Lakshmi Iyer of Kotak Investment Advisors discusses India’s inward-focused economic strategy, fueled by rising rural and urban consumption and supported by the BFSI sector. Despite global growth concerns and fluctuating dollar dynamics, India’s bond market remains attractive due to domestic institutional support and potential US rate cuts, with impending global index inclusions further bolstering bond yields.
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December 11, 2025