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Finance Ministry sees Q2 growth at 7.3%, flags rising global risks

2 sources · first seen 10:39 1 Oct · updated 14:27 1 Oct

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  • The Finance Ministry review sees Q2 growth at 7.3%
  • Oil prices, tighter global financial conditions and US trade uncertainty threaten momentum
  • Growth expectations support Indian equities, while oil and global risks may weigh on rate-sensitive sectors

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CEA warns of challenges in FY27's second half

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran said FY27’s second half will be challenging amid global downside risks, rising oil prices and higher global interest rates. He sees Q2 growth at 7.3%.

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MoneycontrolIndia's growth momentum strong, but global risks mount: Finance Ministry flags oil, yields and capital flows10:39Business LineIndia’s Q2 growth seen at 7.3%, global risks test outlook: Finance Ministry14:27