The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may cut interest rates further by 50 basis points (bps) in 2025 and shift its stance from "neutral" to "accommodative," according to a report by Bank of Baroda.
UBI stated, "MPC revised FY25 growth projection to 6.4 per cent from 6.6 per cent previously even as it projects recovery to 6.7 per cent in FY26. We see downside risk to 6.4 per cent growth forecast for FY25 as it assumes Dec'24 quarter growth above 6.5 per cent while its tracking close to
In a move that is expected to boost residential real estate, business investments, and overall economic growth, experts have welcomed RBI's repo rate cut, combined with budgetary measures for real estate and investments -- a game changer for economic growth.
Anshul Jain, Chief Executive, India, SEA & APAC Tenant Representation at Cushman & Wakefield, described the move as "well-timed and much-needed," particularly as CPI inflation eases and Q2-FY25 GDP growth slows.
On the inflation front, RBI expects Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation to ease to 4.8 per cent in FY25, with Q4 FY25 inflation projected at 4.4 per cent. For FY26, inflation is forecasted at 4.2 per cent, with quarterly estimates as Q1 FY26: 4.5 per cent, Q2 FY26: 4.0 per cent, Q3 FY26:
Malhotra highlighted the challenges posed by the global economic landscape, noting that while high-frequency indicators suggest resilience and expansion in trade, overall global growth remains below historical averages. "Progress on global disinflation is stalling, hindered by services pr
Experts anticipate that the central bank may cut the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to support economic growth while keeping inflation under control.
In his reply in Rajya Sabha to the motion of thanks on the President's Address, PM Modi said the government lives by the ideal of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'.