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Indian Economy On Firm Footing With Declining Inflation Trends: Shaktikanta Das

On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continues to project confidence in the country’s economic stability, with Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasizing a proactive approach to managing potential challenges in the evolving global landscape.

In his recent remarks, Das asserted that while the Indian economy is on a solid footing, vigilance remains crucial.

Key Takeaways 

In the latest RBI monthly bulletin, RBI Governor stated, “Inflation is on a declining path, although we still have a distance to cover. The external sector demonstrates the strength of the economy. Forex reserves are scaling new peaks. Fiscal consolidation is underway. The financial sector remains sound and resilient.”

Das also noted an unprecedented level of optimism among global investors regarding India’s economic prospects.

He further asserted, “We are, however, not complacent, especially amid rapidly evolving global conditions. We stand unambiguously committed to ensure durable alignment of inflation with the target.”

The RBI highlighted a notable rebound in private final consumption expenditure (PFCE), which is a critical driver of overall demand, growing by 7.4% in the first quarter of FY25.

This increase contributed 4.2 percentage points to the GDP growth, signaling robust domestic consumption.

According to RBI, “Rural demand is showing a gradual pickup. While motorcycle sales continued to record upbeat growth in April-August 2024, tractor sales expanded in June-July 2024.”

In a positive sign for agricultural employment, the demand for work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) fell by 16.6% in the second quarter of FY 2024-25, suggesting improvements in farm sector job availability.

“Spending on fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) in the rural areas bodes well for rural demand. The positive outlook for agriculture, supported by above normal south-west monsoon (SWM) rainfall, higher cumulative kharif sowing and improved reservoir levels augurs well for sustaining the revival in rural demand,” the RBI document added.

Additionally, the document noted that domestic growth remains strong, driven by a simultaneous increase in private consumption and investment.

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