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India's GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1FY27, surpassing projections, while the current account deficit widened due to higher commodity prices and a growing trade gap.

IN · 2026-09-05

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  1. Step 1 · The triggerIndia's GDP growth beats expectations, signaling robust domestic demand and business activity.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onHigher commodity prices and strong demand widen the current account deficit, putting pressure on the rupee and raising the risk of RBI tightening.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youInput costs for SMEs with import exposure rise, and floating-rate loan costs may increase if RBI responds with tighter policy, squeezing margins.

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Source: LiveMint — Economy

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