RBI Governor outlines inflation outlook and currency intervention stance
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Updated oct 13
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What happened
Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, addressed India's macroeconomic fundamentals and inflation outlook. He stated that the Reserve Bank of India would intervene in the currency market. Malhotra noted that retail inflation reached 5.5% for September, and the Reserve Bank of India is contemplating either a pause or a rate increase, depending on evolving conditions.
Why it matters
The Reserve Bank of India's tightening policy stance was vindicated by National Statistics Office figures. Malhotra projected average inflation over the next three quarters at 5.8 percent. He also noted that strong macroeconomic fundamentals supported $135 billion in FCNR(B) deposit flows.
Who's involved
- Sanjay MalhotraGovernor of the Reserve Bank of India
- Reserve Bank of IndiaCentral bank of India
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Sanjay Malhotra
governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
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