Good news for the economy, and your wallet! India’s macroeconomic outlook is looking firmly positive, with easing inflation, stronger domestic demand, and smoother policy transmission putting the country on a stable growth path, says the Monthly Economic Review for October, released by the Department of Economic Affairs.
Here’s the fun part: GST rate rationalisation is working its magic, sending consumption indicators soaring and giving both urban and rural demand a healthy boost. “E-way bill generation expanded by 14.4% during September and October 2025 YoY. Meanwhile, cumulative GST collection growth of 9.0% for Apr–Oct 2025 shows the underlying revenue stream is strong, thanks to firm consumption and better compliance,” the report highlights.
And the icing on the cake? Retail inflation slipped to an all-time low of 0.25% in October 2025, helped by GST cuts, a friendly base effect, and an 11-year drop in food prices, especially your everyday veggies. Finally, grocery bills that don’t make you gasp!
Corporate performance in Q2 FY26 remained resilient. Net sales grew 6.1 per cent YoY, while net profits surged 12.3 per cent. “Profit margins have continued to strengthen, with PAT as a share of total income reaching an estimated 11.1 per cent—among the highest in recent years. Overall, the data suggest that corporate balance sheets remain resilient, supported by stable earnings,” the report noted.
Agriculture outlook improves with the Rabi season starting on a promising note. Total Rabi sowing increased 14.8 per cent YoY, with wheat sowing up 19.9 per cent and gram up 8.9 per cent, aided by healthy reservoir levels and favourable moisture conditions. Kharif procurement has reached 170.9 lakh tonnes as of November 20.
The external sector was supported by record services exports. While merchandise exports moderated in October due to gold and silver imports, services exports touched a record USD 38.5 billion, covering 48 per cent of the merchandise trade deficit. For April-October FY26, total exports grew 4.8 per cent, led by 9.7 per cent growth in services. “The external environment remains characterised by elevated trade policy uncertainty, though global pressures have moderated relative to earlier peaks,” the report noted.
India’s foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 687 billion, providing an 11-month import cover. The rupee traded in a narrow 87.8-88.8 per USD band through October, reflecting market stability. Equity markets continued to be supported by domestic investors and posted a strong October performance, with the MSCI India Index up 4.2 per cent. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continued to play a stabilising role, with their market share rising to 18.3 per cent, surpassing FIIs for the first time in 13 years.
(This News Has Been Syndicated From ANI, Mildly Edited For Clarity)
Aishwarya is a journalism graduate with over three years of experience thriving in the buzzing corporate media world. She’s got a knack for decoding business news, tracking the twists and turns of the stock market, covering the masala of the entertainment world, and sometimes her stories come with just the right sprinkle of political commentary. She has worked with several organizations, interned at ZEE and gained professional skills at TV9 and News24, And now is learning and writing at NewsX, she’s no stranger to the newsroom hustle. Her storytelling style is fast-paced, creative, and perfectly tailored to connect with both the platform and its audience. Moto: Approaching every story from the reader’s point of view, backing up her insights with solid facts.
Always bold with her opinions, she also never misses the chance to weave in expert voices, keeping things balanced and insightful. In short, Aishwarya brings a fresh, sharp, and fact-driven voice to every story she touches.
The post India’s Economy Thrives: Inflation Eases, Corporate Performance Strong, Agriculture Promising appeared first on NewsX.
Contact to : xlf550402@gmail.com
Copyright © boyuanhulian 2020 - 2023. All Right Reserved.