UK Economy Grows Before Iran War Impact

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2026

International

UK Economy Grows 0.5% Before Iran War Shock The UK economy grew faster than expected in February 2026, offering a short-term boost before the full economic impact of the Iran war and higher oil prices began to hit households and businesses. Official data showed monthly GDP rose 0.5%, stronger

International

China Q1 Growth Beats Forecasts Despite War

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2026

China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of 2026, showing resilience despite the wider impact of the Iran war on global trade and energy markets. Official data showed the economy expanded 5.0% year on year in the January to March period, beating market expectations and improving from the previous quarter. China GDP […]

Economy National

India Falls Behind UK in IMF GDP Ranking

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2026

India is projected to rank as the world’s sixth-largest economy in nominal dollar terms in the IMF’s latest outlook, slipping behind the United Kingdom after previously moving ahead of it. The change appears to be driven more by statistical revisions and currency movement than by any sharp weakening in India’s underlying growth story. India Economy […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Nithin Kamath’s GDP Remark Shows Why India Needs New Growth Metrics

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

The debate began with a simple observation by Nithin Kamath: cook dinner at home and GDP does not move, order food online and GDP goes up. It sounded like a clever one-liner, but it opened up a serious question about how economies are measured. Kamath deserves credit for pointing out the flaw in a way […]

International

China Targets 4.5–5% Economic Growth In 2026

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

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 legislative meetings, where policymakers also discussed fiscal measures and economic

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 […]