Archive · 25 Sep 2025
India's Economy Shows Resilience, Sitharaman Says
India's economy is doing well, growing by nearly 8% annually after COVID.
The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, said that growth continued with 7.8% growth in the first quarter.
She credits this success to good policies and reforms.
Global credit rating agencies have also given India better ratings.
The Bank of Maharashtra is performing well too, with high returns and efficiency.
India's GDP grew by 7.8% in the April-June quarter.
India recorded average annual growth of about 8% from 2021-2025.
India's resilience reflects fiscal policies and reforms.
S&P upgraded India's credit rating to 'BBB' in August 2025.
Bank of Maharashtra's RoA of 1.8% in FY 2024-25 is higher than average.
- Who
- Nirmala Sitharaman, Bank of Maharashtra
- What
- Discussed India's economic growth and performance
- When
- September 25, 2025 (article publication), FY2024-25
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To highlight India's economic resilience and BoM performance.
Arguments for Growth
Other Concerns
Economic Performance
Arguments for Growth
The Finance Minister emphasized strong economic growth, high credit ratings, and strong banking performance.
Other Concerns
The articles provided positive economic figures.
- GDP Growth (Apr-Jun)
- 7.8%
- Average Annual Growth (2021-25)
- Approximately 8%
- S&P Rating (Aug 2025)
- BBB
- Morningstar DBRS Rating (May 2025)
- BBB
- R&I Rating
- BBB+
- BoM RoA (FY2024-25)
- 1.8%
- BoM CIR (FY2024-25)
- 38.4%
Sources
S&P assigns ‘BBB’ credit rating to Bank of Maharashtra, signals growing stability
S&P assigns 'BBB-' rating to Bank of Maharashtra on strong financial parameters
YES Bank shares rise 15% in September so far as SMBC acquire over 24% stake
India’s GDP grows 7.8% in Q1; Sitharaman hails reforms, ratings upgrade and BoM performance
