Archive · 19 May 2025
Indian Economy Shows Resilience in April 2025 Amidst Global Concerns
India's economy showed strength in April 2025, with the stock market rising and foreign investors putting in money.
Inflation went down, especially for food.
People are also using UPI more.
However, trade deficit increased, and while industrial output and unemployment rates showed slight changes, they remained relatively stable overall.
The Sensex and Nifty increased in April 2025, extending a strong rally from March.
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) invested significantly in Indian equities.
Retail and wholesale inflation decreased in April, with food inflation dropping sharply.
India's GST collections hit a record high in April.
Unemployment rate was at 5.1 percent in April among individuals aged 15 years and above.
- Who
- India's economy
- What
- Macroeconomic indicators in India, including stock market performance, inflation, and GST collections
- When
- April 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to a mix of factors including investor confidence and global uncertainties
- Sensex Increase (April)
- 2,827 points
- Nifty Increase (April)
- 814.85 points
- FPI Investment (April)
- Rs. 18,409 crore
- Retail Inflation (April)
- 3.16%
- GST Collection (April)
- Rs. 2.37 lakh crore
- Trade Deficit (April)
- - USD 8.65 billion
- Unemployment Rate (April)
- 5.1%
Sources
Markets decline in early trade dragged by IT stocks, weak Asian trends
Foreign investors infuse ₹4,452 crore in Indian equities this week, net investment in May at ₹18,620 crore: NSDL
Defence Stocks in Action: From BEL to Cochin Shipyard, these shares rally today - Check details
State of the Economy- How macroeconomic indicators performed in April 2025
