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June
2025
(with data from May '25)
June
2025
(with data from Mar '25)
As we move into the middle of 2025, India's economic journey continues to unfold with subtle but meaningful changes. The latest data from May offers insights into how the country is navigating its current financial landscape—with both progress and pressure at play.
One of the most significant developments this month is the drop in the inflation rate, which fell from 3.16% in April to 2.82% in May. This steady decline over the past few months signals a cooling in price rise, especially compared to earlier highs. While this doesn't automatically translate into cheaper prices, it does reflect that the pace of rising costs is slowing down—a welcome sign for both everyday consumers and businesses managing operational expenses.
On the other hand, the unemployment rate has edged up to 7.7%, after dipping to 6.9% in April. This shift suggests that while the economy is stabilizing in some areas, job creation is still under pressure. It highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to boost employment opportunities, particularly in urban sectors where job demand continues to grow.
Economic indicators overall are moving within a controlled range—neither sharply rising nor falling. This sense of calm suggests that while big transformations aren't happening overnight, the economy is building a more sustainable pace beneath the surface.
May wasn't a dramatic month—but it didn't need to be. The data shows a country quietly rebalancing itself, one percentage point at a time.
Stay inspired,
Team Insights @Laqshya Media Group
Yuvrraj Agarwaal
(Chief Strategy Officer)
Hello Team!
As we move into the middle of 2025, India's economic journey continues to unfold with subtle but meaningful changes. The latest data from May offers insights into how the country is navigating its current financial landscape—with both progress and pressure at play.
One of the most significant developments this month is the drop in the inflation rate, which fell from 3.16% in April to 2.82% in May. This steady decline over the past few months signals a cooling in price rise, especially compared to earlier highs. While this doesn't automatically translate into cheaper prices, it does reflect that the pace of rising costs is slowing down—a welcome sign for both everyday consumers and businesses managing operational expenses.
On the other hand, the unemployment rate has edged up to 7.7%, after dipping to 6.9% in April. This shift suggests that while the economy is stabilizing in some areas, job creation is still under pressure. It highlights the importance of ongoing efforts to boost employment opportunities, particularly in urban sectors where job demand continues to grow.
Economic indicators overall are moving within a controlled range—neither sharply rising nor falling. This sense of calm suggests that while big transformations aren't happening overnight, the economy is building a more sustainable pace beneath the surface.
May wasn't a dramatic month—but it didn't need to be. The data shows a country quietly rebalancing itself, one percentage point at a time.
Stay inspired,
Team Insights @Laqshya Media Group
Yuvrraj Agarwaal
(Chief Strategy Officer)
Economic Indices
GST Collection[1]
(INR '000 Cr)
Net Equity Inflow[2]
(INR '000 Cr)
Exports[3]
(US$ Bn)
Imports[4]
(US$ Bn)
Sensex[5]
Consumer Confidence Index[6]
Forex Reserves[7]
(US$ Bn)
Unemployment Rate[8] (%)
Inflation Rate[9] (%)
Manufacturing PMI[10]
Services PMI[11]
Construction Output Growth[12]
(%)
Manufacturing Production YoY
Growth[13] (%)
Auto Production & Domestic
Sales[14]
(Lakh Units)
Passenger Vehicle Sales[15]
(Lakh Units)
Domestic Flights[16]
('000)
Domestic Passengers[17]
('000)
[2] AMFI
[3][4] Ministry of commerce and Industry
[5] BSE [6][7] RBI
[9] MOSPI
[10][11] Markit Economics
[12] Office of the economic adviser
[14] SIAM
[15] Auto Pundits
[16] [17] AAI
