HSBC Cuts FY27 GDP Forecast for India to 6%, Sees Two RBI Rate Hikes

HSBC has significantly reduced its FY27 GDP growth estimate for India to 6%, citing a potential for two rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This adjustment reflects a shift in monetary policy expectations, impacting the rate differential between Indian and global interest rates. The Indian Rupee (INR) is particularly vulnerable, as higher interest rates could dampen economic growth and foreign investment inflows. Traders will be focused on the upcoming RBI monetary policy meeting, where any signals regarding interest rate adjustments will be closely scrutinized.

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