The latest order is expected to intensify legal and political debate over whether India’s most powerful sporting body can continue to remain outside the country’s transparency regime.
Economists note that India’s large domestic market and diversified economy offer insulation compared to smaller, more open nations. Prudent management of fiscal buffers will be critical to navigating near-term volatility while sustaining the growth trajectory.
This uptick from 5.1 per cent in March and 4.9 per cent in February underscores emerging pressures in the labour market, particularly in rural regions where job opportunities remain scarce.
India’s banking sector registered robust credit growth of 15.9 per cent in the financial year 2025-26, driven by strong demand across agriculture, industry, services and retail lending segments, according to the Union Ministry of Finance.
Timely community action and strengthened health services will determine how many more young lives are placed at risk before cooler weather arrives, health workers say.