Cricket World Cup May Add $2.6 Billion to Indian Economy
- Event will be beneficial for retail sector, boost purchases
- Cup may fan inflation, researchers at Bank of Baroda say
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The Cricket World Cup may boost host country India’s economy by as much as 220 billion rupees ($2.6 billion), economists at Bank of Baroda estimate.