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S&P Global Raises India’s Rating to ‘BBB’ — A Game-Changer for Economic Confidence
On August 14, 2025, S&P Global upgraded India’s long-term sovereign credit rating from ‘BBB-’ to ‘BBB’, affirming the nation’s economic resilience and sustained fiscal consolidation efforts. The agency also maintained a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in India’s macroeconomic trajectory.
India’s July Trade Deficit Surpasses $27 Billion: What It Means for the Market
In July 2025, India’s merchandise trade deficit ballooned to $27.35 billion, compared to $18.78 billion in June—a sharp month-on-month increase that caught many economists off guard.
July 2025 Wholesale Inflation — Deflation Deepens, What It Means for India’s Markets
In July 2025, India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) dropped 0.58% year-on-year, a sharper contraction than June’s modest 0.13% decline. This marks a continued disinflationary trend at the producer level.
India Falls from Grace: BofA Survey Puts Indian Markets at Bottom in Asia
A recent Bank of America Fund Manager Survey reveals that India has dropped to the least preferred Asian stock market in just a few months. In this latest poll, 30% of fund managers said they are underweight on India, making it the lowest-ranked market among Asia-Pacific equities
U.S. July CPI Shows Sticky Core Inflation Amid Tariff Pressures – What It Means for India"
In July 2025, U.S. headline inflation held steady at 2.7% year-over-year, marginally below forecasts. The monthly CPI rose 0.2%, down from June’s 0.3%.
India’s CPI Retail Inflation Falls to 1.55% in July – Lowest Since June 2017
India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), dropped sharply to 1.55% in July 2025, marking its lowest level since June 2017. This decline reflects easing price pressures across major categories, offering relief to consumers and policymakers alike.
India’s Forex Reserves Soar Past $690.6 Billion
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by approximately $4.55 billion in the week ending May 9, 2025, pushing the total to about $690.62 billion. This jump was largely due to a sharp increase in gold reserves, which added roughly $4.5 billion, while foreign currency assets inched up by $196 million.
RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.50% Amid U.S. Tariff Turmoil
On August 6, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.50%, maintaining a neutral policy stance. This move comes after cumulative cuts totalling 100 basis points so far in 2025, including a surprise 50‑bps cut in June. The pause reflects RBI’s cautious balancing act: supporting economic growth while monitoring evolving trade tensions, especially new U.S. tariffs on Indian exports.
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