Inflation is India's biggest threat

It will probably be India’s turn on Monday to report another spectacularly strong Q1 GDP gain – we think that the economy expanded by 9.5% y/y. There is little doubt that the upswing will continue and should stay impressive in coming quarters. Private sector spending is well-placed to take the lead as stimulatory fiscal and monetary policies are withdrawn.

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