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India's Q2FY25 Economic Snapshot: Transitioning to Sustainable Growth

India’s economy is showing signs of a cyclical adjustment, gradually settling into a sustainable growth trajectory after three years of strong recovery post-pandemic. The Q2FY25 GDP data reflects both challenges and opportunities as the country navigates this transition. Key Highlights of Q2FY25 1. Slower Growth in GDP Real GDP growth for Q2FY25 decelerated to 5.4% year-on-year (YoY) , the lowest in seven quarters. This marks a decline from 6.7% in Q1FY25 and 8.1% in Q2FY24 . The slowdown was primarily driven by weaker growth in private consumption and gross capital formation, two major components of domestic demand. On the brighter side: Government spending picked up. The external sector contributed positively as exports grew while imports contracted. 2. Sectoral Analysis Industrial Sector : Registered a significant slowdown due to a high statistical base effect, pulling down overall growth. Services Sector : Grew at 7.1% in Q2 , down from 7.7% in Q1 , but still strong enough to un...

Master Excel with SUMIF – Learn and Practice with Free Downloadable File!

Welcome to my blog! Excel is a powerful tool, but its real magic lies in its functions. In this post, I’ll walk you through three essential Excel functions: IF , VLOOKUP , and SUMIF . Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this guide is perfect for you. Plus, I’ve included a downloadable Excel file for hands-on practice! 1. The IF Function: Making Decisions in Excel The IF function helps you apply logic to your data by making decisions based on conditions. It checks whether a condition is true or false, then performs one action for TRUE and another for FALSE. Syntax excel =IF(logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false) logical_test : The condition to evaluate (e.g., A1 > 50). value_if_true : The result if the condition is TRUE. value_if_false : The result if the condition is FALSE. Examples Bonus Eligibility Next, in Column F , we will determine who is eligible for a bonus. For this, we will use the IF function . Formula: excel =IF(C2 >= D2, "Eligible...