Indian Economy: News
India's wholesale inflation rises to 12-month high
India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) surged to a 12-month high of 3.88% in March, up from February's 2.13%, government data released today showed.
India's services activity slows to 14-month low
India's services activity has witnessed a slowdown, with the Purchasing Managers's Index (PMI) falling to a 14-month low of 57.5 in March.
India may lose 1% GDP growth if US-Iran war continues
The ongoing conflict between US and Iran in West Asia could have a major impact on India's economic growth, according to a recent report by EY.
India's industrial output rises 5.2% year-on-year in February
India's industrial output witnessed a jump in February 2026, with the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by 5.2% year-on-year.
India needs to be prepared for long-term war effects: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Lok Sabha about the ongoing crisis in West Asia.
Oil prices may hit $150/barrel: What it means for India
Crude oil prices have surged to a four-year high, causing major concerns for the Indian economy and stock market investors.
US-Iran war could push India's inflation above 5%
India's retail inflation, which stood at 3.2% in February, could rise sharply if the ongoing US-Iran war continues and higher energy prices start affecting domestic consumers.
India's factory output weakens to 4.8% in January
India's industrial output grew by 4.8% year-on-year in January, slowing down from the 7.8% growth rate recorded in December 2025.
US-Iran war: TCS, L&T among others with major Gulf exposure
The ongoing US-Iran war has sent shockwaves through the market, with Sensex plunging over 2,700 points at the opening on Monday.
India's factory activity grows at fastest pace in 4 months
India's factory activity has grown at its fastest pace in four months, driven by strong domestic demand.
'Doomsday' report rattles global markets, predicts economic collapse
The global economy has had a rollercoaster ride this year, and a new 'doomsday' report is only adding to the turmoil.
Goldman Sachs raises India's GDP growth forecast to 6.9%
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has revised its growth forecast for India, raising the country's real GDP growth in calendar year 2026 (CY26) by 20 basis points to 6.9%.
India's services and manufacturing activity accelerates in January
India's services sector activity witnessed an uptick in January, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) climbing to 58.5 from December's 58.
Global economy to grow at 3.3% in 2026: IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a resilient global economic growth of 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027.
India's wholesale inflation rises to 8-month high of 0.83%
India's wholesale price inflation has risen to an 8-month high of 0.83% in December, marking an increase from November's contraction of 0.32%.
India's retail inflation rises to 3-month high of 1.33%
India's retail inflation has increased to a three-month high of 1.33% in December, up from 0.7% in November, government data released today showed.
India's services sector growth declines to 11-month low in December
India's services sector growth slowed down to an 11-month low in December, a recent survey by S&P Global has revealed.
India's factory sector growth slows to 2-year low in December
India's manufacturing sector has recorded its slowest growth in two years, with a significant decline in demand and production.
Indian equities trail emerging markets by widest margin in decades
The Indian stock market has witnessed its worst relative performance in nearly three decades, according to a report by global brokerage firm Jefferies.
India's private sector growth slows to 10-month low in December
India's private sector activity witnessed a major slowdown in December, marking its weakest growth in 10 months.
India's economy to quadruple to $16 trillion by 2042: Study
Indian economy is on the cusp of a major transformation that could redefine wealth creation in the next two decades.
India's services growth surges but export orders hit 8-month low
India's services sector witnessed an acceleration in November, according to the latest HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers's Index (PMI) survey.
India's economy grows 8.2% in Q2, fastest in six quarters
India's economy has registered a stellar growth of 8.2% in the July-September quarter, the highest in six quarters.
India's Q2 GDP growth estimated at 7-7.5%: Finance Ministry
Indian economy is likely to have expanded by 7-7.5% in the July-September quarter (Q2) of FY26, a Finance Ministry report said on Thursday.
India's infrastructure growth hits 0%, worst in 14 months
India's core sector growth has stagnated at 0% year-on-year in October, the lowest in 14 months.
India's retail inflation drops to decade-low of 0.25%
India's retail inflation has plunged to a decade-low of 0.25% in October, down from 1.44% in September.
India's services sector growth slows to 5-month low in October
India's services sector growth has slowed down in October, hitting a five-month low of 58.9, according to a private sector survey released today.
India's GDP series revamp to spotlight digital economy, gig sector
India is set to launch a new series of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calculations next year, with the base year revised from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
India's GDP to grow faster than expected at 6.7%: Poll
The Indian economy is expected to grow at a slightly faster pace than earlier predictions, according to a Reuters poll.
India's private sector growth slows to 5-month low in October
India's private sector growth has slowed down to a five-month low in October, according to a recent survey.
India's wholesale inflation slows to 0.13% in September
India's wholesale inflation, as measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), has slowed to 0.13% in September on a year-on-year basis.
India to become $30-35 trillion economy by 2047: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has expressed confidence in India's journey toward becoming a developed and prosperous nation by 2047.
World Bank raises India's FY26 growth forecast to 6.5%
The World Bank has revised India's growth forecast for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) to 6.5%, up from its previous estimate of 6.3% made in June.
India's services sector growth slows as demand cools
India's services sector growth has slowed down in September, with the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling to 60.9 from August's 15-year high of 62.9.
India's manufacturing growth slows as factory prices hit 12-year high
India's manufacturing sector witnessed a slowdown in growth last month, marking its slowest pace in four months.
India's private sector growth slows in September amid softer demand
India's private sector growth has slowed down in September, a recent survey has revealed.
India's wholesale inflation rises to 4-month high in August
India's wholesale price index (WPI) inflation rose to a four-month high of 0.52% in August, government data released today showed.
Formal job creation in India declines for second consecutive year
India's formal job creation has witnessed a major decline under the Employees's Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for two consecutive years until FY25.
India's economy grows 7.8% in Q1 FY26, hitting 15-month high
India's economy expanded by a robust 7.8% in the first quarter (April-June) of FY26, hitting a five-quarter high, according to estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
Fitch affirms India's 'BBB-' rating, says economic outlook remains strong
Global credit rating agency Fitch has affirmed India's long-term credit rating at 'BBB-' with a "stable" outlook.