Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Experts Anticipate RBI Rate Cuts Amidst Economic Outlook
Experts predict changes in India's financial landscape.
Some economists believe the RBI will lower interest rates to help the economy.
Global tensions easing slightly, and experts predict that the rates might come down further.
Some analysts suggest investing in specific stocks and gold, focusing on the long term.
Sridhar Sivaram expects the RBI to cut interest rates by 50 bps in June 2025.
Federal Bank's CEO KVS Manian forecasts two rate cuts (50 bps) in the current fiscal year.
Sivaram sees inflation averaging 2.5%-3% over the next nine months.
Manian highlights potential pressure on bank spreads due to rate cuts.
Experts advise focusing on specific stocks rather than timing the market.
- Who
- Sridhar Sivaram (Enam Holdings), KVS Manian (Federal Bank)
- What
- Expectations of RBI interest rate cuts and a potential "golden phase" for the Indian economy
- When
- Upcoming RBI policy announcements (June 5, 2025)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To stimulate demand and due to easing inflation
- Sivaram's Predicted Rate Cut
- 50 bps (June 5, 2025)
- Manian's Predicted Rate Cuts (FY26)
- 50 bps
- Expected Inflation (next 9 months)
- 2.5%-3%
- Federal Bank Savings Account Rate
- 2.75%
Sources
Low inflation to boost purchasing power, bolster fiscal finances in India: HSBC
India's industrial output likely slowed to 1.2% YoY in April: UBI Report
Gold rates steady as global tensions ease, eyes now on US inflation data
Federal Bank CEO expects two RBI rate cuts in FY26
