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India's Q1 GDP Growth Hits 7.8%; Tax Policy Focus Shifts to Process Reforms

17 reports, 11 independent Updated Oct 7

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India's real GDP grew by 7.8 percent in the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27, which was achieved in the April-June quarter. This growth figure surpassed the Reserve Bank of India's earlier estimate of 7 percent. Additionally, Sitharaman noted that India's foreign exchange reserves stood at approximately USD 700 billion.

From aninews.in

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Sitharaman also indicated that the upcoming GST Council meeting on October 7 would focus on process reforms under 'GST 2.0,' including e-invoicing and input tax credit rules. She stated that the Council would review the implementation of rate rationalisation rather than undertaking broad-based rate cuts.

From ianslive.in

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Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister of India and representative of India's economic policy

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Aug 25Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited Toronto for dialogue.1 source
- rediff.com
Aug 1Sitharaman's efforts to advance economic reforms as Finance Minister were praised.1 source
- prokerala.com
Jul 1India is positioning its banking sector globally.1 source
- theindianawaaz.com
Jun 15Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed as India's Finance Minister.1 source
- orissapost.com
Jun 11Article details the current official roles of several prominent Indian figures as of June 11, 2026.1 source
- calcuttanews.net

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Nirmala Sitharaman
Indian politician
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- Basavaraj Bommai and Nirmala Sitharaman were reported to be in power together on November 3, 2026.Tue 20:00
Shamika Ravi
Indian economist

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Mohan Bhagwat
Sixth Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
- Mohan Bhagwat and Dattatreya Hosabale jointly issued a condolence message while business continued in Jharkhand's coal belt.Sat 08:37
Bansuri Swaraj
Indian politician
- MP Bansuri Swaraj was asked to visit Khan Market in Delhi.Mon 12:17
- A political protest occurred in the national capital, involving Bansuri Swaraj.Mon 12:17

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