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.
Govt prioritising lower denomination notes and digital transactions: Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the government’s focus on promoting lower denomination currency and increasing digital transaction awareness. With the Rs 2000 note nearly