India’s real GDP growth is expected to slow to 6.4% in FY24-25, down from 8.2% in FY23-24, due to weaker urban demand and reduced investment activity. The central government is likely to fall short of its capital expenditure target by around Rs 1.4 trillion this fiscal year, leading to a projected budget deficit of 4.8% in FY25, which is slightly below the budgeted 4.9%.
Rupee declines first time in eight sessions as Brent oil prices rise above $112
On Thursday, the Indian rupee declined for the first time in eight trading sessions. This occurred even amid foreign portfolio investment inflows for the Jio