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RBI bulletin: Indian economy remains resilient amid global uncertainty; inflation eases, FDI inflows moderate

The Indian economy has demonstrated resilience despite global uncertainty and weak external demand, supported by “strong and durable macroeconomic fundamentals,” according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) October bulletin released on Monday. The bulletin’s article on the ‘State of the Economy’ highlighted that India’s growth momentum continues, with signs of revival in urban demand…

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India’s services, manufacturing’s export potential untapped; FDI a concern: World Bank South Asia chief economist

India’s services and manufacturing exports hold significant untapped potential for overseas investors, according to Franziska Ohnsorge, Chief Economist for South Asia at the World Bank.“I draw attention to two opportunities for investment. One is in services exports and the other is in goods exports because it’s the export industry rather than tradable industries that foreign…

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FDI boost: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman signals introduction of Insurance Amendment Bill; may be tabled this Winter session

File photo: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Picture credit: PTI) Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has indicated that the Insurance Amendment Bill, which proposes to raise foreign direct investment (FDI) in India’s insurance sector to 100 per cent, is likely to be introduced in Parliament during the upcoming Winter session, which is likely to commence from the…

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