Economists are divided on whether the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should cut interest rates in August. Some point to low inflation, while others advocate caution, citing uncertainty in trade policy and the need to assess future inflation trends. The RBI will consider GDP projections and retail inflation figures when the Monetary Policy Committee meets in August.
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impact
Rising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India’s consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to high LPG dependence, others