A Snapshot of India's Economy
Monthly Report
August 2026 Monthly Report
Economic Phase
Index Value: 58.23
Trend Timeline
Track the economy's evolution throughout the year.
Transitory slowdown signifies a reduction in the pace of economic growth. In this phase, the economy continues to grow but at a slower rate, often influenced by higher interest rates.
This Month
Inflation is now driving the story. Headline CPI rose to 5.54% in September from 4.83% in August, led by food inflation of 7.74%, and the RBI hiked the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50% on 7 October. Industry held firm, with IIP up 8.0% in August. September IIP and Q2 GDP are the next releases to watch.
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