Barendra Kumar Bhoi

Barendra Kumar Bhoi

Barendra Kumar Bhoi is currently the Chief Economic Adviser, AU Small Finance Bank. He was formerly the head of the Monetary Policy Department at the RBI.

New CPI Base Year Improves Confidence for Bold Policy Initiatives 

Revised weights, softer underlying inflation and corridor liquidity dynamics suggest room for calibrated action in April, subject to incoming data.

Barendra Kumar Bhoi

February 17, 2026 at 3:31 AM IST

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Base-Year Syndrome in India’s Real GDP Growth

High real GDP and low inflation reflect more statistical noise than economic strength. Outdated base years distort India’s growth picture and complicate policy choices.

Barendra Kumar Bhoi

December 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM IST

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RBI Sitting on 100 bps of Policy Space

If inflation stays near 2.5% and growth around 6.7%, the Taylor rule implies nearly 100 basis points of policy space for the RBI to cut rates.

Barendra Kumar Bhoi

October 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM IST

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Can India escape the middle-income trap?

India’s growth story is robust, yet escaping the middle-income trap will hinge on reforms, productivity gains and jobs for a swelling workforce.

Barendra Kumar Bhoi

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August 22, 2025 at 5:44 AM IST

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Hidden Stress Points In Banks – Insights From Financial Stability Report

FSR flags hidden banking risks: slowing credit, NIM squeeze, unsecured loans, MSME stress, and shifting household debt patterns.

Barendra Kumar Bhoi

July 14, 2025 at 3:58 AM IST

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Is India’s Current Monetary Policy Easing Cycle Over?

The MPC reverted to a neutral monetary policy stance in June, but a high real policy rate suggests that further easing is warranted to support growth amid subdued inflation and negative output gaps.

Barendra Kumar Bhoi

June 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM IST

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