What Does Axis Bank’s Neelkanth Mishra Expect For India’s Growth, Oil And Fiscal Outlook?
Axis Bank’s Chief Economist, Neelkanth Mishra, has outlined a balanced view of India’s macroeconomic landscape, addressing GST reforms, oil market dynamics, fiscal implications, and the evolving private investment cycle. His perspective indicates that India remains on a solid growth trajectory, supported by infrastructure spending and strong private capex revival.
GST Cuts And Fiscal Implications
According to Mishra, the recent GST rate cuts are unlikely to have any major impact on the government’s fiscal position. This means the loss in tax revenue due to these cuts will be limited and will not derail fiscal discipline or capital expenditure plans. Instead, the government’s focus remains on infrastructure-led growth, which continues to act as the backbone of the current economic recovery.
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Oil Dynamics And Global Factors
Mishra believes the ongoing developments around Russian oil sanctions are likely to serve as a bargaining tactic by President Trump rather than a strict policy move. India’s reduced dependence on Russian oil may, however, help in lowering trade frictions with the U.S.
He adds that oil demand is expected to soften globally, which will prevent prices from escalating sharply. According to his projections, oil prices are not expected to touch the $80 per barrel mark in the foreseeable period. For India, this is positive since lower oil prices help reduce inflation and improve the current account balance.
Macro Outlook – India’s Growth Cycle
| Indicator | Mishra’s View | Implication |
|---|---|---|
| Business Cycle | India is midway through recovery | Still early for rate tightening or slowdown fears |
| FY26 GDP Growth | Likely to exceed 7% | Strong investment cycle and fiscal push |
| FY27 GDP Growth | Expected to remain above 7% | Momentum sustained through infra-led demand |
| Gold Imports | September volumes above average | Reflects festive demand & stable rupee |
The economist also notes that India’s macro resilience is driven by domestic demand and robust fiscal planning. While global headwinds persist, India’s private investment cycle is gaining strength, with broad-based participation across manufacturing, energy, and real estate.
Private Capex Revival – A Key Growth Engine
One of the most encouraging trends highlighted by Mishra is the 13% year-on-year increase in capital expenditure by the top 200 private companies. This revival has been supported by strong corporate balance sheets, lower leverage, and demand revival in infrastructure-linked sectors.
He emphasizes that NBFCs are playing a pivotal role in financing this recovery, providing credit flow to mid-sized enterprises and housing developers. Liquidity conditions remain supportive, which in turn benefits the real estate and power sectors — two areas expected to witness the next leg of private investment acceleration.
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Interpreting The Broader Outlook
Mishra’s commentary underscores a few key takeaways:
- ✅ Fiscal prudence will continue despite GST cuts, preserving India’s growth momentum.
- ✅ Lower oil price expectations reduce inflationary pressures and aid fiscal stability.
- ✅ The investment cycle revival, led by NBFC-financed private capex, is a sign of deepening recovery.
- ⚠️ Risks include geopolitical shifts and global demand moderation, which could affect export-oriented sectors.
Overall, the outlook remains constructive — India is advancing steadily through its mid-cycle recovery, underpinned by domestic demand and investment-led growth.
Investor Takeaway
Indian-Share-Tips.com Nifty Expert Gulshan Khera, CFP®, who is also a SEBI Regd Investment Adviser, highlights that Axis Bank’s macro insights suggest a continuation of India’s expansion cycle with manageable risks. The emphasis on private investment and infrastructure creates multi-sectoral opportunities — particularly in real estate, cement, and power. For long-term investors, this signals a sustained growth phase with periodic corrections to accumulate quality stocks. Discover more in-depth insights at Indian-Share-Tips.com, which is a SEBI Registered Advisory Services.
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