FICCI has revised India's GDP growth forecast to 6.4% for FY 2024-25, down from 7.0%. Consumer spending is expected to rise, driven by positive developments in agriculture and rural areas. Industrial and services sectors will see modest growth. Inflation is anticipated to ease, and foreign investment opportunities are emerging.
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Indian equity market shows promise as the Nifty 50 ends a three-week slide, closing nearly 2% higher. Key factors include positive macroeconomic indicators, a drop in the dollar index, and RBI's liquidity support. As markets anticipate volatility in a shortened week due to the Holi festival, FII activity, global market dynamics, and technical levels will be critical.
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Bank credit and deposit growth in India slowed in the October-December quarter of 2024. Notably, personal loans and credit to key sectors saw a decline, while public sector lending picked up. Term deposits grew significantly, driven by higher interest rates and large-value deposits.
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Udaan, a B2B e-commerce startup, secured a fresh $75 million in funding led by existing investor M&G, maintaining a $1.8 billion valuation. The company is also negotiating an additional $25 million in funding. The investment will enhance Udaan's supply chain and vendor partnerships.
BSE market capitalisation fell below Rs 400 lakh crore due to foreign fund outflows and disappointing corporate earnings. Major losers included IndusInd Bank and ITC, while NTPC and Tech Mahindra gained. The small-cap index dropped 1.71 per cent. Sector-wise, utilities and IT gained, whereas industrials and auto sectors suffered losses. Mixed performances were seen across the market.
India achieved a record high renewable energy capacity addition of around 30 GW in 2024, a significant increase from 13.75 GW in 2023. This growth is crucial for meeting the ambitious target of 500 GW by 2030, with an average requirement of 50 GW per year.
The Indian rupee continued to strengthen for the seventh straight session, closing at 85.67 against the US dollar. Positive domestic equity trends, foreign capital inflows, and lower crude prices contributed to the gain, erasing all 2025 losses. The rupee has appreciated by 154 paise, with support from foreign banks and exporters. The BSE Sensex surged 1.40%, and Nifty advanced 1.32%.
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