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Centre Cracks Down on Nicotine Pouches Amid WHO Warnings; RBI Hikes Rates

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 11
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What happened

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The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points due to rising inflationary pressures from food and fuel prices. Heeding warnings from the World Health Organization, the Centre instructed State governments to crack down on the sale of nicotine pouches. Concerns were also raised about liquidity overhang potentially pushing banks to lend to risky borrowers to recover servicing costs of FCNR(B) funds.

From thehindubusinessline.com

Why it matters

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The rate hike is a response to inflationary pressures. The Centre's regulatory action resolves a grey area regarding nicotine pouch sales. Furthermore, liquidity concerns may impact bank lending practices related to FCNR(B) funds.

From thehindubusinessline.com

Who's involved

  • CentreInstructed State governments to crack down on the sale of nicotine pouches.
  • World Health OrganizationIssued warnings that prompted the Centre's crackdown on nicotine pouches.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • KarnatakaSpeculative

    The Centre's regulatory crackdown on nicotine pouches might affect local market revenue in Karnataka.

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