Economists across the board have welcomed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) latest policy decision, terming the 50 basis points (bps) repo rate cut as a pro-growth move that is expected to significantly boost liquidity and economic activity in the country.
As the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) begins its two-day meeting in Mumbai to deliberate on the key policy rates, economists are divided over the quantum of the rate cut that the central bank should undertake in its June 6 announcement.
The robust GDP numbers of the Indian economy in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025 are because of good domestic consumption, government investment, and relatively lower dependence on exports, say experts reacting to the numbers.
India is expected to be the primary engine of global economic growth in 2025 and 2026, according to a report of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Chief Economists Outlook.
The symposium brought together a distinguished assembly of thought leaders, policymakers, economists, and industry experts from Nepal and India to engage in a comprehensive dialogue on Nepal's economic reform agenda and the prospects for enhanced bilateral and regional collaboration.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 29: Leading economists from across the country gathered at the Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) for a two-day national seminar on "Indian Economic Progress Towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals", hosted in colla
The Reserve Bank of India's decision to cut repo rate by 25 basis points in its monetary policy review has drawn mixed reactions from industry experts, with many voicing expectations for a sharper reduction to better support economic growth.
As global markets continue to see a sharp decline, several economists are urging the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to take stronger steps in its upcoming monetary policy meeting.
As the US President, Donald Trump, mandates a 27 per cent tariff on Indian goods to his country, the economists and economy watchers have opined that exporters will face relatively less trouble, as amongst major EMs in Asia, tariffs on India is the lowest, barring the Philippines.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to announce its monetary policy decision in the second week of April. Economists believe that a rate cut is necessary to support economic growth, with some advocating for a 50-basis-point (bps) reduction, while others expect a more cautious approach.
Digitisation, reforms, financial inclusion are among several factors that have contributed to India's economic growth over the past decade, economists have said as IMF data, cited by BJP leader Amit Malviya, showed that the country doubled its GDP from USD 2.1 trillion in 2015 to USD 4.3 tri
China's exports are struggling as US tariffs intensify, with business leaders and economists warning of significant economic consequences. Many companies have shifted production to other countries, while business confidence remains low.