The Indian Economic 
Scan-shot 

May

2025

(with data from Apr '25)


India's economic snapshot for April 2025 presents a mixed yet telling picture of where the country currently stands. The most notable movement came from inflation, which showed a steady decline. From 4.31% in January, it eased to 3.61% in February, continuing its downward trend through March and April. This cooling of inflation suggests a welcome shift after earlier months of pressure, potentially offering some breathing room to both consumers and businesses.

Meanwhile, the economic indices have moved within a close range, with April reflecting values around the 8.2 to 8.3 mark. Though not a dramatic shift, this consistency indicates that the broader economy is holding its ground. Even amidst challenges, such steady patterns show that the fundamentals are not faltering.

While the month may not have brought bold changes, it offered something equally valuable: stability. And in a constantly evolving economic environment, moments like these can quietly lay the groundwork for stronger growth ahead.


Team Insights @Laqshya Media Group



Economic Indices


GDP Annual Growth Rate
(%)

GDP from Agriculture
(INR Bn)


GDP From Construction
(INR Bn)

GDP from Manufacturing
(INR Bn)


GDP from Mining
(INR Bn)

GDP from Public
Administration
(INR Bn)


GDP from Utilities
(INR Bn)

GST Collection[1]
(INR '000 Cr)


Equity Inflow[2]
(INR '000 Cr)

Sensex[3]



Exports[4]
(US$ Bn)

Imports[5]
(US$ Bn)


Consumer Confidence Index[6]


Consumer Spending
(INR Bns)


Forex Reserves[7]
(US$ Bn)

Unemployment Rate[8] (%)

8
8.3
8.2
7.9
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb

Inflation Rate[9] (%)

4.31
3.61
3.34
3.16
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr

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)





1][2][3][4][5][6] MOSPI
[7] GST Council
[8] AMFI
[9][10] Ministry of
commerce and Industry
[11] BSC
[12][13] RBI
[14] MOSPI
[15] CMIE
[16] MOSPI
[17][18] Markit
Economics
[19] Office of the
economic adviser
[20] MOSPI
[21] SIAM
[22] FADA
[23][24] AAI