Sakshi Gupta is Principal Economist at HDFC Bank. She analyses India’s markets and macroeconomic shifts.
Inflation pressures are rising and resilient growth provides the RBI with the space to respond. However, the path ahead remains conditional.
Sakshi Gupta
October 7, 2026 at 9:56 AM IST
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Below-normal rain, El Niño and heatwaves could turn India’s monsoon into a test of food inflation, crop resilience and rural demand.
May 30, 2026 at 5:54 AM IST
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As oil prices surge, the rupee risks shifting from shock absorber to amplifier. RBI must balance depreciation and reserves to contain inflation and volatility.
March 24, 2026 at 2:51 AM IST
India’s strong GDP numbers contrast with uneven improvements in capital and labour productivity, suggesting potential growth has yet to see a durable rise.
December 3, 2025 at 3:27 AM IST