Indian equities closed August with a second consecutive month of losses as Nifty fell 1.38%, pressured by U.S. tariff shocks, foreign fund outflows, and profit-taking. Despite this, strong GDP growth and upcoming GST reform talks provide potential buffers. Geopolitical developments, including Modi’s China visit, and domestic growth triggers will test whether markets can recover in September.
India set for real GDP growth of 7.5% as inflation stays cool: Axis Bank chief economist Neelkanth Mishra
Axis Bank chief economist Neelkanth Mishra projects India’s real GDP to grow 7.5% in the next fiscal, driven by reforms and supportive policies. Headline inflation