What will be the impact of tight monetary policy? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its off-cycle meeting held last week revised upwards the policy rates to manage increasing inflationary pressures. What decisions were taken at the meeting? The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to hike the p...
Bond yields are rising; what can RBI do about it? Rising bond yields and the government’s expectations of support from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for its borrowing programme could put the central bank in a fix. Why are bond yields rising now? India’s benchmark bond yields touched 7% on 8 April...
Why India needs to improve its productivity? India’s total factor productivity (TFP) growth has seen a moderate decline compared to the global experience, though it remains above that of emerging markets and developing economies, according to a recent report. What does TFP measure? Productivity lev...
What does India’s inequality report card have to say? Is inequality getting worse in India, and what does it mean for the poor in the country? These are some of the questions that arise following the release of the State of Inequality in India report by the Institute for Competitiveness. What does ...
Why is RBI wary of large tech cos’ entry in finance? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has again said the entry of BigTech into the financial services space could have systemic risks. RBI plans to introduce policy measures for such companies and for digital banking. How big is BigTech in financial se...