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.

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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