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Surging inflation and El Niño can disrupt consumer demand momentum from 2Q27, likely increasing India's fiscal burden by up to Rs 5 trillion.

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Who
Prabhudas Lilladher
What
Surging inflation and El Niño can disrupt consumer demand momentum from 2Q27, likely increasing India's fiscal burden by up to Rs 5 trillion.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:58:17 GMT · 2h 56m ago
Where
New Delhi, India ·
Why
The potential disruption of consumer demand momentum due to surging inflation and El Niño.
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A report by Prabhudas Lilladher suggests that India could face an additional fiscal burden of up to Rs 5 trillion from 2Q27 onwards due to inflation and El Niño, impacting government spending and potentially leading to a repo rate hike.

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