from 16% of GDP to 9% within the next two to three years, as announced by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. This ambitious target seeks to strengthen economic competitiveness by streamlining the nation’s supply chain infrastructure. Infrastructure Development Initiatives The government is accelerating infrastructure projects,