Rate-setting panel member asks RBI to talk clearly for greater good

Rate-setting panel member asks RBI to talk clearly for greater good

An outspoken member in India’s rate-setting body has criticized the central bank for being non-transparent about its policy intent and confusing the public with technicalities. “The monetary policy committee should not be content with communicating to an ‘inside’ audience of regulated entities in a coded language, but should endeavor to communicate with the general public … Read more

Bond losses seen in India as dissent breaks out at RBI

Bond losses seen in India as dissent breaks out at RBI

By Subhadip Sircar and Ronojoy Mazumdar India’s bond yields will rise by year-end as disagreement among central bank’s rate-setting panel members indicates they are moving toward a more hawkish stance, a Bloomberg survey has found. The benchmark 10-year yield will climb to 6.40% by December, while the five-year yield will increase to 5.90%, according to … Read more