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INDIA CENTRAL BANK: Central Bank Governor Sees No Need for Policy Change

INDIA CENTRAL BANK
  • Reserve Bank of India’s Governor Das indicated that despite global trends towards lower rates, he is in no hurry to cut even with inflation moderating.
  • ‘Inflation has been brought to target,’ Das said at a Singapore forum last Friday, adding that ‘over the last several monetary policy meetings, we have been reiterating the importance to stay on course and not get carried away by some dips in inflation.’  
  • Having moderated in June and July, August saw a slight rise in inflation led by food and vegetable prices.
  • The RBI’s goal of 4% for inflation has been achieved this year yet this recent uptick is enough, when considered alongside Governor Das’s comments, do suggest that the market calls for a cut in rates may be too early in India. 
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  • Reserve Bank of India’s Governor Das indicated that despite global trends towards lower rates, he is in no hurry to cut even with inflation moderating.
  • ‘Inflation has been brought to target,’ Das said at a Singapore forum last Friday, adding that ‘over the last several monetary policy meetings, we have been reiterating the importance to stay on course and not get carried away by some dips in inflation.’  
  • Having moderated in June and July, August saw a slight rise in inflation led by food and vegetable prices.
  • The RBI’s goal of 4% for inflation has been achieved this year yet this recent uptick is enough, when considered alongside Governor Das’s comments, do suggest that the market calls for a cut in rates may be too early in India.