Tag: Inflation

  • RBI’s Warning on Growth and Inflation: Why Global Conflicts Matter for India

    Why RBI’s Assessment Matters The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its Annual Report for FY26, has maintained a positive outlook on India’s economic growth. However, the central bank has also cautioned that geopolitical conflicts and wars could create short-term challenges for both economic growth and inflation. In today’s interconnected world, economic performance is influenced…

  • India’s Monsoon Challenge: What a Weak Rainfall Forecast Could Mean

    Why the Monsoon Matters The southwest monsoon is often described as the lifeline of the Indian economy. Despite rapid urbanisation and economic diversification, agriculture, water resources, food security, and rural livelihoods continue to depend heavily on seasonal rainfall. Recent forecasts indicating that rainfall may fall to around 90% of the 50-year average have raised concerns…

  • Inflation and Economic Growth- June 2023

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III Inflation and Economic Growth Policy Repo Rate & Inflation Policy Repo Rate & Inflation Read about Monetary Policy Statement, click here Practice Questions for Prelims Inflation can be countered by increasing which of the following?1. CRR2. Reverse Repo Rate3. SLR|4. Bank Rate Choose the correct answer using…