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India’s GDP growth forecast revised downward

Fitch Ratings cut India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.4% for 2025–26, citing escalating global trade tensions.

Gold crosses ₹95k mark amid global rush for safe-haven assets

Gold prices in India crossed ₹95,000 per 10 grams, driven by global demand from central banks and ETFs amid market volatility

Tariff tensions cloud global trade outlook for 2025

The WTO projects a subdued global trade outlook for 2025, with services trade expected to grow by just 4%—1% point below earlier forecasts.

Rice exports soar to record US$ 12 billion in FY 2024-25

The data from the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics shows that rice exports, rose by 20% year-on-year in 2024-25

Passenger vehicle sales hit record 4.3 million units in FY25

 India's passenger vehicle sales set a new record of 4.3 mn units in FY 2024-25, reflecting a 2% increase, primarily driven by Utility Vehicles.

Retail inflation in March hits its lowest level in over five years

India’s retail inflation dropped to 3.34% in March, the lowest since August 2019, driven by falling food prices.

Niti Aayog seeks incentive package for hand & power tools

NITI Aayog recommends targeted support to bridge India’s 14–17% cost disadvantage and capture 10% of the global power tools market by 2035

India’s consumer & retail sector logs US$ 4 bn in Q1 2025 deals

M&A and private equity activity in India’s consumer and retail sector surged to a three-year high in the first quarter of 2025.

Chenab bridge: World’s highest railway arch bridge to connect Kashmir by Indian rail

In a landmark moment for India’s infrastructure, PM Modi will inaugurate the final stretch of the USBRL, featuring the world’s highest railway arch bridge—the Chenab Bridge.

Tariff turbulence sends global freight rates up 16%

Tariff uncertainty has prompted global exporters, including from India, to rush shipments to the U.S., driving up freight costs

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