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RBI MPC Minutes: Governor Sanjay Malhotra flags tariff concerns, stresses need for policy vigilance

Topnewsplus2 weeks ago03 mins

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is staying cautious on interest rate changes, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra warning of persistent global uncertainties—particularly around tariffs—that could disrupt economic momentum. In the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held from August 4 to 6, the RBI decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent. Minutes…

Wholesale inflation eases to 0.39% in May fom 0.85% in previous month; food inflation at 1.72%

Topnewsplus3 months ago03 mins

WPI Inflation Data: Wholesale inflation eased to 0.39 per cent in May from 0.85 per cent the previous month, according to official data released on Monday. An increase in the prices of manufactured food products, electricity, chemical products and transport equipment kept the wholesale prices in inflationary mode. Measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI),…