Business Standard Poll

MPC could signal pause in rate hikes going ahead as inflation eases

Firms plan to go on a hiring spree; flag rising rates, weak demand as major concerns

Rupee likely at 81.68 by December-end, largely stable at 81.75 by March-end

MPC may front-load rate hikes to tame inflation, say economists

It's seen at 80.20/$ at July-end, stabilising at 80.50 by Sept

FY23 inflation projection may go above 6%; liquidity steps anticipated

72% of respondents, i.e., approximately every three out of four, saw 40,000 as the highest level for Sensex in 2018

In Business Standard's poll, respondents express their disapproval of Modi govt's track record