The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released projections for India’s economic performance, utilizing its Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) model. The forecast indicates a real GDP growth of 7.1% for the fiscal year 2023-24, surpassing the previous estimate of 7%, and a subsequent slowdown to 6% in the following fiscal year, 2024-25.
Q: What does the RBI project for India’s GDP growth in FY24 and FY25?
A: The RBI forecasts a robust 7.1% GDP growth for 2023-24, followed by a slight deceleration to 6% in 2024-25.
Q: What are the inflation projections according to the RBI’s DSGE model?
A: Retail inflation is expected to average 5.3% in FY24, with further moderation to 4.8% in FY25 after Q3.
Q: What is the anticipated repo rate scenario for most of FY25?
A: The RBI expects the repo rate to remain unchanged at 6.5% throughout most of the fiscal year 2024-25.
Q: What global assumptions underlie the GDP growth projections?
A: The forecasts consider a global GDP growth of 2.6% in FY24 and 2.1% in FY25, with a stable RBI repo rate and US Fed funds rate.
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