West Bengal Assembly Election Phase 1 2026: Suvendu Adhikari, Dilip Ghosh & Humayun Kabir among key candidates across constituenciesWest Bengal Phase 1 Elections 2026: Polling for the first phase of West Bengal Assembly elections commences on Thursday, April 23. This sig...
If India grows@6.5% for next 5-6 years, that would be a satisfactory achievement: SK Ghosh, SBI“In the Indian context., this year we have had varied perceptions about the growth rate but as of now, even if we reach a growth rate of 7%...
Sticky inflation ahead if fuel taxes are not rationalised: Dr SK Ghosh, SBI"In overall inflation numbers, the weighted contribution of fuel — direct and indirect — is around 1.8%. If you take out the fuel component...
The consumers are caught in a double whammy at this point in time, says Dr. SK Ghosh, Group Chief Economic Adviser, SBIOn the one hand, people have to spend on discretionary products like health but on the other hand because of the increase in the oil prices...
Petrol price can go down to Rs 75 if brought under GST: SK GhoshTop SBI economist explains his rationale for bringing petroleum products under GST
Expect 50 bps rate cut on December 7: Dr SK Ghosh, Chief Advisor-Economic Research, SBI25 is the consensus but there is every possibility that the rate cut could actually be 50 in terms of overall impact.
Global concerns will help RBI to remain in accommodative mode: Dr SK Ghosh, SBI"Global concerns and global degrowth concerns will help monetary authorities to continue to remain in an accommodative mode," says Dr SK Gh...
Banking sector should consolidate rather than go for immediate mergers: Dr SK Ghosh, SBIIf not in June, US fed rate hike more likely to be in 2017
Rushed mergers could deepen banks' current woes: Dr SK Ghosh, SBI"Mergers should be a conscious business decision — a policy decision on the part of the bank. It should not be thrust upon the bank."
The 'No' vote will lead to a win-win situation for Greece and India: Dr S K Ghosh, Chief Economic Adviser, Economic Research Department, State Bank of India"The Greek referendum was on whether to continue with the austerity package. I am not sure whether it is going to impact Indian markets for...
Investors are always a little bit worried when it comes to China story: SK Ghosh, SBIIn a chat with ET Now, SK Ghosh, Chief Economic Adviser, Economic Research Department, State Bank of India shares his thoughts on China and...
Pricing power remains weak, WPI inflation to remain in negative zone for another 4-5 mths: Dr SK Ghosh, SBI"If you look into the services CPI data, the service inflation has in fact gone up this month, even though on a minor basis to around 3.8%."
See possibility of 7% plus GDP growth in Q4: Dr. SK Ghosh, SBIIf you go by the new methodology, Q4 will definitely be more than 7%. But on an aggregate, I am looking at some sort of a downside to the 7...
India's ratings likely to be upgraded if fiscal deficit target is met: Dr SK Ghosh, SBI"It may appear a little challenging at this moment, but I am of the view that the government may just able to pull off the 4.1% target by M...
High current account deficit not because of gold imports only: Dr SK Ghosh, SBIThere were other reasons also. This year gold imports are on the higher side, but I do not think it is going to break through to the levels...
Expect rupee to remain in 60-62 range for couple of months: SK Ghosh, SBIThe RBI should also be bothered about any undervaluation, overvaluation of the rupee. Last year, the rupee depreciated to around 67-68 leve...
FII inflows may see a pullback before election results: Dr SK Ghosh, SBIAfter the 35 billion foreign exchange inflows, we are in a much better position and that is now being reflected in the rupee fundamentals.