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.
RBI in wait-and-watch mode despite easing West Asia risks: Sanjay Malhotra
Despite easing West Asian tensions, the RBI remains cautious, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizing data dependency over pre-set interest rate paths. While the truce offers