On the savings front, household total savings stood at 23.3 per cent of PDI (18.4 per cent of GDP) in FY23, nearing a two-decade low. Net Financial Savings (NFS) were particularly concerning, reaching a four-decade low of 6.6 per cent of PDI. Physical savings, on the other hand, hit a decade
The demand conditions in the economy are gathering momentum after some slack in the first quarter of 2024-25, the Reserve Bank of India said in its monthly bulletin of August 2024.
New Delhi [India], August 17: This is the point of inflection for the fast-changing digital space of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in India. There are over 63 million MSMEs in India that emerge as a key sector for the economy of the country, employing over 110 mil
Noting that the government has created an ideal ecosystem for startups which will propel their growth, made India a more attractive investment destination and brought more efficiency in banking and financial sectors, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that various such factors have s
New Delhi [India], August 13: India, with its vast agricultural landscape, stands as a global agricultural powerhouse. Despite employing over half of the country's workforce, the agricultural sector contributes only 20.2 per cent to India's GDP, according to the Indian Economic Survey 202
A recent report by Moody's warns that the ongoing curfews in Bangladesh could severely harm the country's economy, potentially bringing it back to levels seen during the pandemic.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 12: SBI General Insurance, one of India's leading General Insurance companies, has reported a robust growth of 32% in the first quarter of FY 24-25, resulting in a Gross Direct Premium (GDP) of INR 2,603 crore. This growth rate significantly outperform
The State Bank of India in a report projects that India's real GDP will grow by 7.0 per cent year-on-year in FY25, which is slightly lower than the RBI's forecast of 7.2 per cent.
BOB also cautioned that the rate cut could be further delayed if inflationary pressures persist. With the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voting 4-2 in favour of maintaining the current policy stance, the decision underscores a growing divide among its members regarding the direction of mone
At the post-monetary policy press briefing, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said that GDP growth figures in the US are doing well and it was not right to rush to a conclusion that the country was slowly slipping into recession.
Das added, "Assuming a normal monsoon and taking into account the 4.9 per cent inflation print, Q1 CPI inflation for the current financial year (2024-25) is projected at 4.5 per cent, with q2 at 4.4 per cent, Q3 at 4.7 per cent and Q4 at 4.3 per cent. CPI inflation for the first quarter of n