The ongoing urban slowdown will continue until the first quarter of the Financial Year (FY) 2026, with a revival anticipated to begin in Q2FY26, according to a report by Nuvama.
India's merchandise trade deficit surged to USD 22.99 billion in January 2025, exceeding market expectations of USD 21.0 billion. This marks an increase from USD 21.94 billion in December 2024 and USD 16.56 billion in January 2024.
In the first nine months of the current financial year, profit growth has slowed in sectors that were among the fastest-growing in FY24, says a report by Nuvama.
Despite the slowdown, the HSBC Services PMI data suggests that India's services sector remains resilient, with solid job creation, strong export growth, and steady business confidence. However, inflationary pressures and rising competition could act as headwinds in the coming months.
Indian stock market is set for a reversal in performance in the coming days says a recent report by Morgan Stanley. The report highlighted several factors that indicate a potential recovery after a period of slowdown and uncertainty.
Adapting to climate change could lead to a "temporary and moderate economic slowdown" and cost France nearly one percent of its GDP by 2030, according to a report by the French Directorate General of the Treasury.
Semiconductor Design Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are witnessing a slowdown in hiring, as the open requisitions (job openings or vacancies) declining by 12 per cent between the first quarter (Q1) and third quarter (Q3) of financial year 2025, according to a report by Careernet,
India is currently experiencing a cyclical economic downturn, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth projected at 6.1 per cent for both FY25 and FY26, according to a report by Nirmal Bang.
With the Union Budget for FY26 scheduled to be presented on February 1, 2025, a report by Goldman Sachs underlined two key concerns for policymakers, the pace of fiscal consolidation and the government's spending priorities.
Amid ongoing internet disruptions across Pakistan, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is considering reaching out to tech mogul Elon Musk to address the severe slowdown in internet speeds affecting the region
The report identifies four factors--wealth effect, incomes, leverage, and fiscal transfers--as key drivers of consumption cycles.
Over the past two decades, these drivers have influenced consumption across distinct phases, including periods of broad-based growth and K-shaped recovery.
Federal Reserve officials expressed concern about inflation and advocated a slowdown in rate cuts in their December 17-18 meeting, according to minutes of the meeting.