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Economic Research and Training Foundation

War & (a little) Peace

SBI Research

Going by the Growth-inflation spiral, we expect CPI trajectory (as of now) may indicate more than 5.0% inflation for the next 3 quarters (current quarter at ~4.0 to 4.1%)….FY27 projections currently at 5% with risks tilted to upside though well under RBI’s target range

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## Duty-Free Cotton Imports: Relief for Mills, but a New Risk for Farmers, CCI and Domestic Stock Holders

Mr Manish Daga, President, All India Cotton Farmer Producer Organisation Association and MD of Cotto

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# Why Removing Cotton Import Duty Now Could Hurt India More Than It Helps

Mr Manish Daga, President, All India Cotton Farmer Producer Organisation Association and MD of Cotto

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