India’s GDP growth likely to cross 8 pc in Q3 FY26 despite global headwinds: SBI report

February 24, 2026 11:36 AM

India’s GDP growth likely to cross 8 pc in Q3 FY26 despite global headwinds: SBI report

India’s GDP growth in the third quarter of FY26 is likely to come at 8-8.1 per cent, an SBI Research report said on Tuesday, adding that the domestic economy has maintained strong growth momentum despite global headwinds. High-frequency activity data indicates resilient economic activity in Q3 FY26 (October-December 2025). “Rural consumption remains strong, driven by positive signals from farm and non-farm activity. Supported by fiscal stimulus, urban consumption shows a consistent uptick ...

India’s CPI inflation declines to 0.25 per cent in October as GST rate cuts kick in

November 12, 2025 5:29 PM

India’s CPI inflation declines to 0.25 per cent in October as GST rate cuts kick in

India's inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined further to 0.25 per cent in October as the impact of the GST rate cut brought down the prices of goods and services during the month, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Wednesday. The retail inflation eased further, after having plummeted to an over 8-year low of 1.54 per cent in September, as prices of food items and goods across sectors fell during the month. The declining trend in food pr...