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Food price relief keeps WPI contained despite December uptick: BoB Economi
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Looking ahead, economists cautioned that while global commodity prices such as oil and base metals are currently under pressure, risks remain from currency depreciation and potential geopolitical tensions, which could push input costs higher and add upside risks to inflation in the coming mo
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Union Budget 2026 likely to set 9% growth target for next year, increase c
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Union Budget 2026 is likely to set 8.5-9% growth for next year and increase capital expenditure to Rs 12-12.2 lakh crores, said Sonal Badhan, Economist at Bank of Baroda.
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As US Fed ends year with another rate cut, BoB Economist predict RBI to se
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
For India, the Fed's stance carries important implications, particularly in the context of currency volatility and interest-rate differentials. The BoB Economist Dipanwita Mazumdar expected India's Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to settle at 5% repo rate in the Calendar Year 2026.
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RBI likely to maintain status quo; 25 bps cut would be a positive surprise
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to maintain the policy rate unchanged in the current Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, with a rate cut of 25 basis points (bps) being seen as a positive surprise, according to Bank of Baroda Economist Sonal Badhan.
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GST rate cuts to lift India's GDP by 0.2-0.3% in FY26; stronger push forec
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Centre's decision to rationalise GST rates to two slabs - 5% and 18%, applicable from September 22, 2025, is expected to boost the country's GDP by 0.2-0.3% in the financial year 2025-26, according to Bank of Baroda economist Sonal Badhan.
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Foreign capital inflows set to rise post S&P upgrade, borrowing costs to e
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Foreign capital inflows into India are likely to accelerate following S&P's recent credit rating upgrade, which is also expected to lower borrowing costs for the country, said Sonal Badhan, Economist at Bank of Baroda (BoB).
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Strong domestic fundamentals to cushion FDI despite US tariff headwinds: B
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Despite the fresh headwinds from elevated U.S. tariffs, India's strong domestic economic fundamentals are expected to support foreign direct investments (FDI) in the country, according to Sonal Badhan, Economics Specialist at Bank of Baroda.
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India's domestic demand shields economy from tariff impact: BoB Chief Econ
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's reliance on domestic consumption rather than exports is a key strength in navigating the recently imposed reciprocal tariff, said Madan Sabnavis, Chief Economist at Bank of Baroda.
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