Why did the govt call the year 2025 India’s 'Goldilocks moment'?
India, which surpassed Japan as the world's fourth-largest economy, is set to maintain its "Goldilocks moment" past 2025, as per a government release. A 'Goldilocks' economy refers to an ideal economic condition, where there is full employment, steady growth and low inflation. Notably, India's real GDP grew 8.2% in Q2 FY 2025-26, while CPI inflation softened to 0.71% in November.