India Economic Growth
We are all children of liberalisation: Alphaniti Fintech co-founder UR Bhat
India has come a long way since 1991... But sustaining that progress will require new reforms. If the past 30 years were about opening the economy, the next 30 must be about strengthening institutions
 "We are all children of liberalisation: Alphaniti Fintech co-founder UR Bhat")
Ignore the FPI pessimism
For much of the past decade, the Indian investment proposition was almost self-evident
 "Ignore the FPI pessimism")
From agriculture to services: How India's economy transformed over 80 years
India's economy has undergone a major transformation over eight decades, moving from an agriculture-led model towards a more diverse, services-driven economy
 "From agriculture to services: How India's economy transformed over 80 years")
Best of BS Opinion: Prosperity depends on execution, not entitlement
India's development ambitions will depend not on promises alone, but on sustained reforms, better-designed welfare, inclusive products, capable leadership and accountability
 "Best of BS Opinion: Prosperity depends on execution, not entitlement")
The missing human growth factor: Bridging India's human-capital deficit
Human capital - not geography, culture or natural resources - now explains why some nations become wealthy while others remain stagnant
 "The missing human growth factor: Bridging India's human-capital deficit")
Best of BS Opinion: The art of reading the room
From war and inflation to AI investing, streaming fraud and the RSS, the common lesson is that reality demands careful reading beyond surface signals
 "Best of BS Opinion: The art of reading the room")
India's 2047 ambitions need large foreign capital inflows, deep reforms
India's 2047 aspirations require large foreign capital inflows and deep reforms to reverse the recent outflow
 "India's 2047 ambitions need large foreign capital inflows, deep reforms")
Indian govt's tactical silence on W. Asia crisis not in consumers' interest
Given our dependence on oil imports and the structural reset that may be underway, it doesn't seem like this is temporary turbulence and then a return to the old normal
 "Indian govt's tactical silence on W. Asia crisis not in consumers' interest")
Economic growth, prosperity primary impulse for changes in India: Kwatra
He said India has experienced consumption products, technology, services and knowledge being restricted for the country's growth
 "Economic growth, prosperity primary impulse for changes in India: Kwatra")
Datanomics: At 116th, India trails on key indicators in happiness index
India ranks 116th in the World Happiness Report 2026, highlighting gaps in social support and health despite economic gains
 "Datanomics: At 116th, India trails on key indicators in happiness index")
India moves to shield economy as Iran tensions expose oil, currency risks
Reserve Bank of India stepped up surveillance of the currency market, and traders said Wednesday the central bank intervened to curb volatility after the rupee plunged to a record low
 "India moves to shield economy as Iran tensions expose oil, currency risks")
FM Sitharaman shows adequate caution in drawing up a conservative Budget
It is useful to remember that the miracle economies to our East, the so-called Asian Tigers, sustained high growth for decades by following prudent fiscal policies
 "FM Sitharaman shows adequate caution in drawing up a conservative Budget")
US trade deal could push India's growth above forecast: CEA Nageswaran
Nageswaran's bullishness was echoed by Indian markets, with the rupee posting its biggest gain in more than three years and stocks jumping the most since 2021 on Tuesday
 "US trade deal could push India's growth above forecast: CEA Nageswaran")
What are the three kartavyas guiding FM Sitharaman's Budget 2026 vision?
Union Budget 2026: Presenting the Union Budget, FM Nirmala Sitharaman outlined three kartavyas to boost economic growth, and ensure inclusive access to opportunities
 "What are the three kartavyas guiding FM Sitharaman's Budget 2026 vision?")
Private sector activity rebounds to two-month high in January: Flash PMI
The HSBC flash India Manufacturing PMI rose to 56.8 in January from 55 in December
 "Private sector activity rebounds to two-month high in January: Flash PMI")
India's economy likely to grow 6.6% in FY27 despite higher US tariffs: UN
The statistics ministry on Wednesday estimated the economy to grow 7.4 per cent in 2025-26
 "India's economy likely to grow 6.6% in FY27 despite higher US tariffs: UN")
Manmohan Singh was no free market ideologue: Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Manmohan Singh was not a free-market ideologue but a reformer guided by pragmatism, integrity, and faith in the state's developmental role, says Ahluwalia
 "Manmohan Singh was no free market ideologue: Montek Singh Ahluwalia")
Economists recommend multi-pronged push to lift India's growth trajectory
India's path to a higher growth trajectory will depend on a mix of export diversification, domestic demand revival, and coordinated structural reforms, said leading economists at BS annual BFSI Summit
 "Economists recommend multi-pronged push to lift India's growth trajectory")
IMF projects Indian economy to grow at 6.6% in 2025-26, outpacing China
The IMF released its revised projections following the effects of US tariffs across various economies and the subsequent deals made between countries amid growing uncertainty
 "IMF projects Indian economy to grow at 6.6% in 2025-26, outpacing China")
Yr-end deadline for India-EU deal a 'little unwise': Bruegel's Zettlemeyer
Zettlemeyer says India should embrace trade, private investment, and reforms for faster growth, while navigating US protectionism and climate finance challenges
 "Yr-end deadline for India-EU deal a 'little unwise': Bruegel's Zettlemeyer")