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April 15, 2026 4:57 PM

India’s exports rise 4.22% to $860.09 billion in FY26; imports grow faster, widening trade deficit

India’s exports grew by 4.22 per cent to USD 860.09 billion in the financial year 2025–26, while imports rose at a faster pace of 6.47 per cent to around USD 970 billion, resulting in a widening of the overall trade deficit, according to data shared by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal. The data shows that total exports increased from USD 825.26 billion in 2024–25 to USD 860.09 billion in 2025–26. Meanwhile, imports rose from USD 919.92 billion in the previous financial year to approxim...

December 4, 2025 1:25 PM

Fitch raises India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4% on strong consumption, tax reforms

Fitch Ratings on Thursday revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 7.4%, up from its earlier estimate of 6.9%, citing strong domestic demand and the positive impact of recent tax reforms. The global rating agency said private consumption remains the primary engine of growth this fiscal year, supported by “strong real income dynamics, improved consumer sentiment, and the benefits of goods and services tax reforms.” It added that robust household spending has kept economic momentum f...

July 30, 2025 12:23 PM

IMF revises India’s GDP growth upward to 6.4% for FY26 and FY27

India is now projected to register a GDP growth of 6.4 per cent in both FY26 and FY27, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revising its earlier forecast slightly upward. The revision reflects a more benign external environment than what was assumed in its April forecast, according to the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report released on Tuesday. For the current fiscal year, the IMF has raised India’s GDP growth forecast by 20 basis points (bps) to 6.4 per cent. It has also...

July 28, 2025 5:11 PM

With resilient Q1 growth, Indian economy ‘steady as she goes’ in FY26: Centre

The first quarter of FY26 presents a picture of resilient domestic supply and demand fundamentals. With inflation remaining within the target range and the monsoon progressing on track, the domestic economy enters the second quarter of FY26 on a relatively firm footing, according to the Finance Ministry’s Monthly Economic Review for June 2025, released on Monday. The report adds that the economy gives the impression of being "steady as she goes" for the current fiscal year (FY26). India’s m...

July 11, 2025 1:06 PM

India’s economic growth on track despite global challenges: report

India’s economic growth continues to remain on track despite global uncertainties, supported by improvements in key high-frequency indicators in both the services and manufacturing sectors, according to a report by Bank of Baroda released on Friday. The report notes that consumption has gained momentum in the first quarter (Q1) of FY26 compared to the previous quarter. Higher steel consumption, a rise in electronic imports, and increased central government revenue expenditure have contributed...

June 3, 2025 3:53 PM

Indian companies post satisfactory Q4 results despite global challenges: Bank of Baroda Report

Corporate performance of Indian companies in the fourth quarter of financial year 2025 remained satisfactory despite a tough global economic environment, according to a recent report by Bank of Baroda. The report highlighted that most companies are optimistic about their future growth prospects, and there is potential for further improvement once consumption demand picks up in FY26. The report said, "Corporate performance in Q4 FY25 was on the whole satisfactory and there is scope for an upwar...