Ahead of the curve in managing inflation
· economictimes.indiatimes.com
Headline inflation is rising, driven by food and fuel, while wholesale prices approach ten percent. Core inflation remains stable, and the RBI manages liquidity to counter dollar inflows. The central bank projects inflation for 2026-27 at five percent, within its tolerance band. RBI's policy stance will consider economic growth and the evolving inflation scenario. The RBI aims to minimise growth sacrifice while maintaining price stability.
Headline inflation has been ticking up in recent months, and is above the 4% RBI target. Price pressures are largely from volatile food and fuel components due ...