The budget for FY26 aims to drive sustainable economic growth to 7% by addressing key concerns like inflation-impacted consumption demand and tentative private capex. Proposed income tax cuts increase middle-class disposable income, boosting demand in sectors like automobiles and real estate. Fiscal prudence continues, potentially allowing RBI rate cuts, enhancing macroeconomic stability.
RBI net forex buys hit a record $43 billion in August, balances it with swaps
The Reserve Bank of India recorded a net purchase of $43.26 billion in August’s foreign exchange market. This was done to manage significant dollar inflows