We expect growth in the global economy to remain subdued out to 2026.
Insight
October 10, 2017
India Monetary Policy: October 2017
Another concern for the RBI has been the jump in core inflation (inflation excluding food and fuel).
Overview:
- The RBI held the benchmark policy Repo rate at 6%. This was expected, in light of recent higher readings for headline and core inflation.
- NAB Economics is forecasting the RBI to remain on hold and maintain the Repo rate at 6%.
- At this juncture, supply-side measures are more likely to benefit the Indian economy than a cut in policy rates
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