India's Economic Resilience and Rigid Plastics Industry Take Global Centre Stage
India Maintains Strong Growth Amid Global Headwinds India’s economy has once again defied global slowdowns and inflationary pressures. According to the CareEdge Economic Pathways Report , India’s real GDP grew by 7.4% in Q4 FY25 , pushing the overall annual growth to 6.5% , beating analyst expectations. Though slightly moderated from the 8.4% average of the past two years, this growth solidifies India’s place among the fastest-growing major economies. Key growth drivers: Construction sector surged 10.8% in Q4. Manufacturing and private investments improved , though consumption slightly slowed. Rural demand stayed robust due to rising wages, despite mixed urban demand. Retail inflation cooled to 3.2% in April 2025, the lowest since August 2019, with food inflation easing due to strong Rabi harvests and water reserves. However, concerns remain over falling household savings , which declined for a third straight year to 18.1% of GDP , with financial liabilities risin...