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Nimish Maheshwari

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>FII flows still influence market trends, even as domestic flows have gained prominence, especially during global macro uncertainty. </li>
<li>Current correction is in line with past episodes, both in terms of depth and scale of selling, suggesting we may be closer to the mature phase of the downturn.</li>
<li>We did data deep dive of FII flows how it has impacted markets in past and what it means for future.</li>
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FII flows still influence market trends, even as domestic flows have gained prominence, especially during global macro uncertainty. 
Current correction is in line with past episodes, both in terms of depth and scale of selling, suggesting we may be closer to the mature phase of the downturn.
We did data deep dive of FII flows how it has impacted markets in past and what it means for future.


Thematic Report : Decoding FII Flows; What History, Market Cycles, and Stock-Level Data Tell Us

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Macroeconomics

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<li>CPI inflation receded to 3.6%YoY in Feb'25, as big MoM declines in vegetable prices brought F&amp;B inflation down to 3.8%YoY. Tame food inflation will allow 3.2%YoY headline inflation in Apr-Dec'25. </li>
<li>Energy deflation will end in Mar'25, and non-food inflation will edge up marginally, but food inflation likely to be lower than 3.5%YoY for the next half-year amid tame vegetable inflation.</li>
<li>Policy rate to decline 25bp at each of the next 3 MPC meetings, and another 25bp by Dec'25. Normalized interest rates will enable RGDP's return to 8% growth in FY26. </li>
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CPI inflation receded to 3.6%YoY in Feb'25, as big MoM declines in vegetable prices brought F&amp;B inflation down to 3.8%YoY. Tame food inflation will allow 3.2%YoY headline inflation in Apr-Dec'25. 
Energy deflation will end in Mar'25, and non-food inflation will edge up marginally, but food inflation likely to be lower than 3.5%YoY for the next half-year amid tame vegetable inflation.
Policy rate to decline 25bp at each of the next 3 MPC meetings, and another 25bp by Dec'25. Normalized interest rates will enable RGDP's return to 8% growth in FY26. 


India: Inflation Likely Averaging 3.2%YoY in Apr-Dec'25 Will Allow 100bp of Rate Cuts

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<li>The RBI forecast 4.4%YoY inflation in Jan-Mar'25, but a 15.7%MoM decline in vegetable prices in Jan'25 enabled headline CPI inflation to ease to 4.3%YoY. </li>
<li>Our forecast of 4.1%YoY inflation for Jan-Mar'25 remains on track. With food inflation set to recede, we expect CPI inflation below 4%YoY in Apr-Sep'25, enabling 75bp of further rate cuts. </li>
<li>If the SW Monsoon in Jun-Sep'25 is normal or better, another 25bp rate cut is likely in Dec'25, taking the repo rate to 5.25% by the end of 2025. </li>
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The RBI forecast 4.4%YoY inflation in Jan-Mar'25, but a 15.7%MoM decline in vegetable prices in Jan'25 enabled headline CPI inflation to ease to 4.3%YoY. 
Our forecast of 4.1%YoY inflation for Jan-Mar'25 remains on track. With food inflation set to recede, we expect CPI inflation below 4%YoY in Apr-Sep'25, enabling 75bp of further rate cuts. 
If the SW Monsoon in Jun-Sep'25 is normal or better, another 25bp rate cut is likely in Dec'25, taking the repo rate to 5.25% by the end of 2025. 


India: Our View About Inflation Vindicated in Jan'25, Paving Path to Faster Rate Cuts

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<li>RBI cut its policy rate by 25bp on 7th Feb'25. With inflation set to moderate substantially over the rest of CY25, we expect another 75bp of rate cuts by Aug'25. </li>
<li>Delhi election results on 8th Feb'25 saw resounding BJP victory after 27 years. Urban governance, a major focus of Budget'25, will be bolstered in Delhi and Mumbai, India's largest cities. </li>
<li>With the policy rate at 5.5% by Aug'25, and substantial income tax cuts boosting PCE, real GDP should return to 8% growth in FY26 (Apr'25-Mar'26). EPS growth will benefit too. </li>
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RBI cut its policy rate by 25bp on 7th Feb'25. With inflation set to moderate substantially over the rest of CY25, we expect another 75bp of rate cuts by Aug'25. 
Delhi election results on 8th Feb'25 saw resounding BJP victory after 27 years. Urban governance, a major focus of Budget'25, will be bolstered in Delhi and Mumbai, India's largest cities. 
With the policy rate at 5.5% by Aug'25, and substantial income tax cuts boosting PCE, real GDP should return to 8% growth in FY26 (Apr'25-Mar'26). EPS growth will benefit too. 


