Inflation to be lower than RBI projections; why SBI expects softer prices

The State Bank of India forecasts inflation for FY26 and FY27 to be significantly lower than the Reserve Bank of India's estimates, citing a strong monsoon, higher crop sowing, and GST rate rationalization. This comes as RBI already lowered its FY26 CPI forecast and maintained policy rates.

Inflation to be lower than RBI projections; why SBI expects softer prices
The State Bank of India forecasts inflation for FY26 and FY27 to be significantly lower than the Reserve Bank of India's estimates, citing a strong monsoon, higher crop sowing, and GST rate rationalization. This comes as RBI already lowered its FY26 CPI forecast and maintained policy rates.