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Kaushik Das

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ARTICLES BY KAUSHIK DAS

The interest rate hike may be accompanied by a downward revision to RBI’s headline CPI forecast.

RBI may hike rate by 25bps; will it be last in this series?

3 min read . 06 Feb 2023

The status quo on monetary policy is likely amid recent uncertainty

5 min read . 07 Apr 2022

It may be appropriate for RBI to hike the reverse repo rate soon

4 min read . 07 Feb 2022

It will have to support growth with fiscal levers but simultaneously aim at modest fiscal consolidation back to its glide path

The delicate balance that India’s budget for 2022-23 must achieve

4 min read . 24 Jan 2022

RBI will wait to see if covid cases spike after the festive season

RBI is likely to follow the Fed on rate hikes

3 min read . 04 Oct 2021

Since early 2019, the RBI has stayed ahead of the curve.pti

The RBI will do whatever it takes to revive growth

3 min read . 01 Jun 2021

RBI will maintain the 4% repo rate for a prolonged period.

Central bank’s tone is likely to turn neutral

3 min read . 01 Dec 2020

In case the MPC decides to keep the repo rate steady, then RBI could consider delivering some indirect form of easing. (Mint)

Opinion | RBI should not delay expected rate cut to October

3 min read . 03 Aug 2020

Photo: Aniruddha Chowdhury/Mint

Opinion | Seven key reasons for RBI not to shift its policy stance

4 min read . 04 Feb 2020

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das (PTI)

Opinion | After RBI’s pause, expect further easing next year

2 min read . 05 Dec 2019

Opinion | Why the RBI is likely to increase rates

4 min read . 25 Sep 2018

There is a possibility RBI may prefer to keep its neutral stance unchanged, given the volatility in crude oil and food prices. Photo: Aniruddha Chowdhury/Mint

RBI may hike repo rates next week to preserve macro stability

4 min read . 25 Jul 2018

RBI’s focus on keeping real interest rates positive should be seen as a boon—it will preserve macroeconomic stability. Photo: Aniruddha Chowdhury/Mint

Focus on India’s long term macroeconomic story

4 min read . 30 May 2018

The possibility of RBI changing its present ‘neutral’ stance to a ‘hawkish’ one can’t be ruled out. Photo: Ramesh Pathania/Mint

Slower deficit reduction raises risk of rate hikes

4 min read . 07 Feb 2018

A file photo of finance minister Arun Jaitley. Fiscal prudence will help prevent interest rates from rising to higher levels. Photo: PTI

Fiscal consolidation is likely to continue

4 min read . 23 Jan 2018

The April inflation print (3%) should comfort RBI, as it also reflects moderation in core consumer price index (CPI) inflation momentum. Photo: Mint

RBI to remain on the sidelines

4 min read . 02 Jun 2017

The monetary policy path that India and RBI have chosen is to focus more on strengthening financial stability, while continuing with various structural reforms. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

Positive real rates, rupee and reserves adequacy

4 min read . 24 Apr 2017

Photo: Bloomberg

Deeper rate cuts may be needed, but will RBI deliver?

3 min read . 29 Jan 2016

Based on inflation projection for 2016-17 (average CPI inflation of 5%), there could be scope for RBI to cut the repo rate one last time by 25 bps, but this will likely happen only after the government presents the national budget in February. Photo: Aniruddha Chowdhury/Mint

Factors that prompted RBI’s bold move

3 min read . 30 Sep 2015

Ramesh Pathania / Mint

Bigger doesn’t mean better

3 min read . 21 Jun 2009

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