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Banking Liquidity Has Turned Negative — What Does That Really Mean?
A small number in the RBI's daily data has caught economists' attention. Here's why India's banking liquidity slipping into deficit matters more than it appears.
India's Inflation Is Rising Again - Will the RBI Raise Interest Rates?
India's retail inflation climbed to 4.38% in June 2026, pushing above the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4% for the first time in 17 months. The increase was driven largely by higher food and fuel prices, geopolitical tensions weighing on crude oil markets, and an uneven monsoon. With inflation now above target, economists are debating whether the RBI will raise the repo rate in its upcoming policy meetings. But this is about more than one number. It's a chance to understand how inflation shapes interest rates, why central banks intervene, how global events reach into household budgets, and what all of this means for consumers, businesses, and investors alike.