India’s Economic Indicators: A Snapshot of Growth, Prices, Jobs and Trade

India’s economy continues to draw global attention as a mix of strong expansion, disciplined price control and evolving external pressures shape its performance. 

The latest official dashboard of India’s economic indicators presents a comprehensive overview of output, inflation, employment, infrastructure and trade, offering insight into where the economy stands amid global shifts.

Robust Growth Amid New Challenges

India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has remained on a strong trajectory, with multiple indicators pointing to expansion well above global averages. Recent economic assessments show that the economy is set to record real growth rates above 7 per cent, marking one of the most sustained runs in decades as domestic demand and investment remain resilient.

Manufacturing, services, and infrastructure sectors have all contributed to this momentum. High-frequency data suggest that industrial activity has accelerated, with output growth at elevated levels in late 2025, underscoring broad-based expansion.

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Despite a challenging global backdrop, including trade tensions and currency pressures — India’s performance has stayed firm. Economists and policymakers alike attribute this resilience to flexible monetary conditions, reformed tax systems, and supportive fiscal measures that cushion external shocks.

Inflation Trends and Price Stability

Inflation remains a central focus of economic monitoring. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has eased significantly from earlier in 2025, buoyed by soft food prices and moderating commodity costs, even as the exchange rate experienced periods of depreciation.

Wholesale price pressures have similarly moderated, reflecting weaker input costs in several sectors. This combination of high growth and controlled inflation offers the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) policy space to balance support for activity while maintaining price stability.

However, inflation expectations are being watched closely as global commodity markets shift. The possibility of imported inflation, particularly through energy and metals, remains a variable in the months ahead.

Employment and Labour Market Signals

The Indian labour market has shown encouraging signs of recovery and expansion. Participation rates have ticked higher, while unemployment rates in late 2025 declined to multi-month lows.

Steady job creation has accompanied the growth cycle, lifting incomes and demand. Additionally, reforms to labour codes and initiatives to improve work conditions have aimed to make employment more formal and secure, giving the economy added structural support.

External Sector and Trade Performance

India’s trade balance and external sector remain key economic indicators tracked on the dashboard. Exports have shown resilience, supported by diversification of markets and a weaker rupee that has softened tariff impacts on key shipments.

Import demand remains strong in energy and capital goods, contributing to a persistent trade deficit. Yet robust services exports, especially in technology and business services — provide a substantial buffer and a net surplus in some components of India’s external accounts.

Foreign exchange reserves remain high, offering several months of import cover and helping underpin confidence in external sustainability.

Price, Output and Sector Indicators in Context

The dashboard’s infrastructure and sector gauges reflect underlying momentum across segments such as manufacturing PMI, services PMI, and core industry output. These indicators are vital for understanding short-run fluctuations in activity that aren’t immediately visible in headline GDP figures.