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Rajani Sinha

Rajani Sinha is Chief Economist, CareEdge.

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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra ahead of the monetary policy press conference in Mumbai on Wednesday. (Express Photo: Amit Chakravarty)

What RBI’s decision to not cut rates says about India and Trump tariffsSubscriber Only

August 07,2025 06:45:50 AM

With growth momentum likely to be maintained at around 6.5 per cent, there is no need for further rate cuts. Only if the growth trajectory gets severely dented by the aggravation of trade risks can we expect a further rate cut by the central bank in this cycle.

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra after the monetary policy review in Mumbai on Wednesday. (Express Photo: Amit Chakravarty)

RBI MPC’s rate cut is a signal to support growth amidst global economic turmoilSubscriber Only

April 10,2025 07:01:23 AM

Nevertheless, India will also feel the pain of tariffs. The direct impact could be around 0.2-0.3 per cent of GDP

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

To grow economy, help consumers spendSubscriber Only

January 09,2025 07:06:24 AM

Post Covid, the government has focussed on a capex-led recovery. It needs to be supplemented with consumption-boosting measures

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

GDP was lower than expected. Here’s how to move aheadSubscriber Only

December 02,2024 04:30:57 AM

There is a need for fresh triggers to boost consumer sentiments and household spending. A strong push to job creation could provide that trigger

Mon, Dec 02, 2024

How uncertainty of food inflation affects RBI’s policy going forwardSubscriber Only

August 09,2024 07:50:16 AM

Food inflation is influenced by climatic factors and is beyond the control of the central bank. However, it has a strong bearing on household inflationary expectations, which in turn can feed into actual inflation

Fri, Aug 09, 2024

Budget 2024: Long-term growth story, with focus on jobs, skilling and fiscal consolidationSubscriber Only

July 23,2024 18:30:48 PM

Government increases capital expenditure, announces employment-linked incentive schemes for job creation

Tue, Jul 23, 2024

India’s GDP growth is impressive, but can it be sustained?Subscriber Only

June 03,2024 08:45:13 AM

For that to happen, it will be important for the new government to ensure that the benefits of high growth trickle down to the lower income categories

Mon, Jun 03, 2024

With Indian economy comfortably placed, it’s time to focus on quality of growthSubscriber Only

April 08,2024 19:01:35 PM

Digitalisation and increased formalisation appear to have pushed India’s potential higher, but there is now hope for growth that is sustainable and inclusive

Tue, Apr 09, 2024

Interim Budget 2024: A fine balance between expenditure and fiscal disciplineSubscriber Only

February 01,2024 17:30:57 PM

The budget has tried to focus on the quality of growth by identifying inclusive development, green growth, women and youth power as priority areas. What will be critical is how the schemes and policies identified are implemented

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

What to look out for in budget 2024Subscriber Only

January 27,2024 07:45:22 AM

India is in a unique position of enjoying a large working-age population at a time when most economies are struggling with an ageing population. However, for the economy to enjoy the demographic dividend, the government must invest in human capital

Sat, Jan 27, 2024