Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das expressed optimism regarding the second-quarter GDP numbers, anticipating a positive surprise when they are released in late November. Das cited the momentum in economic activity and early data indicators as reasons for his positive outlook. The RBI’s estimate for the real GDP growth in the second quarter of the fiscal year is 6.4%. While discussing India’s inclusion in J.P. Morgan’s global bond indices, Das acknowledged both positive and negative aspects, highlighting the potential for an additional $25 billion in investments but also the risk of outflows as passive investors’ allocations adjust to the country’s weightage. Additionally, Das emphasized that geopolitical uncertainties pose the most significant global growth risk, although India is relatively well-prepared to handle such challenges.