IMF Raises India FY26 Growth to 7.3%
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🗞️ India becomes world’s 2nd-largest 5G user base
India is now the second-largest 5G market globally, with over 400 million users, reflecting rapid telecom adoption and accelerating digital consumption.
🗞️ Automobile exports rise 24% in 2025
India’s automobile exports grew 24% in 2025, driven by strong overseas demand, improved supply chains, and rising global acceptance of Indian-made vehicles.
💬 Expert Take — “Sustained export growth strengthens the auto sector’s foreign currency earnings and supports long-term capacity expansion.”
🗞️ Electronics manufacturing leads PLI growth
India’s electronics manufacturing sector has emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the PLI scheme, with production jumping 146%, reinforcing India’s push to become a global manufacturing hub.
🗞️ RBL Bank Q3 profit surges to ₹214 crore
RBL Bank reported a sharp rise in Q3 net profit to ₹214 crore, supported by improved asset quality and higher net interest income.
🗞️ Coal India to divest remaining 15% stake in BCCL
Coal India plans to sell its remaining 15% stake in Bharat Coking Coal within six months, while a CMPDI IPO is also likely by March, according to reports.
💬 Expert Take — “Strategic stake sales by Coal India could unlock value and help fund capital expenditure without stretching balance sheets.”
🗞️ IMF raises India’s FY26 growth forecast to 7.3%
The IMF has upgraded India’s FY26 GDP growth projection to 7.3%, citing resilient domestic demand and sustained public investment.
🗞️ India on track to become upper-middle-income economy by 2030
According to an SBI Research report, India could transition to an upper-middle-income economy by 2030, driven by productivity gains and demographic advantages.
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