Piyush Goyal urges BRICS members to link payment systems, expand local-currency trade and improve digital commerce as India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Read Full ArticleIndia's real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY2026-27 to Rs 81.36 lakh crore, beating the RBI's 7% forecast and a Reuters poll of 58 economists projecting 7.1%. Services grew 10%, manufacturing and electricity close to 9%, and financial services at 12%. PM Modi called the performance a "herculean feat" despite West Asia conflict headwinds.
India’s Q2 FY26 GDP is estimated to grow 7.5%, surpassing RBI’s 7% forecast, driven by GST rate changes, festive demand, and stronger investment activity.
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