RBI Rate Hike Debate: Inflation and crude fuel calls for October move; but what about growth costs?

Mint has reported a new India-focused economy development: “RBI MPC Meeting Oct 2026: Dates, outcome announcement time, when & where to watch LIVE speech of Guv Sanjay Malhotra.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: The RBI will review economic challenges at its MPC meeting, with high expectations for a 25 basis points rate hike on October 7. This move follows global trends of monetary tightening and is influenced by inflationary concerns and the impact of El Niño on India's eco

Mint has reported a new India-focused economy development: “RBI MPC at a crossroads over its policy stance.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: The key question is whether a 50-basis-points rate hike and 100bps CRR increase can rein in excess liquidity created by FCNR inflows. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link for the complete report, full sourcing and any subsequent updat

Mint has reported a new India-focused economy development: “India’s growth momentum holds, but inflation and weak industrial activity weigh, says BCG report.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: BCG’s September monitor points to a less even expansion, with strong investment and services offsetting softer manufacturing, consumer sentiment and parts of demand. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the origi

The Economic Times has reported a new India-focused economy development: “India launches anti-dumping probes into five Chinese products after domestic industry complaints.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: The Directorate General for Trade Remedies in India is probing complaints from domestic producers about six imported products from China. Accusations of dumping have led to demands for anti-dumping duties. Additionally, the agency is also assessing Insoluble Sulphur import