India aims for $100 billion trade with Russia by 2030 via exports, local currency trading, and Eurasian FTA. FY24 trade reached $65.7 billion, with $4.3 billion exports and 88% oil imports; import surge 8300% and 59% export growth due to discounted oil. Export strategy and currency exchange are crucial. INSTC reduces costs. Ajay Srivastava notes US bans SWIFT.
Market expects one more rate cut as inflation stays benign
Indian economists and bond market experts expect another quarter percentage point cut in policy rates. This follows the Reserve Bank of India’s recent rate reduction