India`s economic activities held up amidst geopolitical tensions, tariff policy uncertainties: RBI Bulletin
An article on ‘State of the Economy’ in the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) July Bulletin has said that India’s economic activities held up during June-July amidst geopolitical tensions and tariff policy uncertainties. It said the global macroeconomic environment remained fluid in June and July so far amidst geopolitical tensions and tariff policy uncertainties.
Moreover, it stated domestic economic activity held up, with improving kharif agricultural season prospects, continuation of strong momentum in the services sector and modest growth in industrial activity. It noted that headline retail inflation remained below 4 per cent for the fifth consecutive month in June driven by deflation in food prices.
Also, system liquidity remained in surplus to facilitate a faster transmission of policy rate cuts to the credit markets. It added the external sector remained resilient, backed by ample foreign exchange reserves and a moderate external debt-to-GDP ratio. The central bank, however, said the views expressed in the Bulletin article are of the authors and do not represent the views of the Reserve Bank of India.