India: RBI to Cut 75bp More, and BJP Delhi Win to Spur 8% RGDP Growth Post Tax Cuts

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<li>In Apr-Dec'24 (3/4th of FY25), the fiscal deficit was only 56% of the FY25 target, and its 12mma was 4.9% of GDP. Seasonality should bring it to 4.7% by end-FY25.</li>
<li>PIT, CGST and customs revenue grew 11-22%YoY in CY24. Corporate taxes declined, falling 8.33%YoY in Q2FY25, but recovering to grow 3.34%YoY in Q3FY25. The worst is over for EPS growth. </li>
<li>The 4qma of the CAD was 0.6% of GDP in Sep'24; a surplus in Dec'24 likely cut the Q3FY25 deficit further. Seasonality should ensure a FY25 surplus (0.2% of GDP). </li>
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In Apr-Dec'24 (3/4th of FY25), the fiscal deficit was only 56% of the FY25 target, and its 12mma was 4.9% of GDP. Seasonality should bring it to 4.7% by end-FY25.
PIT, CGST and customs revenue grew 11-22%YoY in CY24. Corporate taxes declined, falling 8.33%YoY in Q2FY25, but recovering to grow 3.34%YoY in Q3FY25. The worst is over for EPS growth. 
The 4qma of the CAD was 0.6% of GDP in Sep'24; a surplus in Dec'24 likely cut the Q3FY25 deficit further. Seasonality should ensure a FY25 surplus (0.2% of GDP). 


India Twin Deficit Watch: CA Surplus, and a Lower-Than-Estimated Fiscal Deficit

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Thematic Report : Decoding FII Flows; What History, Market Cycles, and Stock-Level Data Tell Us

FII flows continue to impact market trends amid global uncertainty, with current correction resembling past downturns, signaling a potential...

Nimish Maheshwari

India: Inflation Likely Averaging 3.2%YoY in Apr-Dec'25 Will Allow 100bp of Rate Cuts

Feb'25 CPI inflation at 3.6%YoY due to lower food prices, expected to stay below 3.5%YoY for next 6 months. Policy rate to decline by 100bp in Apr...

Prasenjit K. Basu

India: Our View About Inflation Vindicated in Jan'25, Paving Path to Faster Rate Cuts

Jan'25 inflation in line with our forecast but already lower than RBI forecast for Jan-Mar'25 quarter. We expect up to 100bp of further rate cuts...

Prasenjit K. Basu

India: RBI to Cut 75bp More, and BJP Delhi Win to Spur 8% RGDP Growth Post Tax Cuts

RBI's 25bp cut likely to be followed by 75bp more by Aug'25 as inflation recedes. Delhi election to boost urban governance, and income tax cuts...

Prasenjit K. Basu

India Twin Deficit Watch: CA Surplus, and a Lower-Than-Estimated Fiscal Deficit

Fiscal deficit on track to be below FY25 target, revenue growth robust in PIT, CGST and customs. CAD likely to turn into surplus for FY25. EPS...

Prasenjit K. Basu

Thematic Report : Decoding FII Flows; What History, Market Cycles, and Stock-Level Data Tell Us

​FII flows continue to impact market trends amid global uncertainty, with current correction resembling past downturns, signaling a potential...

Nimish Maheshwari

India: Inflation Likely Averaging 3.2%YoY in Apr-Dec'25 Will Allow 100bp of Rate Cuts

​Feb'25 CPI inflation at 3.6%YoY due to lower food prices, expected to stay below 3.5%YoY for next 6 months. Policy rate to decline by 100bp in Apr...

Prasenjit K. Basu

India: Our View About Inflation Vindicated in Jan'25, Paving Path to Faster Rate Cuts

Jan'25 inflation in line with our forecast but already lower than ​RBI forecast for Jan-Mar'25 quarter. We expect up to 100bp of further rate cuts...

Prasenjit K. Basu

India: RBI to Cut 75bp More, and BJP Delhi Win to Spur 8% RGDP Growth Post Tax Cuts

​RBI's 25bp cut likely to be followed by 75bp more by Aug'25 as inflation recedes. Delhi election to boost urban governance, and income tax cuts...

Prasenjit K. Basu

India Twin Deficit Watch: CA Surplus, and a Lower-Than-Estimated Fiscal Deficit

​Fiscal deficit on track to be below FY25 target, revenue growth robust in PIT, CGST and customs. CAD likely to turn into surplus for FY25. EPS...

Prasenjit K. Basu

FII flows continue to impact market trends amid global uncertainty, with current correction resembling past downturns, signaling a potential...

Feb'25 CPI inflation at 3.6%YoY due to lower food prices, expected to stay below 3.5%YoY for next 6 months. Policy rate to decline by 100bp in Apr...

Jan'25 inflation in line with our forecast but already lower than RBI forecast for Jan-Mar'25 quarter. We expect up to 100bp of further rate cuts...

RBI's 25bp cut likely to be followed by 75bp more by Aug'25 as inflation recedes. Delhi election to boost urban governance, and income tax cuts...

Fiscal deficit on track to be below FY25 target, revenue growth robust in PIT, CGST and customs. CAD likely to turn into surplus for FY25. EPS...