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Discuss the role of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in managing inflation and supporting economic growth. How does the RBI balance its inflation control mandate with the need for economic expansion?

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Category: Economy (GS -III),

Test Date: 08 Feb 2025

Approach:

  • Introduction: Briefly introduce the role of the MPC in India’s monetary policy framework
    • Highlight its dual mandate (control inflation and support economic growth)
  • Inflation Control and Growth Stimulation
    • Tools used by the RBI (repo rate, to control inflation)
  • Balancing Inflation and Economic Growth:
    • Discuss the recent MPC decision to reduce interest rates, despite inflation being above the target, to support economic growth.
    • Explain the challenges of balancing these objectives, especially with inflation moderating but still above target, and growth projections slipping.
  • Wrap up your answer

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