MCQ Test: Indian Economy Sees Record Low Inflation, Steady Capex Amid Global Trade Headwinds

What was India's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), in September 2025?

A) 5.49% B) 2.07% C) 1.54% D) 4.43%

What was the primary reason attributed to the significant drop in India's retail inflation in September 2025?

A) Increase in fuel prices B) Moderation in food prices C) Rise in precious metal prices D) Strong domestic demand

What is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) revised inflation projection for 2025-26?

A) 3.1% B) 1.7% C) 2.6% D) 1.8%

What was the trend of core inflation (excluding food and fuel) in September 2025, and what were the contributing factors?

A) It decreased due to lower housing costs. B) It remained stable despite global tensions. C) It increased, largely due to a spike in precious metal prices and housing costs. D) It decreased due to a moderation in food prices.

What is the implication of the low retail inflation for the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy in the near future?

A) Anticipation of an interest rate hike. B) Expectation of continued high inflation. C) Anticipation of a potential interest rate cut. D) No change in monetary policy is expected.

What is the RBI's revised GDP growth forecast for India for FY26?

A) 6.5% B) 7.8% C) 6.8% D) 5.1%

Which factors underpin the RBI's optimistic GDP growth outlook for FY26?

A) Weak global demand and increased imports. B) Strong domestic demand and ongoing economic reforms. C) Decline in government capital expenditure and high inflation. D) Reduced foreign direct investment and market volatility.

According to experts like C. Rangarajan and D.K. Srivastava, what is India's likely long-term potential growth rate?

A) Around 7.8% B) Around 5.0% C) Around 6.5% D) Around 5.4%

What was a major global factor contributing to the downturn in Indian equity markets on October 13?

A) A surge in crude oil prices. B) US President's announcement of additional tariffs on Chinese imports. C) A decline in domestic manufacturing output. D) Strong performance of IT stocks.

Which sector experienced selling pressure in the Indian equity markets due to global tensions mentioned in the content?

A) Adani Ports and Bajaj Finance B) IT and FMCG stocks C) Energy and infrastructure D) Precious metals and housing

Which major companies are mentioned as preparing for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in October 2025?

A) Adani Ports and Bharti Airtel B) ONGC and HCL Technologies C) Tata Capital and LG Electronics D) Kotak Mahindra Bank and Advait Energy

What is the primary objective of the upcoming trade talks between India and the United States?

A) To discuss India's purchases of Russian oil. B) To conclude the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement. C) To negotiate tariffs on Chinese imports. D) To establish a new energy trading company.

What is the target for doubling bilateral trade between India and the US, and by when?

A) $100 billion by 2025 B) $500 billion by 2030 C) $200 billion by 2028 D) $1 trillion by 2035

In a move to mend strained relations, India and Canada have agreed on a new roadmap for cooperation in which specific areas?

A) Space exploration and defense. B) Trade, agriculture, and critical minerals. C) Financial services and technology. D) Tourism and cultural exchange.

Which public sector undertaking announced plans to establish a new trading company to manage crude oil and refined fuels for its group companies?

A) Tata Capital B) Advait Energy C) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) D) HCL Technologies

Which bank recently completed the merger of its microfinance subsidiaries?

A) Reserve Bank of India B) Kotak Mahindra Bank C) State Bank of India D) HDFC Bank

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Indian Economy Sees Record Low Inflation, Steady Capex Amid Global Trade Headwinds

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What was India's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), in September 2025?

What was the primary reason attributed to the significant drop in India's retail inflation in September 2025?

What is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) revised inflation projection for 2025-26?

What was the trend of core inflation (excluding food and fuel) in September 2025, and what were the contributing factors?

What is the implication of the low retail inflation for the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy in the near future?

What is the RBI's revised GDP growth forecast for India for FY26?

Which factors underpin the RBI's optimistic GDP growth outlook for FY26?

According to experts like C. Rangarajan and D.K. Srivastava, what is India's likely long-term potential growth rate?

What was a major global factor contributing to the downturn in Indian equity markets on October 13?

Which sector experienced selling pressure in the Indian equity markets due to global tensions mentioned in the content?

Which major companies are mentioned as preparing for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in October 2025?

What is the primary objective of the upcoming trade talks between India and the United States?

What is the target for doubling bilateral trade between India and the US, and by when?

In a move to mend strained relations, India and Canada have agreed on a new roadmap for cooperation in which specific areas?

Which public sector undertaking announced plans to establish a new trading company to manage crude oil and refined fuels for its group companies?

Which bank recently completed the merger of its microfinance subsidiaries?

Indian Economy Sees Record Low Inflation, Steady Capex Amid Global Trade Headwinds

Your Score: 0 / 0

What was India's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), in September 2025?

What was the primary reason attributed to the significant drop in India's retail inflation in September 2025?

What is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) revised inflation projection for 2025-26?

What was the trend of core inflation (excluding food and fuel) in September 2025, and what were the contributing factors?

What is the implication of the low retail inflation for the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy in the near future?

What is the RBI's revised GDP growth forecast for India for FY26?

Which factors underpin the RBI's optimistic GDP growth outlook for FY26?

According to experts like C. Rangarajan and D.K. Srivastava, what is India's likely long-term potential growth rate?

What was a major global factor contributing to the downturn in Indian equity markets on October 13?

Which sector experienced selling pressure in the Indian equity markets due to global tensions mentioned in the content?

Which major companies are mentioned as preparing for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in October 2025?

What is the primary objective of the upcoming trade talks between India and the United States?

What is the target for doubling bilateral trade between India and the US, and by when?

In a move to mend strained relations, India and Canada have agreed on a new roadmap for cooperation in which specific areas?

Which public sector undertaking announced plans to establish a new trading company to manage crude oil and refined fuels for its group companies?

Which bank recently completed the merger of its microfinance subsidiaries?

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