Monthly Economic Review

October 1, 2026 1:00 PM

India’s economy likely to grow 7.3% in Q2 FY27: Finance Ministry

India’s economy is expected to grow by 7.3 per cent in the second quarter of FY27, supported by resilient domestic demand and investment, even as higher oil prices, tighter global financial conditions and trade uncertainties pose challenges to sustaining the growth momentum, the Ministry of Finance said in its Monthly Economic Review for September 2026. The review said the economy entered the second quarter from a position of strength after recording 7.8 per cent growth in Q1 FY27, the highes...

August 28, 2025 4:44 PM

India launches bold reforms to offset global trade pressures: Finance Ministry

The resilience of India’s external sector has been a key factor in maintaining a stable macroeconomic environment amid a global trade landscape marked by tariff adjustments and rising uncertainty, the Finance Ministry said in its Monthly Economic Review. The report stated that India has introduced bold reforms to mitigate the impact of global shocks. Persistent challenges such as tariff-related uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions have affected global trade. ...

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...