Vikas KumarNew Delhi, Dec. 29 -- India closed 2025 on a strong macroeconomic footing, marked by accelerating economic growth, easing inflation, and steadily improving employment indicators.
International institutions echoed optimism about India's outlook. The IMF, World Bank, OECD, Moody's, Fitch, and the Asian Development Bank have all upgraded or maintained strong growth projections for India over the next two years, reinforcing its position as the fastest-growing major economy, the government said in a statement.
With high growth, falling unemployment, and easing inflation converging, policymakers described the current macroeconomic environment as a rare "Goldilocks period", positioning India firmly on track toward its long-term goal o...