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Monetary Policy

Goodbye Inflation, See You in Next Cycle

The RBI’s rate cut reflects the end of an inflation cycle that began in 2022 and collapsed spectacularly in 2025.

BasisPoint Groupthink

December 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM IST

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Base-Year Syndrome in India’s Real GDP Growth

High real GDP and low inflation reflect more statistical noise than economic strength. Outdated base years distort India’s growth picture and complicate policy choices.

Barendra Kumar Bhoi

December 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM IST

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Monetary Policy

A Rate Cut Now Could Strengthen India’s Growth Cushion

With inflation at historic lows and growth surprising on the upside, the RBI may opt for a calibrated repo rate cut to protect India’s global position.

K. Srinivasa Rao

December 1, 2025 at 7:02 AM IST

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Monetary Policy

Inflation Targeting Needs Flexibility, Not Unanimity

When monetary consensus turns to groupthink, inflation targeting risks losing its flexibility—and its purpose.

Ashima Goyal

November 13, 2025 at 2:35 AM IST

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Retail Inflation Hits Record Low in Current Series, To Test RBI’s Statement on Space For Rate Cut

BasisPoint Insight

November 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM IST

Tentative Cut Likely Again; RBI May Prioritise Liquidity, Transmission

The RBI may cut rates again in April, but the focus will be on liquidity infusion and stronger pressure on banks to transmit cumulative cuts effectively.

BasisPoint Groupthink

March 20, 2025 at 6:59 AM IST

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RBI

CPI Inflation Slips In Below RBI Target, Core Slips Out

February inflation fell below the RBI’s target. With growth in focus, another rate cut in April looks increasingly likely.

BasisPoint Insight

March 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM IST

Retail Inflation Eases Below RBI's Target As Vegetable Prices Cool Down

BasisPoint Insight

March 12, 2025 at 10:48 AM IST

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