The RBI has so far done a great job by balancing the interest rates and growth. The finance ministry has been repeating that food inflation should ease by the year end. If it is the base effect to bring about this change, it will be just a number on paper to boast of. The real challenge is to remove supply side bottle necks and regulate the supply chain even more. In this inflationary market scenario, the FMCG pack is leading the way, Dabur declaring a bonus issue! The stock BATA looks quite promising with the FMCG flavour and the retailing theme to support it. The age old brand has never been able to capitalise on its strong brand recall and all credit for this goes to the management. I still think Bata could be the one to put your money in for a steady return. What say?