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RBI Policy provides a practical picture of the road ahead amid West Asia war

Rate cuts can now be ruled out and the question will be more on when there can be a rate hike. A clearer picture will emerge over the next few months

RBI Policy provides a practical picture of the road ahead amid West Asia war
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

India's leapfrog moment: A coordinated push can reshape growth path

As India nears the $3,000 per capita mark, a coordinated push in skills, clean energy and AI could help it leapfrog the middle-income trap

India's leapfrog moment: A coordinated push can reshape growth path
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

Morgan Stanley cuts India FY27 GDP forecast by 30bps to 6.2%

If crude spikes to $150/bbl for a quarter, we see FY27 (GDP) growth at around 5.7 per cent, CPI inflation breaching 6 per cent and the CAD widening to around 3 per cent of GDP, Morgan Stanley said.

Morgan Stanley cuts India FY27 GDP forecast by 30bps to 6.2%
Updated On : 07 Apr 2026 | 1:19 PM IST

Iran war could shave off 1% point from India's FY27 GDP growth forecast: EY

India's real GDP growth for the next fiscal could erode by around 1 percentage point, while retail inflation could rise by about 1.5 percentage points from their baseline estimates if the Middle East conflict persists through the next fiscal, an EY report said. The EY Economy Watch report said that several sectors, including employment-intensive sectors like textiles, paints, chemicals, fertilizers, cement and tires, could be directly impacted. Any reduction in employment or incomes in these sectors may further dampen aggregate demand. As a result, both supply and demand conditions may be adversely affected by global oil market disturbances. It said the Indian economy, which imports nearly 90 per cent of its crude oil requirements, is also highly dependent on imports of natural gas and fertilizers, and is particularly vulnerable to such external shocks, with the adverse effects likely to cascade across multiple sectors through strong forward and backward linkages with crude oil and .

Iran war could shave off 1% point from India's FY27 GDP growth forecast: EY
Updated On : 31 Mar 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

Goldman Sachs cuts India's 2026 growth forecast to 5.9%, sees rate hike

The fresh cut in growth estimate by Goldman's analysts follows a change in their assumptions on oil prices and the period of disruption to supplies

Goldman Sachs cuts India's 2026 growth forecast to 5.9%, sees rate hike
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 11:36 AM IST

New GDP series: A beginner's guide to GDP estimates | GDP base year | GDP growth | Indian Economy

India is set to release a new GDP series with 2022–23 as the base year. But what exactly is GDP, how is it calculated, and why do revisions matter?

Icon YoutubeNew GDP series: A beginner's guide to GDP estimates | GDP base year | GDP growth | Indian Economy
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 1:02 PM IST

India’s new GDP series highlights: Economy grows by 7.8% in Q3 FY26; full year growth raised to 7.6%

India’s economy expanded 7.8% in the October–December quarter of FY26, according to newly released national accounts data based on a revised GDP series with 2022–23 as the base year.

Icon YoutubeIndia’s new GDP series highlights: Economy grows by 7.8% in Q3 FY26; full year growth raised to 7.6%
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

Maharashtra on track to contribute $1.5 tn to India's GDP: Dy CM Shinde

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says Maharashtra is on track to contribute $1.5 trillion to India's GDP as infrastructure expansion and investment drive the state's growth

Maharashtra on track to contribute $1.5 tn to India's GDP: Dy CM Shinde
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

Nomura cuts India FY27 GDP forecast to 7% amid West Asia conflict

Tensions in West Asia, if sustained, could test the goldilocks mix of robust growth and stable inflation, Nomura said in a recent note.

Nomura cuts India FY27 GDP forecast to 7% amid West Asia conflict
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: New GDP series welcome, but more needs to be done

A new GDP base year, US-Israel strikes on Iran, India's urban planning crisis, and artificial intelligence's impact on the IT sector dominate today's Opinion page

Best of BS Opinion: New GDP series welcome, but more needs to be done
Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

Economists project FY27 growth to be over 7% in the new GDP series

Economists expect India's FY27 growth to exceed 7 per cent under the new GDP series, supported by capex push and consumption, though trade tensions and El Nino risks loom

Economists project FY27 growth to be over 7% in the new GDP series
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:16 PM IST

India's FY26 growth outlook raised to 7.6% after GDP series reset

Economy expands 7.8% in Q3; manufacturing shines bright

India's FY26 growth outlook raised to 7.6% after GDP series reset
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

India's Q3FY26 GDP growth slows to 7.8% from 8.4% in Q2 on new series

India's GDP grew 7.8% in Q3FY26 under the new series, slightly slower than earlier quarters, while full-year FY26 growth is estimated higher at 7.6% compared to 7.1% in FY25

India's Q3FY26 GDP growth slows to 7.8% from 8.4% in Q2 on new series
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 4:55 PM IST

Datanomics: FY05 vs FY12 GDP series - Industry share rose, services fell

New 2022-23 GDP base may not change sector shares unless methodology is revised, as past shifts show sharp impact of statistical tweaks

Datanomics: FY05 vs FY12 GDP series - Industry share rose, services fell
Updated On : 26 Feb 2026 | 3:01 PM IST

Govt overhauls GDP data using granular CPI, WPI data to improve accuracy

Under previous methods, low nominal ‌GDP growth alongside low wholesale inflation created discrepancies by translating into higher real growth rates

Govt overhauls GDP data using granular CPI, WPI data to improve accuracy
Updated On : 24 Feb 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

High-frequency indicators point to moderation in India's Q3 GDP growth

Economists expect Q3 GDP growth to remain above 7 per cent, supported by a pickup in consumption and investment

High-frequency indicators point to moderation in India's Q3 GDP growth
Updated On : 22 Feb 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

New GDP series may introduce more categories to track consumption basket

Panel report released by the National Statistics Office signals shift to more granular expenditure tracking

New GDP series may introduce more categories to track consumption basket
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Business as usual: Budget 2026 banks on stability, not structural change

Fiscal deficit targets stay on track and projections look realistic, but the Budget avoids big reforms on Customs tariffs and tax structure, offering mainly incremental changes

Business as usual: Budget 2026 banks on stability, not structural change
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 9:12 PM IST

'Budget 2026 prioritises sustainable growth over short-term stimulus'

For long-term investors, such investments enhance productivity across sectors like manufacturing, services, logistics, and urban development

'Budget 2026 prioritises sustainable growth over short-term stimulus'
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

'Budget 2026 puts manufacturing, technology at centre of growth push'

Budget's priority seems to be to reinforce India's long term growth narrative while maintain a tight balancing act as far as fiscal discipline is concerned.

'Budget 2026 puts manufacturing, technology at centre of growth push'
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 5:09 PM IST