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Disappointing budget passes the buck to the RBI

The latest fiscal policy initiatives unveiled today in India will not boost its flagging economy. With exports plummeting and industry facing a severe credit crunch, there is increasing pressure on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to step up a gear. We expect the RBI to cut by at least another 50bp, possibly as early as this week, without waiting for the next scheduled meeting in April.

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