This month's monetary policy committee meeting glared out for being at odds with ground realities
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Summary
In a rare departure from the usual, the rate-setting panel's resolution announced on Friday not only overlooked inflation as a major risk, it was overshadowed by RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra's statement and an effort to attract foreign inflows.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Sunday, 7 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
Key Numbers
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right