RBI Monetary Policy Committee Flags Inflationary Pressures
Source:The Hindu ↗
આ શા માટે મહત્વનું છે
This development is crucial for understanding the operational dynamics of India's inflation-targeting framework, monetary policy transmission, and how the RBI balances growth objectives against rising price pressures.
સારાંશ
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee highlighted growing concerns over widening inflationary pressures, while notable differences emerged as two members opposed the hawkish policy stance, underscoring complex debates surrounding inflation targeting and interest rate management in India.
મુખ્ય મુદ્દા
- The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has flagged widening inflationary pressures across the economy.
- Two members of the MPC expressed opposition to the prevailing hawkish stance, indicating internal divergence on monetary policy direction.
- The discussions highlight the delicate balance central banks must maintain between controlling persistent inflation and supporting growth.
મહત્વપૂર્ણ શબ્દો
Reserve Bank of India
India's central banking institution, established under the RBI Act of 1934, responsible for regulating the issue of bank notes, maintaining monetary stability, and managing the country's currency and credit system.
UPSC context
UPSC CSE Prelims and Mains (GS Paper III - Indian Economy) - tests structural role, monetary management, and central banking functions.
Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
A statutory six-member body constituted under the RBI Act, 1934, tasked with determining the policy repo rate required to achieve the inflation target while keeping growth in mind.
UPSC context
UPSC CSE Prelims and Mains (GS Paper III - Inflation and Monetary Policy) - tests inflation targeting, interest rate decisions, and institutional framework.
સંલગ્ન સ્થિર ખ્યાલો
What is the statutory composition and decision-making framework of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
- Statutory Mandate: Statutory Basis Established under Section 45ZB of the amended RBI Act, 1934, to bring transparency and accountability in deciding monetary policy.
- Composition: Composition Six-member body: 3 officials from the RBI (including the Governor) and 3 external members appointed by the Central Government for a 4-year term (non-renewable).
- Voting Power: Voting & Tie-Breaker Each member has one vote. In case of a tie, the RBI Governor possesses a casting vote to break the deadlock.
- Target Band: Inflation Target Mandated by the Central Government in consultation with RBI to keep CPI inflation at 4% with a tolerance band of +/- 2%.
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Expect a statement-based question combining MPC composition, voting mechanics, and the statutory inflation target band (+/- 2%).
સંલગ્ન PYQ · 3
સંલગ્ન PYQ · 3
- 2024MainsGS3
What are the causes of persistent high food inflation in India? Comment on the effectiveness of the monetary policy of the RBI to control this type of inflation.
- 2022PrelimsGS1
In India, which one of the following is responsible for maintaining price stability by controlling inflation?
- 2017PrelimsGS1
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)? 1. It decides the RBI's benchmark interest rates. 2. It is a 12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is reconstituted every year. 3. It functions under the chairmanship of the Union Finance Minister. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
