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Sign In Policy RBI'S TIGHTROPE WALK: BALANCING INFLATION, POLITICS, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY Dr Srinath Sridharan December 03, 2024 | 6 Min Read December 03, 2024 | 6 Min Read Inflation is the silent disruptor of economies, sparking debates between populist politics and prudent policy. The RBI’s measured approach will test whether India can navigate this economic minefield without losing sight of long-term stability. Key Takeaways * The RBI faces a complex balancing act: managing persistent food inflation while resisting political pressure for immediate rate cuts, all against a backdrop of slowing economic growth. * Supply-side factors like unpredictable monsoons and global disruptions, which monetary policy alone cannot fully address, are driving food inflation * Political populism, manifested through freebies and subsidies, is straining fiscal resources and complicating RBI’s efforts to maintain economic stability. * The RBI must prioritise long-term economic credibility over short-term electoral considerations, learning from historical inflation episodes Inflation management is no less than a high-stakes trapeze act, balancing the fiery demands of politics and the cold precision of economic policy. Now, with food prices skyrocketing, GDP growth slowing, and whispers of rate cuts growing louder, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) finds itself walking the razor’s edge. 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