A look back at India's 2025: navigating US tariffs, sealing key trade pacts, expanding in West Asia, and facing military confrontation with Pakistan. Explore the year's diplomatic highs and lows.
Top officials predict a significant upgrade in IMF's assessment of India's official statistics after ongoing data reforms. New CPI & GDP series, aligned with global standards, to be launched in Feb 2026.
Discover the top 10 wealthiest nations for 2025 based on GDP per capita (PPP). See which countries lead in prosperity and the key factors behind their economic success.
India is actively reshaping its trade policy with new FTAs. Explore the signed deals, ongoing talks, and the strategic impact on exports and the economy. Read more.
India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $1.689 billion to $688.949 billion for the week ending December 12, RBI data shows. Gold and foreign currency assets saw significant growth. Read the full analysis.
IMF data shows India's $5 trillion GDP target is delayed by 3-4 years. We analyze the impact on jobs, EMIs, investments, and daily costs for Indian households.
India and Oman have unveiled a comprehensive joint vision document to enhance cooperation in trade, energy, maritime security, and people-to-people ties. Explore the key agreements shaping this strategic partnership.
The US Embassy in India highlights VP nominee JD Vance's praise for bilateral ties, calling India a friend. Explore the strategic importance and future of India-US relations.
Former IMF deputy MD Gita Gopinath predicts the Fund will upgrade India's growth forecast closer to 7% for the current fiscal, citing strong Q2 data and global AI spending offsetting tariff impacts.
Pakistan's economy avoids collapse via IMF bailouts & Chinese loans, but structural flaws, elite corruption & regional tensions threaten long-term stability. Explore the full analysis.
Senior US State Department official Allison Hooker and trade negotiators arrive in India to strengthen economic ties, discuss tariffs, and foster AI and space collaboration. Key meetings scheduled in New Delhi and Bengaluru.
India and Russia deepen strategic ties, signing agreements in trade, energy, and tech, aiming for $100 billion trade by 2030. Can this offset US tariff pressures?
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta clarifies IMF's procedural concerns on India's growth data quality and the rupee's 'crawling peg' classification, affirming India's managed float stance. Read the full details.
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta clarifies IMF's procedural concerns on India's data quality and the rupee's 'crawling peg' tag. Get the full story on the economic debate.
Anna Haakenson's viral Instagram post details 9 cultural contrasts between India and the US after a 2.5-month family trip. Discover the insights sparking global discussion.
IMF is assessing options to aid Sri Lanka's recovery from Cyclone Ditwah's devastation. Read about the economic impact and the crucial $3 billion bailout's next steps.
Pakistan initiates bidding to privatise loss-making Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), a key step under its $7 billion IMF programme. Read the full details and implications.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced India will update its GDP calculation base year to 2022-23. New data series, reflecting modern consumption, will be released on Feb 27. Read the full story.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies IMF's 'C' rating stems from an old 2011-12 base year, not growth data. India to adopt new 2022-23 base from 2026. Read details.
As Putin visits India, the world watches how New Delhi will balance discounted Russian oil, defence needs, and US pressure. Will India secure its autonomy or face new sanctions?
Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to elevate cooperation with India to a new level during his Dec 4-5 visit. Defence deals like S-400, Su-57 jets & nuclear energy pacts to dominate talks.
The IMF's 'C' rating highlights long-standing issues with India's GDP data, including an outdated base year and deflator problems, casting doubt on the impressive 8.2% Q2 growth figure. Experts call for urgent statistical reforms.
The IMF's critique of India's economic statistics highlights data quality issues but is seen as a cue for improvement, not alarm. India's 8.2% GDP growth for Q2 2025-26 remains robust. Read more.
India's economy grew at 8.2% in Q2 FY25, its fastest pace in 6 quarters. Yet, the IMF gives its national accounts a 'C' grade, sparking a debate on data quality. We explain the clash and what it means.
India's tourism sector sees a strong recovery, with the US, UK, and Canada among the top contributors. Discover the full list and key insights from the latest 2024-25 data.
IMF maintains C-rating for India's national accounts while government prepares new GDP series for 2026. Learn what this means for India's economic data credibility and upcoming changes.
IMF maintains 'C' grade for India's GDP data, citing methodological issues. India plans major data overhaul with new 2022-23 base year series in February 2026. Read more.
India's foreign exchange reserves declined by $4.472 billion to $688.104 billion for week ended November 21, primarily due to falling gold reserves value. Read full analysis.
The IMF has changed India's exchange-rate classification to 'crawl-like arrangement', citing RBI's frequent intervention. Discover the impact on the rupee and economic growth forecasts.
IMF reclassifies India's exchange rate to 'crawl-like', urging more flexibility. Rupee volatility rises under RBI's Malhotra. Discover the impact on India's economy and global trade.