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India's Inflation Cushion 'Thinner' Than It Seems
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The Reserve Bank of India held its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest review, maintaining the same policy for the fourth consecutive meeting. Standard Chartered Bank's Head of India Economic Research Anubhuti Sahay stated that while inflation has remained moderate, the country's buffer against price increases is smaller than it appears, citing higher energy costs as a potential risk to broader inflation.
