RBI Bulletin records 7.8 per cent growth in Q1 of 2026-27 and inflation at 4.8 per cent in August

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RBI Bulletin records 7.8 per cent growth in Q1 of 2026-27 and inflation at 4.8 per cent in August

25 September 2026

The Reserve Bank of India released the September 2026 issue of its monthly Bulletin on 25 September 2026. Its 'State of the Economy' article says the Indian economy grew 7.8 per cent in Q1:2026-27. Headline inflation inched up to 4.8 per cent in August, driven by food and beverages along with fuel and core components. It notes that foreign exchange reserves reached an all time high. A second article, 'Credit-Deposit Divergence: A Balance Sheet Decomposition', notes the credit-deposit ratio has risen above 80 per cent since FY2023. The Bulletin carries seven speeches and three articles.

GDP growth, Q1:2026-27: 7.8 per cent Headline inflation, August 2026: 4.8 per cent Credit-deposit ratio: above 80 per cent

Why it matters for exams: Quarterly GDP growth, CPI inflation and the credit-deposit ratio are frequently asked economy data points.

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25 September 2026 Source: Reserve Bank of India

In plain words

CD ratio Credit-Deposit ratio — The share of a bank's deposits that it has lent out as credit.