Sakshi Gupta

Sakshi Gupta

Sakshi Gupta is Principal Economist at HDFC Bank. She analyses India’s markets and macroeconomic shifts.

India’s Monsoon Risk is Really an Inflation and Rural Demand Test

Below-normal rain, El Niño and heatwaves could turn India’s monsoon into a test of food inflation, crop resilience and rural demand.

Sakshi Gupta

May 30, 2026 at 5:54 AM IST

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Rupee’s Turn from Shock Absorber to Amplifier in Oil Shock

As oil prices surge, the rupee risks shifting from shock absorber to amplifier. RBI must balance depreciation and reserves to contain inflation and volatility.

Sakshi Gupta

March 24, 2026 at 2:51 AM IST

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India’s Growth Surge Outpaces its Productivity Gains

India’s strong GDP numbers contrast with uneven improvements in capital and labour productivity, suggesting potential growth has yet to see a durable rise.

Sakshi Gupta

December 3, 2025 at 3:27 AM IST

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