GDP grows at 8.2%, fastest in 6 quarters: What the data really says about Indian economy – explained

GDP grows at 8.2%, fastest in 6 quarters: What the data really says about Indian economy – explained

India’s GDP growth has consistently surprised on the upside in the last few quarters. (AI image) India’s GDP has grown at a robust 8.2% in the second quarter of the financial year – a number that beats all estimates by economists and even the RBI. The six-quarter high real GDP growth is expected to push…

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Reliance Industries Ltd: Shares hits fresh 52-week high as Jefferies reaffirms ‘buy’ – key factors driving the bullish stance

Reliance Industries Ltd: Shares hits fresh 52-week high as Jefferies reaffirms ‘buy’ – key factors driving the bullish stance

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL)’s shares rose on Friday, touching a new 52-week high of Rs 1,580.90 on the BSE after global brokerage Jefferies reiterated its “Buy” rating with a price target of Rs 1,785, implying nearly 14% upside. The stock had ended the previous session at Rs 1,564. In early trade, RIL shares were up…

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Fiscal snapshot: Centre’s deficit at 52.6% of FY26 target by October; receipts, state transfers rise

Fiscal snapshot: Centre’s deficit at 52.6% of FY26 target by October; receipts, state transfers rise

The central government’s fiscal deficit stood at 52.6% of the full-year target at the end of October 2025, data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on Friday showed. In the same period last year, the deficit was 46.5% of the 2024-25 Budget Estimates (BE).In absolute terms, the fiscal deficit – the gap between…

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Big booster shot! India’s real GDP grows at a robust 8.2% in Q2 FY26; 6-quarter high number beats expectations – top highlights

Big booster shot! India’s real GDP grows at a robust 8.2% in Q2 FY26; 6-quarter high number beats expectations – top highlights

India GDP growth (AI image) India’s second quarter real GDP growth for FY 2025-26 beat estimates by a wide margin, coming in at a robust high of 8.2%. This is the highest real GDP growth in six quarters for the Indian economy. India has also retained its tag of being the fastest growing major economy…

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‘Only matter of time’: India hopes to seal first tranche of US trade deal by year-end; urges both sides to find ‘right landing zone’

‘Only matter of time’: India hopes to seal first tranche of US trade deal by year-end; urges both sides to find ‘right landing zone’

India hopes to seal first tranche of US trade deal by year-end India is looking to finalise the opening tranche of the India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) before the end of the year, with commerce secretary Rajesh Agarwal saying negotiations have advanced significantly despite recent shifts in global trade conditions. Speaking at FICCI’s Annual General…

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Ease rules for employers! New labour codes slash jail provisions to 22; promote more facilitative regulatory setup

Ease rules for employers! New labour codes slash jail provisions to 22; promote more facilitative regulatory setup

The four new labour codes have significantly reduced the number of offences that carry imprisonment, cutting them to 22 from 87 earlier, according to a senior government official, ET reported.Of these, 16 offences are compoundable, while only six sections now provide for imprisonment along with higher fines for first-time violations related to safety and social…

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Indian economy enters H2 of FY26: Finance ministry says GST reform lifts consumption; sees strong demand despite global risks

Indian economy enters H2 of FY26: Finance ministry says GST reform lifts consumption; sees strong demand despite global risks

The finance ministry on Thursday said the Indian economy entered the second half of the fiscal year on a “firm foundation,” supported by easing inflation, resilient domestic demand and recent tax reforms. The rationalisation of goods and services tax (GST) rates has given a “measurable boost” to consumption, strengthening the growth outlook, it added.In its…

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Stock markets at lifetime highs: What should investors do? Six mistakes to avoid

Stock markets at lifetime highs: What should investors do? Six mistakes to avoid

Those who stayed on the sidelines are now watching markets soar without them, and the temptation to “catch up” is intense. (AI image) When optimism is in the air, it’s easy to lose discipline. Here are six behavioural traps that can quietly sabotage your wealth.
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‘Happy to localise’: Chinese giant mulls India battery plant; Envision plans  million output amid soaring storage needs

‘Happy to localise’: Chinese giant mulls India battery plant; Envision plans $34 million output amid soaring storage needs

China’s Envision Group is exploring the possibility of setting up a battery manufacturing plant in India, looking to tap into the country’s rapid push to modernise its grid and integrate more renewable energy.According to Bloomberg, Suman Nag, Envision’s global head for contracts, said the company is evaluating a 5 GWh-a-year, $34 million facility, which would…

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Economy enters H2 on stable footing: Finance ministry

Economy enters H2 on stable footing: Finance ministry

NEW DELHI: The economy enters the second half of FY26 on a stable footing, anchored by well-contained inflation, resilient domestic demand and supportive policy dynamics, even as global uncertainties warrant continued vigilance, a finance ministry report said on Thursday.The monthly report for Oct also cautioned that global uncertainties – including shifting trade policies, geopolitical frictions,…

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