Upasna Bhardwaj, Chief Economist at Kotak Mahindra Bank, forecasts the rupee shifting towards 87 against the dollar. She projects GDP growth at 6.1% for FY25 with potential risks leading to a rate cut cycle starting in February 2025. Inflation could be around 5.3% due to rising food prices and a weaker rupee.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Fixed income attractive with rate cuts ahead; 20–40% allocation advisable for risk hedge, says Tanvi Kanchan
Amidst market volatility, Anand Rathi’s Tanvi Kanchan suggests a 20%-40% fixed income allocation for portfolio stability. She anticipates a stock-specific market in FY26, driven by