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Reserve Bank of India projected 7.6% GDP growth for FY26 and 6.9% for FY27, with Sanjay Malhotra citing resilience from domestic demand but warning of geopolitical risks, inflation pressures, and global slowdown impacting India’s outlook

A report by Emkay Global Financial Services forecasts recovery in Indian markets as oil pressures ease. The Nifty 50 may stabilise, with rupee strengthening and bond yields softening, though higher crude prices could impact growth, inflation and fiscal balance

If measurement itself becomes a subject of debate, the informational foundations of economic policymaking inevitably weaken 

India recorded its lowest inflation since the CPI series began, with average headline inflation at 1.7 per cent during April–December 2025, even as GDP grew 8 per cent, reflecting strong macroeconomic fundamentals, the Economic Survey 2025–26 said.

In Amman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Jordanian companies to invest in India, highlighting its 8%+ growth and emerging sectors like healthcare, dry-climate farming, and food infrastructure. He emphasized long-term India-Jordan economic cooperation and mutual benefits for businesses and citizens

Gold prices ended slightly higher this week with positive bias amid safe haven demand. Analysts expect prices to trade between Rs 1,07,500 and Rs 1,11,000, with focus on upcoming US economic data

Britain’s economy expanded 0.3% in the second quarter, above forecasts of 0.1%, despite slowing from Q1’s 0.7% growth. Officials attribute the boost to a strong June performance, offering relief to the Labour government and easing pressure on public finances.

The Reserve Bank of India could consider further repo rate cuts if GDP growth underperforms and the US Federal Reserve adopts aggressive easing. HSBC Mutual Fund says liquidity will stay ample, with corporate bonds offering attractive spreads

US tariffs on Indian exports, set to take effect August 7, will have a minimal GDP impact of 0.19%, affecting $8.1 billion in trade, says PHDCCI. The think tank has outlined a four-pronged plan to manage the fallout.

The mild revision of 10 basis points (bps) in the second advanced estimate to 6.5 per cent takes the expected real GDP growth this fiscal closer to the average of 6.6 per cent seen in the decade pre-pandemic

Government capital expenditure surged to Rs 2.7 lakh crore, marking about a 30 per cent increase compared to the average of the first two quarters which was a bit muted due to general elections

Sitharaman had in her first Budget in 2019 replaced the leather briefcase -- which was in use for decades for carrying Budget documents -- with a traditional 'bahi-khata' wrapped in red cloth

WESP said that India's economy would be bolstered by "strong export growth in services and certain goods categories, particularly pharmaceuticals and electronics".

Higher crude oil prices, lower economic growth projection continue to play spoilsports on Wednesday

Nano-entrepreneurs, construction workers, domestic helpers, and street vendors, etc, who form the lower 50% of the labour force continue to operate under severe constraints

Raises inflation target to 4.8 per cent from previous projection of 4.5 per cent for current fiscal

While it is important that technology should advance, it should not overly favour automation

Expanding Ayushman scheme without increasing funding will result in substandard care for senior citizens

Tax notice to a few top-ranking institutions reflects the utter callousness of government towards public-funded research

Despite govt’s efforts to boost scientific recognition, India’s R&D landscape continues to face hurdles