Urban demand slows, overall economy strong: FinMin
The finance ministry highlights growth challenges stemming from geopolitical conflicts, economic fragmentation, and high market valuations in advanced economies
The finance ministry highlights growth challenges stemming from geopolitical conflicts, economic fragmentation, and high market valuations in advanced economies
IMF says Emerging Asia’s strong growth is expected to subside, from 5.7% in 2023 to 5% in 2025. In China, the slowdown is projected to be more gradual
ICRA expects the slowdown in economic growth in Q2 FY25 to be transient
Top 3 positive contributors to IIP growth in August 2024 were intermediate goods, consumer durables and infra or construction goods
HSBC says some growth indicators are softening, though it may be rotation between sectors rather than a slowdown; core inflation remains low but food and fuel could fall
FinMin flags the challenge of navigating uncertainty in the global context, with an imminent cycle of policy rate cuts, fears of a recession in advanced economies and geopolitical conflicts
The revision comes amid Moody's forecast for Asia-Pacific for 2024, which shows the region outpacing the global economy in terms of growth
The global ratings agency says India’s growth will moderate in FY25 from a high base in fiscal 2023–24 but remains the fastest economy in the world
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das says to transition from an emerging to an advanced economy by 2047, the economy needs a "multi-pronged and multi-sectoral approach"