India’s retail inflation unexpectedly jumped to a 14-month high of 6.2% in October, driven by soaring vegetable, fruit, and edible oil prices. This surge breaches the central bank’s target range and delays the possibility of interest rate cuts. Economists predict inflation will remain elevated for a few months before gradually easing towards the Reserve Bank of India’s target rate.
Global bond index inclusions to boost Indian bond market, drive foreign flows: Lakshmi Iyer
Lakshmi Iyer of Kotak Investment Advisors discusses India’s inward-focused economic strategy, fueled by rising rural and urban consumption and supported by the BFSI sector. Despite