Future Forward: What India’s Economy Looks Like in 2026 | Open Dialogue | Episode 41

India’s economy is entering a critical transition. After a phase of fiscal tightening, credit slowdown, and global uncertainty in 2025, key macro signals are beginning to shift. Growth is picking up, inflation remains contained, interest rates are falling, and fears around the rupee are being reassessed. But what does this really mean for India as it moves into 2026?In this episode of Open Dialogue, Sameer Shetty speaks with Neelkanth Mishra to explore the evolving state of India’s economy and what lies ahead.Together, they examine what slowed growth in 2025 and why those headwinds are now easing. They also discuss interest rates, bond yields, credit growth, and the recent movement in the rupee — explaining why current market fears may be overstated. The episode connects these macro trends to real-world outcomes, including borrowing costs, investment cycles, real estate activity, and income growth. This discussion offers a holistic view of where India’s economy stands today and what to expect as the country moves into 2026.Speakers –Sameer Shetty: Group Executive, Digital Banking & Strategic Programs, Axis BankNeelkanth Mishra: Chief Economist, Axis Bank & Head of Global Research, Axis Capital🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on India’s economy, policy, and markets — only on Open Dialogue by Axis Bank.#OpenDialogue #IndiaEconomy #EconomicOutlook #Inflation #InterestRates #BondMarkets #Rupee #MacroEconomics #InvestingIndia #FinancialLiteracy #EconomicGrowth #PolicyInsights Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Has India’s Growth Recovered?02:22 - Why 2026 Growth Forecasts Improved06:12 - Trend Growth & Economic Cycles10:03 - Key Data Points to Watch12:49 - Why Inflation Is Staying Low18:21 - Inflation Outlook: What to Expect22:33 - Rupee Weakness Explained37:21 - Interest Rates & Bond Market Outlook46:36 – Audience Q&A: Risks, Housing & Taxes55:28 – ConclusionSUBSCRIBE TO US: / @opendialoguebyaxis Download Axis Bank App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...For more informative videos and discussion on important topics related to Banking, finance & economics:LinkedIn - / axis-bank Instagram - / opendialoguebyaxisbank Facebook - / axisbank Twitter - https://x.com/AxisBankCopyright:©Axis Bank Limited [2025]. All rights reserved. This video and all other videos in this channel are protected by copyright law and may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of the copyright owner.STATUTORY DISCLAIMER:By accessing this video podcast “Podcast”, I acknowledge that Axis Bank Limited and its subsidiaries ("AXIS BANK") makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, AXIS BANK does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. Moreover, AXIS BANK makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.AXIS BANK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST