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 @Ritesh Gupta In response to escalating trade tensions and recent tariffs imposed by the United States, economists predict that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may implement additional interest rate cuts to stimulate economic growth. Economic Context: US Tariffs and India's Growth Outlook The U.S. has imposed a 27% tariff on Indian imports, potentially impacting India's export sector and overall economic growth. Economists from Citibank suggest that these tariffs could reduce India's GDP growth for 2025-26 by approximately 40 basis points. RBI's Monetary Policy Response Following a 25 basis point cut in February that brought the repo rate to 6.25%, Citibank economists anticipate three additional rate cuts totaling 75 basis points within the year. This aligns with forecasts from other financial institutions like JPMorgan and Nomura, reflecting a consensus on the need for monetary easing. Potential Impacts on Inflation and Investment While rate cuts aim to stimulate bo...