According to Soumya Kanti Ghosh, chief economic advisor of the State Bank of India group, a 50 bps rate cut is a possibility, but 25 bps is more likely.
Sensex to hit record high in 2015, but analysts cut forecast
The government had breached its fiscal deficit target given in the Budget for 2017-18 in November itself, touching 112 per cent of the limit.
PM's announcement were focused on those most affected by the note ban.
Even if RBI partially replaces the stock of the high value notes, RBI will have to incur thousands of crores of rupees in cost, say economists.
The overall rank has been propped by the third criteria of innovation and sophistication, which have ranks of 59 and 57 respectively.
The Sensex will then rally further and end 2016 at 28,000, according to the median forecast of 50 analysts polled in the past week.
Power generation and distribution is the most indebted sector
Experts said the slowdown could be attributed to adjustments leading to destocking and the offering of discounts by companies as the government ushered in the new indirect taxation system on July 1.
This time there has been a rather peculiar criticism of the latest GDP numbers.
With fuel being the main input cost for the transport sector, rise in cost of operations is a given. The sector is unsure on the extent of being able to pass this on through rentals or to absorb it with higher volumes.
Amid hints that the government might be exploring capping royalty payments by India-based subsidiaries to US companies, experts warn Subhayan Chakraborty why such a move will only hurt the Indian economy.
An analyst says, due to excess capacity, investment in manufacturing will not be forthcoming
The next 12 months will be quite challenging marked by uncertain political events and evolving macroeconomic scenario
From January-March this year, 64,000 jobs were created in eight crucial sectors of the economy.
More than 40% of the companies surveyed showed job contraction in FY18, says a report by CARE Ratings
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Gold companies have started reducing production. This implies that gold prices will not go on a free fall anytime soon
Skymet said the monsoon this year could be 100 per cent of the long period average (LPA) with a model error of plus and minus 5 per cent.
CRISIL chief economist D K Joshi is of the opinion that GDP is an indicator of the health of the economy.
The incoming government will have to encourage private investments, bring down cost of capital
In absolute terms, the year closed with the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies rising by Rs 45.5 lakh crore to Rs 152 lakh crore, or an increase of 42.8 per cent, compared to the closing value on December 30, 2016, says Pavan Burugula.
Saudi Arabia is insisting on 'In Kingdom' total value-addition requirements
The Consumer Price Index hit the lowest in six months in March at 4.83 per cent.
The finance minister may stagger some of the recommendations.
From NITI Aayog to industry leaders to the Reserve Bank of India, all are apprehensive that any major increase in MSP, following the 2018-19 Budget announcements, would push up prices, if not immediately, in the next six to eight months after the decision is taken.
Cabinet note being readied, on basis of study, to ensure against foodgrain shortage; might require buffer of up to 50% more.
Ways on how consumers can maximise benefits.
Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) Chairman C Rangarajan may have found the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s inflation projections on the higher side, but independent experts agree with the central bank and expect both wholesale and retail prices to remain high.
Most analysts expect the note ban to sharply hit GVA growth in Q3 and Q4, and the central bank's stance is being called into question.
Slight recovery in growth is expected only in July-September.
Significant portion of the funds used to fuel urban demand have become illegal and inoperative.
With weekly additions slowing, it's likely that demand could be slackening
Much of the Q3 data will simply not be available for the CSO to factor in its calculation.
A monsoon deficit is likely to affect the agriculture output, which could have an impact on the food inflation
The interest rate on FDs hasn't changed much over the years.
Most employment surveys suffer from drawbacks such as limited data coverage, infrequent data collection, and time lag
The payroll estimates, released by the EPFO based on its enrolment, threw up some contrasting trend between September 2017 and February 2018.
The meeting will focus on how to make the crisis an opportunity for India.
Small and medium enterprises have been struggling to raise bank credit even as they have been powering India's manufacturing growth in recent years.
Can we find fault with RBI for not intervening enough in the market? Actually no, say some experts. A correction in rupee was long overdue.
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