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Podcast: businessline's State of the Economy Podcast
Episode: Theme: Macroeconomy | Why are GST collections soaring—and will it last?
Description: In this episode of the State of Economy Podcast, businessline’s Shishir Sinha speaks with  Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist at ICRA, to decode recent high-frequency economic indicators and what they mean for India’s economic trajectory.Â
The episode begins with a look at the PMI manufacturing data hitting a three-month low and whether it signals any real slowdown. Nayar provides a nuanced view on the surge in GST collections, linking it to high crude oil imports and steady domestic demand. Â
The episode also explores urban versus rural consumption patterns, the impact of softer inflation and expected...