After analysing official data from 2005 to 2022, India Ratings and Research said Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra continue to dominate fresh capex allocation, while Odisha is getting attention with projects spread across textile, steel and power sectors. For the past few years, the government led on the investment front while private capital expenditure, which has a trickle-down effect on growth and employment, did not take off.
Will RBI announce steep rate hikes? Nomura sees up to 50 bps increase by Dec, dismisses 125 bps hike fears
Nomura expects the RBI to pursue a limited tightening cycle, with a possible 50 bps rate hike by December, as food and energy pressures rise