View: ​​RBI needs flexibility, monetary policy cannot become a game of whack-a-mole

View: ​​RBI needs flexibility, monetary policy cannot become a game of whack-a-mole

Synopsis The presence of myriad supply constraints, both temporary and permanent, often means that there are periodic spurts in some prices that pushes up headline inflation. These supply problems could show up in items as diverse as onions and healthcare. Flexibility must remain the cornerstone of the new framework. By Abheek BaruaReserve Bank of India … Read more

Focus on inflation over growth at next policy review meet: Viral Acharya to RBI

Focus on inflation over growth at next policy review meet: Viral Acharya to RBI

Former RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya on Saturday said inflation is higher than expected and the rate-setting panel should “respect” its core mandate of controlling price rise at the next week’s policy review meet. The comments come even as there is an increased clamour for further rate cuts to aid the economic recovery, even as … Read more