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  1. The Reserve Bank of India monitors macroeconomic fundamentals, noting that El Nino poses downside risks to agricultural output.

Global Risks and El Niño Pressure India's Growth and Inflation Outlook

80 reports, 12 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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The Reserve Bank of India maintained its policy rates while monitoring growth and inflation uncertainties caused by the West Asia conflict and monsoon shortfalls. Reports indicate that retail inflation reached 4.82 per cent in August, driven by the fuel crisis linked to the US-Iran war and El Niño-related weather disruptions. S&P expects India's economic growth to slow to 6.6 per cent in the current fiscal year, down from 7.7 per cent in fiscal 2026, due to energy shocks and lower rainfall.

From deccanchronicle.com, indiatimes.com, moneycontrol.com

Why it matters

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External pressures from the West Asia conflict and El Niño are weighing on India's economic outlook, specifically impacting GDP growth and exports. The uneven monsoon has caused sharp increases in food prices, such as ginger rising nearly 74 per cent, which puts pressure on the Reserve Bank of India to manage inflationary expectations.

The Reserve Bank of India monitors macroeconomic fundamentals, noting that El Nino poses downside risks to agricultural output.

From deccanchronicle.com, indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • Reserve Bank of IndiaCentral bank of India that is responding to global economic pressures.
  • West AsiaWestern region of Asia whose geopolitical events serve as a major external risk factor.
  • El NinoClimate pattern that is impacting agriculture and driving inflation.
  • Sanjay MalhotraGovernor of the Reserve Bank of India, leading its policy and direction.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • IndiaSpeculative

    India might see increased costs for oil, shipping, and fertilizer due to geopolitical dependency and climate dependency.

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How it developed

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  1. S&P assesses India's credit profile as El Niño and Middle East conflict drive economic volatility.1 source
  2. RBI Governor announced monetary policy decisions responding to El Niño and West Asia conflict impacts.1 source
  3. FM Sitharaman discussed India's fiscal buffers as global risks from West Asia and El Nino persist.1 source
  4. The West Asia conflict is affecting remittance growth, prompting the Reserve Bank of India to implement policy measures to support the domestic currency.Sub-event
  5. Hostilities in West Asia and El Nino's failed monsoon are pressuring the Indian rupee, prompting RBI response.1 source
  6. El Nino and geopolitical costs from the Middle East are weighing on India's economic outlook, specifically impacting GDP growth and exports.Sub-event
  7. The Reserve Bank of India coordinated policy measures to encourage overseas investment following global disruptions.Sub-event
  8. RBI rate cuts supported by consumption growth amidst West Asia conflict and El Niño pressures.1 source
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  1. RBI lowered its GDP forecast due to crisis effects and global pressures from West Asia.1 source

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