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The central bank's decision to maintain the status quo signals a careful balancing act between controlling inflation and supporting economic growth in an increasingly uncertain global environment

India’s GDP growth between 2012 and 2023 may have been overstated, with actual expansion closer to 4–4.5% a year than the official estimate of about 6%, says a working paper by Abhishek Anand, Josh Felman and Arvind Subramanian

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the recent rise in global crude oil prices is unlikely to significantly impact India’s inflation for now, as consumer inflation remains near the lower bound of the RBI’s tolerance band amid government and monetary policy measures.

Protests over Iran’s worsening economy spread to rural provinces, leaving at least seven dead among security forces and demonstrators. Violence occurred in Lorestan, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, and Isfahan provinces, amid rising inflation, currency depreciation, and public anger at the theocracy

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP government of promoting monopolies under a “one nation, one businessman” agenda, warning it could lead to profiteering, inflation, exploitation of workers, and marginalisation of farmers and minority communities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised India’s strong economic performance with 8.2 per cent GDP growth in Q2, positioning the country as a global growth driver. He underscored India’s role as a bridge-builder in a fragmented world and a pillar of trust amid global challenges.

The RBI’s latest policy decisions signal confidence in India’s strong economic outlook, with GDP growth for FY26 revised to 7.3 per cent. SBI Chairman CS Setty said the rate cut, neutral stance, and liquidity steps will support momentum while ensuring price stability

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said the government is unconcerned about the rupee’s fall, noting it has not affected inflation or exports. Analysts say the currency may stabilise once the India-US trade deal is finalised

Opposition parties at Sunday’s all-party meeting flagged concerns over electoral roll revisions, the Delhi blast, unemployment, inflation and federal issues. They criticised the shortened Winter Session, demanding time-bound debates as Parliament meets from December 2 to 19 with just 15 sittings

India, already the world’s fourth-largest economy, is projected to become the third-largest by 2030 with a $7.3 trillion GDP. Strong sectoral growth, softening inflation, and policy reforms are driving sustained economic momentum and global investor confidence

Gold futures on the MCX surged Rs 791 to Rs 1,21,313 per 10 grams on Thursday, supported by firm global cues and a weaker dollar. Silver followed suit, gaining Rs 1,251 per kg as global prices rose above USD 4,000 per ounce

President Donald Trump said the United States may import beef from Argentina to help reduce prices for American consumers. The move, part of his anti-inflation push, comes as US beef costs remain high due to drought and reduced imports

Nationwide survey to revise economic indicators and align with global standards

India’s headline inflation is expected to stay below 4 per cent for the next two quarters, driven by easing food prices and a favourable base effect. CPI inflation fell to 2.1 per cent in June, the lowest since January 2019, according to CareEdge Ratings

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said rate cuts will depend on inflation and growth outlook, not just current data. He assured that more tools are available to support the economy and ruled out fears of asset bubbles or policy exhaustion

Both growth and price stability equally important, says RBI Governor

India, however, is likely to be relatively less impacted among Asian economies as other countries have been hit by higher tariff rates or run a larger trade surplus with the US

The notification, issued by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, also increased daily allowances for sitting members and pension and additional pension for every year of service in excess of five years for former members

"The RBI has already embarked on a rate cutting cycle and is likely to go in for another 25 basis points reduction in the April monetary policy committee meeting, taking the repo rate to 6 per cent," HSBC Research said

India should expand its export portfolio, diversifying its trade to other economies such as SE Asia and Latin America