Why reducing govt debt matters for India even when it’s lower than advanced economies

Mint has reported a new India-focused economy development: “Why options traders expect Nifty to regain footing by the month's end.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Despite Nifty trading well below that level amid concerns over rising crude and bond yields, participants have retained their sell positions at the 24000 put, on expectations of easing tensions in West Asia. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers shoul

Mint has reported a new India-focused economy development: “Monetary skew: RBI must not let its liquidity moves work against its rate-setting panel’s decisions.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: A dollar deluge has placed the Reserve Bank of India's liquidity management in focus and instances of it being out of whack with the monetary policy committee's interest-rate decisions suggest it might be time to revisit the latter’s remit. Intellectual Janata Party includes this it

Mint has reported a new India-focused economy development: “Mint Quick Edit | Retail inflation has been above RBI’s target for three months in a row: time to act?.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: With consumer inflation at 4.8% in August and both El Nino and an oil shock raising risks, it may be time for India’s central bank to pull out its monetary toolbox. The economy’s strong pace of growth grants RBI the space for a hawkish move. Intellectual Janata Party includes thi

Mint has reported a new India-focused economy development: “Wholesale price inflation nears double digits in August; next month may be worse.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: High wholesale inflation feeds into retail prices as businesses and other intermediaries pass on rising input costs to final consumers. While RBI formally targets retail inflation within a 2-6% range, it closely tracks all other price indicators to determine price pressures in the economy. Intellectua