The Reserve Bank of India releases optimistic signal, may raise growth forecast at next meeting
According to Golden Ten Data on June 25, Kumar, a member of the Reserve Bank of India's rate-setting panel, stated that if global oil prices remain around $70 per barrel, India's economic growth this year could exceed 7%, higher than the current forecast by the Reserve Bank of India. Kumar noted that easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are expected to improve India's outlook, reducing risks to both inflation and growth. This reassessment stands in sharp contrast to about three weeks ago, when the Reserve Bank of India lowered its growth forecast for the year ending March 2027 to 6.6%, citing increased uncertainty due to Middle East conflicts. Kumar said that follow-up progress in peace talks between the US and Iran has eased concerns over oil supply from the Strait of Hormuz and may lead the Reserve Bank of India to revise its forecast within just one policy meeting. About 90% of India's oil demand depends on imports, making it highly sensitive to global energy price fluctuations. The Reserve Bank of India will release its latest forecasts at the next monetary policy review scheduled for August 5. Kumar indicated that the central bank may also lower its current inflation forecast for this fiscal year from 5.1% to within the 4% target at that time.
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