RBI raises India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.3 pc

IANS | December 5, 2025 11:21 AM

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday raised its GDP growth forecast of the Indian economy to a robust 7.3 per cent for 2025-26 from 6.8 per cent earlier, on the back of an improved outlook driven by strong agricultural prospects, GST rate cuts continuing to play out, low inflation and strong balance sheets of corporates and banks.

Rahul Gandhi targets Centre over IndiGo flights chaos, calls it result of ‘monopoly model’

IANS | December 5, 2025 11:10 AM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Amid the ongoing chaos at several airports across the country, triggered by IndiGo flights cancellations, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi trained guns at the Centre, holding it accountable for the unprecedented crisis. He said that chaos at airports is the consequence of Modi government's monopoly-driven economic model.

Rate cut to boost housing demand as home loans to get cheaper

IANS | December 5, 2025 10:51 AM

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 per cent is expected to give a strong push to housing demand, especially in the affordable and mid-income segments, as home loan EMIs are likely to come down in the coming weeks.

Export booster: Adani’s Dighi Port set to handle 2 lakh cars a year with Motherson partnership

IANS | December 5, 2025 10:37 AM

Ahmedabad, Dec 5 (IANS) In a significant step towards redefining automotive logistics in India, Motherson, through its joint venture Samvardhana Motherson Hamakyorex Engineered Logistics Ltd (SAMRX), on Friday announced an agreement with Dighi Port Limited (DPL) -- a subsidiary of Adani Ports -- to establish a dedicated facility for auto exports at the Dighi Port in Maharashtra.

Rupee opens higher ahead of RBI policy; MCX gold slips

IANS | December 5, 2025 10:22 AM

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Gold prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) slipped slightly in morning trade on Friday, as investors waited for the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy decision.