S&P retains India’s GDP forecast at 6.8% for FY25; expects rate cut by Oct
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
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
India's Service PMI surged to 60.9 in August from 60.3 in July 2024, indicating the strongest expansion rate in the past five months
India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam expected to post robust growth in the Asia-Pacific
HSBC's fash India Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, climbed to 61.3 this month compared to February's final reading of 60.6.
Titled the 'Global Credit Outlook 2024: New Risks, New Playbook,' the report expects the country to be the fastest-growing major economy in the next three years.
S&P Global slashes its outlook for growth in FY25 to 6.4%, from 6.9%
Capital accumulation led by growth in private capital investment is expected to be the key driver of growth during this period, says the report.
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose from September's six-month low of 54.3 to 55.1 in October.
The ratings agency expects RBI's monetary policy committee to hike the key policy rate by another 50 basis points to 5.9% in FY23.
The seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 54.0 in March from 54.9 in February.