India's inflation slows to lower-than-expected 5.22% in December, boosting case for rate cuts
1. India's inflation decreased to 5.22%, below expectations. 2. Slowest inflation growth since August 2024 could prompt rate cuts. 3. Economic expansion slowed to 5.4%, near a two-year low. 4. Weak rupee complicates RBI's ability to lower rates. 5. Analysts project uncertain economic recovery in 2025.