India Economy

India Inc's FY27 profit growth estimates dip 700 bps since February

Iran war-driven input cost pressures drag FY27 earnings growth forecast to 9.2% from 16.5% in February, while real estate bucks the trend

States must assess resource needs before approving data centres: NITI Aayog

A NITI Aayog report called on states to look beyond investment announcements and assess whether they have the electricity, water, land, and supporting infra needed to sustain data-centre projects.

Asia to contribute 59% of global growth in 2026, India to grow 7.3%: UNCTAD

UNCTAD projected global economic growth at 2.6% in 2026, down from 2.9% in 2025, as the global economy slows amid geopolitical tensions, energy shocks and widening development gaps

Exim Matters: GST reforms overlook exporters' credit plight

Exporters seek a reassessment mechanism or explicit ITC eligibility for IGST paid through ICEGATE challans to regularise AA and EPCG defaults

Union Cabinet approves ₹10,000 crore commitment to SME Growth Fund

The fund will provide growth capital to SMEs seeking to expand capacity, adopt technology, enter global markets, make acquisitions and join global value chains

India economy strong; energy security, jobs key to growth: N Chandrasekaran

India's economy is robust in a world that is uncertain and difficult, and multiple indicators show that the country is in a stable and strong position, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Monday and highlighted that energy security, advanced manufacturing jobs and investment in human capital are "critical" for sustaining long-term growth. He noted that the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision has percolated across multiple aspects of the country. Delivering on the vision, he said, will require inclusive and sustainable development, built on world-class infrastructure, institutions and intellectual property. "... All three will be critical," he said, addressing the Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM) Symposium 2026. Chandrasekaran -- who was recently handed his third five-year term at the helm as Tata Sons Chairman amid an intense boardroom battle-- further said the Indian economy is doing very well and, over the last several years, has consistently exceeded expectations by

After trade war, capital war?

Whether the AI bubble bursts or the borrowing binge continues, India will need to strengthen its defences

Best of BS Opinion: Durable growth is rarely built on a narrow base

Today's Best of BS Opinion weighs GCC expansion, liquor prohibition, jobs and growth, corporate India, and India's economic roadmap

Tomorrow's route map for India's economy

Eleven essays by noted economists and academics tackle questions concerning India's economy, society and polity, and explore pathways for the country to emerge from the prevailing turmoil

India’s next capex cycle: 3 sectors that could drive ₹100 trillion investment wave

India’s investment cycle may be gaining momentum after years of subdued private capex. From AI infrastructure and renewable energy to defence manufacturing, three investment themes could shape

Gains must be fairly shared with workers for sustainable growth: CEA

India's economic growth can translate into meaningful transformation only when its gains are shared fairly between workers and corporates, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said, stressing that fairness is not an act of charity but a condition for a healthy and sustainable market economy. "Growth changes the country only when it is shared honestly between those who do the work and those who put up the money," he said at a keynote address at an AIMA event here. He argued that the debate over fairness should not be framed as a choice between workers and businesses. Instead, he said, both are part of the same economic bargain, with capital entitled to earn a fair return while workers must have a meaningful share in the prosperity generated by their work. "Fairness, of course, is not charity," he said, adding, a sustainable market ultimately depends on consumers having enough purchasing power to buy the goods and services businesses produce. "A healthy market needs ...

Indian economy at inflection point, needs growth rethink: CEA Nageswaran

Nageswaran argued that India needs to rethink its development model for the AI era, using artificial intelligence to boost workers rather than replace them

Himalayan glaciers melting 65% faster, 80% volume at risk by 2100: Study

The study done by global consultancy Systemiq said that about one-third of Himalayan glacier mass loss is linked to South Asian black carbon

'India can escape middle-income trap with investment in education, health'

The Indian economy can escape the 'middle-income trap' with substantial investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, French economist and inequality specialist Thomas Piketty said on Tuesday, stressing that involvement in global coalitions is essential to driving inclusive and sustainable growth. The middle-income trap is an economic situation when a country can no longer compete internationally in labour-intensive goods because wages are relatively too high, and also cannot compete in higher value-added activities because productivity is relatively too low. The result is slow growth, stagnant or falling wages, and a growing informal economy. The prominent economist emphasised that India's involvement in global coalitions is essential to driving inclusive and sustainable growth. "India can escape the middle-income trap, but this will require massive investment in education, health and infrastructure," Piketty told PTI in an interview. "We also need India to participate

India's new-age economy to triple to nearly $300 billion by FY31: Redseer

Consumption-led sectors, including consumer goods, retail and leisure, are expected to remain the cornerstone of growth, reaching about $150 billion by FY31 at an annual growth rate of around 25%

Delhi's dichotomy: Big infra projects alongside unauthorised sprawl

Delhi's post-liberalisation growth turned it into a services powerhouse, but housing shortages, unplanned urbanisation, pollution and infrastructure gaps continue to test the capital

PL group spots next capex wave in power, data centres, and renewables

India's capex cycle gains momentum, creating opportunities across power, data centres, semiconductors and defence

Weekly economy wrap: GDP beats estimates, but inflation risks remain

India's economy started FY27 on a strong footing, but questions emerged over the 7.8 per cent GDP growth in Q1 and the methodology behind it

World Bank's Mishra pushes back on doubts over strength of India's growth

World Bank Executive Director Neelkanth Mishra said high-frequency indicators such as vehicle sales, cement volumes and credit demand point to strong economic momentum despite doubts over GDP data

Govt issues FAQs on GDP revision, explains new series and methodology

The government has revised the GDP estimate for Q1 FY2025-26 following the introduction of a new GDP series with 2022-23 as the base year